DENTAL HYGIENE Tanya J. Woods, RDH
Objectives 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Be able to describe a Dental Hygienist Appreciate the process of the dental appointment Understand some of the diseases of the mouth Be able to improve your homecare Choose oral care products that best suit your needs and wants Become curious about the future of
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Definition of Dental Hygiene
The study of preventive oral healthcare, including the management of behaviors to prevent oral disease and to promote health.
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THE DENTAL HYGIENIST An oral healthcare professional licensed to provide clinical and therapeutic services, including dental prophylaxis, radiography, administration of medications, and dental education at chairside and in the community.
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Licensure- (RDH) 1.
2-4 years postsecondary education in an accredited college
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Must pass National Board Dental Hygiene Exam
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Must pass regional/state clinical exam Must pass state jurisprudence/laws exam 5
History of the Dental Hygienist
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Evolution of Dental Hygiene “Dental Nurse” Alfred
C. Fones-1906 (Father of Dental Hygiene) Trained his assistant Mrs. Irene Newman to be a dental hygienist. Established
First School of Dental Hygiene-1913- Fones School of Dental Hygiene, Bridgeport Conn. 7
Evolution of Dental Hygiene ďƒ˜ Irene
Neuman- First licensed Dental Hygienist-1915 Graduated form Fones School of Dental Hygiene
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there are more than 180,000 Registered Dental Hygienist in the USA 8
History of Dental Hygiene Old Dominion University G.W. Hirschfeld School of Dental Hygiene was founded in 1969.The school is home to the only dental 1969. hygiene research center in the U.S. The ODU 11/12 Explorer, one of the most familiar and effective instruments in dental hygiene was designed by 2 instructors there. The School was recognized as a 2012 Health Care Hero by INSIDE BUSINESS, the Hampton Roads Business Journal.
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Other Historical Events 1923- ADHA (American Dental Hygienist Association) established with 1100 Hygienist nationwide. ď Ź It was to develop a better way for dental hygienists to communicate ď Ź
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Goals of ADHA Ensure access to quality oral health care To advance the art and science of dental hygiene Increase awareness of the cost-effective benefits of prevention Promote the highest standards of dental hygiene education, licensure, practice and research
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Characteristics of a True Profession Special advanced education A professional organization that sets standards Strong service orientation-place service above personal gain- considers risks, benefits, and alternatives. Promote wellbeing. Ongoing research efforts
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The Nine Dental Specialties
Dental Public Health Endodontics Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Oral and Maxillofacial radiology Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Pediatric dentistry Periodontics Prosthodontics 13
Staff in a Dental Office
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Professional roles of the DH Clinician 1.Preventive 2.Therapeutic 3.
Educational
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DH Process of Care Assessment ďƒ˜ Gathering
information relating to the current status of the patient
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DH Process of Care Dental Hygiene Diagnose ďƒ˜ Identifying
human need deficits that require dental hygiene care
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DH Process of Care Planning ďƒ˜ Determining
appropriate dental hygiene interventions and referrals
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DH Process of Care Implementation ďƒ˜ Providing
dental hygiene care
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DH Process of Care Evaluation ďƒ˜ Evaluating
outcomes of dental hygiene
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Why be Concerned Appearance Overall Health Communication
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Health
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Anatomy of The Tooth
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Dental Diseases Cavities 2. Gingivitis 3. Periodontal disease 4. Oral Cancers 1.
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Dental Disease Terms •
Plaque -almost colorless, sticky live bacterial film, which adheres to the tooth surface.
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Tartar(calculus)-plaque that has mineralized on the teeth.
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Halitosis- chronic bad breathe. Usually originates in the mouth.
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Cavities ď Ź
is the progressive loss of tooth mineral, followed by bacterial invasion into the demineralized tooth.
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Still the #1 cause of tooth loss in children
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Cavities
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Cavities
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Cavities
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Gingivitis 
A reversible inflammatory process that is confined to gum tissues.
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Initial stage of gum disease
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Gingivitis
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Periodontal Disease is an inflammation of the gums that can lead to the loss of the tissues that hold your teeth in place.
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Signs and Symptoms of Periodontal Disease gums that are red, swollen, bleed easily gums that seem to have pulled away from the teeth; constant bad breath;
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Signs and Symptoms of Periodontal Disease pus between your teeth and gums; teeth that seem to be loose or moving away from one another; change in the way your teeth fit together when you bite; change in the way your partial dentures fit
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Periodontal Exam
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Periodontal Disease
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Treatments Fillings Root Canals Crowns Periodontal Therapy
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Treatments Extractions Bridges Dentures Implants Braces
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Orthodontia
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Dental Sealants
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Homecare
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Homecare
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Brushing Soft
toothbrush Change every 3 months and after sickness or healed mouth sores
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Brushing
Toothpastes I’M SO CONFUSED; WHICH ONE DO I CHOOSE? Cavity
protection vs Gingival benefit Sodium Fluoride vs Stannous Fluoride
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The ADA Seal of Acceptance was created in 1931 to protect consumers from false advertising and unsafe products. The ADA Seal Program is voluntary.
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The criteria the ADA uses for awarding the Seal are frequently more demanding that those of the FDA. Not all products submitted for evaluation earn the Seal, primarily due to insufficient data to prove safety and effectiveness.
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When you purchase products with the ADA Seal, you can trust that an independent scientific organization has evaluated the safety and effectiveness of those products, and that it has verified all claims of effectiveness. 50
Visit ADA.org/Seal for a complete list of products with the ADA Seal of Acceptance, as well as detailed product descriptions of each product.
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Types of Dental Floss
Unwaxed Waxed Dental tape Colored-Black
Braided Expanding/fuzzy Bridge/Ortho threader Plain vs. flavored
Types of Floss
Flossing
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Flossing Technique
Maxillary insertion
Thumb and index finger Half inch of floss between
Mandibular insertion
Direct floss down Use both index fingers
C Shape Flossing Technique
Dental Floss Limitations Floss cuts Cuts off circulation to fingers Inability to reach posterior
Flossing Options Floss picks Proxabrushes Softpiks Waterpiks
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Interdental Aides
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Flosspik
Waterpik (Waterflosser)
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Technology Powered toothbrushes Powered Flossers Water Flossers
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Powered Toothbrushes
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Powered Flossers
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Therapeutic Aides Listerine Crest Pro Health Viadent Act fluoride rinse Fluroguard fluoride rinse Biotene
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Nutrition Dairy products provide calcium and vitamin D for strengthening teeth and bones. Breads ď Ź Cereals supply B vitamins for growth and iron for healthy blood, which in turn contributes to healthy gum tissue. ď Ź
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Nutrition Fruits and vegetables containing vitamin C (among other important vitamins) are essential to maintaining healthy gums. ď Ź Lean meat, fish, poultry and beans provide iron and protein for overall good health and ď Ź magnesium and zinc for teeth and bones. ď Ź
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Oral Cancer Prevalence Location Treatment Prognosis
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Oral Cancer Cigarettes and other tobacco products including smokless tobacco are associated with 75% of oral cancer cases Heavy drinking of alcoholic beverages increases that chance HPV
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Oral Cancer May appear anywhere in the mouth White or red lesion, lump or ulcer Numbness Difficulty with chewing or swollowing Small and painless initially but grows rapidly Early detection and treatment increases chances of survival and a good quality of life.
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Other Topics Oral Piercings Habits ( Bruxism, Chewing Ice) Recession Sensitivity
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Ongoing Research
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www.mouthhealthy.org www.ADA.org/Seal www.youtube.com
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