DHE 101 Chapter 1 The Professional Dental Hygienist

According to Dr. Alfred C. Fones what is the most important role in the practice of dental hygiene?

Various roles of the licensed dental hygienist include?

Dental hygienists support oral health through their work in many settings including:

Clinical responsibilities of the dental hygienist are divided into?

_____ are methods employed by the clinician and or patient to promote and maintain oral health.

_____ are strategies developed for an individual or group to elicit behaviors directed toward health.

______ are clinical treatments designed to arrest or control disease and maintain oral tissues in health.

_____ measures carried out so that disease does not occur and is truly prevented.

____ 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.

_____ methods to replace lost tissues and to rehabilitate the oral cavity to a level where function is as near normal possible after secondary prevention has not been successful.

_____ the dentist has diagnosed and authorize the condition to be treated, remains on the premises while the procedure is performed, and approves the work performed before dismissal of patient.

____ the dentist has authorize the procedure for a patient of record but need to be present hen the authorized procedure is carried out by a license dental hygienist. The procedure is carried out in accordance with the dentist  diagnosis and treatment plan.

_____ the dental hygienist can provide services as determined appropriate during assessment without specific authorization. The type of supervision is usually limited to preventive services in specified public health settings.

_____ the supervising dentist is not on site, communication between collaborating oral health practitioners is provided through use of current technologies. sometimes referred to as teledentistry-assisted, affiliated dental hygiene practice.

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

The goal of each dental hygienist is to:

what are the six components of of the dental hygiene process of care provide?

What is the purpose of the Dental Hygiene Process of Care?

The six interrelated components of the dental hygiene process of care 
The _____ phase is the selection of strategies and interventions that meet the needs of the patient in attaining oral health. this is presented to the dentist for integration with the comprehensive dental care plan. To the patient to develop understanding of the interventions needed and appointment requirements and to obtain informed consent for treatment.

The six interrelated components of the dental hygiene process of care 
The ______ phase employ the use of critical thinking to interpret assessment data. 
Identify the health behaviors of each patient as well as the actual or potential oral health problems that dental hygienist are license to treat.

The six interrelated components of the dental hygiene process of care 
The ______ phase determines whether the patient needs to be retreated, referred or placed on a continuing care schedule.

The six interrelated components of the dental hygiene process of care 
The _____ phase details all assessment data , diagnose, care plan, treatment, patient education, and evaluation in a condensed, consistant format.

The six interrelated components of the dental hygiene process of care 
The _____ phase in the dental hygiene process of care is the activation of the care plan.

The six interrelated components of the dental hygiene process of care 
The ____ phase is the first component of the dental hygiene process of care. It provides a foundation for patient care by collecting both subjective and objective data.

____ of a profession provide the general standards of right and wrong that guide the behavior of the members in that profession.

______ have extensive specialized education, process an intellectual body of knowledge from study and research. provide services important for the common good of society, maintain an organization of members that sets professional standards, exercise autonomy and judgement, adhere to their professional code of ethics.

The ______ describes professional conduct, outlines responsibilities and duties of each member to ward patients, colleagues and society in general

In the ______ each dental hygienist is responsible for the study and application of the codes of the particular association in which memberships are held.

____ are selected principles of ethical behavior that can be considered as the heart of the code of a profession.

_____ a problem that involves two morally correct choices or courses of action. there may not be a single answer and depending on the choice the outcomes can differ.

_____ a common problem wherein a solution is readily grounded in the governing practice act, recognized laws, or acceptable standards of care. more clearly defined than dilemmas

_____ principle or habit with respect to right or wrong behavior.

_____ expectations by the patient that correlate with the duties of a professional person when providing care.

______ character trait, one must intend to act virtuously as a professional. eg honesty, compassion, are or wisdom.

What are the core values in professional dental hygiene practice?7

(Core value)
_____ is the right to informed consent and respect for self determination by persons with the ability to make a choice or decision. for both the dental hygienist and patient.

(Core value)
______ the right of patient to privacy and the duty of dental hygienist to protect privileged communication .

(Core value)
_____ maintaining a bond of trust in the relationship between the dental hygienist and patients, other professionals and the public.

(Core value)
______ avoidance of harm to others.

(Core value)
_____ is the act of doing good.

(Core value)
_____ fair treatment according to an equitable distributions of benefits and burdens; impartially.

(Core value)
______ a duty to tell the truth when information is disclosed to patients about treatment.

In ethics , a problem situation is considered either an ______ or _______.

What are the four steps in the resolution of an ethical issue or dilemma?

________ provide direct patient care in collaboration with other health professionals.

_____ employment in a company that supports oral health through promotion of oral health products and services.

_____ enhance access to care in community health programs funded by government or nonprofit organizations.

____ conduct studies to test new procedures. products or theories for accuracy and effectiveness.

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

_____ apply organizational skills, communicate objectives, identify and manage resources, evaluate and modify health or educational programs.

____ initiate or finance new oral health-related enterprises.