In the state of PA, can a Public Health Dental Hygiene Practitioner be an independent contractor?

Legally Registered Dental Hygienists (RDH) are not allowed to be independent contractors because it is illegal for them to work without authorization/

Legally Registered Dental Hygienists (RDH) are not allowed to be independent contractors because it is illegal for them to work without authorization/supervision of a dentist. However, a Public Health Dental Hygiene Practitioner (PHDHP) does not need approval or supervision from a dentist to work in underserved areas/clinics/federally qualified centers. Can they then be classified as independent contractors?

or:Legally Registered Dental Hygienists (RDH) are not allowed to be independent contractors because it is illegal for them to work without authorization/supervision of a dentist. However, a Public Health Dental Hygiene Practitioner (PHDHP) does not need approval or supervision from a dentist to work in underserved areas/clinics/federally qualified centers. Can they then be classified as independent contractors?

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