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Dental hygenie-metroAdvanced dental hygiene practioner. Om dental hygienists. The U.S. is experiencing a crisis shortage of dentists available to treat millions of Americans, including a concentration of un-served populations in both rural and inner city areas who are unable to obtain care because there are not enough dentists practicing in those areas. Government statistics reveal a projected decline in the number of dentists while there is a projected growth in the dental hygiene profession. It is clear that dental hygienists will be able to make a huge impact through the expanded role of the ADHP. While the ADHP could be applicable in any setting, the ADHP is expected to work in hospitals, nursing homes, public health or wherever there is a need for this position. The concept of an ADHP, pioneered by ADHA, is not the first of its kind in the health care industry. Precedent has been set in the nursing profession with positions that include: certified nurse midwife, nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist and certified registered nurse anesthetist. The nursing profession moved toward the development of advanced practice nurse through recognition of unmet public health needs. Our nation& 8217;s more progressive states, which have already expanded the role of dental hygienists, have recognized that the traditional oral health delivery system does not work for many segments of our population. In a certain number of states, dental hygienists can already do some restorative procedures. The ADHP will be able to work with a host of public health and medical professionals in a variety of settings. This collaborative working partn![]() |
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