Rachelle Pratt
Contact
Associate Chair & Director, Dental Hygiene Program, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry - Dentistry Dept
- rss7@ualberta.ca
- Address
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5th Floor Edmonton Clinic Health Academy
11405 87 Ave NWEdmonton ABT6G 1C9
Associate Chair, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry - Dentistry Dept
- rss7@ualberta.ca
Overview
About
Professor Rachelle Pratt is the Associate Chair and Director of the Dental Hygiene Program. She is currently appointed as an ATS Associate Lecturer in the Department of Dentistry & Dental Hygiene in the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry.
Courses
D HYG 240A - Oral Radiology I
A comprehensive didactic, pre-clinical and clinical course that deals with the production of x-rays, their interactions with matter, radiation biology and protection, the appearances of normal anatomy on radiographs and common abnormalities seen on radiographs made in the practice of dental hygiene. Pre-clinical and clinical sessions will introduce students to the basic techniques of intraoral radiography and pantomography.
D HYG 240B - Oral Radiology I
A comprehensive didactic, pre-clinical and clinical course that deals with the production of x-rays, their interactions with matter, radiation biology and protection, the appearances of normal anatomy on radiographs and common abnormalities seen on radiographs made in the practice of dental hygiene. Pre-clinical and clinical sessions will introduce students to the basic techniques of intraoral radiography and pantomography.
D HYG 340A - Oral Radiology II
A practical and e-learning course in which students gain competency in a variety of digital intraoral and extraoral radiography techniques on mannequins and clients. Students interpret and report on radiographic images related to dental hygiene treatment. Self-guided e-learning modules prepare students for simulated and clinical experiences.
D HYG 340B - Oral Radiology II
A practical and e-learning course in which students gain competency in a variety of digital intraoral and extraoral radiography techniques on mannequins and clients. Students interpret and report on radiographic images related to dental hygiene treatment. Self-guided e-learning modules prepare students for simulated and clinical experiences.
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.
D HYG 370B - Behavioural Sciences II
This course explores the social determinants of health, principles of public health, epidemiology and concepts specific to dental public health to prepare students for evaluating public health initiatives and planning opportunities to promote oral health for various population groups. Students learn teaching and learning methodologies and incorporate these concepts into health promotion activities in diverse community settings.