Professional Development in Dentistry

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What is one of the key features of a well-defined profession according to the text?

Possession of specific knowledge and skills not possessed by non-professionals. (correct)

Membership control to limit the number of professionals in the field.

Regulation of medical practice by state institutions.

Universalism in treating all patients equally.

What is the purpose of self-regulation in a profession as mentioned in the text?

To limit the number of professionals in the field.

To maintain an affective neutrality in the relationship with clients.

To possess specific knowledge and skills not possessed by non-professionals.

To impose norms and rules on the practice. (correct)

What is a characteristic of professional ethics?

Fighting against intrusion from non-professionals.

Maintaining an affective neutrality in the relationship with clients.

Having a moral component aimed at social good towards citizens. (correct)

Possession of specific knowledge and skills not possessed by non-professionals.

What distinguishes public medicine and private medicine during the Modern period as mentioned in the text?

No state institutions or regulation of medical practice. Signup and view all the answers

What role do professional associations play in a regulated profession as per the text?

Organizing and regulating both the work and the workers. Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the features of a well-defined profession mentioned in the text?

Possession of specific knowledge and skills not possessed by non-professionals. Signup and view all the answers

In the classical period, how were dental studies and the relationship between teacher and apprentice?

There were no defined studies and the relationship was very close Signup and view all the answers

Which ruler, in the XIV – XV century, implemented an exam + 1 year practice requirement for practicing medicine?

Frederick II of Prussia Signup and view all the answers

During the Renaissance period, which individual wrote 'De humani corporis fabrica' and introduced the Anatomo-pathological model?

Andreas Vesalius Signup and view all the answers

Which event led to the breaking of the medical leadership and monopoly, allowing free competition in medical and surgical schools?

French revolution Signup and view all the answers

Who authored the first monograph on teeth in the 16th century with the title 'Artzney Buchlein'?

Walter H. Ryff Signup and view all the answers

Who published 'Le chirugien dentiste ou traite des dents' in 1728?

Pierre Fouchard Signup and view all the answers

In which century did Louis XV create the Royal Academy of Surgery that accredited the first qualifications for dentists?

18th century Signup and view all the answers

In which country was the first dental school created by Hayden and Harris in 1840?

United States Signup and view all the answers

'Stomatology' is associated with which model of professionalization in dentistry?

Medical speciality model Signup and view all the answers

'Dentistry' is associated with which model of professionalization in dentistry, known for practical training, advances in techniques, and instruments?

Independent school model Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Characteristics of a Well-Defined Profession

A well-defined profession has a key feature of self-regulation, which allows professionals to control their own work and standards.
Another feature of a well-defined profession is the presence of professional ethics, which is guided by a set of principles and rules.

History of Medicine and Dentistry

During the Modern period, public medicine was focused on hospitals and universities, whereas private medicine was focused on individual practitioners.
In the classical period, dental studies were based on an apprenticeship model, where students learned from experienced teachers.
In the XIV-XV century, King Frederick III of Sicily implemented an exam and 1-year practice requirement for practicing medicine.
During the Renaissance period, Andreas Vesalius wrote 'De humani corporis fabrica' and introduced the Anatomo-pathological model.
The event that led to the breaking of the medical leadership and monopoly, allowing free competition in medical and surgical schools, was the French Revolution.

Notable Figures in Dentistry

In the 16th century, Johann Dryander authored the first monograph on teeth, titled 'Artzney Buchlein'.
In 1728, Pierre Fauchard published 'Le chirugien dentiste ou traite des dents'.

Development of Dental Education

In the 18th century, Louis XV created the Royal Academy of Surgery, which accredited the first qualifications for dentists.
The first dental school was created in the United States by Hayden and Harris in 1840.

Models of Professionalization in Dentistry

The 'Stomatology' model of professionalization in dentistry is associated with a focus on the study of the mouth and its diseases.
The 'Dentistry' model of professionalization in dentistry is associated with practical training, advances in techniques, and instruments.

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Explore the fundamental aspects of the dental profession, including specific knowledge and skills, regulated studies, self-organization through professional associations, and the moral component of professional ethics aimed at the social good. Gain insight into the essential services provided to individuals.