Cultivating Cultural Competency in the Dental Setting

By Beth Monnin, RDH, MSEd

Dental hygienists practice in a variety of settings—private practice, public health, academia, and research to name a few. As essential members of the oral health care team, dental hygienists may provide treatment to people of various cultural backgrounds and belief systems. As such, they must strive to attain cultural competency by forming an active and trusting relationship with patients, which enables the provision of a more comprehensive and all-inclusive care.

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