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Pursuing Dental Assistant Training? Find Out How Air Abrasion Works!
Originally, air abrasion was introduced to dentist offices as early as the 1950s. While this technique was popular with patients, technology was not as advanced as it is today, therefore, air abrasion could not become a standard treatment. Today, new developments in suctioning and bonding are making air abrasion a popular choice once again. If youa��re pursuing a dental assistant career, read on to learn what makes air abrasion so popular with patients, and why
Spring is Coming-Are You Ready for a New Career??
Although the frost is in the air and it finally feels like a real Canadian winter, we know that spring is right around the corner!A� I have always felt that spring is a time of new beginnings. The trees get their buds, the grass turns green and the flowers start to bloom. It is also a time for individuals to shake off the extra layers of winter and welcome new challenges and new beginnings.A� What
4 Serious Health Issues Caused by Poor Dental Hygiene
Most of us are already aware that poor dental hygiene can be a major cause of bad breath, cavities, and even gum disease. However, a lack of brushing and flossing can actually lead to much more serious illnesses. Harmful bacteria can accumulate on top of and between teeth that aren’t cleaned regularly, and since the mouth is the “gateway to the body”, this bacteria can find its way into the bloodstream, causing various illnesses. If
The Guiding Force Behind the Behaviour of Dental Hygiene Professionals
Dental hygiene is a regulated healthcare profession. In Ontario, the College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario (CDHO) regulates dental hygienists, ensuring public safety by setting regulations and guidelines that dental hygienists must follow.A� The code of ethics was established to guide dental hygienists in their practice and meet the requirements of the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 (RHPA) and the Dental Hygiene Act, 1991 (DHA). There are five principles of the CDHO code of ethics
What Students in Dental Assisting Training Should Know About the Tongue and Patient Health
Medical professionals have long known that the tongue can reveal a great deal about a patient’s overall health. It’s one of the main reasons why physicians typically look into their patientsa�� mouths, and why dentists might suggest further testing if they spot something abnormal on a patienta��s tongue. Taking a closer look at the tongue can help dental assistants identify a wide range of potential health issuesa��from mild ones like nutritional deficiency, to more serious
Anxiety Be Gone: Tips from a Registered Dietician in Toronto
As we are all aware, returning back to normal life after a busy, hectic, possibly relaxing, but generally over-indulgent and demanding holiday season, can be enough to inspire one to crawl right back into bed again! The holidays, as wonderful and exciting as they are, can reek havoc on all areas of our life (and our body) even though we are given many ?tips and tricks? on how to avoid the pitfalls of the exciting
Ergonomics: A Guide to Positioning for Students in Dental Hygienist School
Want a career that keeps you on your feet? As a dental hygienist, youa��ll complete a variety of tasks like sterilizing equipment, cleaning teeth during routine checkups, and providing assistance during complex procedures. All that time spent cleaning teeth, peering into the mouths of patients, and working with dental tools makes for a unique workday. But, for dental hygienists who have poor posture, ita��s possible to develop some muscle pain and other problems. In fact,
Avoid These 3 Common Blunders During Your Dental Assistant Career
The average person visits the dentist two times each year, and it’s no surprise that they expect to receive exceptional service during these important appointments. Once you become a dental assistant, you’ll be responsible for tasks like sterilizing and laying out tools in the treatment room, guiding patients to the dentist’s chair, providing assistance through most dental procedures, and more. These responsibilities all happen to play a major role in providing patients with a positive
The Certified Dental Assistant’s Guide to the Code of Ethics
All Canadian dental assistants follow a code of ethics. This code of ethics was put in place to ensure professionalism and to help guide ethical decision making in the dental office. The Code of Ethics of the Canadian Dental Assistantsa�� Association reflects the values of the dental profession, which are based on honesty, integrity, and respect for others. During their courses, dental assistant students learn all about the Code of Ethics. In fact, this is
How We Can Better Promote Learning in Dental Health School
As educators, our first priority is to promote learning (Jones 2015). When we understand and accept this as our ultimate goal, we will find strategies for our teaching that will support.A� Jones (2015) offers strategies for online teaching that can encourage learning. I propose that his list, with some items slightly modified, can be used even in the traditional classroom: Allow students the opportunity to see you and get to know you.A�Outline the expectations you
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