Ch 1: Professional DH

Question 1

Who was named the father of dentistry?

Answer 1

Dr Alfred Fones

Question 2

Who was the first dental hygienist?

Answer 2

Irene Newman

Question 3

What is the scope of practice determined by?

Answer 3

The state in which one is working in

Question 4

Direct supervision

Answer 4

The dentist must be present

Question 5

Personal supervision

Answer 5

The dentist must authorize, be present and check work before dismissal of patient

Question 6

General supervision

Answer 6

Dentist has authorized tx but need not be present when tx is being carried out. Dentists diagnosis and tx plan

Question 7

Direct access supervision

Answer 7

Hygienist can provide appropriate services without authorization. Usually limited to preventative care

Question 8

Collaborative practice

Answer 8

Hygienist may practice without supervision under an agreement with a dentist

Question 9

Indirect supervision

Answer 9

The dentist must authorize procedure and be in office when it is being carried out

Question 10

Remote supervision

Answer 10

Dentist is not on site, communication is implemented through current technology

Question 11

Independent practice

Answer 11

Hygienist can preform any services within scope of hygiene practice without supervision or authorization from a dentist

Question 12

Primary preventative service

Answer 12

Measures carried out before disease occurs to prevent disease or injury

Question 13

Secondary preventative services

Answer 13

Tx of early disease to prevent further progression that can lead to extensive rehabilitation

Question 14

Tertiary preventative services

Answer 14

Methods to prevent lost tissues and to rehabilitate oral cavity so that it is functional

Question 15

Dental hygiene specialties

Answer 15

General dentistry, perio, ortho, pedo

Question 16

Alternative practice settings

Answer 16

Nursing home facilities, free clinics, public health setting, can only be done by mid level providers

Question 17

Process of care

Answer 17

Framework in which individual needs are met: assess, diagnose, plan, implement, evaluation, documentation

Question 18

Assessment

Answer 18

Combination of subjective (how the pt feels) and objective (facts). Perio charting, medical history and xrays are apart of assessment

Question 19

Diagnosis

Answer 19

Deciding what the pt needs (prophy, pm, srp)

Question 20

Plan

Answer 20

Care plan is informed consent! What the pt needs and how frequently

Question 21

Implementation

Answer 21

Carry out what pt needs

Question 22

Evaluation

Answer 22

This phase determines if specific areas need to be treated again, if pt needs to be referred, if they can be put on regular schedule of continuing care

Question 23

Documentation

Answer 23

Documentation of diagnosis, plan, implementation, etc

Question 24

Core values

Answer 24

Autonomy and respect, confidentiality and societal trust, non-maleficence, beneficence, fairness and veracity

Question 25

Issue Vs Dilemma

Answer 25

Issue is more clearly defined than a dilemma. A dilemma may have two morally correct answers

Question 26

Model for resolution

Answer 26

Information, identification, clarification, assessment, recommendation, documentation

Question 27

The most important factor to teach a pt

Answer 27

Interrelation of education and clinical services