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Advancing our profession: are higher educational standards the answer?

Erin S Boyleston1, Marie A Collins

  • 1Department of Dental Hygiene, College of Allied Health Sciences, Georgia Health Sciences University, GA, USA.

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Dental hygiene education can advance by adopting models from other health professions. Recommendations include creating an accreditation council and mandating degree completion agreements.

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Published on: June 21, 2010

Area of Science:

  • Health professions education
  • Curriculum development
  • Professional advancement

Background:

  • Traditional on-the-job training has evolved into structured educational models in healthcare.
  • Significant advancements in entry-level education have occurred across various health professions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the evolution of educational models in physical therapy, occupational therapy, physician assistant, nursing, and respiratory therapy.
  • To provide recommendations for integrating advanced educational models into dental hygiene practice.
  • To identify strategies for the professional advancement of dental hygiene.

Main Methods:

  • Comparative analysis of educational models across selected health professions.
  • Literature review on curriculum development and accreditation standards.
  • Synthesis of findings to formulate recommendations for dental hygiene education.

Main Results:

  • Other health professions have implemented advanced educational structures for entry into practice.
  • Key areas for dental hygiene advancement include accreditation and degree completion pathways.

Conclusions:

  • Dental hygiene education requires strategic evolution to align with other health professions.
  • Establishing an accreditation council and articulation agreements are crucial steps for advancing the profession.