Dental Hygiene: Exam 1 Question and answers already passed 2026/2027

Dental Hygiene: Exam 1 Question and answers already passed 2026/2027 dental hygenist - correct answer primary care oral health professional founder of dental hygiene - correct answer Alfred C. Fones first dental hygenist - correct answer Irene Newman what year did dental hygiene begin? - correct answer 1910 Dr. Alfred in his book "Father of Dental Hygiene" emphasizes what? - correct answer education is the most important role in the practice of dental hygiene Roles of the dental hygienist - correct answer Education, Assessment Diagnosis, Prevention, Nonsurgical therapy, Research, Administration, Entrepreneurship Direct supervision - correct answer The dentist needs to be present Personal supervision - correct answer The dentist needs to authorize, be present and check work General supervision - correct answer the dentist has authorized the procedure for a patient of record but need not be present when the authorized procedure is carried out by a licensed dental hygienist. Direct Access supervision - correct answer The dental hygienist can provide services as determined appropriate during assessment without specific authorization. This type of supervision is usually limited to preventive services provided in specified public health settings. Collaborative practice - correct answer the dental hygienist may practice without supervision with a collaborative agreement between a licensed dentist and a dental hygienist Indirect supervision - correct answer the dentist must authorize procedure and be in the office while the procedures are performed