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Benefits of Hands-On Experience in Dental Assistant School
In this day and age, the most valuable training you can get in the health care and dental care sector is real life, hands-on work experience. While theoretical training is great for teaching you the necessary anatomy, theories and procedures, youa��ll need a solid foundation in real world, on-the-job training if you want to break into a great career upon graduation.A� Honing your skills with hands-on work experience will not only make you more confident
Advocate
The fourth program learning outcome adopted from the national competencies for an entry-to-practice dental hygienist is advocacy, highlighted below. According to the a�?Entry-To-Practice Competencies and Standards for Canadian Dental Hygienists January 2010a��, a�?Advocacya��speaking, writing or acting in favour of a particular cause, policy, individual or group of people. The focus is often aimed at reducing inequities in health status or access to health services.a�? As a result, some examples of abilities that dental hygiene students
Understanding Periodontics for the Dental Hygienist
Even though teeth usually receive the most focus in the world of dental hygiene, your gums are also an important aspect of dental health and wellness. Periodontics is the study of the health of gums, and ita��s an integral part of the dental hygiene process. For the up and coming dental hygienist, it is absolutely essential to have a good handle on good cleaning practices and the complications that can come along with poor periodontal
Are you a Critical Thinker? Dental Hygiene May be for You
The third program learning outcome adopted from the national competencies for an entry-to-practice dental hygienist is the critical thinker, highlighted below. According to the a�?Entry-To-Practice Competencies and Standards for Canadian Dental Hygienists January 2010a��, the dental hygienist as a critical thinker includes the following: a�?A critical thinker is a�?habitually inquisitive, well-informed, trustful of reason, open-minded, flexible, fair-minded in evaluation, honest in facing personal biases, prudent in making judgments, willing to reconsider, clear about issues, orderly
Stress Busters: Tips for Dental Hygiene Students
Stress is something that we all feel. As students, the level of stress can be heightened to such a degree that it can have a negative impact on your success. Over the years, I have worked with students to help them overcome the stress they feel while they navigate through the program. The strategies that I find, and are probably recommended by others for success include: Develop a�?tunnel visiona�� by focusing on your goal, which
Understanding Oral Infection Control
Did you know that our mouths play host to some of the most diverse and plentiful bacteria in the human body? Ita��s a jungle in there. The oral cavity is home to so many organisms and microorganisms, wea��ve only been able to identify and understand the 22 most predominant types. Some estimates suggest that there are 100 million bacteria in every millimetre of saliva a�� originating from 600 distinct species. Ita��s a delicate eco-system where
Understanding Tooth Extraction and Aftercare
Thanks to advances in technology and the evolution of dental science, most tooth-extraction procedures today can be performed with minimal pain and complications. Though some people will always feel dread at the thought of visiting the dentist, patients can find comfort in knowing that science is on their side, whether they are going in for a simple tooth extraction or if the procedure is a little more complicated, such in the case of broken teeth.
Fostering Communicators and Collaborators at Dental School
The second program learning outcome adopted from the national competencies for an entry-to-practice dental hygienist is the communicator and collaborator, highlighted below. According to the a�?Entry-To-Practice Competencies and Standards for Canadian Dental Hygienists January 2010a��, the dental hygienist as a communicator and collaborator includes the following: a�?Communication involves an interchange of ideas, opinions and information. This category addresses numerous dimensions of communication including: internal and external exchanges, written, verbal, non-verbal and listening skills, computer literacy,
Why You Should Choose to Get Trained at CADH Dental School
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Safety Considerations in Dental Radiography
In the field of dentistry, one of the most important aspects of ensuring clean and healthy teeth is being able to see what lurks beneath the surface. Dental radiography, taking x-rays of the mouth, is the best and most accurate way for an intra-oral dental assistant to reveal whata��s hiding in the nooks and crannies under your teeth and gums. Ita��s an important part of the curriculum in dental assistant school and is invaluable for
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