Pediatrician Patricia Braun (left) and registered dental hygienist Valerie Cuzella, who works with Braun and other Denver Health pediatricians, sit in Cuzella's office. (Photo by Kate Ruder for KFF ...

The Pennsylvania Legislature on April 14 passed a bill expanding the duties of dental assistants to include coronal polishing, applying fluoride treatments including varnish, and making impressions ...

New Hampshire Gov. John Lynch has signed a new law that expands the scope of services that dental hygienists can perform. SB 284 allows certified public health dental hygienists who work in schools, ...

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