Rachel R.’s Profile

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Active 7 years, 5 months ago
Rachel R.
Display Name
Rachel R.
Major Program of Study
Dental Hygiene
Academic interests

DENTAL HYGIENE

Bio

My name is Rachel and this is my second semester here at city tech. My major is dental hygiene as I been working in the dental field for many years. I am Trinidadian native who have always had a passion for education. My philosophy comes from Nelson Mandela, ” Education is the most powerful weapon which can be used to save the world.”

My Courses

DEN 1112 Fall 2014

DEN 1112 Fall 2014

Our OpenLab site is now open. You can send your membership requests and join the group if you haven’t done so already. I have begun posting information for the coming semester. Please click on “Course Site” to get there. Prof. Matthews

DEN 1100 Principles of Dental Hygiene Care I, Fall 2014

DEN 1100 Principles of Dental Hygiene Care I, Fall 2014

An introduction to the didactic and clinical techniques and principles involved in the practice of dental hygiene. Emphasis is on the principles of optimal patient care including: aseptic techniques, patient assessment, personal oral hygiene and plaque control, fundamentals of instrumentation and related body mechanics, principles of instrument sharpening and emerging modalities.

DEN2400L Spring 2016

DEN2400L Spring 2016

DEN 2400 presents the didactic material, which correlates with the clinical experience, provided in DEN 2400L. The Clinical Faculty serves as group facilitators who assist the students in developing an awareness of and appreciation for the concepts, topics, and procedures related to the Dental Hygiene profession.

Nutrition (Bio 3524)

Nutrition (Bio 3524)

This course will be based on the study of nutrient constituents of foods, metabolism of nutrients in the body and their role in the human body. We will put special emphasis on specific health problems, especially those involving nutritional deficiencies. Through this course students will develop an understanding of the fundamental principles of nutrition necessary to improve and maintain health, to prevent illness and to provide support and therapy during illness.

DEN 2413 Introduction to Public Health sp2016

DEN 2413 Introduction to Public Health sp2016

The dental hygienist’s role as an educator and resource person in the field of public and community health is examined.

My Projects

Nutrition Project (Bio 3524)

Nutrition Project (Bio 3524)

Students will use this forum to work on a collaborative project. Students will choose a scientific article and will work around it on a research paper. The option of choosing your own article is feasible, but only upon your instructor approval. Please, work on this project with a partner and the make sure all your contributions are made through this forum. If you still don’t have a partner, notify your instructor and I will do my best to pair you with someone. From this point on, your attendance will be monitored mainly through your participation on this forum.

My Clubs

SADHA

SADHA

Student American Dental Hygiene Association is a student organization for first and second-year Dental Hygiene students, faculty, and alumni. Please become a member by clicking “Join now” and Welcome to SADHA!