As part of social responsibility, a dental hygienist advocates for oral health and wellness by educating about prevention and which of the following?
A) Effecting a change in the workforce distribution
B) Advocating for increased Medicare coverage
C) Increasing the number of schools of dental hygiene
D) Advocating for changes in the dental hygienist's scope of practice

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For dental hygienists, this translates into their social responsibility to advocate for or promote oral health and wellness by (1) communicating about, educating on, and advocating for the prevention of oral health risks, and (2) advocating for changes in dental hygienists' scope of practice, supervision, and direct reimbursement to increase oral health care capacity. Such advocacy efforts must be based on what is best for the public rather than on individual needs of health care providers or the profession.

As Part of Social Responsibility, a Dental Hygienist Advocates for Oral