GC 90th Anniversary and GC Membership Society 55th Anniversary The Third International Dental Symposium

Date : October 22, (Sat.) and 23 (Sun.), 2011 Place : Tokyo International Forum (Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan) Main Subject : Perspective on Future Aspects of Dentistry

Roles of dental hygienist with a focus on the relationship with patients 2011/10/23 (Sun) 12:30 -17:30

Coordinator
Ms.Keiko Murakami
Japan
Dental Hygienist

Coordinator
Ms.Yuko Osumi
Japan
Dental Hygienist

Part 1 Reviewing the basic skills and communication skills required in dental hygienists Hall : B7

All clinics aim for periodontal treatment at a higher level. It is needless to say that the methods of diagnosis and treatment by dentists affect the results of treatment; however, I believe that the dental hygienist plays a very big role in understanding the wishes and satisfaction of the patients, and linking this to better treatment outcome. Careful examination of the oral cavity by sticking to the basics and communication with an understanding of patient perspectives are both important skills at all phases of treatment from the first visit to maintenance. I believe that that information useful for treatment can be obtained from skillful interactions with patients and that patient motivation can be raised by providing treatments that utilize this information.

(Ms.Yuko Osumi)

Part2 For resolving questions encountered in everyday life and for wider perspectives Hall : C

Having a broader field of view leads to an deeper understanding of periodontal disease and the patient perspective and leads to expanding the potential as a dental hygienist. As described in the theme of the symposium, the lecture will focus on the extent of the understanding of periodontal diseases at present, and the current advances in the treatment of these diseases. Following this, the scope of examination will be extended with discussion on how to observe and what to find from the changes and abnormalities with the oral mucosa. Finally, the lecture will focus on how dental hygienists should face an aging society, an issue confronted by Japan currently.

(Ms.Keiko Murakami)