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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2016 Dec 1.
Published in final edited form as: J Evid Based Dent Pract. 2015 Aug 28;15(4):145–151. doi: 10.1016/j.jebdp.2015.08.003

Figure 4. Developed algorithm for hypertension screening by dental hygienists at chairside.

Figure 4

The hypertension screening algorithm is based upon the Eighth Joint National Committee (JNC 8) recommendations for diagnosing and managing hypertension,24 and adapted for dental hygienists to include referral to a primary care provider.