A registered dental hygienist is a preventive oral health professional who has graduated from an accredited dental hygiene program, licensed in dental hygiene, who provides educational, clinical, research, administrative, and therapeutic services supporting total well being through the promotion of optimal oral health. According to the Occupational Regulations Section of the Michigan Public Health Code:
"Practice as a dental hygienist means" practice at the assignment of a dentist in that specific area of dentistry based on specialized knowledge, formal education, and skill with particular emphasis on preventive services and oral health education.
For more information on how to become a registered dental hygienist, please visit the American Dental Association Web site, the American Dental Hygienists' Association Web site or the Michigan Dental Hygienists' Association Web site.
Scholarship Opportunity The Michigan Dental Foundation offers scholarship opportunities for dental students, dental assistants and dental hygienists. The scholarship application is available by clicking on the link below. NOTE: You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer to view the application forms.
The Michigan Dental Association and the district dental societies of Detroit, Macomb and Oakland County, have joined forces with the Detroit Red Wings to promote oral health.
For five designated games, the Detroit Red Wings will donate $5 for every ticket purchased to support Give Kids A Smile Day events at the University of Detroit Mercy. Give Kids a Smile Day provides oral health care and education to large numbers of low income and disadvantage children. It also serves to inform policy makers of the ongoing challenges that low-income and disabled children face in accessing dental care.
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Michigan dentists participate in a variety of state and community programs that offer low-cost or free dental services to individuals in need. These programs offer help to seniors, low-income individuals, patients on Medicaid, disabled, handicapped or institutionalized individuals, children, and others. Read More
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