Dr. Tom Giacobbi discusses the AAP's Dental Hygienist Recognition Program
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Why it matters for dental
Dental practice owners and hygienists can use the AAP’s new Dental Hygienist Recognition Program to benchmark and promote hygienist credentials, potentially affecting hiring, retention, and patient marketing.
Key points
- AAP Dental Hygienist Recognition Program recognizes specific achievements and continuing education of dental hygienists.
- Dr. Tom Giacobbi, in DrBicuspid interview, discusses program details and implications for periodontal practices.
- Program may serve as a differentiator for practices marketing periodontal services or seeking to attract top hygiene talent.
- No effective date or implementation timeline is stated in the source.
Who should care
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