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dental hygiene

p Running Head : Dental Hygiene

Dental Hygiene and Reciprocity

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Dental Hygiene and Reciprocity

Lots of people all over the World were having trouble in maintaining oral health . That 's the reason why healthcare professionals were needed for the prevention and treatment of some oral diseases including the teeth and gums . Most importantly such oral health professional must be licensed to prevent medical maltreatments that are dangerous to patients

According to Martin (2007 ) a dental hygienist is a licensed healthcare professional focusing on providing dental care . The

main aim of a hygienist usually covers the recording of medical histories of patient including pulse rate and blood pressure . They also do cleaning of teeth applying sealants , conducting fluoride treatments , educating patients good oral hygiene practices and assisting with X rays . Currently , it was estimated that there are 250 dental hygiene programs and almost 100 ,000 active hygienists in the United States

In the United States , before a licensed dental hygienist can start their practice in other jurisdiction they should undergo an agreement called reciprocity . According to Mosby 's Dental Dictionary , 2nd edition (2008 reciprocity is defined as a mutual agreement involving two governing bodies to be able for a licensed dental professional in either jurisdiction can exchange privileges , dependence and relationships

Some States like Delaware , Ohio , Nebraska , Tennessee and Indiana were implementing licensure by reciprocity . Each of these has different requirements . In Delaware , if a hygienist is presently licensed in another state and had worked 3 of the last 5 years , one may apply for licensure by reciprocity . If these conditions are not attained one must take the Delaware Practical Examination in Dental Hygiene . Also a dental hygienist must submit some credentials including accomplished and notarized application , pro-rated processing fee by money or check payable to the State of Delaware , certified transcript of records as proof of graduation from a Board-accepted dental hygiene program directly sent from school to the Office of the Board . One must have a score report showing at least 75 competency level in the National Dental Hygiene Board Examination . A dental hygienist must also submit a copy of current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR ) certification card reference letters from past or current employers regarding moral character and reputation , authentication letters from state currently residing , or have ever been licensed and rysumy showing work experiences for the last five years . If one has a criminal record , bring a copy of criminal record from the State Bureau of Identification . Lastly , bring W2 forms from 3 of the last 5 years showing evidence of work in a dental setting . If ever the Board approved the application , one must successfully pass the Delaware Jurisprudence Written Examination (Delaware Professional Regulation 2008 . According to Ohio Revised Code Chapter 4715 Paragraph 27 Reciprocity (2001 ) the state dental board gives a license to an applicant who had completed satisfactory evidence of being at least 18 years of age , with good moral character and one who demonstrates to the satisfaction of the board knowledge of laws , rules...

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