At which level of supervision can the dental hygienist provide services as he or she determines without specific authorization from a dentist?

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The ADHA defines direct access as a dental hygienist's "right to initiate treatment based on his or her assessment of a patient's needs without the specific authorization of a dentist, to treat the patient without the presence of a dentist, and to maintain a provider-patient relationship." Direct access may also be referred to as unsupervised practice.

At Which Level of Supervision Can the Dental Hygienist Provide