Competencies
Category Archives: 01: Professionalism
Problem-Based Learning
Throughout the years of my degree I have partaken in many group-projects, including Problem-Based Learning (PBL). PBL is good for developing and practicing problem-solving, critical thinking, and working in a team in a highly respectful environment. However, there is much … Continue reading
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Water Fluoridation Research Paper
In my second year of my education, I had the experience of writing a research paper on Water Fluoridation, which I found very useful for the years following. Water fluoridation is a “hot topic”, and now I am well educated … Continue reading
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Care Conferences in Long Term Care
Care Conferences in Long Term Care I have been given the opportunity within the last year to work in a long-term care facility. Not only does this give me experience working with elders, but also to develop my leadership and … Continue reading
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Cause Advocacy
In my final year of study at UBC, I was given the opportunity to develop a plan for taking action and advocating on a topic of choice, in order to bring about change. My partner and I chose the topic … Continue reading
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Factors Affecting Teamwork
Dental Hygiene is a health profession that involves collaboration with other health care professionals (HCPs) to advance knowledge, profession integrity, client care, problem solving, and communication. Important attributes of being a Dental Hygiene professional include collaboration with others and effective … Continue reading
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