title: Managed care practice places emphasis on hygienists' preventive therapy services.
authors.affiliation: Williamette Dental Group, P.C., Beaverton, Ore., USA.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Simmons
mesh_terms: D003756:Dental Hygienists / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006801:Humans; D008329:Managed Care Programs; D009922:Oregon; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010358:Patient Participation; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011215:Practice Management, Dental