RDH Under One Roof 2019

GENERAL SESSION: The Role of Risk Assessments in Treatment Planning (Room Texas D)

31 Jul 19
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Tracks: Clinical Dental Hygiene

The delivery of care not only involves the diagnosis of disease but also the identification of risk factors that may lead to disease. Hygienists’ role as preventative health care providers involves utilizing protocol that looks at multiple factors which may preclude the loss of health. Linking these factors effectively influences treatment planning and providing solid recommendations and education for patients is the gold standard of dentistry today.