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administrator of DH programs (fluoride)
change agent (lobbies for change)
consumer advocate (consults with target population)
service provider/clinician
educator
researcher |
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| what are some new roles of the DH |
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ADHT in alaska (dental therapist) does restorative and urgent care.
ADHP Advanced dental hygiene practitioner |
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| who discovered flouride helps prevent decay? |
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| what is dental public health? |
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| the science or art of preventing and controling dental disease and promoting dental health through organized community efforts. it serves the community as the patient. |
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| what are the goals of public health? |
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prevent epidemics and spread of disease.
protects against environmental hazards.
prevent injuries
promote healthy behaviors
respond to disasters and assist communities in recovery
assure quality and accessibility of health service |
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| examples of public health solutions |
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immunizations
tobacco cessation
fluoride in drinking water
seat belts
air bags in cars |
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| what are the 7 guided principles of public health? |
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1. not hazardous to life or function.
2.effective in reducing or preventing the target disease or condition.
3. easlily and efficiently implemented.
4. potency maintained for a substantial time period.
5. attainable regardless of socioeconomic status.
6. effective immediately upon application.
7. inexpensive and within the means of the community |
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| core functions of public health |
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assessment
policy development
assurance |
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public health agencies regularly collect analyzes and makes info available of the community on
-health status
-community health needs
-epidemiology problems |
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| serve the public interest in development of public health policies based upon scientific based decision making. |
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| 3 main functions of public health |
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assess
policy development
assure |
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