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This type of Dental Hygiene model is technology based, the RDH is accountable to the dentist only an example would be a RDH implementing treament plans decided by the DDS. |
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Type of Dental Hygiene model which is knowledge based, the dental hygienist uses a process of care, and the RDH is accountable to the client an example would be the DH profession is responsible for making decisions about RDHs |
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| Role of a Dental Hygienist in which they would write books on DH or work in community settings and teach about oral health |
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| A role of a DH in which they conduct clinical research and analyze product information |
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| Role of a DH in which they represent a dental product company, serve as a director of a CE program, or donate products for a daycare |
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| Role of a DH in which the DH works with a minority community or works with dentists without borders |
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| A responsibility of a DH in which they use methods to prevent oral disease and promote health (such as applying floride to teeth) |
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| Responsibility of a DH in which methods are employed to arrest or control oral disease (such as scaling and rootplanning periodontally involved teeth) |
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| Requires RDHs to think critically about treatment options, develop individualized care plans, base care on patients needs, and rely on evidance |
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Provides a framework from which the individual needs of the patient can be met |
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| DH Process of Care Standards of Practice 6 steps |
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Assessment DH Analysis/Diagnosis Planning Implementing Evaluation Documentation |
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- 1st step of the DH POC, which there is systematic data collection, analysis and documentation. - Foundation of patient care - Subjective and Objective findings (oral and general health status) - Documented in the patients chart |
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- step of the DH POC in which patient history is taken, risk assessment is given and there is a comprehensive clinical evaluation |
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- Step in the DH POC which is the overall dental diagnosis - step where there is identification of an existing pr potential oral health problem that a dental hygienist is educationally qualified and licensed to treat |
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| - Step in the DH POC in which you establish priorities, set goals, determine interventions, and define expected outcomes based on patient needs, expectations, values and current scientific evidance |
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| - Step in the DH POC in which the plan is put into action, you deliver the DH services and minimize the risk and optimize health |
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-Step in the DH POC that consists of reviewing and documenting the outcomes of DH Care, the progress is assessed, and the users expected outcomes to determine if interventions were appropriate/successful - ongoing process |
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- Final step in the DH POC where there is complete and accurate recording of all data collected, treatment planned and provided - it utilizes record keeping guidlines, complies with HIPPA and respects and protects confidentially |
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| - utilizes critical thinking skills, prevents an automated approach to patient care, has 6 categories and a framework to meet individual patient needs |
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a continuum of health and disease, not just the absence of disease - a state of physical, mental, and social well-being |
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| The sum total efforts to promote, restore, and maintain the oral health of the individual |
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-Efforts to reduce risk or abort onset of disease - or to reverse the initial stages to arrest the disease process before treatment becomes necessary (target the patients risk factors) |
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- Employs measures to replace lost tissue and rehabilitate clients to near function as possible - more extensive treatment (surgery, prosthetics, etc.) (lost teeth and provide a denture) |
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the primary etiologic agent in two oral diseases (dental caries and iflammatory disease) |
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- dense non calcified, complex mass of colonies in a gel like intermicrobial matrix. - contains salivary components, bacteria and byproducts - MOs other than bacteria may be found (mycoplasmas, yeasts, protozoa and viruses) |
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- always present - must render/reduce to be compatible with health - attaches to all surface in the mouth - the older it is, the more pathogenic it becomes |
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| defined as: dense, noncalcified mass of colonies in a gel-like intermicrobial matrix |
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| Bass Technique of toothbrushing, flossing, and plaque index are all good ways of _________ |
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- simple, commonly used method for recording the presence of plaque - surfaces observed - F, L, M, D - used as a motavational tool, and track progress (old) |
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# of surfaces with plaque ---------------------------------------------- total # of surfaces available (# of teeth x 4) |
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| _____ degree angle is used angele upward toward the gingival sulcue in the bass tech |
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| The purpose of the Bass technique of toothbrushing is to: |
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| remove plaque adjacent to and directly beneath the gingival margin |
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| The initial Medical Histors, Dental charting, perio charting, extra/intra oral exams, and vital sigsn are a part of which component of the DH process of Care? |
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| During which phase of the DH care planning process is the plan put into action? |
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| When recording 4 surfaces of each tooth, a denal hygienist examines 10 teeth. Four tooth surfaces show visable plaque at the cervical area (gumline) What is the PI? |
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Up and Down motion used for the cleaning of the teeth when using floss |
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Are all DH POC the same clinical procedures for all patients? |
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