Facts On File Publications, 1988. A preventive health professional who has graduated from an accredited dental hygiene program in an institution of higher education, licensed in dental hygiene, who provides educational, clinical, research, administrative, and therapeutic services supporting total health through the promotion of optimal oral health. American Dental Hygienist Association. National Board for Certification in Dental Laboratory Technology. The Practice of Dentistry means the diagnosis, treatment, prescription, or operation for a disease, pain, deformity, deficiency, injury or physical condition of the human tooth, teeth, alveolar process, gums or jaws, or their dependent tissues, or an offer, undertaking, attempt to do, or holding oneself out to do any other these acts.
Many dentists are general practitioners who handle a wide variety of dental needs.
They may also assess the nutritional needs of patients, develop and implement nutritional care plans. Dietary managers are trained to understand the basic nutritional needs of clients and work in partnership with dietitians, who offer specialized nutritional expertise. A person trained in food and nutrition who is an integral part of health care and foodservice management teams. The American Dietetic Association. The American dietetic association, July 1997.