Advertising by a dental hygienist must be conducted in conjunction with the employing dentist.

• A. Always
• B. Never
• C. Only with board approval
• D. Only if the hygienist is licensed in another state

Answer: (A)

Advertising by a dental hygienist must be conducted in conjunction with the employing dentist because professional promotion is anchored in supervision and accountability. In Louisiana, a dental hygienist cannot market services as if they were practicing independently; any advertisement must reflect that a dentist is supervising and responsible for the care provided. The dentist or the practice owner signs off on the content to ensure accuracy about qualifications, scope of services, and outcomes, preventing misrepresentation to the public. Since the supervising dentist remains accountable for the advertised services, there is no situation in which the hygienist can advertise alone. This is why the correct understanding is that advertising must always involve the employing dentist. The other options conflict with the supervision framework and the responsibility placed on the dentist.