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Dental day and dental hygiene day
1. Dental Day and
Dental Hygiene Day
DEAN LEFEBVRE
INSTRUCTOR
SASKATCHEWAN POLYTECHNIC DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM
2. What is Dental Day and Dental Hygiene Day?
a collaborative, intraprofessional dental event where high risk groups are invited to receive free
advice and dental care based on their individual needs
As many barriers as possible are eliminated to increase utilization
Try to encourage prevention and commitment to oral health
Barriers: finances, transportation, childcare, employment, fear, social support,
language, culture, education
3. Regina Food Bank
Regina Open Door Society
Saskatchewan Polytechnic Dental Clinic clients
ESL program @ Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Syrian refugees
Target demographic
4. Timelines
2010: Invited to participate with the Regina Qu'Appelle Health Region and Dental Health Educators to
provide oral hygiene education to members of the Regina Food Bank
2011: SIAST Dental Program asked to be the lead on the oral health care for the event
2012: Funding made available to support DH services at SIAST Dental Clinic and first year of Dental Day
2013-2015: Dental Day grew each year in volunteers, patients seen and treatment completed
2016: Introduction of Dental Hygiene Day
5. Cost of Treatment Provided
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40,000
60,000
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Total Treatment Provided
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Treatment provided
• Check-ups
• Restorations
• Extractions
• Root canals
• Denture work
7. Goals
Safe and welcoming environment
Servicing a need within the community and targeting people who really need help
Collaboration between professionals and companies
Learning opportunities for Saskatchewan Polytechnic students
8. Sponsors and volunteers
Saskatchewan Oral Health Coalition ($1500/year)
Oral B (2012-2015: $500)
SDHA (2016: $250)
Henry Shein (Henry Shein Cares Foundation): most supplies, autoclave, sensor and technicians
Sinclair Dental: supplies for Dental Hygiene Day, autoclave and bags
Saskatchewan Polytechnic: use of facility and free parking
Starbucks: free coffee
Costco, Safeway, Sobeys ($50)
9. 3 restoration kits
1 extraction kit
2+ high and low speed handpieces with couplers
Any unique burs or items you may prefer to use
A list of the materials and instruments provided will be sent in advance
Ex. Etchant, Gauze, Curing Lights, Wedges, Matrices
Dental Assistant – option of bringing one or being assigned
Provided: Dental Assistant, clinic runner(s), radiographs, disposable supplies
How does it run?
10. Dental Assistant – option of bringing one or being assigned
Provided: Dental Assistant, clinic runner(s), radiographs, disposable supplies
Treatments: extractions, restorations, endodontics
One patient / hour; Clients seen before if charting and radiographs required
Provider creates the treatment plan + complete documentation
How does it run?
11. Stations: Charting and Health Histories, Check ups, Radiographs, Post- Operative, Oral Hygiene
Instruction
Free parking and Child Care
Raffle Baskets
Lunch and snacks provided
Media involvement
How does it run?
12. Further Treatment Required?
All clients are followed up after care
Some dentists have completed the care in their own offices
Clients are encouraged to book in the Saskatchewan Polytechnic Dental Clinic
See a dentist in private practice
13. Dental Hygiene Program
Presently the Dental Hygiene Program is a 2 year course that runs from the end of August until the first
week of June
Length: 76 weeks:
Year 1 - 38 weeks; Year 2 - 38 weeks
September, 2017 will be the first intake for the 3 year Program
Year 1- Anatomy and Physiology, English (Literature, Critical Reading/Writing), Statistics, Psychology, Sociology,
Chemistry/Organic Chemistry,
Year 2 & 3- Dental Hygiene specific classes and more clinical experience
14. Accreditation in May, 2017
New Saskatchewan Polytechnic Academic Model
Inclusion of employability skills
A commitment to include indigenous content within curricula
An increased focus on applied research and scholarship
Admission requirements and processes that provide informed options and support for applicant
A move from cohort-based programs toward more flexible delivery of courses
Dental Hygiene Program
15. New Academic Model Continued
Use of campus facilities for more hours in a week and all months of the year
Standardization of course and term lengths
Assessment processes that are authentic and in keeping with other institutions’ practices
Increased options for learning pathways, both internally and externally
A renewed focus on student learning and instructional excellence
An organizational culture shift toward innovation, learning and continual improvement
16. How are our students doing?
25/26 students passed the National Board Exam last year
We are at least 10% above the National average in most categories
Employers request SIAST/Saskatchewan Polytechnic grads
SDHA continues to increase in numbers
