Baylor University College of Dentistry - Baylor Burr Yearbook (Dallas, TX)

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Dental hygiene students learn to work to- gether while in school. This experience is invaluable to them, as they function as a part of a dental health team when practic- ing their profession under the supervision of a dentist in a private dental office, after graduation. Instruction given at the chair is probably the most meaningful the student receives while in school. Many facets of the dental hygienist’s work are discussed with regard to the specific situation found in the in- dividual patient’s mouth, and the student’s skill and understanding are increased. One of the most important functions of the dental hygienist is as an educator. She gives her patients personalized instruction at the dental chair, and in so doing helps to develop positive attitudes which result in improved dental health practices.

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——— 130 aruth School of Dental Hygiene Mrs. Betty Kersten, Instructor. Mrs. Doris Mackey, Registrar.

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ee 132 .. Whereby enjoining myself the sacred duty of teaching the public, particularly children and young people, by The first prophylaxis is an im- portant step in future dental pro- cedures for the child patient. I want my mommy! Kathy, this will make your teeth pretty and white! The dental hygiene student learns the methods and techniques of ed- ucating children in the importance of dental hygiene. The sick tooth said, “Why this is a candy The healthy tooth said, “You should not bar and a lollipop.” eat sweets...” Preventive dentistry is practiced by giving applications of stannous fluoride to the child’s teeth. We're going to put this roll of cotton in . . . and then put the fluoride on your your mouth... teeth...