The Dental Hygienist
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, -primary oral healthcare professionals who are licensed and have
graduated from accredited dental hygiene programs in institutions of
higher educations
-promote and maintain oral wellness and contribute to overall health and
quality of life
-interconnects care with oral healthcare providers; assists individuals in
seeking other healthcare services as needed
What was discovered in 1890
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bacteria caused tooth decay
Dental hygienists are involved in what?
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providing patient education, as well as diagnostic and preventive treatment
to position patients to take control of their own oral health, intervene early
in the disease process, and increase the overall oral health of the various
populations they serve, including vulnerable and underserved ones
What is not an acceptable excuse in a court of law for failure to meet standard of
care?
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, Omitting a procedure or step because one is unaware that it is the current
standard
What do professional organizations have an enormous effect on dental hygiene?
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because they address issues of professional growth, education, access to
care, research and theory development, quality assurance, manpower,
legislation, and collaboration with other professionals
DH process of care: assessment
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the systematic collection of data to identify oral and general health status
based on client problems, needs, and strengths (includes health history,
clinical assessment, and risk assessments)
Improving access to affordable preventive oral healthcare is important for what?
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healthy development and healthy aging, but it is unlikely to be an adequate
approach for reducing the burden of oral disease
, Collaborative practice agreement
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an option specified in the laws and regulations governing dental hygiene in
several jurisdictions
Documentation includes what?
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-the complete and accurate recording of all collected data
-treatment planned and provided, recommendations (oral and written)
-referrals
-prescriptions
-client's comments
-treatment outcomes
-patient satisfaction
As part of the consent process, clients must be informed of what?
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the material risks involved in care
Standard 1: Assessment Health History
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, -primary oral healthcare professionals who are licensed and have
graduated from accredited dental hygiene programs in institutions of
higher educations
-promote and maintain oral wellness and contribute to overall health and
quality of life
-interconnects care with oral healthcare providers; assists individuals in
seeking other healthcare services as needed
What was discovered in 1890
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bacteria caused tooth decay
Dental hygienists are involved in what?
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providing patient education, as well as diagnostic and preventive treatment
to position patients to take control of their own oral health, intervene early
in the disease process, and increase the overall oral health of the various
populations they serve, including vulnerable and underserved ones
What is not an acceptable excuse in a court of law for failure to meet standard of
care?
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, Omitting a procedure or step because one is unaware that it is the current
standard
What do professional organizations have an enormous effect on dental hygiene?
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because they address issues of professional growth, education, access to
care, research and theory development, quality assurance, manpower,
legislation, and collaboration with other professionals
DH process of care: assessment
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the systematic collection of data to identify oral and general health status
based on client problems, needs, and strengths (includes health history,
clinical assessment, and risk assessments)
Improving access to affordable preventive oral healthcare is important for what?
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healthy development and healthy aging, but it is unlikely to be an adequate
approach for reducing the burden of oral disease
, Collaborative practice agreement
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an option specified in the laws and regulations governing dental hygiene in
several jurisdictions
Documentation includes what?
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-the complete and accurate recording of all collected data
-treatment planned and provided, recommendations (oral and written)
-referrals
-prescriptions
-client's comments
-treatment outcomes
-patient satisfaction
As part of the consent process, clients must be informed of what?
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the material risks involved in care
Standard 1: Assessment Health History
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