No Images? Click here Greetings from the Dental Hygiene Alumni Association! I’d like to start off by saying congratulations to all of the 2019 dental hygiene and dentistry graduates! This is an exciting time as you transition from a student into your professional career or into further studies. Wherever the path may lead you, I encourage you to always continue learning and expanding your skills. As dental hygienists, we are one of the first, and sometimes the most frequent, dental professionals that our patients will see. In that sense, it is pivotal that we are effectively communicating our knowledge of oral health to our patients and the public. One of the ways that we can achieve this is through the UAlberta Smiles community report. Created each year by the University of Alberta School of Dentistry, this report helps bring insight and awareness of oral health issues to the public. Rebecca Lee UAlberta SMILES now online! Our latest edition of UAlberta SMILES is now available to read online. We've covered a variety of topics for our general public audience such as, "Is lemon water good for your teeth?" and "Why your doctor may ask you about your sex life?" Read these articles and others in the publication. If you would like to request a copy for your patient waiting area, please email cheryl.deslaurier@ualberta.ca Convocation Spotlight: Rachelle Pratt When Rachelle Pratt began her career in the dental hygiene profession little did she know her chosen path would lead her to a life-long passion of learning and teaching. Pratt graduated with her diploma in dental hygiene in 1997, her bachelor of science in dental hygiene in 2002, and today – June 12 – she is graduating with her masters of education in health science education. Congratulations to all DH 2019 grads! Our Dental Hygiene graduates proudly walked the Jubilee stage, June 7. We want to congratulate each and everyone one of you and we wish you all the best in your future! Convocation Spotlight: Emily Ervin Emily Ervin is the 2019 recipient of the Alberta Dental Association & College (ADA&C) gold medal. This award is given to students with the highest academic standing. Ervin’s dedication and focus stemmed beyond her academic success as well. She was actively involved in the DSA Charity Ball, served as class president, executive member of the DSA, and many other fundraisers like the annual Sock Drive, holiday hampers, and the yearbook committee. Congratulations to all DDS 2019 grads! Congratulations to all our 4th year students who proudly walked across the convocation stage, June 7. All your hard work has paid off and we wish you all the best in the future! |