What type of methods is a dental hygienist prohibited from claiming to use?

A dental hygienist is prohibited from claiming to use secret or patented methods because this suggests that the methods lack transparency and have not undergone rigorous peer review or validation by professional bodies. In the field of dental hygiene, and healthcare in general, practice should be grounded in evidence and should adhere to established protocols that are verifiable and widely accepted in the professional community.

Claiming to use secret or patented methods raises ethical concerns and can mislead patients about the effectiveness and scientific backing of the treatments as they may not be subject to the same scrutiny and testing as other more traditional and evidence-based approaches. Therefore, promoting these types of methods could compromise patient safety and the integrity of dental hygiene practice.