John Frank, a dental hygienist employed by a dental clinic in a large suburban mall, has agreed to participate in an educational campaign being hosted by the mall retail stores for the customers. The campaign is called "Just say no to tobacco use." As part of a needs assessment, John held a public forum and invited the neighboring community to attend. One outcome of the forum was concern expressed by many parents regarding the sale of bubble gum in containers resembling packaging of chewing tobacco.
-John's engagement in the event is evidence of his sense of responsibility to promote health. John models professionalism.

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Health promotion is a call for all to become involved in promoting health for all. As a dental hygienist, John is a health professional. Getting involved in the event was a response to the health promotion call. John is behaving professionally.

John Frank, a Dental Hygienist Employed by a Dental Clinic