Agents of change./Agents de changement.LEADERSHIP FROM THE TOP CAN AFFECT change--but changes can be sustained only when individuals accept and work with the new paradigm New Paradigm In the investing world, a totally new way of doing things that has a huge effect on business. Notes: The word "paradigm" is defined as a pattern or model, and it has been used in science to refer to a theoretical framework. . [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In October 2006, 1 had the honor of making a presentation to the House of Commons House of Commons: see Parliament. pre-budget consultations in Ottawa. I spoke as an advocate for increasing access to oral health care as well as increasing spending for the underserved population. Then, in November, I presented to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Human Resources The fancy word for "people." The human resources department within an organization, years ago known as the "personnel department," manages the administrative aspects of the employees. , Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities about the impact of oral health on employability in Canada. In both of these presentations, I was speaking on your behalf. I was very proud to have these experiences as it highlighted the fact that we, both as individuals and as a profession, can bring about change. As dental hygienists dental hygienist n. A person trained and licensed to provide preventive dental services, such as cleaning the teeth, usually in conjunction with a dentist. , we want to increase access to dental hygiene dental hygiene n. The practice of keeping the mouth, teeth, and gums clean and healthy to prevent disease. Also called oral hygiene. services. Whether in the area of oral health promotion or prevention, we need to reach a greater number of Canadians. What is the most effective way of bringing about the kinds of changes that will improve the oral health for all Canadians? Do we just need to work harder, smarter, and more effectively? Or do we need to make changes at a deeper, more systemic level? How does change come about and how can each of us make a difference? Life is change, as the Greek philosopher Heraclitus observed over 2,500 years ago. Each moment is different from every other. Nothing remains static for an instant, whether looked at from a molecular or planetary level. Whether we welcome it or not, change is unavoidable--everyday we adjust and adapt to the changing world around us. However, we feel frustration when we try to implement change to no avail. I can't help but think of the effort that we as dental hygienists are putting into changing the oral habits of our clients. I always find it interesting how clients confess openly that they have not been flossing flossing, n the mechanical cleansing of interproximal tooth surfaces with stringlike, waxed or unwaxed dental floss or tape. flossing aids, n. their teeth since their last visit and then heave heave v. heaved, heav·ing, heaves v.tr. 1. To raise or lift, especially with great effort or force: heaved the box of books onto the table. See Synonyms at lift. a sigh of relief upon the confession. Then we yet again attempt to somehow convince and inspire a change in the clients' habits over the course of the next hour. How is it that we ourselves are convinced of the distinct benefits of this daily ritual yet are constantly frustrated frus·trate tr.v. frus·trat·ed, frus·trat·ing, frus·trates 1. a. To prevent from accomplishing a purpose or fulfilling a desire; thwart: when we do not see a change that translates into the desired outcome? Despite our best efforts, we continue to see the effects of poor oral hygiene Oral Hygiene Definition Oral hygiene is the practice of keeping the mouth clean and healthy by brushing and flossing to prevent tooth decay and gum disease. . But we can make a difference, however small, if we persevere per·se·vere intr.v. per·se·vered, per·se·ver·ing, per·se·veres To persist in or remain constant to a purpose, idea, or task in the face of obstacles or discouragement. . I challenge every dental hygienist to identify one small change that he or she can bring about and to commit to working toward a successful outcome. What can you do to create more opportunities within our profession to make this happen? What can you do as an individual? My personal goal for this year is to reach out to as many professionals as possible and work together to raise the profile of dental hygiene as a profession. In my last message to you, I reflected on the new beginning that is perceived each fall. As we begin a New Year, we are again presented with a new beginning. As we watch the ball drop in Times Square, we celebrate the end of the old and rejoice in the new. This is when we resolve to change old habits. This year, let's all resolve in our own way to move our profession forward by changing the way we view our ability to make oral health promotion a part of every Canadian's life. Pray for a good harvest, but keep on plowing (Nancy Otto). You can reach the president at president@cdha.ca. by Bonnie bon·ny also bon·nie adj. bon·ni·er, bon·ni·est Scots 1. Physically attractive or appealing; pretty. 2. Excellent. Blank, AASc, BSc(DH), MA LE LEADERSHIP DES ECHELONS SUPERIEURS peut avoir une incidence sur le changement--mais la continuite du changement ne peut etre assuree que lorsque les individus acceptent et utilisent le nouveau paradigme. En octobre 2006, j'ai eu l'honneur de faire une presentation a la Chambre des communes dans le cadre des consultations prebudgetaires tenues a Ottawa. J'ai agi comme porte-parole et parle en faveur d'un acces accru aux soins de sante buccodentaire ainsi que d'une augmentation AUGMENTATION, old English law. The name of a court erected by Henry VIII., which was invested with the power of determining suits and controversies relating to monasteries and abbey lands. des depenses pour la population mal servie. Puis, en novembre, j'ai fait une presentation au Comite permanent de la Chambre des communes sur les ressources humaines, le developpement social et la condition des personnes handicapees concernant les repercussions repercussions npl → répercussions fpl repercussions npl → Auswirkungen pl de la sante buccodentaire sur l'employabilite au Canada. Lors de ces deux presentations, j'ai parle en votre nom. J'etais tres fiere de vivre ces experiences puisqu'elles permettaient de faire ressortir le fait que nous, en tant qu'individus et en tant que profession, pouvions provoquer des changements. Comme hygienistes dentaires, nous voulons accroitre l'acces aux services d'hygiene dentaire. Que ce soit dans le domaine de la promotion de la sante buccodentaire ou dans celui de la prevention, nous devons pouvoir atteindre un plus grand nombre de Canadiens et de Canadiennes. Quelle est Quelle means "source" in the German language. It can also refer to:
La vie est changement, comme l'a fait remarque re·marque n. 1. A small mark or sketch engraved in the margin of a plate to indicate its stage of development prior to completion. 2. A print or proof from a plate carrying such a mark. le philosophe philosophe Any of the literary men, scientists, and thinkers of 18th-century France who were united, in spite of divergent personal views, in their conviction of the supremacy and efficacy of human reason. grec Heraclite il y a plus de 2 500 ans. Chaque moment est different de tous les autres. Rien ne demeure un seul instant immuable, que ce soit considere a partir d'un point de vue moleculaire ou d'un point de vue planetaire. Que nous l'apprecions ou pas, le changement est inevitable--chaque jour, nous nous ajustons et nous nous adaptons a l'univers changeant qui nous entoure. Neanmoins, nous ressentons de la frustration lorsque nous essayons en vain de realiser des changements. Je ne peux aider mais je pense aux efforts que nous, comme hygienistes dentaires, deployons pour changer Changer The name given to a clearing member that is willing to assume the opposite position of a futures contract within a larger alternative exchange, of which it also is a clearing member. les habitudes buccodentaires de nos clients. Je trouve toujours interessant de voir comment les clients avouent ouvertement qu'ils n'ont pas utilise la soie dentaire sur leurs dents depuis leur derniere visite et poussent ensuite un soupir de soulagement apres cet aveu. Puis, une fois de plus au cours de la prochaine heure, nous tentons tant bien que mal de convaincre le client et de susciter un changement dans ses habitudes. Comment se fait-il que nous, qui sommes convaincues des nets avantages de ce rituel quotidien, soyons neanmoins constamment frustrees lorsque nous ne voyons pas le resultat desire a la suite d'un changement ? En depit de nos efforts exceptionnels, nous continuons a voir les effets d'une pauvre hygiene buccodentaire. Mais nous pouvons faire une difference, meme petite, si nous perseverons. Je demande a chaque hygieniste dentaire d'identifier un petit PETIT, sometimes corrupted into petty. A French word signifying little, small. It is frequently used, as petit larceny, petit jury, petit treason. PETIT, TREASON, English law. The killing of a master by his servant; a husband by his wife; a superior by a secular or religious man. changement qu'il ou elle peut provoquer et de s'engager a travailler pour l'atteinte d'un resultat favorable. Que pouvez-vous faire pour creer plus de possibilites a l'interieur de notre profession pour que cela se produise? Que pouvez-vous faire en tant qu'individu? Mon objectif personnel pour cette annee est de soutenir le plus de professionnels et professionnelles que possible et que nous travaillions ensemble a rehausser le profil de l'hygiene dentaire en tant que profession. Dans le dernier message que je vous ai adresse, je faisais ressortir le nouveau debut qui est percu a chaque automne. Lorsque nous commencons une nouvelle annee, nous faisons face encore a un nouveau debut. Alors que nous regardons la fin du bal a Times Square, nous celebrons la fin de la vieille annee et nous nous rejouissons de l'arrivee de la nouvelle. C'est le moment ou nous prenons la resolution de changer les vieilles habitudes. Cette annee, prenons tous et toutes la resolution de faire avancer, a notre propre facon, notre profession en changeant la maniere dont nous voyons notre capacite d'arriver a ce que la promotion de la sante buccodentaire fasse partie de la vie de tous les Canadiens et les Canadiennes. Priez pour une bonne n. 1. A female servant charged with the care of a young child. recolte, mais continuez a sarcler. (Nancy Otto) On peut communiquer avec la presidente a l'adresse <president@cdha.ca>. par Bonnie Blank, A.A.Sc., B.Sc.(DH), M.A. |
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