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Integrity
behave with honor and decency; affirm core values; uphold the Code of Ethics; ex. safeguard
patient confidentiality, no false advertising
Confidentiality
, (can be a part of integrity) never reveal any personal info about a patient (only to those who
will be treating the patient); no casual conversations about patients outside of office
Competence
expectation of the patient; able to diagnose and treat patient; recognize need for referral; only
achieved with current knowledge and education; unethical to render or cause substandard
care
Professionalism
actively supporting and promoting the profession; volunteering and community service
Autonomy
self-governance; respect patient's decisions/choices; requires informed consent; must inform
patient of health status/perio status; patient has right to determine what will be done with
their own bodies; assist patient's to make informed decisions
Nonmaleficence
DO NO HARM; avoid personal impairment, ability to practice, keep skills current (CEs),
know ones limitations and when to refer (2nd opinions), use auxiliary personnel, inform
patients of exposure to blood-borne pathogens; avoid personal relationships with patients, do
not abandon patients (requires written notice)
Beneficence
DO GOOD, remove harm; community service, assist patients to achieve and maintain
optimal oral health and well being, government of a profession, report abuse and neglect,
research and development
Oral prophylaxis
preventive and therapeutic dental procedures that includes bacterial debridement with
complete removal of supra and sub plaque and calculus and stains
Functions of a RDH
practice of dental hygiene DOES include: Assessment, Development, Planning, and
Implementation, as well as screenings, OHI, and counseling
practice of dental hygiene does NOT include: diagnosis, comprehensive treatment planning,
placing or removing restorations, surgery or cutting any hard or soft tissues, prescribing
meds, administering conscious sedation or general anesthesia
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