Study guide A

A systematic approach to care used by dental hygienists that involves six key steps

• Assessment
• Diagnosis
• Planning
• Implementation
• Evaluation
• Documentation

The systematic collection of data to identify oral and general health status based on patient problems, needs and strengths

• Subjective data
• Objective data

• Obtained by observation and interaction with the patient.
• Ex. Chief complaint, perception of health, value placed on oral health, Brushing , Flossing

• physical and oral assessment
• Ex. Includes clinical and radiographic findings, taking blood pressure

Diagnosis uses critical analysis of all assessment findings to identify existing or potential patient needs and oral health problems.

• The establishment of realistic goals and outcomes based on patient needs, expectations, values and current scientific evidence to plan dental hygiene interventions to facilitate optimal oral health.
• Example is a planned goal for a carious lesion

Delivery of dental hygiene services based on the dental hygiene care plan will minimize risk and optimize oral health

• Review the outcomes of dental hygiene care plan
• Compare data from first visit to subsequent visits

Complete and accurate recording of all collected data, interventions planned and provided, recommendations, and other information relevant to patient care and treatment.

• 1.Clinician
• 2.Corporate dental hygienist
• 3.Public health
• 4.Researcher
• 5.Educator
• 6.Administrator
• 7.Entrepreneur

Provide direct patient care with other health professionals

• Employment in a company that supports oral health through promotion of oral health products and services.
• Ex. Hu-Friedy and you have to have a bachelor's degree

Enhances access to care in community health programs funded by the government or nonprofit organizations.

A researcher conducts studies to test new procedures, products, or theories for accuracy and effectiveness.

Educators use educational theory and methodology to educate competent oral health professionals or provide continuing education for licensed providers.

An administrator applies organizational skills, communicate objectives, identify and manage resources, evaluate and modify health or education programs.

DH entrepreneur initiate or finance new oral health-related enterprises.

They are concerned with the prevention of dental disease and works with the community to promote dental health

They are concerned with the pathology and morphology:(form or structure of it) of the dental pulp and the surrounding tissue due to injury or disease

They are concerned with the pathology and morphology:(form or structure of it) of the dental pulp and the surrounding tissue due to injury or disease

They are concerned with the diagnosis and surgical treatment of the oral and maxillofacial region due to injury disease or defects

They are concerned with the diagnosis supervision guidance and correction of the malocclusion of the dentofacial structuresHygienist can be employed but is unlikely in SW FL

They are concerned with the prevention of oral disease and the diagnosis and treatment of oral care in children from birth through adolescenceThey typically employ hygienist

• They are concerned with the diagnosis restoration maintenance or oral functions. They are also concerned with the replacement of missing teeth through artificial means.
• They typically employ hygienist

• They are concerned with the production and interpretation of images and data produced by all modalities of radiant energy that are used for the diagnosis and management of diseases disorders and conditions of the oral and maxillofacial region
• They typically don't hire hygienist

• They are concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of the diseases of the supporting and surrounding tissues of the tooth. They are also concerned with the prevention of periodontal disease
• They typically employ a hygienist

This new area requires additional training and deals with the identification of bite marks on the body and/or identification of an individual through tooth restorations and morphology/ utilizing dental records

• 1.Autonomy
• 2.Confidentiality
• 3.Societal trust
• 4.Beneficence
• 5.Nonmaleficence
• 6.Justice and fairness
• 7.Veracity

• Autonomy is based on the principle of respect for human beings:
• 1.Individuals have the freedom to make their own judgments.
• 2.The role of the dental professional is to provide the patient with enough information about their oral health status and treatment options in order for the patient to make an informed decision.

Confidentiality is the avoidance of revealing any personal information about the patient

• The public acknowledges that a dental hygienist possesses specialized knowledge and skills.
• 1.It is our ethical duty to ensure that this trust is maintained.
• 2.Public trust in our profession is based on our actions and behavior.

• Nonmaleficence means to do no harm to others. Doing no harm is the most basic element in morality.
• A. The dental hygienist fundamental obligation is to provide services in a manner that protects all clients and minimizes harm to them and others involved in their treatment.

Beneficence means the act of doing good. Doing what will benefit a person.

Patients should receive the same quality of care regardless of the socioeconomic status, ethnicity, education, or ability to pay.

Veracity is telling the truth.

Degree of care an ordinary, reasonable, and prudent person would exercise in given circumstances.

typically outlines what the patient can expect as a partner in his or her own health care.

• 1.The patient’s right to be informed and to accept or refuse treatment or participation in research.
• 2.The right to know alternative treatments. 3.Who is treating them.
• 4.Rules regulating charges and payments.

Offenses for violating private or contractual rights

Offenses against society. The individual is punished based on society’s rules and regulations.

• 1.Informed consent
• 2.Expressed Consent
• 3.Written Consent
• 4.Implied Consent

is defined as a person’s agreement to allow something to happen based on full disclosure of facts to make an intelligent decision.

Verbal agreement

Neither verbal or written

Signed agreement

Failure to do what a reasonable and prudent person would ordinarily have done under the circumstances.

Is a relinquishment of all connection with the patient.

Is the length of time an aggrieved person has to enter lawsuits against another for an alleged injury

• Communication that injures an individual’s reputation.
• Libel – written defamation
• Slander – verbal defamation

at least four (4) years from the date the patient was last examined or treated by the dentist.

• Direct supervision
• Indirect supervision
• General supervision

• Supervision whereby a dentist:
• 1.diagnoses the condition to be treated
• 2.authorizes the procedure to be performed
• 3.remains on the premises while the procedures are performed
• 4.approves the work performed before dismissal of the patient.

• Supervision whereby a dentist:
• 1.diagnoses the condition to be treated 2.authorizes the procedure to be performed
• 3.remains on the premises while the procedures are performed.
• 4.Does not need to approve the work performed before dismissal of the patient.

• Supervision whereby a dentist:Authorizes the procedures which are being carried out but need not be present when the authorized procedures are being performed. Any task performed under general supervision is valid for maximum of 13 months.
• After 13 months a new exam must be done.Dentist must preform the exam and a prescription of care must be written