Chapter 1- The Professional Dental Hygienist

Question 1

Core value: people have the right to be treated with respect. They have the right to informed consent prior to treatment, and they have the right to full disclosure of all relevant information so that they can make informed choices about their care

Answer 1

Individual autonomy and respect for others

Question 2

Core value: respect the confidentiality of patient information and relationships as a demonstration of the value we place on individual autonomy.

Answer 2

Confidentiality

Question 3

Core value: we value patient trust and understand that public trust in our profession is based on our actions and behavior.

Answer 3

Societal trust

Question 4

Core value: we accept our fundamental obligation to provide services in a manner that protects all patients and minimizes harm to them and others involved in their treatment

Answer 4

Nonmaleficence

Question 5

Core value: we have a primary role in promoting the well-being of individuals and the public by engaging in health promotion/disease prevention activities.

Answer 5

Beneficence

Question 6

Core value: we have a primary role in promoting the well-being of individuals and the public by engaging in health promotion/disease prevention activities.

Answer 6

Justice/fairness

Question 7

Core value: we accept our obligation to tell the truth and expect that others will do the same. We value self-knowledge and seek truth and honesty in all relationships.

Answer 7

Veracity

Question 8

A common problem wherein a solution is grounded in the governing practice act, recognized laws, or accepted standards of care based on the standard rules of practice.

Answer 8

Ethical issue

Question 9

A problem that may have two morally correct choices or courses of action.

Answer 9

Ethical dilemma

Question 10

Supervision where the dentist needs to be present

Answer 10

Direct supervision

Question 11

Supervision where the dentist needs to authorize, be present, and check work before dismissal or patient.

Answer 11

Personal supervision

Question 12

Supervision where the dentist has authorized the procedure for a patient of record but need not be present when the authorized procedure is carried out

Answer 12

General supervision

Question 13

Supervision where the dental hygienist can provide appropriate services without specific authorization

Answer 13

Direct access supervision

Question 14

Practice where the dental hygienist may practice without supervision with a collaborative agreement between a licensed dentist and dental hygienist.

Answer 14

Collaborative practice

Question 15

Supervision where the dentist must authorize the procedure and be in the office while the services are performed.

Answer 15

Indirect supervision

Question 16

Supervision where the supervising dentist is not on-site. Communication through teledentistry.

Answer 16

Remote supervision

Question 17

Practice where the dental hygienist can provide services within the scope of dental hygiene practice in any setting and without authorization or supervision by a dentist.

Answer 17

Independent practice

Question 18

The methods employed by the clinician and/or the patient to promote and maintain oral health

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Preventative services

Question 19

Strategies developed for an individual or a group to promote behavior change to make healthy lifestyle choices.

Answer 19

Educational services

Question 20

Clinical treatments designed to arrest or control disease and maintain oral tissues in health

Answer 20

Therapeutic services

Question 21

Category of preventative service where measures are carried out before disease occurs to prevent disease or injury, examples include fluoride and sealants

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Primary prevention

Question 22

Category of preventative service where treatment of early disease to prevent further progression of potentially irreversible conditions that, if not arrested, can lead eventually to extensive rehabilitative treatment or even loss of teeth. Examples include demineralization therapy, removal of calculus and dental biofilm while debriding root surface in shallow periodontal pocket

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Secondary prevention

Question 23

Category of preventative service where methods to replace lost tissues and rehabilitate the oral cavity to a level where function is as near normal as possible. Examples include implants, tissue grafts

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Tertiary prevention

Question 24

The first dental hygienist

Answer 24

Irene Newman

Question 25

The father of dental hygiene

Answer 25

Alfred C. Fones