Dental hygienist in theory is a licensed oral health practitioner who uses his knowledge to prevent oral disease and promote health by: Assessing: Gathering information regarding clients health Diagnosing: Identifying clients oral problems and deviations from normal Planning: Settlement ...

Multiple sclerosis could partially or totally paralyze patients face making it difficult for the dentist or hygienist to work intraorally. One of the most Common oral symptoms in MS patients are teeth, checks, jaw or ...

Multiple Sclerosis medical history In general most of the patients don't consider important to reveal their medical conditions or information regarding the medications intake they are using to the dentist and in most cases they don't report them. Its our responsibility as practitioners ...

Ethical Dilemma for dental hygienists Step-1: Identify the Ethical Principles at Stake Beneficence Caring about and acting to promote the good of another The hygienist must always give priority to the best interests of his/her clients In this scenario the hygienist must care for and act to ...