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Congratulations to all our July 2015 Graduates!
Graduation at CADH is just around the corner! What does this mean? To some, it may mean the end of a time that was rewarding, yet challenging, where an end point was the focus. To others, it may mean the start of a bright career, with further growth as a professional. The common denominator to both views is growth and learning. As educated individuals, one does not stop learning, whether in a formal setting as
Dental Assistants are Detail-Oriented
Dental assistants serve as a dentist’s support and are important members of the oral care team. Graduates of dental assistant programs are in demand in Canada, with increasing employment opportunities available in private clinics, hospitals, public health services and even dental sales companies. Becoming a dental assistant is a rewarding career choice that can offer you the diversity of working directly with patients and helping to organize the daily operations of the facility in which
CADH Believes in Active Learning over Traditional Passive Learning
I am a great believer in that in order to learn, students need to take part in the learning. In education, this is called active learning. This type of learning requires students to get involved in activities such as reading, writing, discussion, or problem solving because these activities help students develop the ability to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate class content (University of Michigan n.d.)[1]. Research has been done in this area and it supports the
Orange Juice & Toothpaste Taste in Dental Hygienist Training
Brushing your teeth is a pleasant experience that leaves a clean feeling and a minty-fresh taste in our mouths. A nice, cold glass of orange juice in the morning can also be pleasant, giving us a sweet, citrus-tasting dose of Vitamin C. Why then does drinking orange juice after brushing your teeth taste like battery acid? Why this happens is actually something that has baffled dentists, hygienists and scientists for decades! Scientists are still researching
Why Dental Hygienists Recommend Eating Antioxidants to Prevent Oral Cancer
Every day, our bodies work hard to defend us against germs and as well as a long list of other harmful pathogens. In an effort to see what increases the bodya��s defense against harmful illness such as cancer, there has been a strong body of research over the past 50 years that has established a link between diet and cancer. In the case of oral cancer, ita��s first important to understand that our oral tissues
A Dental Assistanta��s Guide to the Evolution of Dental Implants
A dental implant is a surgical component that goes into the jaw and then attaches to a dental prosthesis such as a crown, bridge or denture. Ita��s pretty safe to say that in todaya��s day and age, therea��s a lot of stigma attached to having missing teetha��nobody really wants to walk around with a gap in their smile. Todaya��s dentists consider dental implants to be the most advanced and effective solution for missing teeth and
The Dental Hygienista��s Guide to Foods that Promote Dental Health
We know that what we eat affects out oral health, and ita��s pretty easy to think of foods one should avoid in order to keep their teeth healthy and strong. Candy comes to mind, along with soda and sugary cereals. But did you know that there are also foods that we can eat that contribute to a healthy smile? While a healthy diet promotes good overall oral health, there are a few foods that can
Discover the Good Turn Week at Our Dental Hygienist School
Scout’s Canada started a yearly initiative called the ?Good Turn Week to promote a better sense of community, friendship and compassion around the world (Scouts n.d.)?. This year, April 25 to May 3 is good turn week. During this time the scouts ask that you help others without expecting any compensation or recognition for the act of kindness.
Dental Hygienist: A Guide to Successful Dental Impressions
Dental professionals generally use impressions to create exact replicas of their patients’ teeth. Impressions form a negative mold or imprint of the patient’s teeth and gums, and this mold is later used to make a positive model of the teeth. Of course, the process of actually taking a dental impression can be quite complicated, and sometimes dental hygienists will have to perform the task several times before getting an accurate representation of the patient’s teeth.
Quality Assurance and Dental Hygiene
All Registered Dental Hygienists participate in CDHO’s Quality Assurance Program, which includes Self-Assessment, Continuing Professional Development, and Peer and Practice Assessment. RDHs complete an annual self-assessment and maintain a Learning Portfolio. A percentage of RDHs are selected each year for Peer and Practice Assessment under the current CDHO participation options. The quality assurance program is a way of having the dental hygienist keep an eye on his/her practice of dental hygiene, to continuously self-assess
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