Dental Hygiene: Core
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, What role of the dental hygienist was originally Education and prevention of oral disease.
emphasized by Dr. A. C. Fones?
How would you describe the roles and services of a dental Provides direct patient care, prevents and treats oral disease,
hygienist? and educates patients about oral and overall health.
What are the three types of clinical services provided by Preventive, educational, and therapeutic services.
dental hygienists?
What does direct access mean? A dental hygienist can initiate treatment based on patient assessment without
specific dentist authorization, as allowed by law.
What is a dental therapist or advanced dental hygiene An expanded oral-health provider who may provide preventive care plus selected
practitioner? restorative and other procedures, depending on state law.
What is the dental hygienist's role in interprofessional Work with other healthcare professionals as a team to meet the patient's overall
collaborative practice? health needs.
What are the four interprofessional competency domains? Values/ethics, roles/responsibilities, interprofessional communication, and
teams/teamwork.
What is the dental hygienist's role in advocacy? Promote access to care, reduce barriers, influence health policy, and support
programs that improve oral health.
What is the primary professional goal of a dental Help individuals and groups attain and maintain optimal oral health.
hygienist?
What are the six components of the dental hygiene Assessment, dental hygiene diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation,
process of care? and documentation.
What is assessment? Collection of subjective and objective patient data.
What is dental hygiene diagnosis? Interpretation of assessment data to identify patient needs and oral-health
problems.
Concepts & Infection
Control Principles 2026 |
Study Guide, Practice
Questions, Answers,
Rationales & Exam Review
| Complete Ethics Study
Guide
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
100% Verified Exam Prep and Comprehensive
Rationales
Included
, What role of the dental hygienist was originally Education and prevention of oral disease.
emphasized by Dr. A. C. Fones?
How would you describe the roles and services of a dental Provides direct patient care, prevents and treats oral disease,
hygienist? and educates patients about oral and overall health.
What are the three types of clinical services provided by Preventive, educational, and therapeutic services.
dental hygienists?
What does direct access mean? A dental hygienist can initiate treatment based on patient assessment without
specific dentist authorization, as allowed by law.
What is a dental therapist or advanced dental hygiene An expanded oral-health provider who may provide preventive care plus selected
practitioner? restorative and other procedures, depending on state law.
What is the dental hygienist's role in interprofessional Work with other healthcare professionals as a team to meet the patient's overall
collaborative practice? health needs.
What are the four interprofessional competency domains? Values/ethics, roles/responsibilities, interprofessional communication, and
teams/teamwork.
What is the dental hygienist's role in advocacy? Promote access to care, reduce barriers, influence health policy, and support
programs that improve oral health.
What is the primary professional goal of a dental Help individuals and groups attain and maintain optimal oral health.
hygienist?
What are the six components of the dental hygiene Assessment, dental hygiene diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation,
process of care? and documentation.
What is assessment? Collection of subjective and objective patient data.
What is dental hygiene diagnosis? Interpretation of assessment data to identify patient needs and oral-health
problems.
