The necessary knowledge of pharmacology

A career as a dental hygienist offers a wide range of challenges. In the dental office, the dentist and the dental hygienist work together to meet the oral health needs of patients. Since each state has its own specific regulations regarding their responsibilities, the range of services performed by hygienists varies from state to state.

Knowledge of Pharmacology is imperative to the success of a dental hygiene student. Applied Pharmacology for the Dental Hygienist test bank is written with the specific needs of the dental hygienist in mind to help ensure your success in this subject matter.

Society is information conscious and it is expected that dental hygienist be knowledgeable about medications. Dental hygienists are called on to complete medication and health histories.

Some of the services provided by dental hygienists may include:

• patient screening procedures; such as assessment of oral health conditions, review of the health history, oral cancer screening, head and neck inspection, dental charting and taking blood pressure and pulse
• taking and developing dental radiographs (x-rays)
• removing calculus and plaque (hard and soft deposits) from all surfaces of the teeth
• applying preventive materials to the teeth (e.g., sealants and fluorides)

The primary goal of Applied Pharmacology for the DentalHygienist test bank remains to produce safe and effective dental hygienists and to offer them the tools that they need to continue to learn throughout their lifetimes.