Dental Hygienists Are Required to Maintain Their Level of Knowledge

question 18

Multiple Choice

Dental hygienists are required to maintain their level of knowledge and skill through participation in which of the following?

• A) Graduation from an accredited institution where dental hygiene is taught
• B) Appropriate continuing education programs
• C) Using standardized operating procedures
• D) Using top quality rather than inferior quality materials

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