ADHA Seeks Input on Preliminary Curriculum Framework for Advanced Dental Hygiene Practitioner

In an effort to address the severe oral health disparities plaguing millions across the U.S., ADHA adopted three key resolutions at its 81st annual session held last year in Dallas that set the stage for creating an advanced dental hygiene practitioner, which will impact the oral health of the public.

This year, ADHA unveiled the first major development—the preliminary curriculum framework.

Already a major topic among those in dentistry, the curriculum framework establishes key points on the level of care this new professional will provide to the public and the respective education required, including:

• master’s degree credential with no duplication of entry-level coursework for RDH credential;
• responsibilities consisting of advanced preventive therapies, diagnosis, treatment such as restorative procedures, and appropriate referrals.

Now ADHA is soliciting feedback on the ADHP curriculum framework from the oral hygiene community. This is your opportunity to comment on the proposed course of study.

Simply download these pdf files, review the ADHP curriculum framework on the first form and then provide your comments on the input form. When you have completed your input, please fax
the from to:

Colleen Schmidt
At 312.467-1806

Or mail to:
ADHA
Colleen Schmidt, RDH, Director of Education
444 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 3400
Chicago, IL 60611