Chapter 1 Dental Hygiene
Profession Roles Ethics
and Practice Frameworks
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What is the definition of a A primary care oral health professional
dental hygienist according to who graduated from an accredited DH
the ADHA? program, is licensed or registered in DH,
collaborates with the dental and health
care teams, and promotes oral health and
disease prevention.
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What are the key components 1. Assessment
of the dental hygiene process 2. Diagnosis
of care? 3. Plan
4. Implement
5. Evaluation
6. Documentation
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