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Healthy Teeth: Building Dental Health Awareness Among Head Start Parents, Marisol Cruz
Healthy Teeth: Building Dental Health Awareness Among Head Start Parents, Marisol Cruz
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In the U.S and state of California, tooth decay is the most common chronic disease and concerning health issue among children. The Head Start program in Monterey County serves about 1, 245 children annually from birth to five years of age. One requirement is that children obtain dental health checkups every six months, and receive dental treatment, if needed, as part of adhering to California's dental periodicity schedule. Over the past years, an increase of failed dental health assessments was observed among many children enrolled in the program. Obtaining and following through with treatment was an obstacle. The purpose of …
Addressing Social Issues Affecting Vulnerable Populations In San Benito County Through Community Events, Lucila Alvarez
Addressing Social Issues Affecting Vulnerable Populations In San Benito County Through Community Events, Lucila Alvarez
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
In San Benito County there is a high concentration of Triqui community members. They originate from the state of Oaxaca in Mexico and flee their homeland due to political prosecution and violence. Many times, Triqui community members arrive in the United States speaking and understanding only their native Triqui language. Their customs and traditions clash with those of the United States and due to fear they isolate themselves and do not seek any community services. Community Solutions addressed these issues by organizing the first ever Indigenous Cultures Day in Hollister, CA on May 21, 2017. The event consisted of a …
The Effects Of A Digital Platform On Achievement In Dental Assisting Classrooms, Maia Hopkins Carpenetti
The Effects Of A Digital Platform On Achievement In Dental Assisting Classrooms, Maia Hopkins Carpenetti
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Digital teaching tools are prevalent in classrooms now more than ever. Using a digital teaching tool (e.g., a blog) can positively affect student engagement and achievement due to its relevancy to students who have become increasingly more exposed to technology. However, the scarce research on technological instructional tools and achievement in a Career and Technical Education (CTE) classroom, particularly dental assisting, is what brought about the need for this research project. The purpose of this study was to determine if a technology intervention using a blog affected dental assisting students’ achievement. Participants in this study were dental assisting students, ranging …