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Dental Tribune Middle East & Africa Edition | September-October 2014 1Chygiene tribune > Page 4C > Page 6C “We all live to be an inspiration to others” “In the country of Haiti, there is one dentist for every 90,000 residents” Ms. Victoria Wilson, Dental Hygiene Therapist, UK Dr. Roze & Associates Clinic wilson@dental-tribune.me Contact Information By Optometrist Rune Oerts OD, MSc W hat are Loupes? • A loupe is a simple, small magnification device used to see small details more closely. Unlike a magnify- ing glass, often set in a frame, its lenses are contained in a cylin- der holder, or into an enclosing housing that protects the lenses. What is the History of the Loupes? • The 25th Sept. 1608, a Dutch lens manufacture, Hans Lipper- hey born in Wessel, noticed that when you hold two lenses up to a certain distance from each other, an object seems closer. He then applied a patent on an ap- paratus with the ability to make “all things observed at a greater distance seemingly closer”. • The father of microscopy, An- ton Van Leeuwenhoek of Hol- land (1632-1723), started as an apprentice in a dry goods store where magnifying glasses were All about Loupes My journey as a dental hygienist A date for your diary - Hygiene Day announcement 15th November 2014 ByKareenWilson,USA W e all live to be an in- spiration to others. At my alma mater, Loma Linda University, there is a stat- ue in front of the dental school that carries the inscription, “To make man whole.” That statue and inscription was there to remind us that it is our duty to inspire and make our patients whole. It can be your children, spouse, loved one or people around you that you want to influence and change their life for the better. As a hygienist, I know that I inspire my patients to live healthy and happy lives. Through clinical education, I make sure that my patients have all the knowledge to cre- ate their happiness through a beautiful and healthy smile. I also strive to use my physical skills to bring joy and relief from discomfort by improving their oral health. The hygien- ist is usually the social life line of a dental practice, and we tend to bridge the gap between dentist and patient. It is great to be able to interact and build meaningful relationships with my patients. My experience as a hygienist for the past 17 years has been wonderful. I have seen children grow and lose primary teeth, go through orth- odontic treatment, and then go off to college. I have helped patients lose weight through sharing and giving health tips. Many of my patients have come from a mouth full of decay and periodontal disease to healthy, beautiful smiles. But most of all, our patients actually like coming to see us at our office because they know they will be accepted and appreciated. Through mission work in Haiti, I am able to touch the lives of many people who would never have access to dental care. In the country of Haiti, there is one dentist for every 90,000 residents. There are very few if any dental hygienists in the whole country, and 95 percent of all dental professionals in the country practice in the capitol of Port-au- Prince. The joy of providing treatment and fluo- ByVictoriaWilson A s Editor of Hygiene Tri- bune MENA I am ex- tremely pleased to be announcing the forthcoming Hygiene Day on Saturday 15th November organized by CAPP. This will be the second Hy- giene Day with CAPP follow- ing on from an unprecedented turnout at the launch of the first Hygiene Day earlier this year in May 2014. In the previous issue of Hygiene Tribune MENA I reviewed the 1st Hygiene Day, sharingtheex- cellent feedback on the speak- ers and the day. We anticipate a similar turn out as last time, if not more! This Novembers Hygiene Day will be held at the 6th Dental - Facial Cosmetic International Conference at the fabulous Ju- meirah Beach Hotel. ridetopatientsinthisdesperate country is indescribable. The patients in Haiti are so grateful for the dental care. When our nonprofit organization, Bethes- da Medical Mission, visits Haiti, we also bring dental supplies like toothbrushes and tooth- paste to be distributed to all the patients who visit the clinic. We bring books, toys and games for the children to enjoy. I also be- lieve that I am an inspiration to the children in Haiti by giving them hope for a better life. Through classroom education I am able to instruct students on nutrition, oral and over- all health. I have been using the Es- ther Wilkins chil- dren education program to go to preschools and grade schools to educate the children on dental health. You would be surprised to know what children think and know about dental health! The program is presented in a fun and exciting way, so the children are excited about tak- ing care of their oral health. The profession of dental hy- gienist has progressed over the years. There are so many hy- gienists who are doing amaz- ing things in the workforce, including philanthropy, educa- tion and making a difference with each and every patient. Through the Pros in the Pro- fession Award program, Crest Oral-B continues to recognize hygienists who go above and beyond the call of duty. I was so blessed to have been chosen as a Pros in the Profes- sion Award Recipient in 2011. It allowed me to be confident in my career. This award also opened doors to using my ex- pertise in education and advo- cacy. I have been asked to sit on the board of the Connecticut Oral Health Initiative, which is a nonprofit advocacy organiza- tion in the state of Connecticut that is dedicated to promoting oral health. I have been asked to join the Connecticut Dental Hygiene Association board to help strengthen hygiene mem- bership to the association. I have been able to meet some It is a very exciting time for Hygienists in the MENA, as we are gradually getting more recognition for our valuable contribution and commitment to Oral Health, with more and more dentists viewing the Hy- gienist as a key member of the Dental team. A career in Dental Hygiene certainly offers a wide range of challenges, and it can be quite a solitary career at times, for this reason days that we can come together to deepen our skills set, exchange knowledge and information about our profes- sion is invaluable to us. Thanks to CAPP a Hygiene Day now exists for us to continue with a high standard of CPD. I will take this opportunity to welcome Professor Mary Rose Pincelli Boglinon, from Italy this November. It is such an honour to have Mary lecturing to us and share her extensive 1st Hygienist Day, 10th May 2014, CAD/CAM & Digital Dentistry International Conference 9th Edition. Photo Robin Lane years of experience, knowl- edge and skill set first hand. Mary will be talking on ‘The Management of Orthodontic Patients’. As well as delivering a hands on course that should not be missed. We do have 3 more speakers organized, these will be an- nounced shortly. The Hygiene Day stands yet to help solidify the recognition of the profession in the MENA. Please arrange with your col- leagues tickets and transport to the day, it is guaranteed to be excellent! used to count the threads in cloth. Anton van Leeuwenhoek was inspired by the glasses used by drapers to inspect the quality of cloth. He taught himself new methods for grinding and pol- ishing tiny lenses of great curva- ture which gave magnifications up to 270x diameters, the finest known at that time. • These lenses led to the build-