A nurse is someone that is trained to manage patient health on individual and population levels. There are many different education levels for nurses, including licensed practical nurse and registered nurse, which requires an associates degree, midwife, nurse practitioner and nurse anesthetist, which requires a masters degree. Some places nurses may be employed in hospitals, physicians offices, nursing homes and schools. A dental hygienist and nurse may work together when providing dental care to patients in nursing homes or hospitals. A dental hygienist could help a nurse by teaching them how to provide proper dental care to patients. I enjoyed learning how to transfer patients from a wheelchair to a dental chair. There are many patients that …show more content…
Their job is to work with physicians to provide preventative services, emergency care, clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions. In order to become an athletic trainer they have to complete a 4 year college degree, 4 semesters of precertification practice with patients and also pass the national Board of Certification exam. Athletic trainers may be employed in schools, hospitals, therapy clinics, rehabilitation centers, assisted living centers, physician offices, sporting facilities and many other places. One example of when an athletic trainer and a dental professional would have to work together is if someone were playing a sport and got hit in the mouth. If it is a severe injury the athletic trainer would not be able to treat this patient by themselves. One of the topics I found interesting that they talked about was the different stretches we could do during our day. Although we can have busy schedules it is important that we take time for ourselves to complete these …show more content…
To become an occupational therapist they must complete their masters or doctorate degree in occupational therapy. There are also occupational therapy assistants, which requires an associates degree. Both of these occupations require fieldwork education and then they are eligible national certification examination administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy. Occupational therapists may be employed in hospitals, schools, nursing facilities and outpatient clinics. A situation where a dental hygienist and an occupational therapist may work together is when helping an elderly patient find an oral care routine that works well for them. This could include finding the right kind of toothbrush for them and also a brochure that reminds them to brush and shows them how to brush correctly. Something I found interesting during the presentation was talking about the different types of toothbrush
To become a dental hygienist, one must attend a college or university that has a dental hygiene program. “Your coursework will include classes such as the
Having shadowed a dental hygienist prior to that of a dental assistant I didn’t know what to expect their job to be. Although I did assume a dental assistant’s job consisted of handing instruments to the doctor during the various procedures so I was surprised to see just how many responsibilities they have. Each dental clinic has different expectations of what they require their dental assistant to do in my shadowing experience they were responsible for: preparing the room prior to the patients arrival, greeting the patient upon arrival and inviting them into the operation room, confirming dental history with the patient, briefing them on the procedure they are about to have and what to expect, answering the clients questions to the best of their abilities, assisting the doctor in the procedure and aiding with any tasks required of you, when the patient is ready to leave helping them to look presentable and explaining what to expect after that kind of procedure, updating and verifying dental records, and sanitizing and sterilization of the room and all instruments after departure of
An athletic trainer is a healthcare professional who works in the field of sports profession. People often confuse personal trainer with an athletic trainer but they are significantly different. A personal trainer works with an individual to help them gain a better physique and a better exterior but an athletic trainer is a healthcare professional who takes care of sports injury or athletic related injuries. They are one of the first healthcare providers on the scene when injuries occur whether in an official game or practice. Their duties and responsibilities include but not limited to treating injuries for people of all ages, apply protective or injury devices such as tapes, bandages, and braces. They specialize in prevention, assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of the musculoskeletal injuries. They are trained in recognizing, preventing, and managing, and rehabilitating injuries that may have result from physical activities. They also advise people on proper technique in variety of physical activities in order to avoid injuries and it is not uncommon to see some athletic trainers help in strength and conditioning even though they are not personal trainers. They collaborate with physicians to provide best possible assistance and care for an injured athlete. Under direction of a physician, they treat and prevent athletic injuries by developing therapies to reduce pain and improve mobility. They perform varieties of complicated goals and work under a general supervision and reports to a manager or head of unit/department they work under. Athletic trainers in professional sports work with physician, coaches, and management of the team to oversee the overall health of the players on the team. They often work in a f...
It’s been a long time since the last narrative and a lot has changed. The internship with the dental hygienist failed miserably. After three sessions, my mentor just stopped communicating and cut all ties with me. I attempted to email her multiple times but I remained unheard. So, I had to find a way to troubleshoot and look for another mentor and place to intern at.
There is a wide range of responsibilities for an athletic trainer, as they may work in many different environments. The general duties include assessment/diagnosis, rehabilitation, treatment and prevention of athletic injuries, and basic medical care. The specialized duties for an athletic trainer at the high school level will be very different than those at a professional level. This is due to a categorical distinction, as there is far more team funding at the professional level than in college or high school. Their tasks also vary greatly by sport, as contact/high intensity team sports typically produce more injuries than do single player sports. Athletic trainers in a clinic or hospital setting...
Those looking to join the dental field assume that their only option as a dental hygienist is to apply at a clinic. Although, there is a vast amount of different opportunities available for dental hygienist outside on the dental chair. According to the ADHA, there are over three hundred dental hygiene programs in the U.S. alone. Most hygienists have at least an associate degree, but some get a bachelors and even master's degrees to further their careers. Dental hygienist emphasizes research, but also require coursework. Common graduate courses in dental hygiene include health care management, lab instruction, and clinical instruction.
Dental hygienists are licensed oral health professionals who focus on preventing and treating oral diseases that both protect teeth and gums, and also to protect patients' total health. They are graduates of accredited dental hygiene education programs in colleges and universities, and must take a written national board examination and a clinical
One of the major jobs of being a dental hygienist involves being able to work with people. Children do not understand the importance of keeping their teeth clean so they explain to them. Being a dental hygienist means knowing the importance of dental care and being able of explaining how to do it. They watch over a patients teeth and gums, and write notes about problems they notice. They clean, polish, and floss a patients
Healthcare is a necessity to sustain society. Dentistry is an area of healthcare that I feel extremely passionate about because access to proper dental care is limited, especially in the underserved communities. As an African American, I want to become a dentist and healthcare provider in the hopes of helping patients and adding to the diversification of the field. With a growing minority population in the United States, it has become apparent that there is a shortage of black dentists. This is problematic because underrepresented minorities are in great need of access to culturally connected dentists who understand their clinical needs as much as their lives and their challenges. I believe that when the profession includes a range of ethnicities
The schooling required to be a dental hygienists is an associate’s degree in dental hygiene, science, or applied science. These degree’s can completed partially online but is eventually required to get educated hands-on. During the hands-on training, they are educated on how to remove plaque, give x-rays, and look for/prevent diseases. Depending on the school and degree, they also may be trained to administer anesthesia. This degree can be completed in three years, but every state requires that they must be licensed. After they finish the course they must pass the exam in that state to become an official dental hygienist. Some of the most common dental hygiene courses are microbiology, nutrition, biology, chemistry, anatomy and physiology. Some of the courses made specifically for the dental field are, preventative dentistry, dental hygiene, and tooth morphology. The preventative dentistry course teaches students how to read patient files, use dental tools, and how to determine diseases. The dental hygiene course will teach students about proper oral care, and how to recognize periodontal (teeth) and gingival (gums) diseases. The last course, tooth morphology, teaches students the structures of teeth, and also how to interpret dental charts and x-rays. Although most dental hygienists get a job with only an associate’s degree, it is suggested to continue the education and get a bachelors degree. A bachelor’s degree would provide a clear advantage and can be completed completely online. Some of the additional training that a dental hygienist may want to get is business, education, administration, marketing, and public health. The reason extra training may be needed is if someone wants to teach about dental hygiene to students, or even start their own
When most people think of dental hygienists, the first and only thing they think about it cleaning and whitening teeth. However, that is mainly what dental hygienists do, but they also learn to do a lot more than that. According the occupational outlook handbook, hygienists clean teeth, examine patients for signs of oral diseases such as gingivitis, and provide other preventative dental care. They also educate patients on ways to improve and maintain good oral health. As explained on American Dental Association, the dental hygienist...
I promptly educated myself on dental hygiene and I feel there are a lot of advantages becoming a hygienist. One of the best features about a dental hygiene career is, you only need an associate's degree. That’s two years of prerequisites and two years in the program if you get selected. There is a process you have to exceed to get into the program. The process is based on GPA, interviews
The education requirements vary depending where you are, but typically it vary from a high school diploma to the completion of a postsecondary training program. There are no formal education requirements for entering this career and some high school students have even went from their diploma straight to on-the-job training. Although, postsecondary dental assisting programs offer more comprehensive career training. Dental assisting programs are typically 1-year diploma or certificate programs that tend to focus more on technical training through classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction. Some community colleges also offer 2-year associate's degree programs which combine general education, technical training, and more extensive clinical practicums. Licensure and/or certification might be required by some states. Some states allow dental assistants to perform all duties assigned by a dentist but in other states they must obtain licensure or registration to perform certain duties. Obtaining the licensure vary in states as well. Some may include completing an accredited postsecondary program or may have to pass a written or practical exam, which could be required. Most dental assistants maintain licensure by earning continuing education at state-specified intervals. To get the certification, The Dental Assisting National Board offers the Certified Dental Assistant (CDA®) certification which was
According to the book, “Clinical Practice of the Dental Hygienist”, a dental hygienist is a dental health specialist whose primary concern is the maintenance of oral health and the prevention of oral disease. A career as a dental hygienist provides a wide range of challenges where in the dentist office, the dental hygienist and dentist work together to meet the oral health needs of their patients. There are many things that dental hygienists do that you may not realize when you think you are just going in to get your teeth cleaned.
The education requirements include having an associate's degree in dental hygiene and a bachelor or master’s degree required for research, teaching, or the clinical practice in public or school health programs. A daily routine for a Dental Hygienist is waking up to get to work at least a half hour before the first patient comes. They then should look over the charts about the patient’s situation with their teeth and see what medical treatment they need. They then bring the patient in and perform the treatment. Lastly, they charge the patient for the certain treatments, like the cleaning, and then for say a filling, they will charge them separately, and then the patient will leave. Soon after they will start all over