Dental hygiene 101_ Exam 1 review with complete solutions

Which of the following is a key behavior within the dental hygiene process of care? Diagnosis Which of the following is not an environmental factor that the dental hygienist takes into account on a human needs model? Weight Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unmute 0:00 / 0:15 Full screen Brainpower Read More Paradigm A widely accepted worldview of discipline that shapes the direction and methods of its practitioners, educators, administrators, and researchers. Name the four major concepts of paradigm for the dental hygiene discipline. Health and oral health Client Environment Dental hygiene actions Name the five roles of a dental hygienist -educator -clinician -researcher -advocate -administrator/manager Three P's of dental hygiene -practice -prevention -promote Alfred fones Founder of the dental hygiene profession Levi parmly Floss 5X daily using silk Irene Newman 1st "dental nurse" trained by Dr. Fones 1913 Started first hygiene school, term dental hygienist was created. Clinician role Responsibilities: preventive, therapeutic, educational education: 2 year associate degree minimum Job opportunities: community dental clinics, private practice offices, public school cleanings and education Researcher role Requires graduate degree w/ doctoral degree preferred. Tests assumptions of practice. Educator role Baccalaureate degree in DH required. Prepares students for careers as professionals. Some opportunities are program director, academic facility, corporate educators Advocate role Promote oral health and access to oral heath. Graduate degree. Two year degree required. Job opportunities: presenting dental hygiene, politician, caregiver Administration/management role Guide and direct others. Staffing, directing, planning. Graduate degree. Promotes oral health to public health Standards of dental hygiene The Standards for Clinical Dental Hygiene Prac- tice are a resource for dental hygiene practi- tioners seeking to provide patient-centered and evidence-based care. In addition, dental hygienists are encouraged to enhance their knowledge and skill base to maintain continued competence.27-28 These Standards will be modi ed based on emerg- ing scienti c evidence, ADHA policy development, federal and state regulations, and changing disease patterns as well as other factors to assure quality care and safety as needed. Found in ADHA. Org ADPIED Assess, diagnose, plan, implementation, evaluate, document Paradigm concepts Client, environment, health/ oral health, dental hygiene actions. All include: conceptual model-theory-practice, education, research. Conceptual models 1)occupational 2)professional 3) human needs model 4) collaborative practice Human needs model: Primary concern is for the person who had or may develop oral disease and what their dental hygiene needs are. interprofessional collaboration engaging with other professionals to provide evidence-based care (example: dental hygienist and social worker) Professional regulation: -accreditation -standards of dental hygiene practice -practice acts and licensure -the dental hygiene national board Accreditation in professional regulation Establishes a minimum set of national standards that promote quality in educational institutions CODA Standards of practice in professional regulation -define and guide professional DH practice -provides a framework that describes a competent level of DH care -modified based on new and scientific evidence and state regulations -can be found on ADHA. ORG Collaborative practice: (conceptual model) Individuals with differing strengths work together as equal partners to achieve better results (such as a dentist and hygienist) Practice acts and licensure in professional regulation: Laws established in USA to regulate the practice of dentistry and dental hygiene. Criteria for DH education, licensure, and re-licensure Unlicensed=illegal-protects the public Creates a board of legal authority to oversee polices and procedures of DH National board in professional regulation: Examination that must be taken after graduation from an accredited DH program. Determines qualifications of DH applicants by assessing their abilities to recall important information Professional dental hygiene organizations in professional regulation -ADHA -National dental hygienist association (founded by African American 1932 to address the needs of minority dental hygienist -Canadian dental hygienist association -International federation of dental hygienists Direct supervision Dentist must be in office to authorize function and evaluate procedure when needed General supervision Procedures where the dentist does NOT need to be physically present in treatment facility but needs to give authorization public health supervision Can provide care without dentist authorization according to protocol when in alternative settings Direct access May provide appropriate services without authorization Registered dental hygienist in alternative practice (RDHAP) Experienced professionals specialize in treating patients with special needs. Ex: Patients who have mental or physical disabilities Homebound patients Public health settings Residential care facilities Advanced Dental Hygiene Practitioner (ADHP) Increase access to cost effective oral healthcare for underserved populations. Advanced services include: -non surgical extractions of periodontally diseased teeth and primary teeth -dispensing certain medications -atraumatic restorative therapy -pulpotomies on primary teeth -cavity preparation and restoration -prep and placement of pre-formed crowns. Requires grad level education Often work in : Nursing homes Schools Community clinics Core values: -individual autonomy and respect for humans -confidentiality -social trust -non-maleficence -beneficence -justice and fairness -veracity (I cannot sympathize nobody's very bad judgment) Individual autonomy and respect for human beings Right to be treated with respect. Right to informed consent. Right to all information to make an informed decision. Confidentiality Respect of client information. Acknowledge our obligation to justify any violation of a confidence. Social trust Value client trust and understand public trust in our profession is based on our actions and behavior Non-maleficence Do no harm to them and others involved in their treatment Beneficence Engaging in health promotion/ disease prevention activities. Justice and fairness Believe in equal distribution of healthcare resources. Believe all people should have access to high quality affordable healthcare. Veracity (honesty) We accept our obligation to tell the truth and expect the same from others in exchange. Practice Acts and Licensure Laws established in each state or province to regulate the practice of dentistry and dental hygiene. Practice acts functions: -Establish criteria for dental education, licensure, and re-licensure -define legal scope of practice -protects the public -establishes legal authority of board Regulation (New Mexico board of dental health care) regulate the practice of dentistry Members include dentists, dental hygienists, consumers, and other members of dental team. How many members on the dental hygiene committee and how many of them are dental hygienists? 9 members, 5 dental hygienists Under licensure: examination vs. credentials Individuals can obtain licensure by the following credentials. -examination -credentials Credentials: Graduation from ADA- accredited school Examination: National board of dental hygiene exam Jurisprudence exam Clinical licensure examination (regional boards) Regional examination boards -western regional-NM -central regional -NM -north east regional -southern regional -council of interstate-most widely accepted Fundamental principals *Universally- if one considers to be right or wrong, others would have the same opinion in judging the same situation *complementary-considering ones values before making a decision that effects them *Ethics-general standards of right and wrong;promote good minimize harm *community-expresses concern for bond between individual and community. Preserve natural resources and show concern for global environment. *responsibility-acknowledge guidelines for making ethical decisions. Accepts responsibility for knowing and applying them. Accepts consequences for failing to act. States allowed to administer local anesthesia: -44 States -6 cannot and include: Alabama Delaware Georgia Mississippi North Carolina Texas self-regulation New Mexico and Washington are two states that have self regulation. Dental hygienists have authority in the regulation of dental hygiene. Other states have dental hygiene committees that make recommendations to the dental board. Add or remove terms