Every person knows that when they were younger they wanted to hurry and grow up. Having dreams of being somebody who usually played a big part in the community. Some of our dreams changed throughout the years, some didn’t. Mine did. First, it was a singer, next, it was a firefighter, then a chef, and now it’s a dental hygienist.…
Scopes of practice are distinct procedures for dental assistants, dental hygienists and dentists that can and cannot be done based on their education and training. The top goal of scope of practice is to protect the patient. It is important for the dental team to know their individual scope of practice; because they can be held legally responsible for performing procedures that they are not educated, trained, and/or licensed to do so. A person’s scope of practice can change throughout their career if they get further training and development. You can also broaden your scope by developing more knowledge of a particular area by choosing more specialized practice.…
1.3 Draft Essential Q#3 Karina Espinoza P-6 A typical workday for a dental hygienist. Dental hygienist work in a variety of healthcare locations that include public health clinics, private clinics, dental offices, schools, hospitals and long term health facilities etc... There are so many options for a dental hygienist to choose where they would like to work.…
The dental hygienist has become one of the 30 fastest growing occupations, and with the growing population and increase in the elderly, the need for dental hygienists has become much greater. In a typical dentists office the dental hygienist would have many responsibilities, such as teaching clients how important it is to maintain good oral hygiene and instructing them on the principles of preventive oral care. They would also help demonstrate to the patient how to brush and floss their teeth correctly, how to select the correct type of toothbrush for their teeth and analyze patients' diets and counsel them on how to eat right to maintain good dental and gum health. And although dental hygienists duties may vary from state to state due to their…
How would you contribute to the health of society by becoming a licensed dental hygienist? In life, I would love to see everyone’s smile. I feel pitiful for someone whom is embarrassed about his or her smile, so I want to help everyone can achieve a beautiful smile and healthy tooth. I have been interested in teeth and health care, that’s why I chose dental hygiene as my career.…
Thinking back on my elementary school years, I have vivid memories experiencing curiosity for my own, as well as my classmates’ “wiggly teeth.” Ever since then, my interest in dentistry has grown exponentially. It is clear to me that dental health is the career path I want to pursue in the hopes of ultimately becoming a dentist. I want to be a dental hygienist with the academic background to apply to dental school in my future. Last summer I was able to job shadow a dental hygienist.…
Stephanie Clason, at Stillwater Dental Associates, referred me to your office concerning an upcoming job opening at Central Oklahoma Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Associates. I am excited to express my interest in future employment opportunities in your office, especially after my recent visit as a patient of Dr. Sethman. I have a strong background in the administrative and customer support roles, specifically in dental insurance. I am confident in my abilities to perform the required duties of your organization and I welcome the challenge of supporting your goals toward continued growth and success.…
My desire is to pursue a career that will allow me to make a difference in my community as well as in individual lives. I firmly believe that Greenville Technical College’s Dental Assistant Program will give me this opportunity. I have been told that Greenville Tech has a rigorous program and I want to be a part of it. I believe that this program will prepare me for my career in the dental field and give me the tools needed to succeed. As I have researched the skills required for Dental Assistants, I have noticed one in particular that is crucial in being a great Dental Assistant.…
Did you know oral disease remains to be a widespread problem considering their are many know preventative techniques. While poor oral hygiene is a problem amongst many people, the American Dental Hygienists Association and other nation organization have determined that the main problem for poor dental hygiene is due to the cause of poor communication. Dental Hygienist have been working on communication techniques for low oral health literacy patients in order to help their patients understand how to use simple tools, and how to perform simple task at home in order to clean and maintain clean and oral disease free teeth. According to the (CDC) Center for Disease Control and Prevention, one out of twenty middle aged adults in the United States…
Human anatomy has always fascinated me since my adolescent. I have always been eager to learn new information about the human body, which is why I was ecstatic to join a medical terminology class that my school offers. The class instructor was a former dental hygienist who shared her knowledge and love for dentistry. She explained how she was on the road to becoming a dentist when family obligations prevented her from continuing her curriculum. She then always encouraged her students to never allow anything to distract you from your lifetime goals.…
I want to be a Dental Assistant because in High School I had a chance to go to Berks Career and Technology Center known as Vo-tec. We had to pick two careers we were interested and can see a future in once we graduated high school. My first pick was cosmology and my second choice was Dental Assisting, Of course I ended not getting into cosmetology and I ended up in dental. Once I graduated from my Dental…
Teeth are the first thing that I look at in a person when I meet them so I figured that teeth would be interesting to work with because I mean who wouldn’t want great teeth. With great teeth are people that work in the dental field that help everyone get that perfect smile that they dream for. One group of people that are in the dental field are called dental assistants. As a dental assistant there are many tasks that dental assistants do like prepare patients for teeth treatments, cleanings, and sterilizing instruments.…
I decided to interview a Dental Assistant. I want to know more on what to expect as dental assistant, and what it's there to it. I interviewed Elio Campos. He is a dental assistant that I know, who lives in Florida. I ask a few questions about his job such as what the working conditions are, and what motivated him to pursue that career, he said the following I love being a dental assistant, but what really motivated me to become one was the work schedule and salary.…
As a dental assistant, you will be responsible for scheduling appointments, answering patients' basic inquiries on the phone or through e-mail, and ensuring patients' records are properly maintained. You will also need to assist dentists during treatment procedures by handing him the right tools, handling suction devices and other equipment, and taking other…
Many students have unique incentives for choosing their major while others are rather straight forward. I believe mine is a combination of the two. Ever since I was young, I demonstrated an interest in the dental field. Teeth were always the very first thing I noticed about a person, including myself. When my adult teeth started to come in, there was so much overcrowding that my canine teeth were growing in my upper gums.…