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Gratitude…An Evolving Necessity?
Do you ever wonder about the by-product of the “hecticness”? Why the dramatic increase in disciplines such as meditation and yoga? I think its fairly simple to recognize that we all need more time to live, enjoy life and most of all, set aside some time to appreciate just “being”. This brings me to the topic of gratitude. Gratitude-a word, yes of course but a “verb”-not usually. We need to learn, as a society, to
The Learning Curve…Again!
The end of the academic level/term is a much energized time in many ways. In the CADH dental hygiene program at the moment, wrapping up clinical requirements is the focus of level 2 and level 3 students. Level 1 students are only just beginning to be familiar with the application of the clinical process, as they begin partner care. The learning curve for these students at this point, and generally up until the midpoint of
The Benefits of Smiling for Those Earning a Dental Assistant Diploma
We are just coming to the end of another great and fulfilling session at CADH and the anxiety and stress students and staff feel are loud and clear!! At this time of year, when the session is coming to a close, I often reflect on how we, as teachers and administrators can ease the stress and anxiety that students are feeling. They are worried because they have examinations coming up and they want to ensure
Best Stress-Busters for Dental Hygiene Students: Nutrition & Exercise
As a number of CADH dental hygiene students are approaching exams, it is not surprising that many students are reporting higher levels of stress. Never fear-there are many ways to reduce these stress levels! Firstly, and as many of us already know, there are several foods which contain high amounts of stress-busting nutrients. The effects of a healthy diet can be felt mentally as much as they can be felt physically.(https://www.canadianacademyofdentalhygiene.ca/blog/reduce-the-stress-eat-great-foods.html) Exercise however, although often
In Dental Training? Discover Oral Hygiene and the Brain
Very interesting and important news! As taken from a posting by the Oral Health Group on August 1, 2013, a�?Poor dental health may lead to Alzheimera��sa�?: a�?People with poor oral hygiene or gum disease may be at a greater risk of developing Alzheimera��s disease, a new study led by The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) School of Medicine and Dentistry suggests.a�? a�?The research examined brain samples donated by ten patients without dementia and ten patients
The Art of Teaching Professionalism in Dental Hygiene
I recently read an article in Faculty Focus entitled a�?Helping Students Learn to be Professionala�? that I found of great interest as I began to reflect on the context in dental hygiene education. One of the National Dental Hygiene Competencies is that students graduate as professionals by displaying behaviours such as acting responsibly, following codes of conduct and standards of practice, self-assessing for self-improvement, and taking responsibility for his/her actions. As dental hygiene educators, it
Study for Success: Tips for Aspiring Dental Hygienists
Tests are a part of any formal learning experience regradless of whether it is dental hygiene training or any other discipline and studying techniques can affect performance. Although students begin to develop study habits at an early age, research shows that some common methods are not as scientifically sound as once thought. The New York Times reported on several studying habits that have proven to have success. Below is a list of some of these
ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT LEARNING THROUGH PORTFOLIOS, A CAPSTONE PROJECT!
CADH students that entered the program in October 2011 began our new curriculum, which required that they develop, by the end of the program, a student portfolio. Portfolios are used as an assessment tool that demonstrates how individuals have attained knowledge, skills, and personal growth over time. Students at CADH presented their portfolios to faculty and peers. These portfolios were very well received. Each student demonstrated, through his/her own personal engagement in the program, using
Tips for Interview Success After Dental College
July was a month of celebration for a number of CADH graduates. After completing an intense program and earning themselves a much coveted degree in dental hygiene, these former students are now entering a new chapter in their professional careers; the job search. Searching for employment opportunities has often times been described as a full-time job itself. A prestigious educational background, a good resume and persistence are keys to landing that much anticipated interview. For
Upgrading Your Dental Hygiene Skills During Your Career
In the dental industry, there are many important rules and factors that go into maintaining a healthy environment for not only the staff, but for the patients as well. One of the biggest practices that may sometimes be forgotten by even the most seasoned professional is maintaining and updating clinical skills required to be a successful, yet ethical, dental hygienist. Keeping up with the latest practices and refreshing old lessons is very much needed to
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