...Since its origin, dental hygiene career has used research to understand the relationship between oral care, education and the health of the public. Thanks to research, dental hygienist were able to advance and become an oral health provider by presenting documentation of the social value of the service they deliver to the population in general. For many years, the information used to guide the discipline of dental hygiene was provided by studies done by other professionals such as dentists, nurses, and social workers. However, dental hygiene research started after seeing the need to conduct research from a dental hygiene conceptual point of view. Since then research findings have contribute to the expanding perspective of dental hygiene,...
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...Exemplification Essay Taylor Martinez WR097/EL113W 10/12/2015 Importance of good dental hygiene Have you ever wondered if you truly know how to brush your teeth properly or what can happen if you don’t? How are you supposed to know if you aren’t taught? That is why I will be discussing what materials you need to have for good dental hygiene, what the proper technique is to make sure your teeth are clean, and the harmful effects of not keeping your teeth clean. The first step to good dental hygiene is making sure you have the right materials. A toothbrush is the most important tool you will need. When picking out a toothbrush, you should look to see if the bristles are soft, hard, or maybe in-between. If your teeth are sensitive, you should pick the soft bristles because you could damage your gums if they are too rough. You also need to check to see if your bristles start to fray. If your bristles start to fray that means your toothbrush is old and no longer effective and it’s time to get a new one. Another material you need is floss; floss is just as important as a toothbrush because it gets all the leftover food out from in between your teeth that can cause bad breath or cavities. Toothbrushes are made for the flat surfaces of your teeth and floss is used to get the extra buildup from in-between your teeth. The last important tool needed is toothpaste; without toothpaste you wouldn’t be able to clean your teeth. When looking for toothpaste you should check to see if...
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...Teaching Dental Hygiene Brushing Brushing is a skill that when done properly, can keep the teeth from rotting and falling out. Brushing keeps the teeth and gums free from food that gets stuck on the teeth and in the gums. Otherwise, decomposing food particles will attract bacteria and cause tooth decay. Brushing daily after meals is vital. Here is our brushing lesson set-up: a) Pass out new toothbrushes b) Show how to use a toothbrush effectively and without damaging the gums. Aggressive tooth-brushing can wear down the enamel and affect the gums. c) Communicate to students that they will need to demonstrate the right way to brush. d) Discuss ways to apply fluoride such as by drinking fluoridated water, by applying fluoride gel, and of course by using fluoride toothpaste. How to Brush: 1. Take a soft or medium toothbrush and hold it firmly at 45-degree angle in your fingertips – not in the palm (Hendrick, 2009). The name of this method is “Bass.” 2. Apply a pea-sized amount of toothpaste with fluoride, about the size of the tip of the baby finger. 3. Brush gently in a circular motion cleaning the front and back side of each tooth. According to Van B. Hayward, DMD, professor in the department of oral rehabilitation in the School of Dentistry at the Medical College of Georgia, “When the protective layer of enamel erodes or gum lines recede, a softer tissue in your teeth called dentin can be left exposed.” Since dentin is...
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...Having straight teeth that are in proper alignment is important for more than just aesthetic reasons. Everyone wants an attractive smile, but straight teeth also ensure that regular dental hygiene practices are effective. It is simply more difficult to brush or floss teeth that are crooked or misaligned. The traditional method for straightening teeth is braces, and while they are effective, they do have some drawbacks, including significant discomfort and inconvenience. Invisalign offers an alternative that produces the same dramatic results more easily and comfortably. Dr. Gulati has been a preferred provider of Invisalign for 8 years, so she can determine if this is the best option for you. Invisalign is comprised of a set of clear, plastic aligners that are placed over the teeth to slowly move them into position. The procedure is fairly simple. An impression is made of the teeth. A computer program then creates a three-dimensional model of how teeth should be moved incrementally, and that forms the basis for molding a series of customized aligners....
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...with the 5 Moments for Hand Hygiene tool HHC auditing is the established outcome measure for assessing the effectiveness of a hand hygiene program within the National Hand Hygiene Initiative. HHC is a valid and reliable measure within the acute care sector, in both public and private hospitals throughout Australia. | Generally, the 5 Moments for Hand Hygiene audit tool is ideally suited to facilities that have the greatest staff/patient activity and interaction. This results in higher numbers of ‘Moments’ being audited in shorter time periods. | Auditing facilities where there is little staff/patient activity and interaction will result in a small number of moments being observed (i.e. non-acute, primary care, mental health settings) and resources required to undertake auditing may be better utilised measuring other aspects of a hand hygiene program (e.g product placement and availability surveys, education etc). | Currently HHA do not recommend routine HHC auditing with the 5 Moments for Hand Hygiene audit tool as an outcome measure in the non-acute, primary care or mental health setting. | All facilities should be aware of their jurisdictional requirements when planning measurements of their hand hygiene program. A number of assessment tools are available below which can be used or modified as desired. | HHC audits should only be undertaken by HHA trained and validated HHC auditors. | Annual Auditor Validation The National Hand Hygiene Initiative (NHHI) is based...
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...procedure such as hand washing and show why it is an EBP protocol. Why Is Hand Washing So Important? Everyone in the world is responsible for good hand hygiene. As healthcare providers, it is important to teach our patience the importance of good hand hygiene to prevent spread of infection and or disease. By doing this, you are involving patients in their care and helping the greater cause of disease prevention. All healthcare facilities include hand hygiene protocols. Where I work, the hospital policy is that we wash our hands upon entering a patient’s room, put on gloves, remove gloves, wash hands upon leaving that patient’s room, then wash hand again upon entering the next patient’s room…and continue that routine with each patient. We were allowed to us hand sanitizer up to three times, in place of washing with soap and water, providing the patient is not on contact or any other special precautions. For the most part, most of do this, but I did not see everyone following this protocol, especially doctors. Most of the staff only use the sanitizer all of the time. The only time hand washing protocol seems to be followed fully is when I witness sterile procedures. This is a problem and causes increased occurrence of healthcare associated infections (HAIs), but it is difficult to ensure healthcare staff practice proper hand hygiene. From my previous work experiences, protocols were not in place and patients were not encouraged to wash their hands before and after meals, after elimination...
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...Hygiene and Infectious Disease During the Middle Ages Cayman Scott Jacksonville University | In the period known as the Renaissance, the transition of the Middle Ages to the modern world was taking place, showing diversity | |in cultural and religious practices and philosophical and artistic impressions, including an emphasis in education. What coincides | |during this era is the eventual change in belief system regarding hygiene and the thought process of infection causes, treatments and | |preventive measures. | |The relation of religion to disease process was widely accepted, as diseases manifested upon the body were believed to be derived from | |sin. It was generally accepted to find the relief of ailments in disease through prayer, meditation, religious pilgrimage and | |ritualistic practice. Many practicing physicians were priests or clerics and it was common to find hospitals treating illness to be on | |the grounds of monasteries and churches. As the body was seen as part of a universal whole, the concept of atonement of sin to | |eradicate one's health maladies was commonplace. The general belief of practitioners was that diseases were part of the original four | |humors relating to specific body fluids, blood, phlegm, and black and yellow bile, coordinating with elemental properties of fire, | |water, earth...
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... 12 KANWAL TAHIR 21 QURRAT.UL.AIN IRSHAD 75 CONTENT: * Background. * Head Office * Vision. * Mission. * Unilever Key Facts. * Unilever Portfolio. * Product and Service Analysis. * Unilever’s Marketing Strategy. * Unilever’s Operational And Distributional Strategy. com BACK GROUND In the 1890s, William Hesketh Lever, founder of Lever Bros and later Lord Leverhulme, wrote down his ideas for Sunlight Soap – his revolutionary new product that helped popularize cleanliness and hygiene in Victorian England. “It was toward make cleanliness commonplace; to lessen work for women; to foster health and contribute to personal attractiveness, that life may be more enjoyable and rewarding for the people who use our products (Unilever Company Website, 2008)”. Founded in 1930 and based in United Kingdom, Unilever is one of the world’s leading suppliers of fast moving consumer goods across Foods and Home and Personal Care categories. Unilever’s portfolio includes...
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...PICO Question Population – Mechanically ventilated intensive care patients. Intervention – Oral care with chlorhexidine. Comparison – Oral care with other chlorhexidine. Outcome – Decreased oropharyngeal pathogen colonization reduces number of VAPs and lowering intubation time, hospital stay, and mortality rate Does the use of chlorhexidine oral care reduce the number of ventilator-acquired pneumonias? More specifically, determine the efficay of chlorhexidine in decontamminating the oral cavity of pathogens in mechanically ventilated intensive care patients based on published scientific literature. Significance of the Problem Pneumonia is the second most common nosocomial infection in the United States and the leading cause of death from nosocomial infections. Critically ill patients are a vulnerable population that is more susceptible to developing nosocomial infections. Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) occurs in patients treated with mechanical ventilation, and is associated with a higher incidence in patients treated with continuous ventilatory support. These patients have 8% to 25% risk of developing VAP, and the risk increases by as much as 1% per ventilator day (CDC, 2015). VAP is considered a serious problem, because it extends hospital stay by 6 days or more, has substantial cost implications of up to $40,000 per patient episode, and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality rates (CDC, 2015). Strategies for the reduction and prevention...
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...I.Study Background A first class canteen which can be tagged as "a place cut above the rest" in the whole campus or even in the city or region was planned to be established in Holy Angel University and was altered as years went by. Holy Angel then established a café instead and HRM practicum students are said to run the facility and make it as their training grounds to practice theories learned from their course. Because of the feasibility studies about a shop inside a campus of some of the students done by two HRM groups, the plan was further strengthened. They named the establishment as Tasa which means cup and the other is Café Holyana for the school’s name and its students. The management did not adopt the ideas of the two groups instead, named it as Cafe Juan to honor the late Don Juan Nepomuceno who is the founder of the University.After months of preparation preceding the construction, procuring the needed equipment, making the menu (costing and pricing) relative to the bought equipment; and other things needed for the operation. On August 28, 2003, Cafe Juan had its soft opening. The establishment has a 100 seating capacity which could be adjusted to 120 depending on function needs. Catering services within the campus is also accepted or provided by Café Juan. Café store hours are from 9:00-7:00pm from Mondays - Saturdays. Café Juan is currently under the supervision of Mrs. Patricia S. Ambrocio, who is directly under Mrs. Gertrude P. Tuazon, currently the dean of the...
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...Infection Control Measures in Dental Office 1- Immunization: Vaccination against: Hepatitis B, Influenza, MMR, Varicella (chickenpox), Tetanus and diphtheria. 2- Patient Screening: Complete medical history from the patient, and should be updated and stamp dated during recall visits. \ 3- Hand Hygiene: * Hand washing, hand antisepsis, or surgical hand antisepsis, substantially reduces potential pathogens on the hands and is considered the single most critical measure for reducing the risk of transmitting organisms. * For routine dental examinations and nonsurgical procedures, hand washing and hand antisepsis is achieved by using either a plain or antimicrobial soap + water (15 sec.). If the hands are not visibly soiled, an alcohol-based hand rub is adequate (until it dries~15 sec). It should be done: * Before glove placement and after glove removal. * After barehanded touching of infected objects. * Before leaving the dental office. * When visibly soiled. * After removing gloves that are torn, cut, or punctured. * For surgical procedures, surgical hand antisepsis with an antimicrobial soap (2-6 min.) or alcohol hand rub with persistent activity should be used. * Antimicrobical soap include: (chlorhexidine, iodine and iodophors and triclosan) * Fingernails should be unpolished, short enough to allow DHCP to thoroughly clean underneath them and prevent glove tears. * All...
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...Furthering Your Dental Assisting Education INTRODUCTION With today’s economy, college students need to be completely informed with the chosen career path they are heading into. Choosing a career path with little to no chance of success would be a total waste of money, effort, and time. The problem with dental assisting is there is not as many vast opportunities to succeed in this career as there are for an individual who is interested in becoming a dental hygienist. CAREER ANALYSIS OF DENTAL ASSISTANTS America’s Career InfoNet states the definition of a dental assistant is to assist the dentist, set up the equipment, prepare patient for treatment, and keep precise records. Dental assistants work alongside the dentist to provide assistance during dental procedures. They sterilize and disinfect instruments to prepare materials required to treat each patient. Assistants also create a warm, welcoming environment for the patients before, during, and after treatment (United States, “Dental Assistants”). Additionally, there is a list of different practice settings available for assistants; group practices, solo practices, and orthodontic settings are available to name a few (“Dental Assistants”). In most states, dental assistants can learn their skills on the job; however, in order for assistants to perform more advanced functions, many states require assistants to obtain at least a certificate or even a license. Two year programs lead to an associate’s degree. These programs are...
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...Dental Hygienist One that might want to pursue a career in the medical field might choose dental hygiene. The overlooked career requires one to be “compassionate and sympathetic with patients, as only medical treatment can be distressing” (Colleges and Degrees). This health profession is designed as a job that “provides services to promote optimal oral health care for the public” (Bonnie Kendall). This profession is vital to our public as dental care is a necessity to maintain good hygiene. An Associate’s degree is the normal “requirement for starting a career as a dental hygienist.” Some courses associated with the degree include: anatomy and physiology, medical science, radiology, and clinical skills. A Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree are also optional for one trying to gain advanced skills in the profession (Colleges and Degrees). The process of getting licensed varies by state. However, “in most states, a degree from an accredited dental hygiene program and passing grades on written and clinical examinations is required.” It is mandatory for dental hygienists to continue the education process to keep their...
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...Thesis Based on my research, I should stay on my current career path. Background I am planning to pursue a degree in Dental Hygiene. According to me, dental hygiene is a very manageable career. I wouldn’t want to work night shifts, so a profession like dental hygiene would be perfect for me. I like to be hands-on and I love the tools that dental hygienists use. Criteria I established three criteria in order of importance that describes why I want to stay on my current career path which is Dental Hygiene: • Salary • Work schedule • Job opportunities Research Methods According to the databases, I searched topics like best jobs for the 21st century, I read some books on most demanding careers, I looked at a case-study of a man who choose dental hygiene as a profession and how satisfied he is of the decision he made. I also interviewed my dental hygienist and asked him/her questions regarding life as a dental hygienist. Research Findings I will research: • How much will I earn. I used Ronald & Carly Rae Krannich’s book, The Best Jobs for the 21st Century, in which I found out information regarding salary. The salary of a dental hygienist is between $33,000- $60,000 per year and it is stated under one of the best paying jobs ( Krannich 101). I think $33,000 is a pretty good starting salary for a single person. The best part is that as you get more experienced, the higher your pay gets. You have so many benefits, like health insurance that is covered by your employer...
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...| 7.2 | Quantitative Objectives | | 8.0 | Budget : Planned Marketing & Sales Investment | 10-11 | 9.0 | Product story and Unique Selling Proposition | 11 | 10.0 | Branding Guidelines – Logo, Colours, Layout and Typography | 12 | 11.012.0 | Target groupsInternal Communication Program | 12-13 13-14 | 13.0 | External Communication | 14-15 | 14.015.0 | PackagingPricing Strategy | 15-16 16-17 | 16.017.018.0 | Cooperation and strategic alliances Life Cycle Management Key Success Factors | 17 17-18 18 | 15.0 | References | 19-20 | 16.0 | Appendix | 21- | 1) Executive summary Whiteley Corporation is the first Australian company to be specialized in Sanitation Chemical, which supplies hygiene product and develops a complete range of deodorants, disinfectants, insecticides, pest control chemicals and cleaning products. It is the leading...
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