All Smiles by Mary Rene
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Portable Dental Services that travel to you
All Smiles, A Dental Hygiene Practice of Mary Newton
About Mary Rene
Mary Rene has over twenty years experience as an Dental Hygienist.
Her goal is always to be efficient with tasks and time along with being gentle.
Elderly, medically compromised or fearful patients are lovingly treated.
Mary Rene offers referrals to other professionals as needed by clients, and
in service training for staff of Special Needs Clients pertaining to all aspects
of daily oral health regime.
Education of periodontal disease and the treatment available.
Products helpful to maintain optimum dental health are made available.
Education:
West Los Angeles College, Los Angeles California
Associate Arts Degree Dental Hygiene 1988, University of Saint Francis, Joilet, Illinois
Bachelor of Science in Health Arts, 2000, University of Pacific, San Francisco
RDHAP program 2009
About RDHAP
Mary Rene Newton, RDHAP, BS
What is An RDHAP?
An RDHAP a Registered Dental Hygienist in Alternative Practice. An RDHAP has specialized training and an additional license that allows them to have their own independent business and work in settings other than a dental office and without the supervision of a dentist.
Why was the RDHAP created?
The California Legislature created the RDHAP to deliver quality preventive dental hygiene services to those who don't have easy access to a traditional dental office. The legislature authorized a Health Manpower Pilot Project to review the work of dental hygienists practicing independently and determined the care they provide is equal to that received in a traditional dental office.
Where can the RDHAP provide services?
In areas where there is a dearth of dentists, the RDHAP can open an office. Their services can always be provided in schools, institutions, residence and skilled nursing facilities and private homes of homebound persons.
What Supervision is required?
No supervision is required. Just like a nurse practitioner, registered nurse or mid-wife there is no supervision required. RDHAP are independent practitioners.
How can RDHAPs be of value to residential facilities?
The RDHAP can be a link between residential home administration and staff, families and community dental providers, and, they can be a conduit between the dentist and the consumer.
They can provide:
Oral evaluations
Oral care plans
Customized direct care staff in-service training for providing resident oral care
In-residence and bed-side dental hygiene care which may include:
- Oral Prophylaxis (cleaning of debris, bacteria and deposits above the gumline)
- Non-surgical periodontal therapies (scaling and root planing below the gumline which may require topical anesthetic)
- Therapies for dry mouth
- Fluoride treatments
- Denture and partial cleaning
- Strategies for prevention of cavities and gum disease