Dental therapist

My Strengths As I reflect on myself, I have noticed that I already contain many strengths and tools that I need to be successful. I already have immense knowledge of the patience it takes to work with young children, in addition to experience in the occupational therapy field. Similarly, I have tried to get as much on hand experience as possible throughout my life, and strive to learn and understand everything possible about my chosen field of study. I understand that entering a helping…

skills are maximally challenged, while another client may work at a job where motor skills are maximally challenged. It was beneficial that this teaching lab covered several areas of work because, when we are out working as licensed occupational therapists, we will see various clients who can and cannot preform many different…

Occupational performance is the doing and occupational form is the format in which it is done. In order to use occupation as a therapeutic method, occupational synthesis must be achieved. Occupational synthesis is achieved when the occupational therapist and the client design occupational forms together…

Career Path Profile The career path that I am going to pursue in the field of Exercise Science is Occupational Therapy. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Occupational Therapists treat injured, ill or disabled patients through the therapeutic use of everyday activities. This specific type of therapy began to slowly surface around the 17000’s. This was during the time where mentally ill were treated horribly and were dangerous to civilization. Two men,…

Video Critique The video I chose to critique is called, “Dental Health”, shared by Films on Demand. This video encompasses the importance of oral health care. The video covers information on proper oral hygiene instructions, gum disease stages, prevention of gum disease and the connection of oral health and systemic diseases like cardiovascular disease and diabetes. The video also raises awareness of the importance of oral health care among pregnant women. Additionally, the video includes…

The role of a Dental hygienist and therapist is to treat and prevent the two most common dental diseases; periodontal disease and dental caries. They will perform non surgical preventative periodontal treatment and a variety of restorative and caries preventative treatment to both adults and children. It is a very competent high demanding role, which requires excellent dexterity and communication skills. I feel with confidence I would take on this role very suitably and make a trustworthy…

Dr. Colbert understood my interest in the Dental Hygiene Program. Enthusiastically, she advised my next step to submit my application for the Dental Hygiene Program as soon as possible. Noticing that a few of my classes were repeated and higher grades were achieved, she advised that I submit repeat and replace for those specific classes. I was informed this process would boost up my GPA, and only increase my chances of acceptance in the competitive Dental Hygiene Program. In order to be…

Justifiable? Dental caries (tooth decay) is a chronic disease that affects all ages, and remains one of the most predominant diseases in New Zealand. If left untreated, possible ramifications could include, tooth loss (which may result in an undesirable appearance), pain, and infection. Therefore from an early age, it is essential to establish and implement good oral health practices. Examples of these practices (although not limited to) are, regular dental examinations by a dentist or dental…

opened this dental office from 2006, wanted to help his clients have satisfying teeth and to help them learn more about their oral hygiene in general. He used to work at Shoreham Dental. It was a small building which is why he moved to create Vellore Woods Dentistry and to expand his company. He is currently learning the most unique and advanced methods of treating dental issues for his patients. He is able to achieve such methods with the help of his 14 employees that made the dental…

Field Report: Dental Hygienist I always thought that I wanted to be a physical therapist just because after a knee injury I had to endure it for so long that it caught my interest. I wasn’t until after getting a tour of a campus and seeing their dental hygiene program that I knew PT wasn’t what I wanted to do anymore. Seeing all of that cool hands on experience you get to do and also seeing the exponential increase in pay my mind changed quickly. After that visit I changed my major to dental…