MEMORANDUM
To: Dr. Erika Paterson, Instructor ENGL 301 Technical Writing UBC
From: Lovin Kahlon, Student ENGL 301 Technical Writing UBC
Date: July 6, 2022
Subject: 301 Formal Report Progress: Integrating Ultrasonic scaling at Pediatric Dental Practice in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
As requested by assignment 2:3, here is an update on the progress of the formal report titled “Integrating Ultrasonic scaling at Pediatric Dental Practice in Winnipeg, Manitoba”.
Purpose of the report: The purpose of this report is to evaluate the feasibility of implementing ultrasonic scaling in conjunction with hand scaling at a Pediatric Dental Practice in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Intended Audience: The readers of my report will be Johan Schalkwyk, Faith Faye, Dr. Amir, Dr. Mangat, Dr. Yve, Dr. Abdukar, Dr. Shah and Dr. Sandhu respectively. Johan is a business manager, Faith is an office manager and the dentists are part owners and associates. The decision to implement ultrasonic scaling will be through a group vote in the end.
Report Objective: The Objectives of this report are:
- to identify inefficiencies caused by hand scaling only to the dental provider and patient.
- to provide recommendations to improve patient care and comfort during dental hygiene care, especially for kids who need enhanced dental hygiene therapy.
- to resolve current time management issues during dental hygiene appointments.
- to establish a profit-generating dental hygiene care system.
Report Significance: The report will provide the intended audience with an understanding of the inefficiencies present by current methods of providing clinical dental hygiene services. As a result of the report, a realistic and effective plan will be presented to reduce inefficiencies and improve comprehensive patient care.
Research Plan: As part of my research, I need to complete the following eight tasks:
- What are the benefits of ultrasonic water scaling to the patient and dental hygienist?
- What are the benefits and constraints to office management?
- What is the cost of an ultrasonic water scaler?
- Will there be an added cost to maintain an ultrasonic scaler?
- What are the different types of ultrasonic scalers available in the market?
- Does the staff need additional training to use ultrasonic water scaler?
- Can ultrasonic scaler make dental hygiene visits more efficient and profitable?
- When will the Ultrasonic scaler pay for itself?
Methods: My primary data sources will be:
- An informational Interview with Johan Schalkwyk, Faith Faye, Dr. Amir, Dr. Mangat, Dr. Yve, Dr. Abdukar, Dr. Shah, Dr. Sandhu ABC’s staff dental hygienists.
- An online anonymous survey of practicing dental hygienists.
- My secondary sources will be a literature review of the use of ultrasonic water scaler Vs hand scaling.
Survey: Link to Survey is attached: https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eGbrhx6jlrBC1Ui
Link to Information interview: 301 Lovin Kahlon Informational questions
Report Outline: In the attached link, you will find an outline of the Formal Report:
301 Lovin Kahlon Formal report Outline
Writing Schedule: A detailed breakdown of my writing schedule is attached:
301 Lovin Kahlon Writing Schedule
Thank you for taking the time to review the progress report memo and formal report outline. Please let me know if any further changes are needed.
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