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Why not an independent practice for dental hygienists?
Women & Health
|January 1, 1980
Abstract:
This article examines the universal legal requirement that dental hygienists work under the control of dentists and forbids independent hygienist-patient relationships. The scientific evidence supporting the repeal of this requirement as well as benefits from doing so are reviewed. Resistance to such a move is identified and evaluated concluding that repeal of this prohibition is indicated.