DENTAL HYGIENE SCIENTIFIC BASES NEW UPDATE PRACTICE SOLUTION QUESTIONS AND 100 PERCENT CORRECT ANSWERS

DENTAL HYGIENE SCIENTIFIC BASES NEW
UPDATE PRACTICE SOLUTION QUESTIONS
AND 100 PERCENT CORRECT ANSWERS

●● The Dental Hygienist is a ______, _______, and ________ who
provides __________, __________, and ____________ services
supporting total health for the control of oral diseases and promotion of
oral health
Answer: licensed primary health care professional, oral health educator,
and clinician; preventative, educational, and therapeutic


●● Functions of a Dental Hygienist in CT:
Answer: prophylaxis, X-rays, local anesthesia, topical anesthesia,
flouride, Sealants, root planing, remove sutures, DH Diagnosis, health
history, blood pressure, head/neck cancer screenings, remove plaque/
tartar


●● The Largest professional organization representing Dental Hygienists
in the United States is?
Answer: American Dental Hygiene Association


●● The first Annual Session
of the Connecticut
Dental Hygiene

,Association took place in what year
Answer: 1923


●● Who started the First
Dental Hygiene School
In Bridgeport, CT?
Answer: Alfred C Fones


●● She was the first Licensed Dental Hygienist In Connecticut
Answer: Irene Newman


●● To obtain licensure
In the State of CT
You must do these five things:
Answer: Graduate from an accredited DH program
Pass National Board
Pass Regional Board
Obtain License
ObtainMalpractice insurance


●● Dental Hygiene programs are accredited by whom?
Answer: American Dental Association

, ADA
Commission on
Dental Accreditation
CODA


●● Who grants licensure to Dental Hygienists in CT?
Answer: Department of Public Health


●● How often are licenses renewed?
Answer: Yearly


●● When are licenses renewed?
Answer: Birth Month


●● What is the
Primary Role
of a
Dental Hygienist?
Answer: Prevent Oral Diseases
and
Promote
Overall Health