A method of disease prevention is education. This semester myself and three classmates created two table clinic for the vulnerable population of recent immigrants and refugees. The first table clinic is basic and demonstrates the indicators of a healthy/non-healthy mouth, and the second table clinic elaborates on how to prevent having an unhealthy mouth.
The development of two table clinics enhanced my communication abilities. As rounds of immigrants and refugees at varying levels of English language proficiency came to view the table clinic (designed with many visuals), I spoke clearly and at a slower speed. The table clinic I personally presented on was on “How to Prevent Having an Unhealthy Mouth”, therefore demonstrations with toothbrushes, floss, and pictures greatly magnified the clear and concise message.
It is through the two table clinics, meant to complement each other, that I was able to provide oral disease prevention through education, for an audience at a greater risk for disease.
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