title: The developing role of the hygienist in New Zealand: Part I.
authors.affiliation: Otago Polytechnic, Dunedin, New Zealand.
authors.forename: M F
authors.initials: MF
authors.lastname: O'Neill
authors.forename: V A
authors.initials: VA
authors.lastname: Orlando
authors.forename: A R
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Pack
mesh_terms: D003756:Dental Hygienists / Q000193:education / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000639:trends*; D005544:Forecasting; D006801:Humans; D007587:Job Description; D008005:Licensure, Dental / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D009520:New Zealand; D017009:Professional Autonomy