Dental Caries 1.1 – Describe a problem biologists are trying to solve Dental caries (tooth decay) is the destruction of the outer surface of a tooth. Decay results from the action of numerous bacteria‚ including Streptococcus mutans‚ which inhabit plaque‚ formed by colonies of bacteria. The plaque sticks to tooth enamel and metabolizes carbohydrates from food to produce lactic acid. The lactic acid‚ if left in contact with the teeth for a sustained period of time‚ causes the demineralization of
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and getting information. The Billing system‚ which is a solution for the inaccuracies that are currently happening with the use of manual computations‚ not only for the dental clinic’s bills‚ but also for the transactions with customers. The project is made to be LAN-based to give an efficient and time saving service for the dental clinic in order for them to operate smoothly and hustle free. Since the rooms of the users are all separated‚ it is best for them to use the LAN-based system for security
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Seeking the dental assistant position at a local clinic is my main objective. A previous occurrence includes working on maintenance and sanitation during college training courses. I have a positive work ethic‚ ability to work well with others‚ and follow through with procedures‚ treatments‚ and instructions as needed that apply to the patients as well as the dental team. Adept at full mouth debridements and periodontal therapy. Accurately completes all periodontal charting. Certified Dental Assistant
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and effective patient care has been to mandate nurse staffing ratios. In 1999 California became the first state to mandate minimum nurse-to-patient ratios in hospitals. California is not the only state to enact minimum nurse staffing ratios for hospitals‚ over the past four years at least eighteen other states have considered legislation regarding nurse staffing in hospitals. Policymakers are forced to consider alternatives to nurses ratios due to nurse shortages. Whether minimum staffing ratios will
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Title: A Nurse Evaluation and Outcome at a Kaiser Permanente Hospital Andre Bagramyan California State University Northridge Abstract Through the participation in the clinical setting of the Woodland Hills Kaiser Permanente Intensive Care Unit the writer has been involved with the members of this unit to develop and assess the roles of a leader. The focus of this paper is to analyze the evaluation of a nurse on the unit and the outcomes form the meeting. At Kaiser Permanente of Woodland
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Nurse Mentor: How to Find a Good Mentor A nurse mentor could be anyone who can help you learn your duties and grow in your position as a nurse‚ including a teacher‚ advisor or trusted friend. Mentors often provide more than daily guidance in nursing and often help you make important career decisions. The following strategies are the most common means of find a good mentor; Participation in a formal mentoring program Talking to teachers Finding a mentor online. Observe nurses at work Speak to key
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Not Enough Nurses Historically‚ the need for nurses evolved from the dire need of innovative and vigilant care during the War. Because of its nature to serve and give‚ the demand increases as the health care needs get complicated. Although nurses comprise the majority of the health workforce‚ the physical and psychological challenges entailed in nursing exhaust aging nurses who will soon reach their retiring age. As the nation realizes the diminishing supply of nurses‚ it is important to understand
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hours; nurse fatigue is a critical topic that needs to be addressed within the medical profession. Most hospitals assign nurses to 12-hours shifts‚ and the average of four to five patient’s per nurse. The long shifts are extremely tiring for most nurses‚ and furthermore‚ can be detrimental to their health‚ which ultimately puts the patient at risk. As a result‚ nurses may not extend the therapeutic communication as expected and could make dangerous‚ and sometimes fatal mistakes. Nurses may also
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Working over the Nurse-to-Patient Ratios Emily Contreras Fresno Pacific University Advanced Academic Research and Composition Com 342 Linda Pryce-Sheehan March 22‚ 2013 The Effects of Working over the Nurse-to-Patient Ratios Hospital administrators need to work collaboratively with recruiters‚ nursing directors‚ and managers‚ to improve and support the work environment for nurses. This can be accomplished by involving the bedside nurse‚ hiring high-quality nurses‚ maintain nurse-two-patient
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A Quantitative Study on the Factors that Promote and Hinder Nurses’ Willingness to Report Wrongdoing to Healthcare Leadership Reem Azhari A Dissertation Submitted to the Faculty of The Chicago School of Professional Psychology In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements For the Degree of Doctor of Organizational Leadership May 21‚ 2014 UMI Number: 3636182 All rights reserved INFORMATION TO ALL USERS The quality of this reproduction is dependent upon the quality of the copy submitted. In the unlikely
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