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Provide comprehensive care for calculus case type 0, 1, 2, and 3 patients
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
implement services, in consultation with your instructor, as described in the care plans for a minimum number of patients
implement services, with feedback from your instructor, as described in the dental hygiene patient care plan for children, adolescents, and adults
obtain informed consent
perform primary assessment on the patient (medical/dental history, vital signs, extraoral and intraoral exams)
document proper CDT codes (if applicable)
expose appropriate images as prescribed
chart restorations and existing conditions of the dentition
prepare a dental hygiene care plan based on patient need
identify alternative treatment options
care plan shows evidence that you have adapted treatments to meet the patient's unique needs
communicate the dental hygiene care plan to the patient
manage the patient's pain and anxiety
employ standard precautions through the process of care
document treatment, oral findings, procedures, and dental hygiene services that have been performed
communicate in a professional manner with patients
interact in a professional manner with the instructor
present a professional appearance in accordance with clinic criteria
hard deposits are removed from the teeth
soft deposits are removed from the teeth
soft tissue is not injured
make recommendations for improving the effectiveness of the care plan and the treatment
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Provide comprehensive care for patients with all periodontal stages and grades
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
implement services, in consultation with your instructor, as described in the care plans for a minimum number of patients
obtain informed consent
perform primary assessment on the patient (medical/dental history, vital signs, extraoral and intraoral exams)
document proper CDT codes (if applicable)
expose appropriate images as prescribed
chart restorations and existing conditions of the dentition
prepare a dental hygiene care plan based on patient need
identify alternative treatment options
care plan shows evidence that you have adapted treatments to meet the patient's unique needs
communicate the dental hygiene care plan to the patient
manage the patient’s pain and anxiety
employ standard precautions throughout the process of care
document treatment, oral findings, procedures, and dental hygiene services that have been performed
perform root detoxification on periodontally involved tooth services
communicate in a professional manner with the patients
communicate in a professional manner with the instructor
present a professional appearance in accordance with clinic criteria
hard deposits are removed from the teeth
soft deposits are removed from the teeth
soft tissue is not injured
make recommendations for improving the effectiveness of the care plan and the treatment
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Communicate findings to the dentist
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
address the dentist with professional title
report to the dentist is clear, concise, accurate, and complete
report includes only significant findings
report notes changes or updates
demonstrate sensitivity to the patient's concerns, feelings, fears, and needs
tone of voice and volume demonstrate respect for the patient's privacy
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Maximize your clinical efficiency
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
schedule your patients so that you are able to provide comprehensive care for each patient, while maximizing the number of patients you serve
patients are seated within 15 minutes
follow efficient infection control protocol
work meets relevant criteria
verbal report to the dentist is clear, concise, accurate, and complete
documentation is completed in a timely manner and meets relevant criteria
manage stress
adapt to unexpected patient needs and scheduling disruptions
request help if you need it in a professional manner
promote a team environment
reflection summarizes the results of patient surveys
reflection highlights your successes
reflection identifies areas in which you experienced difficulties
reflection proposes changes that will improve patients' experience and your efficiency
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Demonstrate dental hygiene clinical skills in a formal examination setting
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
selected patient qualifies
follow examination protocol
manage stress
adapt to unexpected requests
respect the needs of your patient
accept feedback professionally
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Demonstrate business practices important to the practice of Dental Hygiene
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
records are formatted according to organizational specifications
records are legible
records show correct use and spelling of professional/technical terminology
records include diagrams and charts (when present or needed) that are accurately labeled and or completed
records, conclusions, and recommendations are written using standard English and correct usage, punctuation, spelling
records are signed and dated
conclusions and recommendations are attached
conclusions and recommendations are logical, accurate, and feasible
manage appointment times
manage recall system
manage coding procedures
utilize dental office software
manage inventory and supplies