Educational Background of Dental Hygienists
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THE DENTAL TEAM
“What ethical issues exist in the relationship of the dentist and dental
auxiliaries?”
Educational Background of Dental Hygienists
College level coursework• 2.5 - 3 years
Degreed offered:• Associate of Science
• Bachelor of Science
• Master of Science
Accredited Programs Licensure
Course Work
Basic Science• General
Chemistry with lab
• Anatomy & Physiology with lab
• Microbiology with lab
• Nutrition
General Education• English
Composition• Communication
s or Speech• Psychology• Sociology
Dental Sciences
Dental Morphology and Occlusion
Histology & Embryology General & Oral Pathology Oral Medicine Dental Materials Pharmacology
Dental Hygiene Practice
Patient Assessment Radiology Medical Emergencies Preventive Dentistry Periodontology Expanded Functions
• (Hygiene & Restorative)
Community and Public Health Dentistry
Practice Management
Scope of Practice
Patient Assessment Data Interpretation Dental Hygiene Treatment
Planning Periodontal Debridement Preventive therapies Restorative Expanded Functions
Educational Background of Dental Assistants
On the job training (OTJ), Vocational/Technical Colleges; Community Colleges
Accredited Programs Certification for Expanded
Functions Degrees:
• Associate of Science
Course work
Basic Science• Anatomy & Physiology
General Education• English Composition
Dental Sciences
Dental Morphology and Occlusion
Histology,Embryology, General & Oral Pathology, Pharmacology Concepts
Dental Materials
Dental Assisting Practice
Patient Assessment Radiology Medical Emergencies Preventive Dentistry Expanded Functions
• (Hygiene & Restorative)
Community and Public Health Dentistry
Practice Management
Scope of Practice
Limited Patient Assessment Chairside assisting Expanded Restorative Functions Preventive therapies
Ethical Issues Faced
Sexual Harassment Supervision Delegation of duties Evaluation
Sexual Harassment
“A form of sexual discrimination that includes unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal or physical actions of a sexual nature when:
submission to such conduct is made explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of an individual’s employment or status
submission to or rejection such conduct by an individual is used as a basis for an employment decision or a decision affecting an individual’s status
such conduct substantially interferes with an individual’s work, academic participation or performance, or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working or educational environment.
Ethical Relationships
Improve the quality of
patient care
Increase office productivity
Decrease stress level for all
members of the Team.
Strategies to enhance mutually beneficial and
cooperative relationships
Develop respectful, collaborative relationships
Establish open communication processes
Provide clear delineation of responsibilities, especially limitations