Dental Hygiene-Theory and Practice Graded A+

Dental Hygiene-Theory and Practice Graded A+ Dental Hygiene The study of preventative oral health care; helps the patient manage behaviors to prevent oral disease. Dental Hygienist Licensed preventative oral health professionals who have granduated from an accredited dental hygiene program. 5 Categoies that Comprise Dental Hygiene Process of Care 2) Diagnosis 3)Planning 4) Implementation 5) Evaluation Patient vs. Client 1) Assessment Patient - Signifies that the person is sick and depends on others for therapy or help. Client - A person who is an active participant in their personal oral healthcare behaviors and decisions. Paradigm A widely accepted view of discipline. The discipline that shapes the direction and methods of its practitioners, educators, administrators and researchers. Conceptual Model Set of concepts and propositions integrated into a meaningful configuration within the domain of dental hygiene; school of thought - there are many of them. 4 Major concepts of the Paradigm in the Discipline of Dental Hygiene 2) Environment 3) Health and Oral Health 4) Dental Hygiene Actions 5 Professional Rolses of the Dental Hygienist 2) Educator 3) Researcher 1) Clinician 1) Client 4) Administrator/Manager 5) Advocate Dr. Alfred C Fones Known as the "Father of Dental Hygiene". 1913 - Opened the first dental hygiene school. Thought it was important to teach children proper oral health behaviors. Coined the term dental hygienist Professionalism of Dental Hygienists 1) Keep up to date in clinical skills and knowledge 2) Offer the highest order of care and/or refer patients to other professionals when needs exceed their abilities. 3) Make decisionsl based on what is good for the patient. 4) Treats all patients with respect and thoughtfulness. 5) Conduct one's personal life in a way that generates respect. Qualities of a Professional Person 2) Integrity 3) Compassion 4) Veracity 5) Fidelity 6) Public Spirtedness 7) Humility 1) Persistance 8) Dignity in appearance, speech and Demeanor ADHA American Dental Hygienist Association 1985 - formed the Applied Standards of Clinical Dental Hygiene practice. 2008 - Developed the Standars for Clinical Dental Hygiene Practice Dental Hygienist use these standards to educate, research, be an advocate for and manage client centered care. Accreditation A formal voluntary mongovernment process that establishes a mininum set of national standars that promote and ensure quality in educational institutions and programs. Serves as a mechanism to protect the public. Certification Licensure examiners. Received after passing a written examination given by a national board of examiners. Is received after passing a written and/or clinical exam given by a State board of Continuing Education CE credits received after attending classes, presentations or hands on practice toward continued education; keeping informed and up to date on Dental Hygiene procedures and practices. State Practice Act Establishes creteria for dental hygiene education, licensure and relicensure. Defines legal scope of dental hygiene practice. Protects the public by making uncredentialed and unlicensed dental hygienist illegal. Creates a board empowered with legal authority to oversee policies and procedures. Licensed by Credential Recognizes the dental hygiene license received in other states when appropriate documents are provided so that the dental hygienist does not have to repeat a practical examination if relocating. General Supervision You can practice without a dentist being on the premisses to perform Dental Hygiene procedures on a patient. Direct Supervision A dentist needs to be on the premisses to practice Dental Hygiene services with dentists supervision. Evidence Based Decision Making EBDM Provids a systematic framework for relying on scientific evidence in conjuntion with clinical experience and judgment to answer questions so that the best scientific evidence is considered when client care decisions are made. Reciprocity You are licensed in another state and can practice in a state with reciprocity.