Independent-practice dental hygienists identify educational gaps in public health knowledge, business management, and communication skills¶
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q2 i? Independent practitioners in Colorado and Maine identified gaps in public health knowledge, business management, and communication skills, calling for coursework in accounting, marketing, and management. → Asraf Suadah Ismail 2026
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Asraf Suadah Ismail 2026¶
Asraf Suadah Ismail, Sethi Ahsan, Ali Kamran. (2026). Preparedness of Dental Hygiene Students for Clinical Practice: A Scoping Review. International Journal of Dental Hygiene. https://doi.org/10.1111/idh.70076
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Discussion-level synthesis citing Vannah et al. (2014), a mixed-methods questionnaire of six Maine Independent Practice Dental Hygienists; the review reports IPDHs felt underprepared for alternative practice, lacking public health exposure, business skills, and communication training.
"independent practitioners in Colorado and Maine have identified gaps in public health knowledge, business management, and communication skills, emphasizing the need for coursework in areas like accounting, marketing, and management to support their independent practice"
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