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The Dental Assistant as a Role Model DA as a health care worker is expected to be a model of health consciousness as a reflection of our position in the practice Physical well-being is an important part of maintaining employment, for the DA must be healthy so that the DA can work to the best of his ability
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General Health Basis of good general health is: GOOD NUTRITION
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Means eating : -proper food -proper quantities
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Overweight DA
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Thin DA
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Goal is Happy medium DA Find your ideal weight, achieve it & stay at it
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Necessary Preventive care steps to preserve your physical well being 1- keeping immunization up to date 2- having a PAP test every year for women 3- having an annual eye examination
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Dental Health -Carry through a good program of preventive dental care -Regular dental examinations -Completion of any necessary tx
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Complexion Care & make-up - Clear, bright & healthy complexion - Good program of skin care - No obvious or excessive make-up
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Hair Styles A suitable hair style is one that is : - Neat - Clean - Easily controlled - Will not be falling over the face of the DA or the pt - Manageable doesn ’ t require constant touching or pushing back into place
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Care of hands & nails - Finger nails must be kept short & clean - No dark or bright nail polish - Take good preventive care of them to minimize the damage caused by frequent contact with soap and water … cut or damage in the skin is an invitation to infection … use lotions that are not too sticky or highly perfumed
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Professional uniform & Appearance Uniforms should not be worn out of the office and in public places
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Basic Roles for all uniform selection - Appropriate for the work situation - Well fitted & flattering (not baggy nor sloppy) - Neat - Capable of maintaining it fresh looking throughout the day
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Appearance
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Other aspects of neat appearance - Undergarments should be well fitted modest & clean daily - No jewelry nor colored hair bows - Well fitted, clean shoes that are in good repair & well polished - Clean, well fitted & free of runs stockings of appropriate shade & style
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