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New Study: Beaver Teeth Have Secret Decay-Proof Ingredient
Long a symbol of clean teeth, the beaver may go from being a dental health mascot to actual helper in the fight against tooth decay and weakened enamel. This is due to a new study at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois that looks to beaver teeth as a blueprint for making human teeth healthier. Now this doesna��t mean that people will be studying beaver teeth in dental hygienist school or that beavers will suddenly become
New Study Links Tooth Loss with Slowing Mind and Body
When you take a dental assisting course or attend dental hygienist school, youa��re preparing for an important career which helps people take better care of their oral health. While that most certainly is the main responsibility of professionals in this career path, it looks like therea��s something else you may be doing when you become a dental hygienist or a dental assistant. You very well may find yourself on the front lines of identifying and
Embracing Technology for a Better Dental Hygiene Education Experience
Faculty find it challenging to teach students in this technologically charged environment where students are often distracted from the learning. In addition, most often students believe the educator should deliver the course material to them and thus play a passive role in the leaning. So what can be done to bring the student back into the classroom? Furthermore, how do educators involve students in the learning? Some educators suggest that educators not be afraid of
5 Worst Sweets for the Teeth for a Dental Hygienist to Know
As a dental hygienist, one of your primary responsibilities is advising patients on dietary choices that impact oral health. Sweets, while enjoyable, can be particularly detrimental to teeth, especially for young children. Educating patients about the worst candy for their teeth can help them make smarter decisions to protect their oral health. 1. Worst Candy For Your Teeth: Hard Candy A Double Threat Hard candies like Jolly Ranchers and Werther’s Original pose multiple threats to
The Competencies of a Dental Hygienist: The Health Promoter
The eighth and final program learning outcome adopted from the national competencies for an entry-to-practice dental hygienist is the dental hygienist as a health promoter….. According to the ‘Entry-To-Practice Competencies and Standards for Canadian Dental Hygienists January 2010’, “Health promotion: The process of enabling people to increase control over, and to improve their health. It not only embraces actions directed at strengthening the skills and capabilities of individuals, but also action directed towards changing social,
The 5 Worst Habits For Your Teeth
A habit is a routine that we just cana��t break. A�Nail biting, procrastinating and watching too much TV are all examples of bad habits many people find hard to change. And the hardest thing about habits is that they are usually unconscious! We may not even realize we are grinding our teeth, but anyone who has taken a dental assistant course will notice right away from the wear on the tooth enamel. A�While any habit,
Considering Dental College? Learn 10 Fun Facts About Teeth
You might already know a lot of things about teeth, like the fact that there are approximately 32 of them in everyone’s mouth, or that you’ll get cavities if you don’t brush properly. But there’s much more to your chompers than meets the eye. Continue reading to find out ten things you probably never knew about teeth! Tooth Enamel is the Hardest Part of Your Body Underneath the enamel lies all of the connective tissue,
What Our Dental Hygienist School Donated to the Shoe Box Project
The Canadian Academy proudly donated 50 shoeboxes to the Shoe Box Project – an amazing charity that helps women in shelters.A� Here is their thank you note: Many thanks to each and every one of you who has contributed to the success of the 2014 Shoebox Project for Women in Shelters. We are in awe of the beautiful boxes we received and your success in engaging family, friends, clubs, organizations and companies to fill shoeboxes,
In Dental Hygiene School? Dental Hygienists are Teachers too
The seventh program learning outcome adopted from the national competencies for an entry-to-practice dental hygienist is the dental hygienist as an oral health educator.a�� According to the a�?Entry-To-Practice Competencies and Standards for Canadian Dental Hygienists January 2010a��, a�?Education: The application of teaching and learning principles to facilitate the development of specific attitudes, knowledge, skills, and behavioursa�? [4] with particular emphasis on oral health and its relationship to general health. This competency is important in that
Tooth-Friendly Holiday Treats in Dental Hygienist Training
What do candy canes, eggnog, rum balls and chocolate all have in common? They are treats indulged in heavily by most people during the winter holidays. We all know theya��re not great for our health, as they tend to cause tummy aches and weight gain if consumed in large amounts – but did you know that they can also do serious damage to your pearly whites? Though holiday sweets taste great, they tend to have
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