History of DH Flashcards
1
Q
When was the ODHA & CDHA founded?
A
1963
2
Q
When was the CDHA code of ethics adopted?
A
1964
3
Q
What is the Dental Hygiene act?
A
Work under SO or CSO order of dentist - not under supervision
4
Q
When was the dental hygiene act passed (self regulated)
A
1993
5
Q
Who is the “father” of dental hygiene? What did he do?
A
Alfred C fones - opened first hygiene school in 1913
6
Q
Who was the first trained dental hygienist
A
Irene Newman
7
Q
What are DH 3 controlled acts?
A
1) Scaling teeth and root planing including curetting surrounding tissue
2) Orthodontic and restorative procedures
3) prescribing, dispensing, compounding or selling a drug designated in the regulations
8
Q
Ottawa charter for health promotion
A
1986 - build health public policy, strengthen community
