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A Day in the Life of a Dental Hygienist
While dentists frequently steal the spotlight, dental hygienists are the unsung heroes and heroines of the world of white molars. Dental hygienists work on their own, and frequently in collaboration with dentists, to ensure that your teeth stay the cleanest and healthiest they can be. If you’ve got a curiosity about how to become a dental hygienist, a sneak peek into a day in the life of a dental hygienist could turn that desire into
The Importance of Teamwork in Dental Hygiene Careers
An important aspect of the dental hygiene profession is the abilityA�to interact and work collaboratively with other professionals. As a result, it is very important that during the educational process, dental hygiene students develop the skills necessary for successful team work and collaboration. To meet this end, the curriculum at CADH has incorporated, at various levels in the program, group work for both in class activities and assignments. According to Weimer (2014), much research indicates
Dental Hygienists Give a Day of Free Public Services
2014 marks the fourth installment of the Gift from the Heart campaign, which sees dental hygienists offering free dental treatment to clients as a Valentine’s Day gift. Taking place in February, dental hygienists are reaching out to the community and assisting those who can’t afford regular oral care or have a difficult time finding dental hygiene services. “The event also helps to build awareness about the public’s right to choose their health-care provider and the
Exciting News for CADH Students from the Ontario Government
On January 20, the Ontario Government announced that students funded through OSAP attending Career Colleges will be eligible to receive up to 30% off their tuition. This means that students attending The Canadian Academy of Dental Health &A� Community Sciences (a�?CADHa��) that are being funded through OSAP will automatically be eligible to receive the tuition discount. This year, the grant will help eligible students save $790.A� The deadline to apply is March 1, 2014 and
Dental Hygienist School: Planning Phase Dental Hygiene Care
CADH is continually evolving as a training institution for healthcare disciplines such asA�accredited dental hygiene, intra-oral dental assisting andA�now, the personal support worker diploma program!A�Specific to the dental hygiene diploma program however,A�is a continuation of the discussion with our Clinical CoordinatorA�on the Dental Hygiene Process of Care: the Planning Phase! Care plans are built for clients, so they are informed and therefore they consent to the treatment they will be receiving.A� It is imperative that
Good Dental Health: Benefits Beyond Your Teeth and Gums
From a young age, many of us learn to fear the dentist. As adults, we avoid making appointments and often find compelling reasons to postpone or miss our cleanings. Surely, in order toA�become a dental hygienist, one must study methods of soothing anxiety-ridden patients who have put off their appointment for far too long. Unfortunately, dental neglect impacts our overall health a�� indeed, our quality of life – in several substantial ways. From the emotional
Bye, Bye Winter Blues!
A New Year Has Begun and…so have the Winter Blues! The winter blues is something most of us experience at some point in our lives. Ita��s that feeling of unhappiness or depression that is usually associated with the cold and darkness of winter. Experts have provided us with many options in managing this nasty visitor: 1. Set a regular schedule 2. Exercise 3. Engage in activities 4. Set a goal for yourself 5. Allow yourself
Learn From New Research on Teaching Behaviours in Dental Hygiene
Administrators and teachers are continuously looking at methods that can help students improve learning, especially for those that are a�?at riska�?. Rick Reis, in his eNewsletter Tomorrowa��s Professor, describes research based teaching methods that have been shown to be successful for “at risk” students. I will be providing summaries of the methods he has outlined in his article entitled a�?Effective Teaching Behaviorsa�?. 1. Teach for Understanding Rather Than Exposure a�? Using this concept, the teacher
If You’re in Dental Hygienist School, Discover How Laughter Brings Stress Relief
If the truth be told yes,the holidays are restful ..but only when we get to them! At CADH, dental hygiene and Level 2 dental assisting students are tirelessly working away at the demands of the course work with the faculty and staff working hard to support them along the way -all employees, I know, are looking forward to a much-needed break! The build-up to the holiday season however, is of course,exciting but the demands placed
Master the Process of Care: Next Steps in Dental Hygiene
As a continuation of the discussion of the Dental Hygiene Process of Care, the next phase of the process is referred to as the the Dental Hygiene Diagnosis. As dental hygienists, it is permitted that we a�?diagnosea�? within our scope of practice. To complete a proper Dental Hygiene Diagnosis, a classification of eight potential diagnoses, based on human needs is utilized to standardize the process, which also separates it from a dental diagnosis. Taken from
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