Modern Hygienist - February 2009 - (Page 28) career | MENTORING A healthy perspective is month’s mentor emphasizes the smile-body connection, at home and abroad. by Carol Bommhardt MENTORING Family first Initially it may seem awkward, but don’t be shy about discussing patient pointers with parents or other family members. Go global Even if your practice isn’t saving smiles in Somalia, research ways you can use your skills in foreign countries. Adriana Saldivar didn’t always dream of being a dental hygienist. As is true for many, she was afraid of going to the dentist as a child. “I decided to become a dental hygienist really by chance,” Ms. Saldivar says of her decision to enter the profession. After two and a half years of learning business at the University of Illinois, she decided accounting just wasn’t for her. She realized she really wanted to be in the healthcare field, but wasn’t sure where to start until she began working for her orthodontist at the time, Dr. Jackson. It was he who suggested a career in dental hygiene, and after some research, she realized it was just what she was looking for. “The job outlook for dental hygienists was excellent, the pay is very good and dental hygienists have a level of independence; but most importantly, I wanted to provide guidance to protect patients’ total health,” Ms. Saldivar says. After deciding to pursue a career in dental hygiene, Ms. Saldivar began attending Kennedy King College, and graduated with honors in 2002. HEALTHY MOUTH, HEALTHY BODY Because her childhood encounters with the dentist didn’t leave the best impression, Ms. Saldivar decided she wanted to change the way people experience going to the dentist. “I wanted to create a safe place and build strong rapport with patients so patients could finally enjoy their visit to the dentist,” she says. And she has done just that. In her six years of practicing, Ms. Saldivar has kept her patients webexclusive For a video documenting Adriana’s trip to the Dominican Republic, visit modernhygienist.com, click on Resources and then click on Video. 28 modernhygienist.com | February 2009 http://www.modernhygienist.com http://www.modernhygienist.com
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