Dental Hygienist Case Study

Our practice manger want all of the hygienist to do prophy and have the patient to return on Monday because the all of the dentist will going to mandatory training (this training was schedule for two hours at the end of the workday). All the hygienists were in agreement that we can perform prophy on patient that already who happen comprehensive exam with in the year, not patient who need to be updated for exam. In this case all of our patients need needed comprehensive exam. Therefore, these patient needed to be rescheduled, all us will be in violation " Not being under general supervision and patient not getting an comprehensive exam until Monday." When we confronted her about why it was ethical. What make this so ridiculous she only care

I agree with your statement: "The hygienist can become culturallycompetent by finding out information on the patients culture before they arrive to the appointment. The hygienist can learn about diverse cultures in populations that they are treating".  Working as a dental assistant has allowed me to help dentists communicate with patients that only speaks Spanish.  I have witnessed how hard it is for dentists to communicate with patients to discuss the treatment plan they need and why.  If a provider cannot gather all the necessary information, then he/she wont be able to have the right diagnostic and will not have the best treatment plan for the patients.  I know that it will be impossible to know all the languages and cultures of all the

In this POW we have to describe what we would do once we complete high school and move out, we have to explain what part time job we get, how much we pay for bills, groceries, transportation, and where we live at. When we do this we can have roommates to help pay for items, or we can be alone. In order for this to work we can’t go over our budget with or else it doesn’t work.

During Wednesday’s lecture we had the opportunity to hear Kathryn Trilli give us a short autobiography of her career, and introduce us to the roles of a hygienist when working in a specialty clinic. Mrs. Trilli started her career at Sheridan College in Wyoming. She received her Associates in Science in Dental Hygiene. Upon graduation Mrs. Trilli was serving tables while waiting for her license. It was at her serving job that she met her first boss, John Nabers D.D.S., a periodontist in Wichita Falls, Texas who later was the founder of the Nabers probe. After working in Nabers practice for two years she left to begin her teaching career. While teaching Mrs. Trilli obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene, from Midwestern State University. After relocating to east Texas for her husband’s profession she worked at various private practices. While living in Denton, Texas for five years she taught at Texas Woman’s University. After her husband accepted a coaching position at Newman University the Trillis relocated their family one final time to where they currently call

One of the first questions a dental hygienist will ask is, “has anything been bothering you?” By asking this question and examining the mouth a dental hygienist can form an idea of what kind of preventative measures will be most effective. Depending on how one cares or does not care for their oral health impacts the treatment he or she will need. Generally, a dental hygienist

The patient was keen to get her oral hygiene up to a good standard and prevent any

Trinity used digital radiographic technology. The ultrasonic’s at Trinity were connected to the side of the dental chairs. It made using the ultrasonic easier and I noticed there was less strain when using it.

Being a first year student at the Fortis Institute Dental Hygiene School, I have experienced many wonderful things. I have made new friendships, enhancing my learning experience, furthering my career, and my personal favorite experience, clinic. I have learned many techniques from observing the other students during this time. Also, being in the clinic had shown me that being an RDH is what I want to do. In my essay I will discuss my Fears, experiences, observations, my new found confidences, and finally how my view of Dental Hygiene has changed.

I observed a second year student in the dental clinic who was incredibly enthusiastic, genuine, cheerful, and helpful, and her personality would fit perfectly into what I consider the typical dental hygienist. She seemed very well prepared and confident in her ability to treat her patient. A dynamic conversation was held throughout the appointment with her easygoing and cooperative patient. Besides the appropriate clock and chair positions, I was not aware of many proper techniques when I observed at the beginning of the semester. I noticed the student kept the patient chair in the same position for treating the maxillary and mandibular teeth. I observed her for the full four hours including the preparation before her patient arrived until

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Orthodontists have the training and experience to treat patients and give them smiles that will make them feel better and confident. The orthodontic areas of specialties include aligning jaws, straightening the teeth and have the expert knowledge of new and emerging treatment and technologies. A straightened tooth will not only make you look good, it will also give you a good bite. When the upper and lower jaw are aligned after treatment, patients generally find it easy to speak, bite and chew. Orthodontic treatment options are available to adults, teenagers and children. Teeth extraction is usually not required when working with children because their tooth formation is not complete. On average, orthodontic treatments can take a few hours to a few years depending on the patients needs.

Dental Hygienists have an enormous amount of problems with their patients, one problem being that their patients have diabetes. Patients don 't realize that if they have diabetes they are more susceptible to getting serious gum disease. Studies have shown that 90-95% of patients have Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0082158). The goal of this problem is for patients to not accrue the disease of diabetes by taking care of their oral hygiene. The relevance of this topic is for patients to know the importance of their oral hygiene and what can happen to their health. Hygienists can approach this problem by explaining the complications, for instance xerostomia, thrush, burning

In elementary school, one of my favorite days in grade school would be when my mom came in for her oral hygiene lessons. Even though my mom could have easily demonstrated proper techniques on how to brush and floss teeth with a dental model for my classes, she knew how excited I would always get when she called on me to personally demonstrate. I would brush in confidence those tooth surfaces, at a 45 degree angle and with small circular strokes. Promptly in the lesson, I would put the toothbrush vertically for those inside surfaces of my front teeth. My mom would end the brushing technique with a friendly reminder to brush for a full two minutes, twice a day. She also told the kids to think of triangles and to floss along the mesial and distal surfaces of their teeth, rather than straight down and cutting their gums. With every upcoming yearly demonstration, I honed that routine of mine, ensuring to my classmates the best way to keep the plague out. Even to this day, I have still got my middle school sketchbook in my desk drawer, where I had illustrated the cover as, “Dr. Pham, DDS”. Starting in my high school summer, I had my first shot to assist my parents with what I have always known to be as, “The Office.” In the day-to-day, I strove to follow my dad’s office procedures. Imagine, my young, impressionable self holding onto the large suction and water syringe as a patient’s wisdom were extracted; gums cut, that red blood flowing throughout the procedure.

“Remember the plight of the dentists, after that new mouthwash came in? The one that filled the same ecological niche, namely your mouth? No one ever needed a filling again, and a lot of dentists went bust?”