Sound oral health is an important element of overall health, yet most people in Utah find it hard to access. To expand its outreach, the state is considering to expand its workforce, especially dental hygienists who perform generic oral health care services. The government of Utah allows only a authorized dental hygienist to implement oral health hygiene on patients in a public setting (Utah department of health). Prior to examining a patient for dental hygiene, the practitioner gets a written agreement signed stating that
Dental examination will be conducted in a public health setting
Dentist will be available for communication via e-mail, phone or in person If needed, the ...
