Health Promo T2 LO 4 pt1

To improve overall health of the public (individual or population)

What is the goal of a dental professional?

Public health

"To fulfill society's interest in assuring conditions in which people can be healthy" this is the mission of:

Resource

According to the ministry of health, health is viewed as a "———————" for daily living and is influenced but the everyday environment that we live in.

Interim stabilization therapy orientation

What does IST stand for?

IST (interim stabilization therapy)

An evidence based therapeutic intervention which preserves tooth structure and prevents pain and premature loss of teeth due to decay. The —.—.—. Technique requires no anesthetic and uses a fluoride-releasing material known as glass ionomer cement (GIC), which prevents further damage to the tooth from decay, until such time the client can be seen by a dentist.

Assessment, policy development, assurance

What are the 3 core functions of public health?

Multifactorial

Community health is ——————— meaning it is affected by social, demographic, political, economic, and technological changes.

Assessment

What core function of public health? Regular and systematic collection, assemblage, analysis, and communication on the health of the community.

Community support

The key to achieving preventative goals is through organized ——————— —————. Essence of public health. An example is community water fluoridation.

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How many categories of caries prevention are there?

Preventative (fluoride and sealants)

What is an example of primary caries prevention?

Treatment

If primary caries prevention is preventative , then what is secondary caries prevention?

Maintenance/ rehabilitation

What is the 3rd level of caries prevention?

60%

School sealant programs reduce caries as much as ——% (according to the CDC).

Healthy smiles Ontario

A free dental program that includes regular check-ups , preventative care, and treatment for children and youth 17 and under.

First appt exam (kids 3 and under), new pt exam, recall exam, specific exam, emergency exam.

What are the 5 types of exams covered by HSO (healthy smiles Ontario)?

Cosmetic or aesthetic services

What kind of services are not overhead by HSO?

Veterans affairs Canada

This organization is responsible for pensions, benefits and services for war veterans, retired and still-serving members of the Canadian forces, RCMP and their families, as well as some civilians.

Dental indices survey

A clinical survey conducted annually by Ontario public health units on the oral health status of a random sample of children ages 5-9 or 7 and 13 years of age who attend schools with more than 50 students.

Target populations

A clearly defined segment of the population that can share a common set of characteristics.

Paradigm

An outstandingly clear or typical example/model or 'freamework' that explains or illustrates a concept or theory

Advocate

A change agent. An individual who intentionally or unintentionally causes social, cultural or behavioural change. Bases action on well-defined goals and measurable objectives.

Goal

A broad-based statement of changes to take place from w which specific objects are developed.

Objective

The desired and result of program activities described in a measurable way; more specific than a goal.

Policy

A written description of rules, regulations, and stipulations to govern individual actions and procedures. Derived from research efforts.

Lobbying

Attempting to influence or sway others to take or support a desired position or action. "Art of sell".

Partnerships

An intense form of collaboration. The state or condition of associating with others regularly in pursuit of a joint interest.

Change

————— as a Verb: Make or become different: "a proposal to ————— the law"; "beginning to ————— from green to gold"

————— as a noun: the act or instance of making or becoming different.

Catalyst, solutions giver, resource linker, process helper

What are the four roles of a dental hygiene change agent?

Catalyst

One of the 4 roles of a dental hygiene change agent: an agent that provokes or speeds significant change or action. Positive dental hygienists motivate patients to invest in themselves as a priority.

Solution giver

One of the 4 roles of a dental hygiene change agent: a problem solver who is vital to establishing or maintaining rapport among a group of individuals.

Resource linker

One of the 4 roles of a dental hygiene change agent: a facilitator (person who conducts meetings, beings diverse ideas together, and helps a group work to reach goals).

Process helper

One of the 4 roles of a dental hygiene change agent: understands all aspects of the change process and provides help where it is needed. Direct focus on goals instead of obstacles.

Vision

A key competency of dental change agents: Sensitivity to change in several areas and understands it impact on public health. Ability to develop clearly defined goals for a project of change. Perspective of priorities.

Collaboration

A key competency of dental change agents: ability to being together key stakeholders/ establish partnerships. Strong networking skills to maintain contacts. Strong management skills to delegate responsibilities..

Communication

A key competency of dental change agents: effective interpersonal skills (listening and recognizing concerns). Expression of enthusiasm (for motivation and commitment of others). Convey need for adaptation to colleagues/partners.

Negotiation

A key competency of dental change agents: skills to influence others to commit to plans and ideas by creating a desirable and challenging vision of the future. Tolerance of uncertainty. Foster cohesiveness. Political awareness (identifying potential hazards and balancing conflicting goals/perceptions)

Culture

Integrated pattern of human behaviour that includes thoughts, communications, languages, practices, beliefs, values, customs, courtesies, rituals, manners of interacting, roles, relationships and expected behaviours of a racial, ethnic, religious, or social group, as well as the ability to transmit these to succeeding generations. Both inherent and learned.

Cultural diversity

Intricate mosaic of multiple racial and ethnic groups. Includes race, culture, social and economic status, language and national origin (lifestyles, traditions, person and family histories, ages, and abilities). Encompasses acceptance and respect. Understand that each individual is unique and recognize their differences.

Cultural competency

Describes the ability to provide care to patients with diverse values, beliefs, and behaviours. Adaptation of oral health promotion/disease prevention. A developmental process that evolves over an extended period of time.

health disparity

A population-specific difference in the presence of disease, health outcomes, or access to care. Compounded by reduced access to services. Goal is to eliminate these ———————.

Cultural competency education model

A conceptual model that focuses on the process for developing cultural competency in health care practice. A tool for developing knowledge and skills to provide quality care.

The L E A R N model

Listen (with sympathy and understanding to patient's perception of the problem) Explain (perceptions of problem with tx/strategy) Acknowledge (discuss difference/similarities between perceptions) Reccomend (tx; keep in mind parameters) Negotiate (agreement t fit cultural framework).

Cultural competency continuum

Serves as a guide to personal development on becoming a culturally competent oral health care provider. There are 6 stages to the continuum, described as a ladder to self-assess and move to the highest step: 1. Cultural destructiveness (lowest) 2. Cultural incapacity 3. Cultural blindness 4. Cultural pre-competence 5. Competence 6. Cultural proficiency (highest)

Ethnocentrism

Judging other cultures by your own standards consistent with your values, not theirs. A resulting lack of cultural interchange and adaptation.

Ethnocultural identity

Refers to the extant to which an individual endorses, practices and identifies with ones own cultural traditions

Acculturation

The adoption of cultural traits, such as language, by one group under the influence of another..

Race

Refers to a population with shared physical characteristics

Ethnicity

Represents social groups with a shared history, sense of identity, geography, and cultural roots.

Assimilation

Involves social economic and political integration into