INTRODUCTION DHYG EXAM 1 REVIEW
QUESTIONS WITH 100% SOLVED
ANSWERS
The professional dental hygienist defined - Correct Answer-A primary care oral health
professional who:
-graduated from an accredited program
-licensed
-provides education, assessment, research, administrative, diagnostic, preventative,
and therapeutic services
-supports overall health
Alfred C. Fones - Correct Answer--1890s
-perfected his technique for tooth scaling, polishing, and patient education
-prevention of dental disease results in fewer cavities
-father of dental hygiene
-first dental hygiene textbook
-role defined
Irene Newman - Correct Answer-1906, Dental assistant trained to clean teeth, first
dental hygienist
First dental hygiene school - Correct Answer--1913, Bridgeport, CT
-practice setting, caries reduction
Purpose of licensure laws - Correct Answer--A means of protecting the public from
unqualified individuals and unsafe practice
-continuing education
Establishment of the american dental hygienist's association - Correct Answer--1923,
Cleveland, OH in September
-purpose to develop communication and mutual cooperation
First Baccalaureate Program - Correct Answer-1939, university of Michigan
Education length and requirements changed - Correct Answer-1947, all dental hygiene
programs of study changes from one year to two, entry level requirements
Accreditation - Correct Answer-1952, CODA
Boars and Degree opportunities - Correct Answer--1960 to 1969
-masters program implemented at Columbia university
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, -national board examination IMO,emended
-first regional board exam was given
-males admitted into ADHA
-CEU requirements were adopted by the ADHA
ETSU dental hygiene - Correct Answer--1969, started as an associate's degree
-transitioned into bachelor's degree in 2006
-50 year anniversary
Independent practice and PPE - Correct Answer--1980 to 1989
-Washington, Colorado, gloves introduced but not required
Many changes occurred during the 90s - Correct Answer--1990 to 1999
-OSHA/blood borne pathogens mandates gloves and masks
-dental hygiene process of care established
-New Mexico and California
Changes occurring at a rapid pace - Correct Answer--2000 to 2010
-oral health related to overall health
-dental setting guidelines for infection control established
-mid level health provider
-increase in masters level programs
-direct access policies implemented
Focus on the future - Correct Answer--2011 to 2020 (and beyond)
-100 year anniversary
-online degree completion programs expand
-alternate settings and autonomy opportunities expand
-professional commitment affirmed
Clinician - Correct Answer-Dental hygienists in a clinical role assess, diagnose, plan,
implement, evaluate, and document treatment for prevention, intervention, and control
of oral diseases, while practicing in collaboration with other health professionals
Clinical settings - Correct Answer-Private dental practices, community clinics, hospitals,
university dental clinics, prison facilities, nursing homes, schools
Corporate - Correct Answer-Employed by companies that support the oral health
industry through the sale of products and services; leaders throughout the dental
industry often employ dental hygienists due to their clinical experience and
understanding of dental practice
Corporate positions - Correct Answer-Sales representative, product researchers,
corporate educators, corporate administrators
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QUESTIONS WITH 100% SOLVED
ANSWERS
The professional dental hygienist defined - Correct Answer-A primary care oral health
professional who:
-graduated from an accredited program
-licensed
-provides education, assessment, research, administrative, diagnostic, preventative,
and therapeutic services
-supports overall health
Alfred C. Fones - Correct Answer--1890s
-perfected his technique for tooth scaling, polishing, and patient education
-prevention of dental disease results in fewer cavities
-father of dental hygiene
-first dental hygiene textbook
-role defined
Irene Newman - Correct Answer-1906, Dental assistant trained to clean teeth, first
dental hygienist
First dental hygiene school - Correct Answer--1913, Bridgeport, CT
-practice setting, caries reduction
Purpose of licensure laws - Correct Answer--A means of protecting the public from
unqualified individuals and unsafe practice
-continuing education
Establishment of the american dental hygienist's association - Correct Answer--1923,
Cleveland, OH in September
-purpose to develop communication and mutual cooperation
First Baccalaureate Program - Correct Answer-1939, university of Michigan
Education length and requirements changed - Correct Answer-1947, all dental hygiene
programs of study changes from one year to two, entry level requirements
Accreditation - Correct Answer-1952, CODA
Boars and Degree opportunities - Correct Answer--1960 to 1969
-masters program implemented at Columbia university
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, -national board examination IMO,emended
-first regional board exam was given
-males admitted into ADHA
-CEU requirements were adopted by the ADHA
ETSU dental hygiene - Correct Answer--1969, started as an associate's degree
-transitioned into bachelor's degree in 2006
-50 year anniversary
Independent practice and PPE - Correct Answer--1980 to 1989
-Washington, Colorado, gloves introduced but not required
Many changes occurred during the 90s - Correct Answer--1990 to 1999
-OSHA/blood borne pathogens mandates gloves and masks
-dental hygiene process of care established
-New Mexico and California
Changes occurring at a rapid pace - Correct Answer--2000 to 2010
-oral health related to overall health
-dental setting guidelines for infection control established
-mid level health provider
-increase in masters level programs
-direct access policies implemented
Focus on the future - Correct Answer--2011 to 2020 (and beyond)
-100 year anniversary
-online degree completion programs expand
-alternate settings and autonomy opportunities expand
-professional commitment affirmed
Clinician - Correct Answer-Dental hygienists in a clinical role assess, diagnose, plan,
implement, evaluate, and document treatment for prevention, intervention, and control
of oral diseases, while practicing in collaboration with other health professionals
Clinical settings - Correct Answer-Private dental practices, community clinics, hospitals,
university dental clinics, prison facilities, nursing homes, schools
Corporate - Correct Answer-Employed by companies that support the oral health
industry through the sale of products and services; leaders throughout the dental
industry often employ dental hygienists due to their clinical experience and
understanding of dental practice
Corporate positions - Correct Answer-Sales representative, product researchers,
corporate educators, corporate administrators
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