A dental hygienist employed by a dental clinic in a federal correctional institution is planning to implement a plaque control program for female prisoners. She has worked at the prison for three years and has noticed a high prevalence of gingival and periodontal disease. The prison warden has given her permission to develop a pilot program with funding for additional supplies and increased working hours. One of the first steps the dental hygienist performed was to distribute a survey to the seventy-five female prisoners involved in the pilot program. The questionnaire data indicated that 65 percent brush daily, 10 percent floss on a regular basis, and 80 percent of emergency dental cases are due to toothaches.
To further ascertain the dental needs of the prisoners, which of the following should be utilized?

A dental hygienist employed by a dental clinic in a federal correctional institution is planning to implement a plaque control program for female prisoners. She has worked at the prison for three years and has noticed a high prevalence of gingival and periodontal disease. The prison warden has given her permission to develop a pilot program with funding for additional supplies and increased working hours. One of the first steps the dental hygienist performed was to distribute a survey to the seventy-five female prisoners involved in the pilot program. The questionnaire data indicated that 65 percent brush daily, 10 percent floss on a regular basis, and 80 percent of emergency dental cases are due to toothaches.
The overall goal of this plaque control program is to

A dental hygienist employed by a dental clinic in a federal correctional institution is planning to implement a plaque control program for female prisoners. She has worked at the prison for three years and has noticed a high prevalence of gingival and periodontal disease. The prison warden has given her permission to develop a pilot program with funding for additional supplies and increased working hours. One of the first steps the dental hygienist performed was to distribute a survey to the seventy-five female prisoners involved in the pilot program. The questionnaire data indicated that 65 percent brush daily, 10 percent floss on a regular basis, and 80 percent of emergency dental cases are due to toothaches.
The statistics regarding brushing, flossing, and emergency dental care visits imply that

A dental hygienist employed by a dental clinic in a federal correctional institution is planning to implement a plaque control program for female prisoners. She has worked at the prison for three years and has noticed a high prevalence of gingival and periodontal disease. The prison warden has given her permission to develop a pilot program with funding for additional supplies and increased working hours. One of the first steps the dental hygienist performed was to distribute a survey to the seventy-five female prisoners involved in the pilot program. The questionnaire data indicated that 65 percent brush daily, 10 percent floss on a regular basis, and 80 percent of emergency dental cases are due to toothaches.
If additional funding is needed, which of the following governments should be helpful?

The board of education approached a public health dental hygienist about establishing a dental health education curriculum for the students enrolled in a public school system. The board was concerned that the only dental health education students received was during Children’s Dental Health Month when volunteer dental hygienists provided education to grades K, 3, 7, and 12. The classroom teachers were interested in implementing dental health education in the student’s health classes but were looking for guidance with lesson plan content and activities. The school system consists of 3500 students, grades K–12. Health care facilities, including a nurse who is available twice a week, are available at each school.
The primary purpose of the public health dental hygienist is to

The board of education approached a public health dental hygienist about establishing a dental health education curriculum for the students enrolled in a public school system. The board was concerned that the only dental health education students received was during Children’s Dental Health Month when volunteer dental hygienists provided education to grades K, 3, 7, and 12. The classroom teachers were interested in implementing dental health education in the student’s health classes but were looking for guidance with lesson plan content and activities. The school system consists of 3500 students, grades K–12. Health care facilities, including a nurse who is available twice a week, are available at each school.
To fully understand the oral hygiene knowledge of the public school students, the dental hygienist should

The board of education approached a public health dental hygienist about establishing a dental health education curriculum for the students enrolled in a public school system. The board was concerned that the only dental health education students received was during Children’s Dental Health Month when volunteer dental hygienists provided education to grades K, 3, 7, and 12. The classroom teachers were interested in implementing dental health education in the student’s health classes but were looking for guidance with lesson plan content and activities. The school system consists of 3500 students, grades K–12. Health care facilities, including a nurse who is available twice a week, are available at each school.
When the classroom teachers discuss the importance of good oral hygiene habits and the prevention of dental disease during their health classes, which of the following is (are) the best technique(s) for teaching this material?

The board of education approached a public health dental hygienist about establishing a dental health education curriculum for the students enrolled in a public school system. The board was concerned that the only dental health education students received was during Children’s Dental Health Month when volunteer dental hygienists provided education to grades K, 3, 7, and 12. The classroom teachers were interested in implementing dental health education in the student’s health classes but were looking for guidance with lesson plan content and activities. The school system consists of 3500 students, grades K–12. Health care facilities, including a nurse who is available twice a week, are available at each school.
If more funding than currently allocated is needed, which of the following strategies is the most effective in obtaining additional financial support?

The board of education approached a public health dental hygienist about establishing a dental health education curriculum for the students enrolled in a public school system. The board was concerned that the only dental health education students received was during Children’s Dental Health Month when volunteer dental hygienists provided education to grades K, 3, 7, and 12. The classroom teachers were interested in implementing dental health education in the student’s health classes but were looking for guidance with lesson plan content and activities. The school system consists of 3500 students, grades K–12. Health care facilities, including a nurse who is available twice a week, are available at each school.
After the program has been developed, the most effective role for the public health dental hygienist would be as a (an)