A dental hygienist who knowingly ignores established standard of care is choosing to practice unethically. 

Accreditation is the process by which an external agency evaluates an institution or program of study according to predetermined national standards.

A dental hygienist who fails to comply with the requirements for continuing education would be in violation of the state board of dentistry which could result in paying a fine. 

Dental hygienists are required to report known or suspected cases of child abuse; typically it is done through their supervisor (ex: the dentist). 

An ethical issue, if discovered and addressed, can be resolved before it becomes an ethical dilemma.

The patient’s treatment record/file is a comprehensive, ongoing file of assessment findings, treatment services, outcomes, notations, and a document of patient appointments. 

The sole purpose of the Dental Hygiene Practice Act is to protect the dental hygienist and the practice he/she is working in.

The dental hygienist may refuse to provide a service requested by the patient if that service is in conflict with the standards of patient care. 

The nurse understands the importance of values and reflection of their own values to evaluate and clarify personal values.  The nurse will clarify values by doing which of the following: 

Which order should be considered to have the highest priority when delivering care to a client?