Currently, Alabama graduates 145 students a year from this program. Which is renewed ever 5 years. Dentist in rural areas can have equal access to trained dental hygienist as in urban areas. There is no cost to taxpayers. Opportunity for staff members to advance.
Individuals can work while going to school.
Statistics show that ADHP students stay in the field longer. ADHP not accredited by the American Dental Hygiene Association. ADHP graduates can only practice in Alabama. ADHP graduates cannot take National Dental Hygiene Examination. The story of Kansas.