GOAL 7

In this goal/objective I have listed objectives that help provide value to my learning and show me how much progress I am making by being able to self-evaluation my experiences as I develop professionally in the life-long learning development.

1. Caries Process and Prevention Strategies: Prevention CE course

2. Calculus map competency

3. Periodontal assessment competency 

Caries Process and Prevention Strategies: Prevention CE course

Reflection: Participating in this course from dentalcare.com really broadened the way I look at how prevention is implemented in oral health. It helped me understand the importance of at home care and the barriers that our patients and communities face on a daily basis. Most important is to provide proper education while building trust and strong communication with our patients. We are there to work together to increase patient oral health and provide oral health care practices to assist in being successful in the process.

Calculus map competency

Reflection: This competency showed me how much development I have obtained in detecting calculus with accuracy. It is very important to be able to accurately identify accumulation of calculus so that removal takes place and the patients oral cavity can heal to a healthy state.

Periodontal assessment competency 

Reflection: This was an eye opening experience for me to take place in this evaluation of my skills. This was the first time that I had provided treatment to a patient that had such severe periodontal disease. I was able to complete this assessment successfully which was a satisfying experience having succeeded and seeing that my skills improved so quickly with having learned so much from the first assessment.