...The dilemma in this case is that the dental hygienist is not treating all of the patients equally that speak Spanish, leaving out vital information, and a personality problem towards her Spanish speaking patients. The ethical principles being compromised include: nonmaleficence, beneficience, autonomy, justice, veracity, and societal trust. Nonmaleficence in in conflict with this case because not providing oral health education is doing more harm than good for her patients. Patients are likely not going to think about searching the internet on how to brush or floss. That is not their responsibility; it is the oral healthcare provider. Her patients could be causing trauma because of incorrect flossing or brushing and she would have no idea of this matter. Beneficience is being...
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...Misty (age 34), a dietician and lactation consultant in a local hospital. Misty wanted to be a dental hygienist when she graduated high school and was majoring in exercise science and health. She could not get into the hygienist program and so she decided to take moratorium and served a mission for her church. She said that during that time, her life was very difficult and it made her face herself in ways that she never had previously. When her mission ended, she decided to change Universities. She left UVU and went to BYU. She met her current husband (who was in school at UVU) by age 22 years old. By age 23 years old, she had decided to marry her boyfriend and to become a dietician. As a 23-year-old, she set a 10-year plan with her husband. (Age 25 was not her turning point). They both...
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...This is a married Couple, with one daughter, Wife Emily Helms is a 27 year old dental hygienist, Husband Jackson Helms is a 29 year old pediatrician, Daughter is Brooklyn 5 years old in elementary school. Emily Helms being a dental hygienist full time from 8 am to 5 pm, and Jackson Helms being a pediatrician 9am to 6pm. Daughter Brooklyn goes to elementary school and when she gets out of school her grandmother comes and picks her up until the mother gets home. The mother and father have both decided they want a multi head shower head, a below ground bathtub with jets, and a two person vanity. According to maslow's hierarchy esteem would be met due to personal space, and self actualization because they have both the mother and father preferences....
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...was very different. Usually, I sit in the chair and talk briefly with the dental hygienist. And they get to work on my teeth. Soon enough, my appointment is over, and I am on my way out with a new toothbrush in hand, clean teeth, and a fresh smile. But this time was different for me as I visualized them from an observer viewpoint. When I walked in, I was looking around and I found a very clean and well maintained office. All surfaces of each examination room, including dental chair, dental light, countertops, and drawer handles, were clean. Ashraf, the dental hygienist that I observed sterilized the instruments after each patient. She followed dental protocols by appropriately...
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...Even with thorough assessment before the anesthetic procedure patient may develop complications. Needle breakage can happen with sudden and unexpected movement by the patient during the needle insertion. It can also happen with poor injection technique. If the needle can be taken out without difficulty there is no emergency. If the needle is stuck inside, overtime it can be encased by scar tissue. To prevent the needle breakage inform the patient about the anesthesia before and during the injection. Use long and large gauge needles which are less prone to breakage. Dental hygienist should be careful not to bend the needle because it weakens the needle. The solution should be injected slowly, so it does not create forceful contact with bone which causes pain to the patient. Patient can have pain from the injection from multiple reasons such as careless injection technique, careless attitude toward the client. Pain can also come from dull needle, a barbed needle caused by hitting the bone or quick deposition of...
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...Lesa Lawrence was working as a dental hygienist and enjoyed her practice. She also liked to be a part of the team in her dental office. Lesa has been noticing the smell of alcohol from a dentist named Dr. Frank Harris. The dentist was coming back from lunch frequently smelling like alcohol. Lesa wanted to believe that it was the smell of mouth-rinse but was suspicious that it was alcohol. She talked about the issue with his dental assistant Corey, and she confirmed Lesa's suspicious that the dentist was acting unsteady or tentative. After weighting everything out Lesa suggested to the office manager that she wanted to report Dr. Harris to state dental society to help him with his addiction. However, the manager Debbie became protective of...
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...Thesis Based on my research, I should stay on my current career path. Background I am planning to pursue a degree in Dental Hygiene. According to me, dental hygiene is a very manageable career. I wouldn’t want to work night shifts, so a profession like dental hygiene would be perfect for me. I like to be hands-on and I love the tools that dental hygienists use. Criteria I established three criteria in order of importance that describes why I want to stay on my current career path which is Dental Hygiene: • Salary • Work schedule • Job opportunities Research Methods According to the databases, I searched topics like best jobs for the 21st century, I read some books on most demanding careers, I looked at a case-study of a man who choose dental hygiene as a profession and how satisfied he is of the decision he made. I also interviewed my dental hygienist and asked him/her questions regarding life as a dental hygienist. Research Findings I will research: • How much will I earn. I used Ronald & Carly Rae Krannich’s book, The Best Jobs for the 21st Century, in which I found out information regarding salary. The salary of a dental hygienist is between $33,000- $60,000 per year and it is stated under one of the best paying jobs ( Krannich 101). I think $33,000 is a pretty good starting salary for a single person. The best part is that as you get more experienced, the higher your pay gets. You have so many benefits, like health insurance that is covered by your employer...
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...Dental Hygienist Career Dental Hygienists are the people that are there for others to rely on even though the job can be stressful, and sometimes physically demanding. Even with these negative factors if someone is passionate about the job they should continue to study the profession. In order to understand what it takes to become a dental hygienist one has to comprehend the core tasks, employment outlook, education requirements, and the job salary. Examining teeth and gums visually and with x-rays to find tooth decay and gum disease, reporting problems to the dentist, scraping hard built-up material off of teeth, polishing the patients’ teeth, keeping track of patients’ dental records, and giving advice on preventive dental care are...
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...Since its origin, dental hygiene career has used research to understand the relationship between oral care, education and the health of the public. Thanks to research, dental hygienist were able to advance and become an oral health provider by presenting documentation of the social value of the service they deliver to the population in general. For many years, the information used to guide the discipline of dental hygiene was provided by studies done by other professionals such as dentists, nurses, and social workers. However, dental hygiene research started after seeing the need to conduct research from a dental hygiene conceptual point of view. Since then research findings have contribute to the expanding perspective of dental hygiene,...
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...Dentists and dental hygienists are always telling people, “brush twice a day for two whole minutes and make sure to floss every now and then,” but who really listens to them? It can’t be that important right? Plus, who has time to brush their teeth for two whole minutes, especially on hectic mornings? And who flosses these days?—NO one. Well, maybe everyone would if they knew how important oral health really is and how a healthy mouth affects the rest of the body. In a recent interview, dental hygienist Artina Coon said, “In a nutshell, the mouth is a window to the rest of the body. It can tell you if there is something wrong with your body and vice-versa;...
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...Introduction A patient arrives in the dental hygiene clinic; his general appraisal was “patient appears weak, and his head is drooping”. After talking with the patient he states he is having trouble literally holding his head up. He also stated that he had to refrain from working due to his onset of weakness. The dental hygienist also notices while the patient is talking, that he has a slurring of his words. The patients also stated he has an appointment with his primary care provider later on this week. What could be causing the symptoms thispatient is experiencing? Myasthenia gravis (MG) is an acquired, autoimmune-neuromuscular disease that has many signs, symptoms and some treatment options, dental professionals will need to alter their treatment to accommodate these patients. Pathophysiology Myasthenia gravis is pronounced ( my- as-thenia -grav- is). MG is...
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...Objectives Goal The goal of this smoking cessation dental hygiene CE program is to transfer knowledge to hygienist that they can apply in real-practice to counsel patients in smoking cessation, identify nicotine replacement products, and locate cessation referral sources. This partnership between Pfizer Independent Grants for Learning and Change (IGLC), the Smoking Cessation Leadership Center (SCLC) and WCTC will provide quality up to-date smoking cessation education to practicing dental hygienist improving healthcare’s capacity to reach individual smokers. The societal purpose of this smoking cessation CE program will be to save lives by increasing smoking cessation rates through dental hygiene patient cessation counseling interventions. Program Objectives The purpose of this program will be to provide practicing dental hygienists...
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...Background Patient A has authorised consent to the writer of this case study to share the detail of their condition. It has been ensured the information provided does not allow the recognition and follow up of this individual. The patient chosen for this portion of assignment is a 47 year old male who lives with his wife and two kids. He works part-time as a customer service manager and attends the practice every six months for a regular check-up, however due to his recent knee surgery; he has been unable to do so. This patient struggles with his weight and suffers from high blood pressure. This condition damages the blood vessels, forcing the heart to work faster which would eventually lead to heart failure (Gregson 2001). To treat his condition, this patient takes ACE inhibitors every day. He also suffers from arthritis and takes Azathioprine as a source of medication. He has no allergies, smokes 10 cigarettes a day and consumes 25 units of alcohol a week. Patient A consumes fizzy beverages during and after his meals and snacks on sweets in between. Due to his poor oral hygiene and high consumption of sugar in his diet, he has developed caries in his lower left 6. It is evident that sugar consumption mostly in sticky form between meals increases the risk of caries (Felton 2009). His poor oral hygiene is reflected on the number of restorations present within his mouth, mostly in his pre-molars and molars. He also has a porcelain bonded crown present on the lower right 5...
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...Cardiovascular Disease Name Institution Date Background Throughout my years of occupation as a dental hygienist, I have come across various dental problems. Children as well as adult are capable of succumbing to the various dental illnesses. Nicholas (2011) attests that there underlies a great relationship amid oral inflammatory issue and cardiovascular processes. In other words, Nicholas’s research aims at showcasing that most oral inflammatory issue are likely to lead to cardiovascular dilemmas. The ultimate implication on this particular study is that regular dental care processes play a pragmatic role in preventing most cardiovascular diseases. The following paper is a comprehensive research in which in which I seek to uncover the history of cardiovascular disease as well as how it affects dental practices. History An American Heart Association commonly abbreviated as (AHA) describes the various heart disease as cardiovascular diseases. Cardiovascular illnesses are a leading cause of death throughout the world. Cardiovascular disease dates from several years back. The period at which the disease is said to have come into existence is commonly known as the ancient Egypt. However, it is worth to note that the vast society has only become enlightened regarding the cause a well as the effects of the cardiovascular illnesses just in the wake of the 20th Century despite the ancient history of the disease. As a health practitioner, the implication underlying this revelation...
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...ABSTRACT The purpose of this action research study was to determine if using a disclosing solution and a camera would increase patient compliance and improve oral hygiene habits. I intended to show patients how to discover the location of biofilm (plaque) on their teeth and gingival tissues with the help of visual aids. This would promote a more dynamic home care regimen resulting in lower Plaque and Bleeding Index scores between dental visits. I believe that if patients can see the areas where biofilm is located, it would be easier for them to use the toothbrush and floss more effectively. Keeping Plaque Index scores low will help prevent dental decay, gum disease and maintain the integrity of any existing restorations. In addition, increased patient compliance will result in overall better home care to encourage less inflammation and bleeding to minimize future problems. Patients will be able to recognize the biofilm and...
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