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RDHAP
Registered Dental Hygienist in Alternative Practice



An RDHAP is a specially trained dental professional who is licensed to provide dental hygiene services independently outside of a traditional dental office or clinic.
Where can RDHAPs provide services?
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Skilled Nursing Homes
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Assisted Living Facilites
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Private Residence
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Residential Facilities
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Senior Centers
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Adult Daycare Centers
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Rehabilitation Centers
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Schools
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Hospital settings
What services can be provided?
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Dental prophylaxis (teeth cleaning)
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Scaling and root planing (deep cleaning)
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Perio maintenance
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Cleaning dentures and partials
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Fluoride treatment
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Silver diamine fluoride treatment
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Dental sealants
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Nutritional counseling
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Oral hygiene instructions
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Dentist and specialist referrals
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