Dental public health system is composed of collaborative efforts of public and private sectors, as well as federal, state, and local governmental agencies. Public health organizations at all levels attempt to make the conditions in which nations oral health can be as good as possible. To legislate will of people, deputies provide the political and financial support for governments to play their role within the public health system. Government functions in a way, which allows federal government agency the resources to govern, balance justice and provide funds for each state. Then, each state organization has a share of authority and power in governing the state. System ultimately requires both state and federal government organizations to implement …show more content…
CDC’s Division of Oral Health (DOH) and Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) were chosen to represent government and state unit respectively. The main difference is the scope of services, which is either on national (CDC DOH) or statewide (IDPH) scale. The similarity related to dental public health in federal and state organizations is due to framework to provide their services based on by 10 essential public health services (ASTDD, 2013). In 2013 Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors (ASTDD) revised 10 essential public health (PH) services to fit oral health needs and provide framework for divisions of federal and state agencies and their programs concerned with oral health. (ASTDD, 2013) Resembling, 10 essential PH services, revised points are founded on the same three core PH functions 1) Assessment to supervise population needs and health; 2) Policy development to promote better health; and 3) Assurance of activities to reduce access to care. (ASTDD, …show more content…
Under the first core PH function, surveillance system and assessment of oral health are listed as essential services to promote oral health in US. In 2001, CDC in collaboration with ASTDD developed National Oral Health Surveillance System (NOHSS) to monitor oral disease, oral health care delivery system, and the status of community water fluoridation to respond to health hazards in the community on both state and national level. (CDC, 2010) However, surveillance on national level wouldn’t be possible without help from state agency. As such, Illinois Department of Public Oral Health Division assesses water fluoridation by Illinois Oral Health Surveillance System (IOHSS), and later reports to federal agency. In contrast to NOHSS, IOHSS responsibility is to monitor Illinois-specific, population-based oral disease burden and trends, measure changes in oral health program capacity, and monitor and report community water fluoridation quality. IOHSS state surveillance system is modeled after federal NOHSS system and is funded by a cooperative agreement with the CDC. (IOHSS, 2007). Another CDC DOH role guided by second PH core function is policy development. Under this core function, essential PH services include policy implementation, plans to support state and mobilization of partnerships to act on oral health issues. CDC’s Oral
My first argument for the fluoridation of water is that everyone in society should have equal opportunities for dental health improvements; water fluoridation achieves this as it promotes equity within society by making increased fluoride accessible to everyone. The principle of equity aims to ensure resources within society are distributed in a way that results in everyone their minimum requirements met (Reid & Robson, 2007). Public water fluoridation therefore creates equity for dental health improvements by making some level of preventative care available to everyone (Awofeso, 2012). This builds on the idea...
o Please describe a time when you performed a thorough head, neck and oral exam and the findings had a significant impact on how you proceeded with the dental hygiene process of care. Annette was performing her usual head, neck, and oral exam on a patient and found an enlarged thyroid. She recommended to the patient that she go see her primary care physician to get a better diagnosis. The patient went to her primary care physician and was told there was probably nothing. Later, the patient returned to the dental office and saw Annette and told her what the physician said.
Claudius the new King of Denmark and his new wife Gertrude, enter the stateroom which is currently occupied with members of the council. Members include Voltemand, Cornelius, Polonius, Laertes and lastly, the Great Hamlet dressed in black. King Claudius: Although my dear brother, Hamlet is now deceased, his remembrance is still fresh within my mind. It is proper to grieve for him throughout this entire kingdom, but it's best to grieve while also thinking about one's self. Therefore, I have married my previous sister in law, Gertrude, who is now my beloved wife.
Dental Hygienist: Have you been flossing? If not, the Dental Hygienist will know. A Dental Hygienist examines and makes sure that you have been flossing, brushing, and much more on your teeth. You really should make sure that you schedule cleanings every couple months or so. Your teeth are a big part of your health, and if you don’t take care of them, you will eventually end up with fake teeth, or the proper name would be Dentures.
It is an assumption by many that Canada has one of the best healthcare systems in the world. But do they really? There are numerous health services in Canada which should be part of the universal care nonetheless are not. These include but are not limited to: dental care, vision care, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and prescription drug coverage. This report will solely focus on why basic dental care should be a part of the Canadian universal healthcare. Dental care is predominantly delivered in the private sector on a fee-for-service basis, with approximately 62.6% of Canadians paying for care through employment-based insurance and 31.9% through out-of-pocket expenditures and only a small amount of the Canadians, 5.5%, are qualified for public funding through government assistance programmes (Ramraj and Quinonez, 2012). It was seen that by 2009, dental coverage affordability became a problem not just for the low income families but also impacted middle-income earners as a result of their lack of, or decreased access to comprehensive dental insurance (Ramraj, 2013). It is stated by the World Health Organization that universal health care coverage should reassure access to necessary care and protect patients from financial hardship, and that the governments are obligated to
Price and socioeconomic status attributes to the disparities in health outcomes and utilization rate of dental services. The current oral health care model propagates and reinforces income inequalities through its financial structure. As mentioned above Canada’s oral health care is delivered mainly through private clinics, and therefore the vulnerable population experiences difficulty accessing care. Accessibility to dental care can be attributed to a number of factors as outlined below.
In the Dental Hygiene field, many challenges come about every day and during different situations. Every day there are new challenges and unusual situations that occur in the dental field, but one challenge that continues to come about and has been a big dispute over the years is the ability to provide beneficial information about oral health care for the underprivileged. For the individuals that are not fortunate enough to pay to have services done in the dental office, lack the knowledge of how important good oral health care is. They do not receive the one on one conversations explaining the significance of taking care of your teeth and gums that the patients who can afford to make appointments and receive essential services do. That
Professionalism in the dental profession refers to our responsibilities and obligations that exists throughout our entire dental career. “Professional competence is the habitual and judicious use of communication, knowledge, technical skills, clinical reasoning, emotions, values and reflection in daily practice for the benefit of the individual and community being served (Kirk, 2007).” A health professional must be able to regulate their own behavior and comply with a code of ethics in professional practice. Fundamental principles of professionalism include primacy of patient welfare, social justice and patient autonomy (Kirk, 2007).
I am currently studying at CFCC to get into the Dental Assisting program. Upon graduating, I would like to acquire a job at an orthodontists office. The employment for this occupation is actually expected to grow much faster than average; between 2008 and 2018, employment is expected to grow 36 percent. The job demand in the Cape Fear area seems to be fairly higher than other areas in North Carolina, and higher than some other states as well.
Seventy percent of the US population now receives fluoridated drinking water, an industrial grade level chemical most commonly associated with the prevention of tooth decay, and in Virginia especially, 95.7% of all public water is fluoridated (CDC). I present this numbers to your concern because for something that is almost in all public drinking water, it is not informed to the average Virginia citizen, but that is not the primary issue I am addressing you for. My main matter of concern is that more recent studies performed by scientist in the US and abroad are now finally advocating decade old cautions back then just acknowledged as unsubstantial research or even myths on how rather potentially hazardous the fluoridation of water is for
As I started my new journey of becoming a dental hygienist, I came into the program with no background of dental. I came into this program with an open mind and willing to embrace new concepts as well as develop new skills. During my time at the Canadian Academy of Dental Hygiene (CADH), I learned that as a dental hygienist that I am committed to promoting and helping each individual achieve their optimal oral health goals. In support of my client’s goals, I may assume any or all of the roles included in the dental hygiene scope of practice. My goal throughout this program was to help my clients achieve their optimal oral health goals through education, health promotion and providing preventive and clinical therapy.
Introduction: In Canada, general dental health is not part Canada’s national system of health insurance (Medicare) (1) except for some dental surgical procedures that are performed at hospitals. Since Oral health does not come under the Health Act about ninety-five percent of the oral health care services are offered on a fee-for-service basis. Oral health care is under provincial or territorial jurisdiction like other health care services and publically financed dental care programs provide the remaining five percent of oral health care services (2). Thus, majority of Canadians receive oral health via privately owned dental clinics. Privately owned dental care gives these services providers control over dental service charges, types of available treatment for the patients and number of follow-up appointment for treatments or routine care. Service users pay for the dental expenses from their own pockets or utilize insurance coverage (1).
Cappelli, D. P., & Mobley, C. C. (2008). Prevention in clinical oral health care. St. Louis, Mo: Mosby Elsevier.
Dental hygiene is a dynamic and challenging career that offers team work, personal growth, and extraordinary benefits, and it is the perfect career for me. As a health care professional, the dental hygienist is an important member of the dental team providing patient care. Good qualities for a dental hygienist are compassion and enjoying talking to people which are two qualities that fit my personality. I love the thought of knowing I made a positive impact in a person's health. Becoming a dental hygienist professionally requires you to obtain an associate degree in dental hygiene. They affect the average American by educating them about dental care. A dentist helps people with their dental health, which can greatly impact a person’s day-to-day life.
I always wanted to be a dentist, but as I advanced in my education, I noticed the injustices in healthcare surrounding me, I realized that I want to dedicate myself to more than just simple office visits, but rather to make an impact in my field and the lives of those around me and I truly believe public health is the greatest tool that enables me to make that impact I desire.