Community Oral Health Practice for
the Dental Hygienist
what is the definition of health? - a state of complete physical mental and social well being and not
merely the absence of disease
what is public health concerned with? - -prevention
-health education
-recommending policies
-administering services
-conducting research
-limiting health disparities
What is the definition of dental public health according to the american association of public health
dentistry? - the science and art of preventing and controlling dental disease and promoting dental
health through organized community efforts
what is dental public health concerned with? - -dental education of the public
-applied research
-administration of group dental care programs
-prevention and control of dental disease on a community basis
what is population health? - an approach to health that aims to improve the health of the entire
population
what does the field of population health include? - -health outcomes
-patterns of health determinants and interventions
, What are examples of public health problems? - -HPV
-smoking
-newborns with severe disorders
-foodborne illness
-parasitic disease
-chronic conditions
what are solutions to public health problems? - -immunization
-tobacco cessation programs
-fluoridated drinking water
-control of exposure to prevent disease
-seat belts/airbags in cars
what are the 7 characteristics of public health solutions? - 1. not hazardous to life or function
2. effective in reducing or preventing targeted disease or condition
3. easily and efficiently implemented
4. potency maintained for a substantial time period
5. attainable regardless of socioeconomic status (SES)
6. effective immediately upon application
7. affordable, cost-effective, and within the means of the community
What is socioeconomic status? - social position of a person/group in a community or society on a
social/economic scale
what is SES measured by? - -education
-occupation
-income
-wealth
-place of residence
the Dental Hygienist
what is the definition of health? - a state of complete physical mental and social well being and not
merely the absence of disease
what is public health concerned with? - -prevention
-health education
-recommending policies
-administering services
-conducting research
-limiting health disparities
What is the definition of dental public health according to the american association of public health
dentistry? - the science and art of preventing and controlling dental disease and promoting dental
health through organized community efforts
what is dental public health concerned with? - -dental education of the public
-applied research
-administration of group dental care programs
-prevention and control of dental disease on a community basis
what is population health? - an approach to health that aims to improve the health of the entire
population
what does the field of population health include? - -health outcomes
-patterns of health determinants and interventions
, What are examples of public health problems? - -HPV
-smoking
-newborns with severe disorders
-foodborne illness
-parasitic disease
-chronic conditions
what are solutions to public health problems? - -immunization
-tobacco cessation programs
-fluoridated drinking water
-control of exposure to prevent disease
-seat belts/airbags in cars
what are the 7 characteristics of public health solutions? - 1. not hazardous to life or function
2. effective in reducing or preventing targeted disease or condition
3. easily and efficiently implemented
4. potency maintained for a substantial time period
5. attainable regardless of socioeconomic status (SES)
6. effective immediately upon application
7. affordable, cost-effective, and within the means of the community
What is socioeconomic status? - social position of a person/group in a community or society on a
social/economic scale
what is SES measured by? - -education
-occupation
-income
-wealth
-place of residence
