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As #Help4hygiene gathers momentum, Amber Ojak explains why so many people are getting behind the campaign for nursing support. Over the last few weeks there has been some awareness raised over the importance of supplying dental hygienists and therapists with full nursing support. Due to the unfortunate events of the coronavirus, more and more dental…
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With COVID-19 changing the way we live, Amber Ojak looks at the impact it will have on the future of dental hygiene and therapy. Over the last few months I have been looking closely at the future of dental hygiene and dental therapy. I have spoken to many individuals involved in different aspects of our…
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Amber Ojak introduces her EME approach to oral hygiene education, which will help influence behaviour change both in and out of the dental practice. Periodontal disease may be one of the hardest things to treat. It predominantly depends upon patient compliance. We have all the latest available equipment and skills required to provide ‘gold standard’…
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Amber Ojak opens up about her passion for the Six Nations, good food and her 20-bottle gin collection. Please introduce yourself I am Amber Ojak, a dental therapist based in Edinburgh but I’m originally from East Yorkshire. I graduated in 2018 from the University Of Edinburgh Medical School. I’ve worked solidly ever since to pave…
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Amber Ojak explains why communication is key in attracting patients back to the dental practice after COVID-19. COVID-19 has shaken up the dental world since lockdown began in March. Many of us are wondering if dentistry will change forever. For us as professionals, I think one of the key things to focus on is communication…
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Amber Ojak explains how hygienists and therapists can grab this opportunity to change the way dentistry is delivered to patients. COVID-19 has caused a lot of uncertainty in the dental world. There are many of us who are currently feeling a bit apprehensive about returning to work. Especially dental hygienists and therapists. Reading many forums…
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Amber Ojak questions whether dental professionals should spend more time publishing advice for the general public to access. As a hygiene therapist I am constantly faced with patients asking questions about oral hygiene. They question myths they’ve heard about dental products and the increasing awareness of links between periodontal disease and other diseases. In the…
