Quiz 1; Modules 1-4 Flashcards
Father of Dental Hygiene
Dr. Alfred C. Fones - dentist from early 1900’s
First Dental Hygienist
Irene Newman in early 1900’s
DH Clinician
direct patient care; can work in private and community clinics, hospitals, long-term care facilities, and schools
DH Corporate
Works for company that supports oral health through promotion of products/services. Can work in product sales/research and as a corporate educator/administrator.
DH Public Health
works to enhance care in community health programs that are government or nonprofit funded. Can work in community clinics, government health services, school sealant programs, and as oral health program admins.
DH Researcher
conducts studies that test new products, procedures, or theories for accuracy/effectiveness. Can work in universities, corporations, and government agencies.
DH Educator
uses educational theory/methodology to educate oral health professionals or provide continuing education. Can work in DH program clinics or classrooms, and corporations.
DH Administrator
applies organizational skills, communicate objectives, identify and manage resources, and evaluate/modify health or education programs. Can work as a program director in clinical, education, or corp settings.
DH Entrepreneur
can initiate or finance new oral health related enterprises. Can practice management or product development, in consulting, independent clinical practice, and as a professional speaker/writer.
Direct Supervision
dentist needs to be present during all facets of interaction with patients
Personal Supervision
dentist needs to authorize, be present, and check work done by hygienist before patient is dismissed
General Supervision
dentist authorizes the procedure needed for the patient, but does not need to be present during the procedure when being carried out by a licensed DH. The procedure follows the dentist’s plan of care.
Collaborative practice
DH has a collaborative agreement with a dentist and may practice without supervision.
Indirect supervision
The dentist must authorize the procedure and be present in the office while the procedure is performed.
Remote supervision
The supervising dentist is not on-site and communication with the dentist is through technology.
Independent practice
The DH can practice services within scope of DH without authorization/supervision of a dentist
primary prevention
preventative care done before a disease occurs or causes injury to a person (sealant, hygiene education, water fluoridation, nutrition education)
Secondary prevention
treats early disease to prevent further progression (removal of calculus/tartar, remineralization therapy, and sealants on noncavitated caries)
Tertiary prevention
replace lost tissues and rehab oral cavity to a functioning level (replace missing teeth with prosthetics, restorations, crowns, and bone/tissue grafts)
Process of Care 1
Assessment: provides foundation of patient care by collecting data
Process of care 2
DH Diagnosis: use crit thinking to interpret gathered data, classifies data in specific categories (systemic, oral soft tissue periodontal, dental, and oral hygiene), interprets significance, verifies accuracy of data interpretation. Diagnosis provides basis on the DH care plan. Justifies care plan to patient.
Process of care 3
DH care plan: Hygienist’s selection of treatment; presented to the dentist so they can integrate with their dental care plan; presented to patient for understanding and informed consent of treatment.
Process of care 4
Implementation: activation of the DH care plan
Process of care 5
Evaluation: determines if the area treated needs to be treated again, referred, or placed on a continuing care schedule.
Individual autonomy and respect for human beings
people have the right to be treated with respect and dignity, which includes the right to informed consent prior to treatment, and full disclosure of all relevant information so they can make informed decisions about their care.
Confidentiality
respect the confidentiality of a patient’s information, which demonstrates the value held on individual autonomy. DH’s obligation to justify any violation of confidence.
Societal trust
Patient trust is valued, and public trust is based on the DH actions and behaviors
Nonmaleficence
fundamental obligation to provide treatments in a way that protects all patients from harm to them and others that may be involved in their treatment
Beneficence
primary role of a DH is the well being of individuals and the public by engaging in health promotion/disease prevention activities
Justice/Fairness
DH values justice and supports fairness and the equitable distribution of healthcare resources. The belief that all people should have access to high-quality and affordable oral health care.
Veracity
DH has obligation to always tell the truth and expects others to do the same. Self-knowledge is valued, and truth and honesty are sought in all relationships
Dentist
diagnoses and treats oral health issues, is the leader of dental health team, performs dental procedures, and educates the patient on overall oral health behaviors, nutrition, and smoking cessation.
Hygienist
provides prophylaxis, takes x-rays, conducts oral health screenings, conducts cosmetic dental procedures like teeth whitening, and educates patients on oral hygiene practices, nutrition, and link to oral hygiene and systemic diseases.
Dental Assistant
provides dentist with assistance during procedures, takes impressions, maintains IC in the offices, takes x-rays, records medical history and vitals, and reinforces dentists/hygienists directions on oral health behaviors with patients.
Who is responsible for educating patients about their oral health?
Dentist, DH, and DA
Which dental professional needs to be licensed in the state they are working in?
Dentist and DH
Which team member is responsible for making sure that the office complies with federal, state,and local regulations?
OM
Which team members are primarily responsible for IC?
DA and DH
Which dental team member can diagnose oral health conditions?
The dentist
Dental Anesthesiology
uses sedation/anesthesia to manage pain and anxiety throughout dental procedures
Dental Public Health
prevents and controls dental diseases and promotes oral health through organized community efforts
Endodontics
specializes treatment of dental pulp and periradicular tissues
Oral and maxillofacial pathology
specializes in the pathologies of oral and maxillofacial regions
Oral and maxillofacial radiology
specializes in the production and interpretation of radiology images
