Delta Dental of R.I. launches hygiene program

DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Feb 5, 2025

Delta Dental of Rhode Island has invested $3 million to help in-network dentists recruit and retain dental hygienists.

The new Hygiene Workforce Program aims to provide additional payments for hygiene services, supplementing existing reimbursements for cleanings and periodontal maintenance.

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