In this episode, we will build on the information centered around motivation for our patients. The social cognitive theory and stages of change will be discussed. This can apply to the individual in the clinical setting, or population beliefs when designing a program to shift perspectives among a population.

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Whenever we are taking on a new challenge or embarking on a journey into the unknown it can be scary. Often times as we approach the high stakes leg of an important journey things can get really tough. In those moments where we are challenges to stretch ourselves and grow we may need to have a gentle reminder that we are capable of many things and that we have what we need to be successful.

As I say.... "Those who know will grow."

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The dental hygiene student is challenged with developing an understanding of how to do a successful appraisal of research. We deliver care based on the most current research and are evidence based in all we do for our patients. In this episode we will discuss evidence based research and the PICO question. The basics of research development and the process of assessing research that is currently available.

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As I say.... "Those who know will grow."

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Taking exams can be one of the toughest aspects of dental hygiene school. The entire program is an ongoing accumulation of knowledge building with a continuous expectation of clinical application of theory to practice. It is an essential skill-building component of being a successful student. Taking tests and learning the right way to study can take some practice.

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The first time you have a patient in your chair who has bone loss on the radiographs and presents with active infection may cause you additional stress. You have all of the knowledge you need in order to perform a complete assessment on this type of patient. You will need to use all that you have learned to be comprehensive in your assessment. You can do this!

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As a dental hygienist, you can support your patient's nutritional needs by providing them with education and supporting their efforts to make meaningful changes in their lives. Improving our patients' food choices and habits will go beyond meeting the oral health needs of our patients. It will strengthen the ability of our patients to defend against chronic diseases and lower the risk of systemic deficiencies.

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Nutritional counseling is one of the tasks performed by the dental hygienist. Nutrition is a core component of overall health and assists the hygienist during the assessment process to meet the patient's needs. A strong correlation exists between nutritional habits - caries risk - and periodontal risk. Many patients are unaware of how their food choices impact the dentition.

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Pharmacology can be a challenging course in dental hygiene school. I have found that the best place to start is by understanding how the body naturally works and how the central nervous system controls the functions of the body. Having a good understanding of the autonomic nervous system goes a long way in helping you to develop a comprehensive understanding of drugs and how they work.

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There are times in our lives where the feeling of being overwhelmed can creep up on us. Being a student enrolled in a dental hygiene program and trying to balance the rest of your life can certainly create more demands than we can handle. In this episode, we will review the most common traits of being overwhelmed. Even more important is a discussion of ways to reduce the feeling of being overwhelmed and recenter your mind in a different direction.

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One of the major diseases we help patients to manage is dental caries (tooth decay). As a student, you will learn all about the formation of enamel. As a clinician, you will need to know all the ways in which dental caries can be managed to help your patients combat the disease.

Understand the process of caries and know what creates an increased risk for our patients. Discover and learn what the best solutions are for each patient we treat. As Oral Health Therapists, it is essential for dental hygienists to have a comprehensive understanding of the risk, the process, and the treatment options available for our patients.

As I say.... "Those who know will grow."

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