THE DENTAL TEAM
“What ethical issues
exist in the relationship
of the dentist and dental
auxiliaries?”
Educational Background of
Dental Hygienists
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College level coursework
• 2.5 - 3 years
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Degreed offered:
• Associate of Science
• Bachelor of Science
• Master of Science
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Accredited Programs
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Licensure
Course Work
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Basic Science
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• General
Chemistry with
lab
• Anatomy &
Physiology with
lab
• Microbiology
with lab
• Nutrition
General
Education
• English
Composition
• Communications
or Speech
• Psychology
• Sociology
Dental Sciences
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Dental Morphology and
Occlusion
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Histology & Embryology
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General & Oral Pathology
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Oral Medicine
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Dental Materials
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Pharmacology
Dental Hygiene Practice
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Patient Assessment
Radiology
Medical Emergencies
Preventive Dentistry
Periodontology
Expanded Functions
• (Hygiene & Restorative)
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Community and Public Health
Dentistry
Practice Management
Scope of Practice
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Patient Assessment
Data Interpretation
Dental Hygiene Treatment
Planning
Periodontal Debridement
Preventive therapies
Restorative Expanded Functions
Educational
Background of Dental
Assistants
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On the job training (OTJ),
Vocational/Technical Colleges;
Community Colleges
Accredited Programs
Certification for Expanded
Functions
Degrees:
• Associate of Science
Course work
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Basic Science
• Anatomy & Physiology
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General Education
• English Composition
Dental Sciences
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Dental Morphology and
Occlusion
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Histology,Embryology,
General & Oral Pathology,
Pharmacology Concepts
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Dental Materials
Dental Assisting
Practice
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Patient Assessment
Radiology
Medical Emergencies
Preventive Dentistry
Expanded Functions
• (Hygiene & Restorative)
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Community and Public Health
Dentistry
Practice Management
Scope of Practice
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Limited Patient Assessment
Chairside assisting
Expanded Restorative Functions
Preventive therapies
Ethical Issues Faced
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Sexual Harassment
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Supervision
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Delegation of duties
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Evaluation
Sexual Harassment
 “A form
of sexual
discrimination that
includes unwelcome
sexual advances, requests
for sexual favors, or
other verbal or physical
actions of a sexual nature
when:
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submission to such conduct is made
explicitly or implicitly a term or
condition of an individual’s
employment or status
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submission to or rejection such
conduct by an individual is used as a
basis for an employment decision or a
decision affecting an individual’s
status
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such conduct substantially interferes
with an individual’s work, academic
participation or performance, or
creates an intimidating, hostile, or
offensive working or educational
environment.
Ethical Relationships
 Improve
the quality of
patient care
 Increase
office productivity
 Decrease
stress level for all
members of the Team.
Strategies to enhance
mutually beneficial and
cooperative relationships
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Develop respectful,
collaborative relationships
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Establish open communication
processes
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Provide clear delineation of
responsibilities, especially
limitations