Chapter 1- The Professional Dental Hygienist Flashcards
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
Individual autonomy and respect for others
Core value: respect the confidentiality of patient information and relationships as a demonstration of the value we place on individual autonomy.
Confidentiality
Core value: we value patient trust and understand that public trust in our profession is based on our actions and behavior.
Societal trust
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
Nonmaleficence
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.
Beneficence
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.
Justice/fairness
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.
Veracity
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.
Ethical issue
A problem that may have two morally correct choices or courses of action.
Ethical dilemma
Supervision where the dentist needs to be present
Direct supervision
Supervision where the dentist needs to authorize, be present, and check work before dismissal or patient.
Personal supervision
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
General supervision
Supervision where the dental hygienist can provide appropriate services without specific authorization
Direct access supervision
Practice where the dental hygienist may practice without supervision with a collaborative agreement between a licensed dentist and dental hygienist.
Collaborative practice
Supervision where the dentist must authorize the procedure and be in the office while the services are performed.
Indirect supervision
Supervision where the supervising dentist is not on-site. Communication through teledentistry.
Remote supervision
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.
Independent practice
The methods employed by the clinician and/or the patient to promote and maintain oral health
Preventative services
Strategies developed for an individual or a group to promote behavior change to make healthy lifestyle choices.
Educational services
Clinical treatments designed to arrest or control disease and maintain oral tissues in health
Therapeutic services
Category of preventative service where measures are carried out before disease occurs to prevent disease or injury, examples include fluoride and sealants
Primary prevention
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
Secondary prevention
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
Tertiary prevention
The first dental hygienist
Irene Newman
The father of dental hygiene
Alfred C. Fones
