As one of the seven basic values of the dental hygiene profe…

As one of the seven basic values of the dental hygiene profession, the precept that “We accept our fundamental obligation to provide services in a manner that protects all clients and minimizes harm to them and others involved in their treatment” is a statement of which of the following principles?

Viewing oral health as the patient’s problem and only provid…

Viewing oral health as the patient’s problem and only providing generic oral hygiene interventions, without considering the patient’s point of view is an approach doomed to fail. We should question our patients, get to understand their beliefs and then provide OHI tailored to them specifically. Then follow up with them every 6 months and tweak as needed.