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community module 1
community module 1
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Dentistry
Undergraduate 3
01/21/2015

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Term
who was 1st RDH
Definition
irene newman 1913
Term
what are 6 roles of DH?
Definition

administrator of DH programs (fluoride)

 

change agent (lobbies for change)

 

consumer advocate (consults with target population)

 

service provider/clinician

 

educator

 

researcher

Term
what are some new roles of the DH
Definition

ADHT in alaska (dental therapist) does restorative and urgent care.

 

ADHP Advanced dental hygiene practitioner

Term
who discovered flouride helps prevent decay?
Definition
Dr. fred McKay
Term
what is dental public health?
Definition
the science or art of preventing and controling dental disease and promoting dental health through organized community efforts. it serves the community as the patient.
Term
what are the goals of public health?
Definition

prevent epidemics and spread of disease.

 

protects against environmental hazards.

 

prevent injuries

 

promote healthy behaviors

 

respond to disasters and assist communities in recovery

 

assure quality and accessibility of health service

Term
examples of public health solutions
Definition

immunizations

 

tobacco cessation

 

fluoride in drinking water

 

seat belts

 

air bags in cars

Term
what are the 7 guided principles of public health?
Definition

1. not hazardous to life or function.

 

2.effective in reducing or preventing the target disease or condition.

 

3. easlily and efficiently implemented.

 

4. potency maintained for a substantial time period.

 

5. attainable regardless of socioeconomic status.

 

6. effective immediately upon application.

 

7. inexpensive and within the means of the community

Term
core functions of public health
Definition

assessment

 

policy development

 

assurance

Term
assessment
Definition

public health agencies regularly collect analyzes and makes info available of the community on

-health status

-community health needs

-epidemiology problems

Term
policy development
Definition
serve the public interest in development of public health policies based upon scientific based decision making.
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3 main functions of public health
Definition

assess

 

policy development

 

assure

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