1. Observe the operation and physical makeup of your school’s dental hygiene clinic and the public areas. What considerations have been made to try to limit the spread of colds and fl u? What more...

1.
Observe the operation and physical makeup of your school’s dental hygiene clinic and the public areas. What considerations have been made to try to limit the spread of colds and fl u? What more could be done to limit the spread of colds and flu? Share your findings and suggestions for improvements with the rest of the class.

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In light of research that identifies oral bacteria as playing a significant etiologic role in ventilator-associated pneumonia, what would you consider to be the role of the dental hygienist in preventing pneumonia caused by oral bacteria?