| Special Needs Patients |
-- In practice you will come across all different types of patients. It is very rare that you will have a patient who isn't on medications. Above is a review of some common special needs patients and seniors, certain conditions to be aware of. Being aware of different conditions will make it easier for you to ask certain types of questions.
| Exercises for the Dental Hygienist |
-- It is so important to get into the habit of daily exercise. Even if it's only a few simple stretches and yoga a day. Learn how posture effects us and daily things we need to do while at work.
The Health Hazards of Sitting for Dental Professionals
Sitting is the new smoking?! When I heard this I immediately began to read more. Studies show that sitting for too long can increase our risk for a number of diseases including diabetes, heart disease and not to mention excessive weight gain. This is due to the simple fact that if we are sitting, we are not being active. If we are not being active, we are not as healthy as we could be. It is said that the human race isn't meant to sit, at least not for the average 5 hours a day that studies suggest.
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Exercise Needs of Hygienists
This is just one of numerous stories I hear from dental team members. Most health-care professionals (personal trainers, MDs, massage therapists, etc.) don't realize that due to their unique positioning challenges, dental professionals are predisposed to certain muscle imbalances that can be worsened by specific exercises. When team members come to understand these muscle imbalances, the proverbial lightbulb comes on: "Ah, that's why I always had pain after that exercise."
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PDF file: http://www.posturedontics.com/pdf/Exercise%20for%20Hygienists.pdf
YOGA EXERCISES;
http://www.dimensionsofdentalhygiene.com/print.aspx?id=12883
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PDF file: http://www.posturedontics.com/pdf/Exercise%20for%20Hygienists.pdf
YOGA EXERCISES;
http://www.dimensionsofdentalhygiene.com/print.aspx?id=12883
Pregnancy - A,B,C,D,X Classifications
Pregnancy ties in with our special needs clients :) - read a great review article by clicking here.
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–A No risk in controlled human studies: Adequate and well-controlled human studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in the first trimester of pregnancy (and there is no evidence of risk in later trimesters).
–B No risk in other studies: Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women OR Animal studies have shown an adverse effect, but adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in any trimester. –C Risk not ruled out: Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks. –D Positive evidence of risk: There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks. –X Contraindicated in Pregnancy: Studies in animals or humans have demonstrated fetal abnormalities and/or there is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience, and the risks involved in use of the drug in pregnant women clearly outweigh potential benefits. |
Pregnant Patient Flash Cards - Click Here |
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Exercises to use :)
