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Barriers Faced by Expanded Practice Dental Hygienists in Oregon

Amy E. Coplen and Kathryn P Bell
American Dental Hygienists' Association April 2015, 89 (2) 91-100;
Amy E. Coplen
RDH, EPDH, MS
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Kathryn P Bell
RDH, MS
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    Practice Settings in Which EPDHs Are Allowed to Work

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    Criteria Which Must be Met to Obtain an Expanded Practice Permit

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    Perceived Barriers of Non-Practicing EPDHs (n=46)

    *Total barriers exceeds number of participants because many participants reported more than one barrier.

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    Perceived Barriers of Practicing EPDHs (n=21)

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    Percent of Practicing EPDHs Based on Length of Time Holding EPP (n=66)

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    Percent of Practicing EPDHs Based on Degree Type (n=67)

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    Percent of Practicing EPDHs Based on Years Since Graduation (n=70)

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