Community Oral Health Practice for the Dental Hygienist

5th Edition - January 26, 2021
Author: Christine French Beatty
Language: English
Paperback ISBN:
9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 6 8 3 4 1 - 8
eBook ISBN:
9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 6 9 8 3 3 - 7

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Build the skills you need to provide effective community oral health care! Community Oral Health Practice for the Dental Hygienist, 5th Edition describes the role of the public health professional in improving the oral health care of people throughout the community. It discusses key topics such as access to care, the assessment needed for program planning, social responsibility and government policy, cultural diversity, and career options in public health. Written by respected dental educator Christine French Beatty, this book helps you prepare for the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE) and to develop the core competencies needed in the practice setting.

Cover
Title page
Contents
Copyright
Dedication
Contributors
Reviewers
Preface
Acknowledgments
1: People’s Health
Health, Public Health, and Dental Public Health
The Public Health Problem and the Public Health Solution
Role of Government in Public Health
Future of Dental Public Health
2: Careers in Public Health for the Dental Hygienist
Community Oral Health Practice as a Career
Future Trends for Dental Hygienists in Public Health
Interprofessional Collaborative Practice
Careers in Public Health
3: Assessment for Community Oral Health Program Planning
Public Health Practice
Assessment: A Core Public Health Function
Overview of Epidemiology: Population-Based Study of Health
Determinants of Health
The Community Health Program Planning Process
4: Measuring Oral Health Status and Progress
Health Assessment: Essential in Monitoring Community Health
Healthy People
Oral Health Surveillance Systems
Measuring Oral Health and Its Determinants in Populations
Types of Measurements
Future Considerations for Oral Health Surveillance
5: Population Health
Part One: Oral Health Status and Trends
Status and Trends of Specific Oral Conditions in the U.S.
Part Two: Access to Oral Health care and Dental Public Health Systems in the U.S.
Future Directions
6: Oral Health Programs in the Community
Improving Oral Health in the Community
National, State, and Local Programs: Role of the Health Department
Program Planning Process
Primary Prevention Programs: Fluorides, Sealants, Oral Health Education
School-Based Oral Health Programs
Head Start
Secondary and Tertiary Oral Health Prevention Programs
Financing Programs
7: Research
Using Research to Answer Questions
The Scientific Method and Development of a Research Question
General Methods of Research
Research Designs
Research Methodology
Presentation of the Data and Data Analysis
Analysis of the Literature
8: Health Promotion and Health Communication
Health Promotion
Health Communication and Health Information Technology
Resources for Professional Development
9: Social Responsibility
A System in Crisis
Social Responsibility and Professional Ethics
Health Care: A Privilege or a Right?
Government Role in Healthcare Delivery
Patient Responsibility and Patient Confidentiality
Health Care: A Comprehensive Approach
Leadership
10: Cultural Competence
Today’s Evolving Diverse Population
Considering Culture
Cultural Competence
Culturally Competent Patient Care
Health Literacy
11: Service-Learning: Preparing Dental Hygienists for Collaborative Practice
Introduction
Experiential Learning
Service-Learning
Benefits of Service-Learning for Interprofessional Collaboration
Risk Management in Service-Learning
Service-Learning to Reinforce Community Oral Health Learning
12: Test-Taking Strategies and Community Cases
Overview of the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination
Answering Community Case Questions in Testlets
Preparing for the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination
Appendix A: Additional Websites for Community Resources and Information for Community Program Planning
Appendix B: Community Oral Health Competencies and Learning Objectives
Appendix C: Community Partnerships for Oral Health
Appendix D: Resources for Community Health Assessment
Appendix E: Selected Oral Conditions and Factors Influencing Oral Health That Can Be Assessed in Oral Health Surveys
Appendix F: Common Dental Indexes
Glossary
Index