title: Oral health trends in the US.
abstract: In the US, dental hygienists are an integral part of the health care workforce. Dental hygienists are prevention specialists who understand that recognising the association between oral and total health can prevent disease. In the US, they also consider it as a part of their job to detect the presence of systemic illnesses. Although they cannot make a medical diagnosis, they can explain their findings to the patients and urge them to see a physician. This report explains the educational requirements for a dental hygienist, barriers and access-to-care issues, some oral health preventive methods, among other things.
authors.affiliation: ADHA 444, Suite 3400, North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611, USA.
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Danner
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002327:Cariostatic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000517:prevention & control; D003756:Dental Hygienists / Q000193:education / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000600:supply & distribution; D003777:Dental Prophylaxis; D004194:Disease; D005459:Fluorides / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005544:Forecasting; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000639:trends*; D006297:Health Services Accessibility; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D007318:Inservice Training; D008875:Middle Aged; D009909:Oral Health; D010348:Patient Care Team; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control; D010895:Pit and Fissure Sealants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011364:Professional Practice; D014481:United States
chemical_list: D002327:Cariostatic Agents; D010895:Pit and Fissure Sealants; D005459:Fluorides