![]() I understand the sense of pride and belonging when we display our credentials, but what is the protocol for the letters we add after our names? In other words, just what is the proper way to list our degrees, licenses, and credentials? Even that is not a degree but the name of the profession. It may be that we followed the example of registered nurses, or RNs. Where did the idea of placing the RDH credential after one’s name come from? Who started it? If someone can answer this, I would ask that he or she enlighten us all. But hygienists earning any of these degrees do not come away with an “RDH degree.” ![]() We can celebrate the fact that a doctorate degree in dental hygiene (DDH) is now offered. ![]() Many programs also offer bachelor of science in dental hygiene (BSDH) degrees and the master of science degree in dental hygiene (MSDH). There is no dental hygiene program that issues an “RDH degree.” Entry level dental hygiene educational institutions that are accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation grant associate in applied science (AAS) degrees in dental hygiene.
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