The dental hygiene profession is governed by
The dental hygiene profession is governed by the Dental Hygiene Board of California, meaning they develop the laws and regulations for licensing, practicing, and disciplinary actions for not conforming to the laws. Here is the link to the DHBC 2022 Laws and Regulations BookletLinks to an external site.. https://dhbc.ca.gov/lawsregs/2022laws.pdf To better understand the role of the Board, please read Pages 25-28, which provides an explanation of their duties. Beyond page 28 is the scope of practice for Registered Dental Hygienist and Registered Dental Hygienist in Alternative Practice, and Codes of Regulations, which we will visit in upcoming modules. Although I encourage you to read the full newsletter (2017), for the purpose of this module, I’d like you to please read the DHBC NewsletterLinks to an external site. https://dhbc.ca.gov/formspubs/newsletter.pdf pages 4-9, which includes background on the regulations passed by the DHBC, Frequently Asked Questions, and the disciplinary actions taken on licensees. Please read the short articles in the 2019 ADHA Access Journal (provided in the module) which describes actions in advocacy (pgs 4-13): McGregor, M. (2019, November). The future of licensure for dental hygienists in the United States. Access ADHA Advocacy and You, (pp 4-8). ADHA (2019, November). State Line. Access ADHA Advocacy and You, (pp 9-12). Mackey, J. T. (2019, November). Advocacy victories across the country. Access ADHA Advocacy and You, (pp. 12-13). Allison Wagstaff. (2022) CDHA Journal Excited to be Reunited 2022. Government Relations- CalSavers Retirement Program, Bills, DHBC Activity, and Legislative Day (pp. 10-13) Carrie Sharp, (2022) CDHA Journal RDHHouse of Delegates Getting Ready for You (pp.15-17) After reading the required pages in the articles in the ADHA November 2019 Access Magazine, and the CDHA Spring 2022 Journal, please reflect on what you’ve read. I answering the following: What were the 3-4 most important things you learned from the readings? How would you go about advocating for the change? Which organizations can best support the advancement of the change you are advocating for? Be prepared to summarize in class discussion.
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