to the dentist to get their teeth cleaned. Dental 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. For anyone who can accept the cons‚ this can lead to a personally rewarding career. To become a Dental Hygienist‚ you must go through Dental Assisting first. Unless‚ you go to a college where the Dental Hygienist program is 2 years long and they
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up and won’t have to wait for somebody else to do it for me. I actually really like cleaning up‚ even though my gloves have had rips in them a couple times so I end up touching the bloody tools by accident‚ which I don’t mind. Also I was in with a dental hygienist who was already working on a patient when I came in to observe. The hygienist could tell that the patient was a mouth breather because her gums were inflamed. The gums get inflamed because they get dry‚ and sometimes the bacteria in the
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MaKenna Miller Barton HST II 26 October 2010 Physician Assistant Physician Assistants practice medicine under the direction of physicians and surgeons. Physician Assistants are trained to provide diagnostic‚ therapeutic‚ and preventive healthcare services‚ as assigned by a physician. They take medical histories‚ examine and treat patients‚ order and interpret laboratory tests and x rays‚ and make diagnoses‚ and also treat minor injuries by suturing‚ splinting‚ and casting. They can also
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Alyssa Gonzales English IV- 5th May 27‚ 2013 Medical Assistant One Career choice for an individual to have as an option should be to become an Medical Assistant. It’s Not Something to make a living from but its one step into the medical field. Most people go for an R.N or even better for a Dr. Degree. But here is some information about Medical Assistants responsibilities‚ etc. Medical assistants have no formal education or training requirements although most have a high school diploma. Many receive
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Thesis: Physician assistants are well-recognized and highly sought-after members of the health care team who‚ with doctors‚ provide quality care to patients. In order to do that‚ training‚ hard work‚ and a good education are required. I. As history says‚ physician assistants have always been a much needed commodity in health care. A. Who came up with the idea for a physician assistant? 1. Dr. Eugene A. Stead‚ Jr. came up with the idea in 1965. 2. He was chairman
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Medical Assistant Nelly Serbellon HS100‚ Section # -10 Unit #4 Assignment Kaplan University February 5‚ 2013 I have always known I wanted to be in the medical field I just did not know where to start. Deciding to be a medical assistant was and easy choice; it is hands on but not so much that I would be stressed out‚ I can work in any office like a pediatrics or in an OBGYN. Being a medical assistant has many opportunities for one to grow and advance in the medical field. In many states one
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The career of a dental hygienist entails a variety of challenges and substantial responsibilities. Dental hygienists work‚ collectively with dentists‚ to satisfy the oral health needs of patients. The general scope of practice permitted for hygienists include: removing tartar or plaque‚ applying sealants or fluorides to ensure protection‚ taking and analyzing dental radiographs‚ assessing the condition of a patient’s oral health‚ documenting treatment plans or reporting findings to dentists‚ and
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Exceptional dental hygiene care practice can assure that my patients are able to preserve their smile for their lifetime. This is a commitment that involves both the health care provider and the patient. As the dental hygienist‚ my personal commitment should be to strive for excellent patient care and commitment to continuing education which allows professionals to expand their foundations of knowledge and stay au courant on new developments in this rapidly changing field. My first job was at
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Sunnyvale TX are a common dental solution for a myriad of dental problems. But just because dental crowns are commonly used‚ that doesn’t mean you should make the decision to get one lightly - after all‚ dental crowns can be expensive‚ even with insurance‚ and dental crowns require the filing down of the tooth underneath‚ a procedure which can’t be reversed. If your dentist suggests a crown‚ here are some questions you should ask: Dentist Sunnyvale TX: Why Do I Need A Dental Crown? Your doctor should
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(A) Ms. Smith March 11‚ 2013 “Five Keys to Professionalism as an Medical Assistant.” Why Be a Professional in Medical Assistant ? A Medical Assistant (MA) is an integral member of the health care delivery team‚ qualified by education and experience to work in the administrative office‚ the examining room and the physician office laboratory. The Medical Assistant‚ also a liaison between the doctor and the patient‚ is of vital importance to the success of the medical
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