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Dental Assistant Requirements in Utah

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Ronda Holman Are you looking to become a dental assistant or are moving as a current dental assistant? Make sure to check the dental assistant requirements in Utah to see if you are still qualified in the state to practice. The post Dental Assistant Requirements in Utah appeared first on igniteDDS.

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Dental Assistant Requirements in Vermont

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Ronda Holman Are you looking to become a dental assistant or are moving as a current dental assistant? Make sure to check the dental assistant requirements in Vermont to see if you are still qualified in the state to practice.

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Utah Dental Hygienists and Assistants Can Now Place Restorations

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

In a significant shift for dental care delivery, Utah has enacted new legislation that expands the scope of practice for dental hygienists and dental assistants. Under the newly passed Dental Practice Amendments sponsored by Rep. Ariel Defay and Sen. Click here to read more.

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A Dental Hygienist Is Featured on CanvasRebel

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Melissa Alt, RDH Melissa Alt, RDH, a New Jersey-based dental hygienist, was recently featured on CanvasRebel, an online platform dedicated to sharing the stories of creative individuals and small business owners. The post A Dental Hygienist Is Featured on CanvasRebel appeared first on Dimensions of Dental Hygiene.

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Dental Assistant Requirements for New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, and Oklahoma

Dentistry Gone Digital

One of the greatest challenges for current dental assistants is the portability of their profession across state lines. With over fifty designations of dental assistants nationwide, no two designations are alike, nor are the requirements for becoming a dental assistant. Three Levels of Dental Assistants.

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The Evolving Landscape of the Dental Hygiene Profession

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Workforce issues continue to be a concern post-pandemic while the national and state dental associations are pushing new legislation that undermines the dental hygiene profession. During the pandemic many dental hygienists were leaving the workforce; some to retire and others to avoid risking new and devastating viral infection.

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Does Arizona’s New Law Put Dental Patients at Risk?

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

A new Arizona law, signed by Governor Katie Hobbs, is raising concerns among dental professionals and patients alike. The legislation permits dental assistants, now designated as oral preventive assistants (OPAs), to perform prophylaxestasks traditionally handled by licensed dental hygienists.