Where can prescribed dental hygiene services be performed?

• A. In private homes only.
• B. Hospitals only.
• C. Licensed public and private health facilities, public institutions, educational institutions, and the home of a nonambulatory patient.
• D. In dental clinics only.

Answer: (C)

Prescribed dental hygiene services are allowed in a variety of settings under supervision, not just in a dental office. This flexibility helps ensure preventive care reaches patients who may not be able to travel to a clinic. The permitted sites include licensed public and private health facilities, public institutions, educational institutions, and the home of a nonambulatory patient. This broad scope means care can be delivered in hospitals, clinics on campus, community facilities, and even in patients’ homes when mobility is an issue, all under a dentist’s prescription and appropriate supervision.

The other options are too narrow: restricting to private homes, hospitals only, or dental clinics only would exclude several valid venues where care may be provided. The key point is that prescribed hygiene services can be performed across multiple authorized settings to improve access and continuity of care.