Public health dentist vs public health nurse

Differences between public health dentist and public health nurse duties and responsibilities

Public health dentist example responsibilities.

• Manage early and moderate periodontal disease, evaluate the results of periodontal treatment and establish maintenance program.
• Examine typical human smoking patterns and variation in tobacco biomarkers to smoke constituents across a range of cigarette tar categories.
• Assess the differences in biomarkers of exposure among African-Americans and Caucasians, comparing menthol and non-menthol cigarette smoking.
• Assess the differences in biomarkers of exposure among African-Americans and Caucasians, comparing menthol and non-menthol cigarette smoking.

Public health nurse example responsibilities.

• Participate in manage care activities to produce health change, specifically providing diabetes education and lifestyle counseling in chronic disease areas.
• Assist in application of traction devices.perform routine tests such as urine dip stick, vision and hearing tests.
• Dispense medications and provide education for TB patients.
• Provide basic CPR classes at the community level as well.
• Produce and conduct staff classes such as CPR, respiratory protection, infectious diseases, etc.
• Instruct family in the care and rehabilitation of patient, maintenance of health and prevention of disease for family members.
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