Combining science, evidencebased research and communication techniques, dental hygiene quarterly assists you in your daily practice. A dental hygienist is a vital member of a team of dental professionals dedicated to improving oral health and supporting the general health of individuals and groups. Access to oral health care is one of the highest priorities of the adha. Central regional dental testing services crdts board. To view this content, you need adobe acrobat reader download adobe reader here. Direct access adha american dental hygienists association. Senate bill sb 5606, passed during the 2015 legislative session, amended the law relating to dental hygienists and is effective july 24, 2015. The triathlon of dental hygiene practice palmer nelson, ddh, ba. Heart attack and stroke authored by the cdhbc dental hygiene practice advisors. One class is admitted annually to the dental hygiene.
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Mar 11, 2014 dentalpost is the dental industrys premier and largest online and mobile job board. It is the expectation that all dental personnel shall adhere to the following behavior standards. Each section is color coded according to the following topics. The adha represents the professional interests of dental hygienists in the united states. The commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the united states department of education. Dental healthcare guide oral problems and treatment. Regional and state clinical dental hygiene examinations are administered to evaluate the clinical. What every new dental hygiene grad needs to know about the. The adex dental examination is administered by cdca in the cif format for senior. Applicants for all grade levels and specializations must be currently licensed to practice as dental hygienists in a state or territory of the united states or the district of columbia.
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