This presentation explores the critical role dental hygienists play in an inpatient hospital setting by addressing the oral-systemic link. We delve into the impact of oral health on overall health, emphasizing how dental hygienists are filling an educational gap in healthcare. By increasing awareness and reducing the risks of systemic infection, dental hygienists are enhancing patient care and outcomes in the hospital environment.
Learning Objectives:
At the completion of this session attendees will be able to:
Define and discuss the insights of an oral health educator in an inpatient hospital setting.
Identify the type of hospital acquired infections that are correlated with oral bacteria.
Identify complications that can occur inpatient as a result of medication induced responses.
Identify the existing gaps in knowledge and awareness about the oral-systemic link in an inpatient hospital setting.
Describe the challenges and solutions of integrating a dental hygienist within an inpatient hospital setting.
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