Case Doc Visit #1 vs. Visit #3.
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Health Promotion and Community EngagementEducation and prevention is our main focus as dental hygienists. This year I have been heavily involved in the Head Start programs. We had a Comm. Health project as a requirement of our class, however, I saw this as an opportunity to reach out to more than just one classroom. I convinced my group of this and have been visiting 2 classrooms and teaching about bacteria, the importance of brushing/flossing, healthy food choices and dental visits. Our involvement in children's early education and perception of dental health is valuable and I believe this early implementation introduces healthy future behaviors.
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