DENTAL HYGIENISTS AS ESSENTIAL MEMBERS OF THE HEALTH CARE TEAM

Authors

  • Jacqueline Juhl

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31984/oactiva.v1i2.150

Keywords:

dental hygienist, health care team, dentist

Abstract

Despite the advances in dental sciences, innovative oral health programs, and efforts dedicated by oral health professionals,
globally, unmet oral disease, and the economic loss it causes, is growing. In the present, oral health care delivery systems
urgently need improvement. The introduction of dental hygienists as essential members of the health care team can contribute
to improved and cost-effective health care outcomes. This paper provides definitions of dental hygienists from both, an
international and the United States (U.S.) and describes their education, functions, and contributions to the health care team.

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Juhl, J. (2018). DENTAL HYGIENISTS AS ESSENTIAL MEMBERS OF THE HEALTH CARE TEAM. Odontología Activa Revista Científica, 1(2), 73–80. https://doi.org/10.31984/oactiva.v1i2.150

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