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Scaling the Truth with Alicia

The Oral Preventive Assistant Model: Access, Efficiency… or a Turning Point for Dental Hygiene?

8 May 2026 · 27:12 · Episode 6

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The Oral Preventive Assistant model is gaining traction across dentistry—but what does it actually mean for patient care, access, and the future of dental hygiene? In this episode of Scaling the Truth, Alicia takes a deep dive into the OPA model, breaking down what it is, why it’s being proposed, and the growing controversy surrounding expanded preventive duties for dental assistants. From workforce shortages and…

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