1.
collect, organize, record, and analyze patient data
for a diverse population of patients.
2. discuss and plan dental hygiene services in an
effective and efficient manner.
3. provide adequate preventive and therapeutic procedures
for the promotion of oral health.
4. use critical thinking in the evaluation of care
provided and use evaluation results to modify treatment
as necessary.
5. promote optimum oral health through individualized
education.
6. promote optimum oral health through community
involvement activities.
7. apply self-assessment principles.
8. use and evaluate scientific information to enhance
their knowledge and skills in the promotion of oral
health.
9. manage the ethical and professional responsibilities
of the dental hygiene profession and comply with
state and federal regulations governing the practice
of dentistry and dental hygiene.
10. successfully complete the regional and national
exams necessary for state licensure.
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