Inside Dentistry

My experience in the General Practice Residency (GPR) was the catalyst that motivated me to aggressively pursue deeper knowledge of dental disciplines. My exposure to elective courses in basic sciences crystallized my comprehension of the growth and development processes in the maxillofacial region.

Technology is a very growing area and one cannot be successful if they are not up on the latest. In the dental field, most dental offices are now “digital and paperless”. It will be my responsibility to make sure that I teach my students how to function in a digital environment. In order to do this, I must be proficient in this area. If I will be successful, I must know what new procedures and technology is being used in the dental field. “Dental technologies have been evolving continually, helping to transform the field of dentistry. New technologies are developed with a focus on creating products and developing techniques that can be used by dentists to help prevent, diagnose and/or treat dental conditions and diseases

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.

In clinical settings next fall and spring I intend to use research methods to assist my patients in achieving patient’s human needs. Before starting to work on the patient the treatment plan based on each patient’s need will be developed by me. As a dental hygienist student I would provide efficient educational methods by administering evidence-based facts when preparing individualized patient-centered

Dentistry offers the ability to apply my interests in science whilst having the opportunity to communicate with people and to make a positive contribution in their lives. I developed my interest in dentistry during my regular check-ups where I got to know my dentist and build up a relationship with them. I believe that with my dedication and work ethic alongside my extensive volunteering, I have the ability to become a reputable dentist. An aspect of dentistry that I enjoy is the ‘hands on’ experience obtained and the teamwork involved alongside the mentally and physically challenging demands of the profession.

The purpose of this assignment was to state why the topic of engaging dental hygiene students with the use of technology that supported active learning wanted to be studied, what was already presumed about this topic, if there are personal experience associated with this topic that might create obstacles, if this topic benefited the field of education, and if this topic sustained a prolonged focus to complete the Capstone project.

Ever since I was in middle school, I would tell everyone that I was going to become a dentist. That was my career plan until the summer of my junior year. During that summer, I had the opportunity to do an internship and job shadow Dr. Bradshaw at his private dental office. While observing and talking to the doctor, I realized that I would not enjoy working as a dentist. I still wanted to pursue a career in the dental field so I decided to job shadow the dental hygienists. Watching the dental hygienists perform their duties and interact with patients made me want to pursue a career in dental hygiene. I knew very little about dental hygienists besides the fact that they clean teeth. As I spent time with the dental hygienists, I learned more each day. While researching for this paper, I became knowledgeable on even more information. From reading The Occupational Outlook Handbook and A Career as a Dental

Excellence: Self improvement is a constant challenge and a goal worth striving for. Especially in a field as dynamic as dentistry, with advancements in scientific research and technology changing the face of dental practice. As a

I hope to attend the UIC so that I can deepen my knowledge of pediatric dentistry and my ability to work with special needs patients. I appreciate the school’s passion for helping the most vulnerable patients and its focus on research-based clinical training, as this contributes to a vibrant intellectual environment that develops the quality of pediatric care. Upon completing this pediatric program, I will serve children and special needs patients with increased skill, engage in increasingly relevant research, and develop my ability to effectively train dental students. This program is strong in both its clinical and research aspects, making it exactly what I am looking

Whilst studying Chemistry and Biology at A level, I have mainly enjoyed learning about cell structure and I am keen to expand this with the study of all aspects of prevention and treatment of oral health problems. Chemistry has developed my analytical skills and involves a high degree of practical group research giving the challenge

Higher education in dental hygiene has become the focus in recent years in expectation that it will guide the profession forward. The AHDA has noticed this current focus on education and has made multiple suggestions and partnerships in an effort to achieve desired educational

Conflict theory is when conflicts arise due to the limited resources, distributing power, and status unevenly also causes conflict between different social classes. Conflict theory helps to explain why our society is unstable. This theory examines the inequalities in money, gender, class, and age within today’s society.

When accepted to Wichita State University, my enthrallment for the school and programs offered soared. Seeing all of the possibilities at hand for me made me thankful for the opportunities granted to me. My ambitions to fulfill an understanding and intellect of my chosen major. Biology, will finally turn to reality during my four year journey at this university. Using all of the attained skills and experience from my duration at Wichita State, I aim to arise as an orthodontist performing at my foremost to deliver the best quality care for all of my patients’ dental needs. These aspirations did not sprout from nowhere; rather they originated during my childhood. I have had far too many unnecessary visits to my orthodontist for all too many reasons.

Currently enrolled in a graduate program of Public Health at the University of Illinois at Springfield, I am learning the virtues of preventive care, modes of intervention, program planning, implementation, and the importance of community health education. In addition, coursework in Community Health Research has taught me the basics of conducting a scientific study. Serving as a team member of the National HIV/AIDS testing committee, helped me to interact with diverse group of communities and understand problems. I intend to make use of this knowledge and its application related to dentistry to serve the community at large.

Dentistry as a profession over the years has evolved rapidly in light of new scientific evidence. Rapidly evolving science and technology have implemented changes within dentistry as evidenced by new standards and guidelines being produced by nationally recognised associations including National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE), Faculty of General Dental Practice (FGDP) and Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN) in Scotland, in provision of new scientific evidence. The latest standards and guidelines produced, endorse everyday clinical practice through evidence based dentistry (REF). All dental professionals as part of continued professional development are expected to keep to date on relevant guidelines and