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Technology and Dental Hygiene in Dental Hygienist Training
Taken from the article a�?How Technology has Elevated the Role of Hygienist in Todaya��s Dental Practicea�? written by Wilson J. Kwong, DMD and published in the September 2012 Oral Hygiene magazine, one can see how technology is relevant in the practice of a modern day dental hygienist. In the position of a trusted caregiver, hygienists have a unique opportunity to improve case acceptance for the benefit of both the patient and the dental practice. Innovations
Life-Long Learning-An Art in Itself!
When one thinks of learning, one often thinks of attending classes and gaining the knowledge that is bestowed upon us by our teachers. However, according to Jiddu Krishnamurti, an advocate for humanity, a�?there is no end to education. It is not that you read a book, pass an examination, and finish with education. The whole of life, from the moment you are born to the moment you die, is a process of learninga�? (BrainyQuote, n.d).
E-Books: Great tool but are we all on the same “page”?
The advent of the internet, as we are all aware, has brought upon a generation of “virtual everything”-online shopping, online newspapers, online research to simply name a few. One online concept however,e-books, has certainly succeeded not only in “wowing” the virtual culture we now live in, but along with this surge forward, it has conversely created a need to pull back and re-evaluate this attempt at a “textbook revolution”. E-books yes, are the result of
The Health Benefits of Good Oral Hygiene For Dental School Students
As reported by the National Post at http://life.nationalpost.com/2012/08/21/good-oral-health-linked-to-reduced-risk-of-dementia/, in a study led by Annlia Paganini-Hill, at the University of California, people who maintain good oral health with regular brushing may have a lower risk of developing dementia later in life. Researchers, who followed close to 5,500 elderly people over an 18-year period, found those who reported brushing their teeth less than once a day were up to 65% more likely to develop dementia than those
7 Building Blocks to Great Oral Health After Dental Hygiene Courses
As a professional in the dental hygiene field, it is vital that you not only pass your knowledge and experience on to your clients, but that you also live as an example of the profession. Superior oral health will set your clienta��s mind at ease, boost your own confidence and performance, and serve as free advertising! But deciding what to eat while on a break or on the way to work can be spontaneous. Sometimes
Dive Into MOOCs: Progressive Online Education for Dental Hygienists
Massive Open Online Courses John Chambers, CEO of Cisco Systems stated a�?the next big killer application on the internet is going to be education. Education over the internet is going to be so big it is going to make e-mail usage look like a rounding error” (The Online Community for eLearning in Ottawa, n.d.). Jack Messman of Pricewaterhouse Cooper believes that online learning will become the most cost-effective method of educating the worlda��s workforce (The
CADH students go for gold!!!
Watching the Olympics is so inspiring! The look of absolute focus on the faces of the athletes and the understanding that it took years of hard work, training and sacrifice to get to this point, is so impressive. We can all take lessons from the Olympics. Athletes are experts in delayed gratification, the ability to delay suiting yourself to serve a greater purpose. Anyone who has committed to a personal or professional goal knows how
CADH Clinic a Great Alternative for Dental Care
Before you consider options like vacationing in Costa Rica to have dental work done, consider The Canadian Academy of Dental Health & Community Sciences (CADH) as an inexpensive and hassle free alternative.A� The CADH clinic is a remarkably affordable high quality option for anyone requiring basic dental care. The CADH clinic is student run and offers a variety of basic hygienic and protective services including: Teeth cleaning Oral cancer screening Periodontal and dental exam X-rays
Goal-Setting Guidelines!
Why is personal goal setting such an important ingredient in personal time management? From the time management perspective, your life is a sequence of big and small choices and decisions. It is those choices that you really manage, not the flow of time. Personal goal setting is the wisdom that comes out of a lot of practical experience to help you direct your conscious and subconscious decisions towards success, building up your motivation to achieve
Multiple Choice Testing-Friend or Foe?
Students often struggle with multiple-choice tests. This doesna��t have to be the case. Better performance is possible if you use these simple techniques: Arrive early so you are not in a panic! Wear comfortable clothes Bring a bottle of water (if you are allowed to!) Read the entire test before answering any questions so you know what the content is and you can be thinking through the questions as you work through the test Do
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