Laura Kirkland

Dental Hygiene

An individual who has completed an accredited dental hygiene education program, and an individual who has been licensed by a state board of dental examiners to provide preventive care services under the supervision of a dentist. Functions that may be legally delegated to the dental hygienist vary based on the needs of the dentist, the educational preparation of the dental hygienist and state dental practice acts and regulations, but always include, at a minimum, scaling and polishing the teeth. To avoid misleading the public, no occupational title other than dental hygienist should be used to describe this dental auxiliary.

Dental Hygienists in Pacific Palisades, CA

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Dental Therapy

Laura Kirkland is a Dental Therapy practice in Pacific Palisades, CA with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in restorative and preventative dental care. Dental Therapists at Laura Kirkland perform dental care in isolated or underserved communities. Dental Therapy is the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of dental conditions under the supervision of a dentist. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Dental Therapy practices include dental plaque, gum disease, tooth injuries, and tooth decay. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Dental Therapy practices include imaging tests, routine cleanings, dental appliance creation, delivery of local anesthetic, cavity fillings, temporary crowns, and the extraction of baby or diseased teeth.

A Dental Therapist is an individual who has completed an accredited or non-accredited dental therapy program and who has been authorized by the relevant state board or a tribal entity to provide services within the scope of their practice under the supervision of a dentist. Functions that may be delegated to the dental therapist vary based on the needs of the dentist, the educational preparation of the dental therapist and state dental practice acts and regulations.

Dental Therapists in Pacific Palisades, CA

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Residential Treatment Facility, Emotionally Disturbed Children

A residential facility that provides habilitation services and other care and treatment to children diagnosed with mental health illness, behavioral issues, and intellectual disabilities and are not able to live independently.

Residential Treatment Facilities Emotionally Disturbed Children in Pacific Palisades, CA

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