American Dental Hygienists' Association

The history section of the dental hygiene assessment provides the foundation for clinical decisions. Prior to commencing care plan, information gathered from the medical history is used to determine patient 's health status, contraindications to care and necessity for medical consultation (Pickett, 2010). Recognition of oral health related implication from the medical history section will assist dental professionals in risk analysis and precaution management for dental care. This essay will…

American Dental Education Association Professionalism Values Professionalism and ethics go hand-in-hand. Individuals must encompass, or learn to acquire the attributes which allow for ethical reasoning during moral dilemmas. Our moral judgements are brought into question often, considering we treat people of varying cultures, who live various life styles. Learning ethical principles, and becoming culturally competent allows providers to be better prepared when ethical dilemmas are presented.…

groups have a hospital or surgical coverage, but dental benefits are becoming a major negotiating issue. The cost of these dental benefits will be significant and will be a prime expense to American health industry (Bailit, Raskin, & Chiriboga, 1979, p. 699). First, almost all people have some treatable form of dental diseases. Several interrelated features of dentistry and dental insurance contribute to increasing the money spent for dental care. Dental insurance is not a real insurance like…

technician can maintain credentialing and education with the help of many organizations. These organizations include the American Heart Association, the Alliance of Cardiovascular Professionals, and the Society of Invasive Cardiovascular Professionals. Although I originally chose Dental Hygiene as my major, I quickly realized that it wasn’t for me. Shadowing as a Dental Hygienist was enlightening, but it never offered new situations or experiences. After researching and talking with friends I…

Do the recent articles questioning the value of using dental floss have you jumping for joy? Well, before you toss your floss in the trash, you may want to listen to what the dental professionals have to say. While flossing is not on anyone’s top ten of fun things to do, the American Dental Association (ADA) and the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) still insist that the benefits of flossing far out way the cons. Why is Flossing Important? Plaque, a sticky film made up of mostly bacteria,…

Periodontal disease also known as gum disease plays a major role in Dental Hygiene. The word “periodontal” means around the tooth. It is a chronic inflammatory disease of the gum and tissue that surround and support the teeth. It is very important to take good care of your gums, and your teeth as well. One needs to maintain good oral hygiene in order to not come in contact with gum disease, there are many signs, symptoms, and ways to prevent gum disease. Periodontal disease is very common, many…

teeth. Just like other doctors, a dentist can have a choice to run their own business or clinic by themselves, or with a support staff. A dental team usually includes a dental assistant, dental hygienist, and dental technician. In some states, a dental therapist is also included on the team. How to become a dentist? Dentists are also known in the United States as dental surgeon. Educational requirement requires a them to graduate from high school and complete courses in general biology, physics,…

Alcala March 15, 2015 Relationship Between Periodontitis and Diabetes Introduction Periodontitis is a serious gum disease that can cause adverse effects on daily life. From moderate to severe cases it affects 13 to 15 percent of Americans between the ages of eighteen and sixty-five. (Page, 1998) If not routinely monitored, it is common for this disease to advance until symptoms become severely noticeable. Research confirms that periodontal disease is also linked to several…

SmileDirectClub: An Ethical Dilemma Natalie Case Vatterott College Introduction to Dental Assisting Mrs. Courtney Oetting Dental healthcare workers, such as dentists, hygienists, and dental assistants have a moral obligation to practice their profession in accordance with ethical and legal standards. According to Modern Dental Assisting, ethics is defined as “moral standards of conduct; rules or principles that govern proper conduct.” (Bird & Robinson, 2015, P. 28) Basic…

“Dental caries is the most common chronic infectious disease known of childhood” (Mulu 1). It is a major problem in the public health world, especially in young children. Early childhood caries is the caries that a child up to five years of age experience. ECC often goes untreated even though it progresses rapidly in those who are at a high risk for it. Early childhood caries has gone by many names and some of them are: early childhood tooth decay, early childhood caries, baby bottle-fed tooth…