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Educating dental hygienists in Kansas

R P Rupp

    Journal of the Kansas Dental Association
    |October 1, 1996
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    Kansas faces a dentist-to-hygienist ratio of 2:1. Establishing a non-traditional dental hygiene program, potentially utilizing community colleges and telecommunications, could address this workforce imbalance.

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    Area of Science:

    • Dental Hygiene Education
    • Public Health Workforce Development

    Background:

    • Kansas exhibits a significant disparity in dental professionals, with approximately two dentists for every dental hygienist.
    • The majority of dental hygiene programs are located in community colleges, with a prevailing trend towards two-year educational models.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the feasibility of implementing a non-traditional dental hygiene program in Kansas.
    • To address the existing dentist-to-hygienist ratio by proposing innovative educational strategies.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of existing dental hygiene program structures and trends.
    • Examination of unique state-level initiatives, such as Alabama's preceptorship program and the adoption of the Advanced Dental Hygiene Practitioner (ADHP) designation.
    • Proposal for a networked, non-traditional program leveraging community colleges and telecommunications infrastructure.

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    Main Results:

    • The current dental hygiene education landscape in Kansas is characterized by a high dentist-to-hygienist ratio.
    • Non-traditional programs are emerging, with approximately 90 currently in existence nationwide.
    • Alabama's unique preceptorship program and ADHP adoption remain singular among states that have considered them.

    Conclusions:

    • Kansas could benefit from establishing a non-traditional dental hygiene program to improve the ratio of dentists to hygienists.
    • A networked model, utilizing community colleges and existing telecommunications, offers a potential solution for expanding dental hygiene education.
    • The success of Alabama's program suggests that innovative, state-specific approaches to dental hygiene training warrant consideration.