1. What is Health?
1.1. biological process
1.1.1. homeostasis
1.1.1.1. Nutrient molecules
1.1.1.2. Conc. O2 and CO2
1.1.1.3. Waste products
1.1.1.4. pH
1.1.1.5. Water, salts, other electrolytes
1.1.1.6. Temperature
1.1.1.7. Volume & Pressure
2. Infection Control
2.1. infection spread
2.1.1. Airborne - coughs or sneezes release airborne pathogens, which are then inhaled by others. Contaminated objects or food - the pathogens in a person's faeces may be spread to food or other objects, if their hands are dirty.
2.1.2. Skin-to-skin contact - the transfer of some pathogens can occur through touch, or by sharing personal items, clothing or objects.
2.1.3. Contact with body fluids - pathogens in saliva, urine, faeces or blood can be passed to another person's body via cuts or abrasions, or through the mucus membranes of the mouth and eyes.
2.2. standard precaution
2.2.1. hand hygiene according to the "5 moments" for hand hygiene
2.2.2. appropriate use of personal protective equipment according to risk of body fluid exposure
2.2.3. use of aseptic technique where required
2.2.4. appropriate reprocessing of re-useable instruments and equipment
2.2.5. safe handling and disposal of sharps and potentially infectious material
2.2.6. safe handling of waste and linen
2.2.7. environmental controls including cleaning and spills management.
2.3. prevent transmission infections
3. responsibility
3.1. dentist
3.1.1. dental care
3.1.1.1. Oral care, hygiene and treatment to the best of my ability
3.1.1.2. Adequate explanations of treatments so that they may make informed consent
3.1.1.3. Being adequately qualified and educated
3.1.1.4. Moral and proper recommendations of treatments
3.1.1.5. Auditing of records
3.1.1.6. Honesty and transparency of any mistakes made
3.1.1.7. Keeping well informed of latest treatments, technology and research through an attitude of lifelong learning
3.1.2. confidentiality
3.1.2.1. method
3.1.2.1.1. Not mentioning any information that could identify Mr Peel when generally discussing my work
3.1.2.1.2. providing appropriate surroundings to enable private and dental consultations and discussions to take place
3.1.2.1.3. Storing patient records in safe and secure places
3.1.2.1.4. Valuing and respecting the patient's rights to privacy
3.1.2.2. why
3.1.2.2.1. To uphold and respect the patient's rights to privacy
3.1.2.2.2. To protect the patient's psychological and social well being
3.1.2.2.3. To uphold a relationship built on trust, support and goodwill
3.2. dental assistant
3.2.1. Ensure patient is comfortable Prepare patient and work area for treatments and procedures Sterilises dental instruments Hands dentists instruments during procedure Keep patient's mouth dry using suction hose and other equipment Instruct patients in proper oral hygiene Process x rays and complete lab tasks under the direction of a dentist Keep records of dental treatments Schedule patient appointments Work with patients on billing and payment
3.3. Dental Hygienist
3.3.1. Clean teeth Apply sealants and fluorides to protect teeth Take and develop dental x-rays Assess patients oral health and report findings to dentists Document patient care and treatment plans Educate patient's about oral hygiene techniques