This article says there are 7 states where hygienists can practice independent

May 3, 2024
7:03:04pm

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of a dentist.

Which States Allow Dental Hygienists to Own Their Own Practice?

We break down which states allow dental hygienists to own their own practice and the benefits of expanding dental care access.

https://takehomesmile.com/which-states-allow-dental-hygienists-to-own-their-own-practice/

Alaska
Colorado
Maine
Minnesota
New Mexico
Oregon
Washington

New Mexico still requires a hygienist to partner with a dentist but not within their immediate supervision.

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Author

Time

What stops a dental hygienist from opening a teeth cleaning/whitening business?

Medute

May 3, 3:23pm

State laws may require them to only operate under the supervision of a dentist. Depends on the state.

jacobugath

May 3, 3:25pm

I haven’t had a cavity my whole life. I just want my teeth cleaned and white

Medute

May 3, 3:39pm

That’s a good point. Just a walk-in 30 min cleaning place.

cougfanz

May 3, 3:56pm

I believe only two states allow hygienists to own and operate their own business

Finneas

May 3, 3:33pm

Which states?

Penske Material

May 3, 3:40pm

Colorado and Maine

Finneas

May 3, 3:40pm

This article says there are 7 states where hygienists can practice independent

Gentleman Stan

May 3, 7:03pm

Yeah I think that article is more recent. My source was 2019, so you’re correct

Finneas

May 3, 7:32pm

There was an office like this down the street from my office. It lasted about 6

blackandblue

May 3, 3:37pm

I see my dentist every 6 months. I would consider getting a good teeth cleaning once a month from a hygienist if

sanitarium

May 3, 3:50pm

What price would you pay?

blackandblue

May 3, 3:57pm

40-50 maybe? If it was 100, I'd probably go once every 2-3 months.

sanitarium

May 3, 4:43pm

My hygienists are currently in the $50s/hr pay range. The overhead expenses

blackandblue

May 3, 4:47pm

But this is because of their affiliation with your office, no? What would the overhead be if they could open their own

sanitarium

May 3, 4:51pm

There’s really no red tape here. Just look at the math on it. If they want to

blackandblue

May 3, 5:06pm

RE: There’s really no red tape here. Just look at the math on it. If they want to

sanitarium

May 3, 5:23pm

Good on you for being on top of it. But just know you are the exception and not

blackandblue

May 3, 5:33pm

So start an exclusive club for people like me. You have to show up and get an inspection and if you pass, you can get a

sanitarium

May 3, 5:37pm

Your time might be better spent with an OCD therapist than a dental hygienist😂

blackandblue

May 3, 5:40pm

you should have been a psychiatrist instead of a dentist...you are a natural!

sanitarium

May 3, 6:06pm

Really, with what you’re describing, you should just buy some dental tools. Your

blackandblue

May 3, 6:19pm

Where is your office? If you are within 40 miles, I'm coming to see you for a training session.

sanitarium

May 4, 8:46pm

I'm a dentist and I haven't had a cleaning with hygienist in years. I brush two to three times a day and floss daily.

jacobugath

May 3, 6:59pm

I brush at least twice daily, and floss every day, and I can still tell that I have plaque buildup in certain places

sanitarium

May 4, 8:48pm

Believe it or not, I am capable of checking my own teeth with a mirror.

jacobugath

May 4, 8:50pm

On another note, we had a patient that would come in monthly to get his teeth f

blackandblue

May 3, 4:04pm

Or allowing them to be fully autonomous in diagnosing and treating patients

cougfanz

May 3, 3:43pm

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