title: Safety first.
abstract: As dental offices face more and more governmental regulations created to ensure the safety of staff members and patients, dental hygienists can take on a unique role by becoming the office safety manager.
authors.forename: C T
authors.initials: CT
authors.lastname: Alty
mesh_terms: D003756:Dental Hygienists; D003770:Dental Offices; D006801:Humans; D016272:Occupational Health; D017751:Safety Management; D014481:United States; D014489:United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration