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Which core value is demonstrated when a dental hygienist presents SRP treatment to a patient and the patient responds with, 'I don't want to do that, I just want the basic cleaning'?
What is the purpose of ethics in the dental profession?
Which core value promotes the fair and equitable distribution of healthcare resources?
Which of the following is NOT considered a practice of an RDH?
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What is the purpose of oral prophylaxis?
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Which level of disinfection kills TB and many human pathogens, but not necessarily spores?
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What is the process that completely destroys all microbial life, including spores?
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Which principle of the California Dental Association code of ethics expresses the concept that professionals have a duty to be fair in their dealings with patients, colleagues, and society?
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What ethical principle is lacking when employees are treated unfairly in terms of compensation, assignment of work hours, benefits, etc.?
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If a potential licensee is witnessed copying or removing the licensing exam from the testing site, what action needs to be taken?
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What is the punishment for practicing dental hygiene without a license?
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Study Notes
Ethics in Dental Hygiene
- Respect for autonomy is demonstrated when a dental hygienist respects a patient's decision to refuse a recommended treatment, such as SRP.
Ethics in Dental Profession
- The purpose of ethics in the dental profession is to ensure fairness and equity in the distribution of healthcare resources.
Core Values
- Justice is the core value that promotes the fair and equitable distribution of healthcare resources.
Role of an RDH
- Taking impressions is NOT a practice of an RDH (Registered Dental Hygienist).
Oral Prophylaxis
- The purpose of oral prophylaxis is to prevent the progression of oral diseases.
Disinfection Levels
- Intermediate-level disinfection kills TB and many human pathogens, but not necessarily spores.
- Sterilization is the process that completely destroys all microbial life, including spores.
Code of Ethics
- The principle of fairness in the California Dental Association code of ethics expresses the concept that professionals have a duty to be fair in their dealings with patients, colleagues, and society.
Ethical Principles
- The ethical principle of justice is lacking when employees are treated unfairly in terms of compensation, assignment of work hours, benefits, etc.
Licensing Exam
- If a potential licensee is witnessed copying or removing the licensing exam from the testing site, action needs to be taken, including reporting the incident and preventing the individual from taking the exam.
Practicing without a License
- The punishment for practicing dental hygiene without a license varies by jurisdiction, but can include fines and even imprisonment.
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Test your knowledge on ethics and gain a deeper understanding of its purpose, definition, and importance in guiding behavior within society. Explore the concept of autonomy and its significance in allowing individuals to make their own decisions, even if they may seem unconventional to others.
