Alexandra Sheppard

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About

Alexandra Sheppard is a Clinical Professor in the School of Dentistry and a faculty member since 1999 and registered dental hygienist since 1993 providing dental hygiene treatment in a private practice which specializes in the treatment of anxious patients. She is authorized for the  restricted activities of local anaesthesia, nitrous oxide/oxygen conscious sedation, and prescribing Schedule 1 drugs listed in the Dental Hygienists Profession Regulation.

 

For the past 24 years Alexandra has been an educator teaching dental anatomy, motivational interviewing, ethics, periodontology, caries, nutrition, prescribing and third-year clinical coordination. 

In a volunteer capacity Alexandra is the Dental Hygiene Committee Chair for the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada (CDAC). She is the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) Director from Alberta and is a House of Delegate representing the CDHA and Canada for the International Federation of Dental Hygienists.

Alexandra is also the Co-Chair of Activities for the University Club formerly known as the Faculty Club.

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Teaching

Alexandra's teaching areas include dental anatomy, periodontology, professionalism and professional ethics, prescription writing, clinical dental hygiene including the dental hygiene management and treatment of patients with complex health histories. 

D HYG 251A - Anatomical Structures for Dental Hygiene Practice

The first part of the course focuses on tooth nomenclature, anatomy and considerations of function. The second part of the course focuses on anatomy of the head and neck as it relates to dental hygiene practice.

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D HYG 356A - Oral Health Sciences IV

This course provides advanced understanding and critical analysis of periodontal and implant diseases, dental caries, and nutritional concepts related to oral health. Mechanisms for pain control are covered, including local anaesthesia.

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D HYG 356B - Oral Health Sciences IV

This course provides advanced understanding and critical analysis of periodontal and implant diseases, dental caries, and nutritional concepts related to oral health. Mechanisms for pain control are covered, including local anaesthesia.

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D HYG 361 - Dental Hygiene Theory and Practice II Part A

A clinical course that prepares students for delivering comprehensive care for patients with chronic and acute variances in oral health. Learning activities occur in the Oral Health Clinic. Students that complete D HYG 361 in Spring Term must enroll in D HYG 362 the following Fall/Winter. Prerequisite: D HYG 260.

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D HYG 429 - External Rotation

Each student will spend two weeks at an external placement. Students may provide health promotional programs including preventive dental hygiene therapies, classroom education and community interventions. This program aims to provide intensive exposure to dental hygiene practice both within and external to traditional dental practice settings. Prerequisite: D HYG 360.

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D HYG 429A - External Rotation

Each student will spend two weeks at an external placement. Students may provide health promotional programs including preventive dental hygiene therapies, classroom education and community interventions. This program aims to provide intensive exposure to dental hygiene practice both within and external to traditional dental practice settings. Prerequisite: D HYG 360.

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D HYG 429B - External Rotation

Each student will spend two weeks at an external placement. Students may provide health promotional programs including preventive dental hygiene therapies, classroom education and community interventions. This program aims to provide intensive exposure to dental hygiene practice both within and external to traditional dental practice settings. Prerequisite: D HYG 360.

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D HYG 455A - Oral Health Sciences V

This course will advance knowledge and application of pharmacology and develop proficiency in the elements of prescribing drugs for dental hygiene practice. Emphasis is placed on safety of prescribing drugs including the reporting process for adverse effects.

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D HYG 455B - Oral Health Sciences V

This course will advance knowledge and application of pharmacology and develop proficiency in the elements of prescribing drugs for dental hygiene practice. Emphasis is placed on safety of prescribing drugs including the reporting process for adverse effects.

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D HYG 461 - Dental Hygiene Theory and Practice III Part A

A clinical course that prepares students for delivering comprehensive care for patients with chronic and acute variances in oral health. Learning activities occur in the Oral Health Clinic. Students that complete D HYG 461 in Spring Term must enroll in D HYG 462 the following Fall/Winter. Prerequisite: D HYG 360 or 362.

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