A dental hygienist who collects data to determine best practices is fulfilling which of the following career paths?

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A researcher would conduct research related to health and disease within a population, preventive procedures, dental utilization, public health infrastructure, assessment of population needs, program evaluation, workforce models, public health outcomes, and other dental public health topics. In the role of advocate, the dental hygienist would support, recommend, and/or campaign for a specific cause or policy to improve the oral health of the public. Functioning in the corporate path, one would support the oral health industry through the sale of products and services and the education of oral health professionals regarding those products and services. An educator promotes and educates on oral health topics to patients and various target groups in order to improve the oral health of the public.

A Dental Hygienist Who Collects Data to Determine Best Practices