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Advocate : One who supports a client by taking action to promote the rights of the client in health care and other issues. Advocacy is the act of intervening such as speaking or writing in favour of a particular issue, cause, or policy for an individual or group of people. It aims to enhance the oral health of disadvantaged clients or groups and improve access to oral health service Client (s) : An individual, family, group, organization or community accessing the professional services of a dental hygienist. Client-Centred Approach/Client-Centered Car : A service approach from the perspective that the client is the main focus of attention, interest, and activity; the client's values, beliefs and needs are of utmost importance in the selection and provision of dental hygiene services. 2 | P a g e Demographic Data : Information related to the statistics of groups of people, their environment and geographic distribution (e.g., age, gender, births, deaths and diseases), and determinants of health Dental Hygiene Care Plan : A written document specifying dental hygiene services for a client based on the assessment findings, dental hygiene diagnosis, and the client's needs. The goal of the care plan is to improve the client's oral health Dental Hygiene Diagnosis : The conclusion reached by a dental hygienist, using critical decision-making skills, based on all available assessment data Dental Hygiene Service