RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 The Intersection of Education and Technology at the Century Mark
JF American Dental Hygienists Association
JO J Dent Hyg
FD American Dental Hygienists Association
SP 44
OP 49
VO 87
IS suppl 1
A1 Cynthia C. Gadbury Amyot
A1 Christine Nathe
YR 2013
UL http://jdh.adha.org/content/87/suppl_1/44.abstract
AB Since the inception of dental hygiene in 1913, we have witnessed the tremendous evolution of the profession. Within the past couple two decades a significant game changer has been technology. The ability to expand access to education through technology has resulted in an increasing number of dental hygienists seeking advanced degrees and gaining new skills and certifications. The evidence shows that dental hygienists are using their advanced education to address lack of access to oral health care services. The profession should remain focused on advocating for the increased education of the dental hygienist, by finding solutions to barriers that presently prevent the realization of this ultimate advancement.