Chapter 9: Dental Care
Brandon Censon MPH, CPH, RRT-NPS, CPFT, CPT
Summary
In this chapter, we have explored a number of dental health careers who have a significant impact on the overall wellness of an individual’s oral health. The education requirements for these careers vary from on the job employment experience to earning an Associate’s or Bachelor’s level degree.
Hopefully, the content of this chapter has exposed you to careers that you have not considered before and perhaps even sparked your interest in researching a career that resonates with you.
Review Questions
- ____________________ assist the dental care team in a variety of procedures as well as engage in some of the administrative tasks that are needed in a dental care office.
- ____________________ are responsible for implementing the dental care plan, as well as perform various dental care procedures.
- ____________________ make, fit and repair partial dentures for patients.
- ____________________ are partners in the dental care team, they can clean teeth, and perform simple extractions. They work primarily in rural and areas where there are underserved populations.
- True or False: Dental assistants can work in a variety of settings, these include: independent dental practices, hospital-based clinics, and specialty clinics.
- Which dental professional plays an integral role in assisting the dentist with various dental procedures?
- What dental professional would you prefer to work as and why? Explain your answer by identifying the care provided and how that connects with your experiences or values.
- True or False: Another term that is used for tartar is plaque.
- Which of the following is not a setting that a dental hygienist typically works in:
- Hospital
- Private dental office
- Public Health Settings
- Correctional Institutions
- ____________________ Iist the credential that a dental hygienist can earn upon completing the required education and credentialing exam.