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Preventive Concepts

Module I - History and Profession of Dental Hygiene

TermDefinition
Dental Hygienist Trained to provide preventive dental services
Jurisprudence Philosophy of law; science of laws, interpretation, and application
Malpractice Negligence; failure to treat; treats without consent; incorrect/inaccurate documentation
Professional ethics Branch of philosophy dealing with morality and judgement; influenced by culture, religion, and family
Gingiva Gums
Purpose of dental hygiene To promote and maintain oral wellness which contributes to the quality of life
RDH/LDH Registered Dental Hygienist/ Licensed Dental Hygienist
CDA Certified Dental Assistant Trained and educated formally - tested by state supported exam
Dental Assistant Trained by dentist
EFDA Expanded Functions Dental Auxillary CDA or RDH with additional training
DDS/DMD Doctor of Dental Surgery/ Doctor of Dental Medicine
Dental therapist Mid level provider; more training that RDH, less training that DDS; not accepted in every state
Five Interrelated Roles of Dental Hygienists Clinician, educator, administrator/manager, researcher, consumer advocate
First dental hygiene school opens 1913; Bridgeport CT
1st Fones dental hygiene class graduates 1914
Issued first dental hygiene license in CT Irene Newman in 1917
1st ADHA meeting 1923; Cleveland, OH
1st graduating class of dental hygienists in Ohio 1946; OSU
Year licensure is required in all 50 states 1954
"Father of Dental Hygiene" Dr. Alfred Fones
Tangible ADHA member benefits provide scholarships, reduced cost of disability insurance, reduced cost of malpractice insurance, reduced cost of continuing education courses rates, scientific journals
Intangible ADHA member benefits opportunity for professional growth, networking with other dental hygienists, legislative representation
Autonomy Respect for others; include client in the decision regarding care
Nonmaleficence "Above all, do no harm", minimize avoidable pain
Beneficence Promote what is good, kind and charitible
Veracity Truthfulness and honesty
Justice epitomize the "golden rule", treat all clients fairly
Preceptorship as it relates to dental hygienists To have a practicing dentist train a worker on-the-job to perform dental hygienist duties instead of going through formal education training of 2-4 years; no regional or national exams
Lavender The color of dentistry
Career Options for Dental Hygienists Private (clinical) practice, school systems, hospitals, military bases, dental product companies, insurance companies, government agencies, research centers
Educational Preparation Minimum of 2 years, rigorous curriculum, 2 or 4 year programs, baccalaureate degree, masters degree
Role as a Clinician Take radiographs, perform other diagnostic tests, provide services to prevent gingival disease and caries, remove deposits from teeth, apply sealants and fluoride to prevent decay, administer local anesthesia to numb areas and administer nitrous oxide
Role as an Educator Can teach dental hygiene or dental courses, present continuing education seminars, write and edit educational materials
Role as an Administrator Consult for dental product companies or insurance companies, hold administration positions in education or public health, sell products or dental supplies, manage/own dental personnel placement agencies
Role as a Researcher Write grant proposals, develop research methodology, collect and analyze data, conduct clinical research, write articles for professional publications
Role as a Patient/Consumer Advocate work to obtain access to care, form networking system to match resources with areas with healthcare needs, advise consumers on insurance policies, advise consumers on political issues that affect oral health
Educational Services How to brush and floss as it relates to the patient's situation, teach home oral healthcare techniques
Preventive Services Administer fluoride and sealants
Therapeutic Servies Treating disease, scaling deposits from teeth, sealants and fluoride are also therapeutic when applied in beginning stages when enamel starts breaking down to strengthen it and help resist caries
Professional Image of a Dental Hygienist "Professionalism requires commitment to continuing study, places service above personal gain, and provides practical services vital to human and social welfare."
Professional Regulations and Accreditation for US Dental Hygiene Programs Certification, Continuing Education, Accreditation by ADA Commission on Dental Accreditation, external program review every 7 years, must meet specified national standards, required by state licensing agency for licensure
Function of Ohio State Dental Board 13 members that grant and revoke dental/dental hygiene licenses, enforce the law, examines candidates, biennial registration
Requirements for Licensure of a Dental Hygienist 18 years of age, good moral character, graduate of accredited program, must pass National Board, ADEX dental hygiene exam, and OSDB law exam
Mission of ADHA support the dental hygienist throughout her career by developing new career paths expanding opportunities for care, and providing the latest training and information
Organizational Levels of the ADHA National- Chicago HQ Regional - 12 districts (OH is in District 5) Constituent - state associations, ODHA Component - over 350 local components, NWODHA
Code of Ethics States the obligations and responsibilities of the membership to: ourselves as individuals, ourselves as professionals, family and friends, clients, colleagues, employees and employers, dental hygiene profession, community and society
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