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practising
taking
radiographs
on
dexter
which
is
a
human
skull
which
has
been
covered
to
simulate
an
actual
head.
Photo
by
John
Van
Gelovan.
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I
as.
Wendy
working
in
the
dispensary,
autoclaving
instruments.
Photo
by
John
Van
Gelovan.
Fawn
using
an
ultrasonic
scaler
which
removes
calculus
by
ultrasonic
sound
waves.
Photo
by
John
Van
Gelovan.
By
Wendy
Berg
Almost
everything
we
do
as
dental
hygienists,
is
focused
at
preventing
periodontal
disease,
which
is
the
disease
that
destroys
the
supporting
structures
which
are
holding
your
teeth
in.
A
major
part
of
our
training
is
learning
to
educate
others
about
the
importance
of
good
oral
hygiene
and
motivate
them
to
brush
and
floss.
Yes,
brushing
and
FLOSSING,
along
with
regular
visits
to
your
dentist
are
the
keys
to
preventing
cavities
and
periodontal
disease.
In
education
others,
we
have
taught
dental
health
in
many
of
Prince
George's
elementary
schools,
and
will
be
teaching
dental
health
to
several
specialty
groups
this
spring.
We
also
provide
oral
hygiene
instruction
and
nutritional
counselling
to
individuals.
In
the
first
year
of
our
training,
we
touch
on
many
of
the
areas
that
dental
assistants
are
proficient
in,
as
well
as
doing
courses
such
as
Head
and
Neck
anatomy,
Human
anatomy,
Periodontics,
Histology
and
Dental
Materials.
One
class
that
was
a
lot
of
fun,
was
Pain
and
Anxiety
control.
Believe
it
or
not,
dental
personnel
are
trained
to
minimize
your
pain
and
anxiety.
The
second
year
of
training
is
much
more
practical
in
nature.
We
work
on
"real"
people,
rather
than
class
mates.
Our
time
is
spent
on
applying
and
developing
our
skills.
We
provide
free
dental
services
such
as
cleanings,
x-rays,
fluoride
treatments,
mouthguards,
and
sealants.
Anyone
interested
is
welcome
to
contact
the
Dental
Clinic
at
561-5810,
between
9
am
and
12
noon
weekdays
for
a
screening
appointment.
A
screening
involves
a
brief
medical
history
and
on
initial
oral
examination
by
dental
personnel.
Screening
sessions
are
held
on
the
first
Wednesday
of
each
month
from
5
to
8
pm.
Another
way
that
you
can
support
the
dental
hygiene
programs,
is
by
purchasing
our
1990
Calendar.
The
proceeds
from
the
calendar
will
be
used
for
graduation,
the
purchase
of
supplies
for
the
clinic
so
that
we
can
provide
our
clinical
services
free,
and
for
community
projects
promoting
good
oral
hygiene.
To
My
Teacher
The
ozone
layer
is
disappearing
Both
air
and
water
are
being
poisoned
Corruption
thrives
within
our
society
Paranoia
rules
us
with
a
death
cold
grip
Violence
erupts
in
the
streets
Thousands
are
without
employment
Millions
go
without
the
necessities
of
life
War
entangles
the
world
in
blood
and
hatred
We
are
perched
on
the
edge
of
global
annihilation
And
you're
upset
because
I
didn't
do
my
homework
!?!
By
Michael
Martin
Allan
hand
scaling.
Photo
by
John
Van
Gelovan.