Introduction to Professionalism Final
Exam
Who is the dental hygienist primarily responsible to?
The Canadian Dental Hygiene Association.
The employer, the dentist.
The client in the practice.
The College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario.
Which of the following organizations provides continuing education, updated information specific to
dental hygiene and is an association that would like dental hygienists to join and become a member?
CDHO
ODHA
CDAC
NDHBE
Which of the following organizations, monitors the quality assurance process for dental
hygienists in Ontario?
CDHO
CDHA
ODHA
NDHBE
"To regulate the practice of dental hygiene in the interest of the overall health and safety of the public of
Ontario” is the mission statement of which professional organization?
CDHA
CDHO
ODHA
RCDSO
A dental specialist who is concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of gum disease and supporting
structures of the periodontium is which of the following?
Endodontist
Oral Surgeon
Oral Pathologist
Periodontist
, In order to practice dental hygiene in Ontario, the dental hygienist is required to have which of the
following?
Certification of registration
Regulated practice certificate.
License to practice
Community college diploma
The mission of the College of Dental Hygiene of Ontario is to develop, advocate and regulate what type
of dental hygiene practice for the promotion of oral health and well-being of the public of Ontario?
Compassionate and effective.
Safe and effective.
Competent and expedient.
Dentist supervised.
During Mrs. Jones’ continuing care appointment, Bob, the dental hygienist, notices that Mrs. Jones’ tooth
1.6 had been newly extracted. Upon further discussion, it becomes clear that Mrs. Jones’ family dentist
had extracted that tooth without Mrs. Jones’ consent, and she would like to file a complaint against her
family dentist. Bob should direct Mrs. Jones to which professional organization?
CDHO
RCDSO
ODA
CDHA
The client has just completed his six-month recare visit with you the dental hygienist. You have done an
assessment, planned the treatment, implemented and done an evaluation. Which of the following dental
hygiene distinct roles have you utilized?
Researcher
Manager
Educator
Clinician
The Regulated Health Professions Act provides the framework for which of the following professions?
Nurses
All of the above.
Dental Hygienists
Dental Assistants Level I
Dentists
A, B, D, E and F
A, B, C and D
Dental Assistants Level II
Doctors
Exam
Who is the dental hygienist primarily responsible to?
The Canadian Dental Hygiene Association.
The employer, the dentist.
The client in the practice.
The College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario.
Which of the following organizations provides continuing education, updated information specific to
dental hygiene and is an association that would like dental hygienists to join and become a member?
CDHO
ODHA
CDAC
NDHBE
Which of the following organizations, monitors the quality assurance process for dental
hygienists in Ontario?
CDHO
CDHA
ODHA
NDHBE
"To regulate the practice of dental hygiene in the interest of the overall health and safety of the public of
Ontario” is the mission statement of which professional organization?
CDHA
CDHO
ODHA
RCDSO
A dental specialist who is concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of gum disease and supporting
structures of the periodontium is which of the following?
Endodontist
Oral Surgeon
Oral Pathologist
Periodontist
, In order to practice dental hygiene in Ontario, the dental hygienist is required to have which of the
following?
Certification of registration
Regulated practice certificate.
License to practice
Community college diploma
The mission of the College of Dental Hygiene of Ontario is to develop, advocate and regulate what type
of dental hygiene practice for the promotion of oral health and well-being of the public of Ontario?
Compassionate and effective.
Safe and effective.
Competent and expedient.
Dentist supervised.
During Mrs. Jones’ continuing care appointment, Bob, the dental hygienist, notices that Mrs. Jones’ tooth
1.6 had been newly extracted. Upon further discussion, it becomes clear that Mrs. Jones’ family dentist
had extracted that tooth without Mrs. Jones’ consent, and she would like to file a complaint against her
family dentist. Bob should direct Mrs. Jones to which professional organization?
CDHO
RCDSO
ODA
CDHA
The client has just completed his six-month recare visit with you the dental hygienist. You have done an
assessment, planned the treatment, implemented and done an evaluation. Which of the following dental
hygiene distinct roles have you utilized?
Researcher
Manager
Educator
Clinician
The Regulated Health Professions Act provides the framework for which of the following professions?
Nurses
All of the above.
Dental Hygienists
Dental Assistants Level I
Dentists
A, B, D, E and F
A, B, C and D
Dental Assistants Level II
Doctors
