Blog 9 - Advisory Prep 3

1. State whether or not you currently have a mentor, and what the status of your interview is with that person.
• My mentor is Chris Chen, DDS at Puente Hills Dental Group. I have scheduled a time for my second interview with Dr. Chen for October 27th. 
2. At this point, your research is probably guiding your studies toward more specific areas within your topic. Name the area or two you feel most promising and explain your reasons. 
• Patient Care/Easing a Patient: I will focus more on the psychology of dentistry, that is why so many people are afraid of the dentist. My mentor has told me that many people view dentists as "villians" or the dental office as a scary place. I could explain what makes a patient the most comfortable or why patients might have dental phobias or fears. 
• Ortho Care: I will be able to explain the anatomy of the mouth and teeth. I will also be able to educate my audience on how to take the best care of their oral hygiene. 
3. What kinds of sources do you think will help you in the next month to gain more research depth? Where will you go to get them?
• My mentor will definitely be able to provide me with more information about my topic. 
• I can go to the library and hopefully find some books about oral hygiene and tooth anatomy.
• Articles about the psychology behind dental fear/phobia/anxiety will really help me do more in depth research. 
4. Write down a possible EQ. 
• What are the best ways to maintain good dental hygiene/what is the most effective preventative care?
• How might a patient develop orthophobia's and how could a dentist best ease a patient?