Case Study: Xlear, Inc.

HONOLULU, Hawaii - La Rana Hawaii, LLC, doing business as Señor Frog's, a popular Mexican-themed restaurant and bar in Honolulu, will pay $350,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on behalf of 13 female employees who were allegedly sexually harassed or retaliated against between 2007 and 2012, the federal agency announced today.

Martin SG, Michael G, Jonsthsn A. (2008). Burket’s oral Medicine.11th ed. Ontario.BC Decker Inc. E-book.

In order for a researcher to conduct an action research analysis several factors must be determined. The specific purpose for the research, the components, and stakeholders. My action research project is to address a specific problem my agency has with employee retention within the patrol division during the past three years. In conducting a critical mass analysis it is important to determine who has influence and can assist with making suggestions on changes or give necessary data. Stringer (2007) states, "action research is a systematic approach to investigation

Reviewing of literature is a valuable contribution to the action research process (Mills, 2012). The purpose of this paper is to search for literature using both the Web and the Ashford Library, using only keywords that best signify the area of focus for action research project.

The patients brushed their teeth with a toothbrush with a single dose of AC applied. They then rinsed their mouth and brushed their teeth with normal toothpaste. This procedure was repeated twice more, which is still within the maximum daily usage on the container, in order to maximize results within the time

The RTOG/EORTC late xerostomia grade was determined during follow-up visits at the clinic by 3 physicians at each visit. Each of the observers assigned the score independently and was blinded to the scores given by the others. The scores ranged from 0 to 3 (0 none; 1 slight dryness of the mouth, good response on stimulation; 2 moderate dryness, poor response on stimulation; and 3 _ complete dryness, no response on stimulation). The observers were instructed to determine the scores based on an assessment of the patients’ oral mucosa moistness and based on asking patients how dry they were, how often they had to sip liquids, whether they needed salivary stimulation by any means (such as chewing gum), and whether stimulation helped. A mean RTOG/EORTC

Research, educational and action, are key to the continued improvement of educational methodologies and strategies. Educational research provides theories and pedagogy by organizing “empirical facts” (Johnson, 2012, p. 9). These scientific studies reach peer-reviewed conclusions that can be applied in multiple situations. Action research is more specific and focuses to provide a usable action plan (Johnson, 2012, p. 16).

Individuals suffering from xerostomia, otherwise known as dry mouth, frequently struggle with bad breath. Saliva produced by the body moistens the mouth, and this helps to neutralize any odors brought on by plaque. In addition, the saliva works to remove any dead cells that have built up on the cheeks, gums and tongue. When the cells aren't adequately removed, they being to decompose and bad breath is noticed. Some individuals taking certain medications find this is a side effect, mouth breathers tend to suffer from dry mouth and those with salivary gland problems often find this is a problem they

be concerned because this increases the chances of accumulating an oral infection. Xerostomia can be treated depending on the starting point of your dry mouth. A hygienist should inform the patient about the treatments that can be done to help their xerostomia because its a symptom of high sugar levels. With a dry mouth, the patient could have diabetes and being in the health profession you need to be cautious of your surroundings. This is one important role a hygienist has to deal with, with a patient that has diabetes.

The Final Report of the National Advisory Council on Dental Health (2012) was used as the foundation to searching for additional resources.

mutans within their children a year and a half into the experiment.13 Fluoride varnish is great for remineralizing tooth structures but does not do as good of a job with decreasing S. mutans levels as xylitol use.13,14 To gain the full benefit of maternal xylitol use seen in their children, it is advised to institute an adequate xylitol program a year prior to the start of the eruption patterns of the primary dentition.14 Chewing xylitol gum is forbidden with children less than four years old by the American Academy of Pediatrics due to risk of airway obstruction, that is why these studies are focusing on maternal use of xylitol aiding young children with caries prevention.14 Saudi mother and child couples in which both partook of xylitol showed a strong reduction of S. mutans levels and plaque biofilm, therefore they experienced a much lesser amount of carious lesions than controlled groups (mothers used xylitol gum and the

Mezoweb Solutions Inc. is a small company which specializes in website development. Founded by Zac Harris and Hector Giraldo, this company does projects for small to big budget clients. Zac, the main programmer at Mezoweb, developed the Mez OS, which is a content management system; CMS. This simple system allows the client edit the content of the website without having to contact the programmer which time a change is needed to be done. The Mez OS allows the client to not only edit the content, but also add more pages or remove pages as needed. The client is able to change the content of the website as well as move the content freely and without much difficulty. Also, the Mez OS is very responsive, which makes it very mobile friendly. The whole system is written in PHP and it is composed of two parts: a core and a client folder. The core contains the main components and features of the system while the client folder will contain the website design and specifics. The core is the same one for all the websites, so if changes are done, all websites on the server are affected. In the client folder, there is one page that is the template for all pages; index.php. This template is used by the system for all the pages of the website; which means there is only one page design. Each website is design personally for the client. Mezoweb Solutions has a designer, but if the client as a concept or an idea, he can work with the designer and make their own design. All websites have the basic

Evidence increasingly shows that poor oral health is associated with functional disability that can lead to deficits and decline” (Overview of oral health, 2017). According to an article in the Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, dental fear can have a significant impact on a person’s awareness of their oral health, as well as one’s pro-active steps towards prevention and treatment. Therefore, it is paramount in helping a patient alleviate their fear by listening to the patient, acknowledging their concerns, and taking things slowly (Yildirim,

The use of a team with a common project or problem leads to an action learning program which looks remarkably like action research.

The United States is a country that values good dental health but not everybody have access to oral health care in reasonable way because of social disparities and social stratification. However, since the Surgeon General highlighted oral health as a major component of general health and well-being, there have been many initiatives taken by the government bodies, the private sector, and community organizations to help lessen or eliminate social disparities, and make sure dental care is provided to all