Professionalism
Ability to demonstrate self-management and self regulation in oral health and interprofessional settings within the parameters of relevant legislation codes of ethics and practice standards
1845
- American Journal of Dental Science criticized the Dentistry profession about being too focused on palliative treatment and dental surgery
- Insufficient focus on preventative oral health
What is critical to the prevention of oral disease over the lifespan?
Teaching children
Who is the founder of dental hygiene and what year?
Alfred Fones (1906)
What year was the first dental hygiene school opened?
1913
*When was dental hygiene legally recognized as a health occupation in British Columbia?
1951
*When did dental hygiene first became self-regulating in British Columbia?
1995
Who regulated dental hygienist before before 1995?
College of Dental Surgeons of BC (CDSBC)
BCCOHP Mandate 2022
Protects the public and promote better health outcomes for patients
When was CDHA formed?
1964
What is the role of CDHA?
Ro advance the profession, support its members, and contribute to the oral health and general well-being of the public (advocate for members)
When was the BCDHA formed?
1964
What is the BCDHA?
A non-profit society and is a constituent member of CDHA
What is Dental Hygiene?
- To achieve and maintain optimal oral health
What are the 5 primary areas of responsibility
- Clinical Therapy
- Health promotion
- Education
- Administration
- Research
Systematic Theory
- Human Needs Theory
- Oral Health Related Quality of Life Model
- ADPIE
Social Values
- Promote and maintain oral wellness
- Contributing to one’s quality of life
- Promote oral health and oral wellness, self-care among all age, social, and cultural groups and communities
Specialized Education
- entry to practice in canada
2-year diploma - etc
Self Orientation/ Motivation
Service is primary objective; client’s interest most important
Autonomy
Dental Hygiene Self-regulated 1995 in BC
- 365 day rule removed (2020)
- local anesthesia supervision removed (2020)
- detal hygiene practitioner registration (2020)
Commitment
- Most RDH employed full time and long careers in many practice settings especially with a degree
- Continuing education/ portfolio development
Community/ Group Culture
CDHA
BCDHA
Code of Ethics CDHA
- Beneficence
- Autonomy
- Integrity
- accountability
- confidentiality
