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Show WSC Dental Program Uniq At Weber State College, community dentists and educators work together to provide Utah with a constant source of trained, competent dental hygienists. Kathy Lukken, WSC director of the dental hygiene program reported that the preventive dentistry clinic is the only one of its kind in the state. "The reason it is one of the best," she says, "is because of the local and state dentists. "This program would not fly at all without the cooperation and support of the Utah dentists," Lukken said. According to Lukken the college is required by law to have a licensed dentist on hand to supervise all clinical work done by the students. "Community dentists are hired to come and supervise. But they're really here to teach and work with the students," she explained. Currently the dental hygiene program is limited to a total of 40 students who actually clean teeth and do other preventive dentistry work. "The difference is between preventive and restorative dental work," Honor Society Opens Onicron Delta Epsilon, an international honor society in economics, is now accepting new members. Requirements for membership in ODE are as follows: A) an overall GPA of 3.2 or better. B) at least 12 hours in economics. C) a GPA of 3.4 or better in economic courses taken. All interested persons are asked to contact the economics department in Building 1 Room 125 by May 7, 1981. LADIES NIGHT EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT FOR LADIES FREE SETUPS FREE BREW Behind Sears Above Newgate Honda H she commented. "Here we perform only the preventive, such things as flouride treatments, x-rays, roof . planing, cleanings, and such. We do no fillings." Lukken said that in an average year the students work on about 1500 to 2000 patients from ages 3 to 92. Most are community members. "This is a good place for kids to start," she said. "Since there's very little discomfort, they don't learn any bad associations." During the past five years the dental hygiene program has placed 100 percent of its graduates, and most of those stay in Utah. "There are 850 dentists in Utah and every year we survey them to see if them need a dental hygienist," she said. "That survey is then put on file and opened to everyone." Lukken continued, "The support of the dentists is really three-fold. They give us input into the educational requirements and courses, they supervise, and they do the hiring." She explained further that getting into the dental program at WSC is no easy Doors I.D. Required DRESS STANDARD ENFORCED B.Y.O.B. mm ygiene ue thing. On an average they get between 50 and 75 applicants per year and can only accept 21. "The primary criteria is GPA. Students take a year of general sciences at any other university or college and then make application to our program. But the competition is tough," she said. Although the program is relatively small, Lukken said that the department has no plans for expansion in the immediate future. "We feel we're providing a regular supply for the state and see no need for an immediate increase." Lukken noted that the facilities close for the summer months after the fist week of June. Those wishing to make appointments before then c-.n do so by calling 626-6131. ; ir . y ' j I ' I ft i 'I $ ! I : I 1 , i "20 YEARS OF SERVICE" FARR better quality. . . FARR better price! 2434 WASHINGTON BLVD. PH. 399-0234 ATFARRS, if your diamond doesn't appraise, in writing (within 30 days of purchase) for at least Signpost May 5, Cortez Awards To Be Presented The annual Cortez Faculty-Student Achievement Awards Convocation will be held on Wednesday, May 6, sponsored by the Honors Program. It will be held at 12 noon in the Union Building Wildcat Theater. oIisia's Boy Gi?s.. r TEXAS INSTRUMENTS SEMICONDUCTOR Ladies ores; I'iestcfiGS 5-function Metal case Backlight Ladies sport watch Musical Alarm jl Pertecl lor the I J k jogger L-J U (456610) 20 JMuur 40 more than purchase, your money will be refunded, f 1981 Page 3 or NAT'L YOUR CHOICE (TI-741-1) n n sir; utf. Ladies ChronoAlarm Metal case & bracelet Musical Alarm Backlight 59 C195 -1 mi (8543) J YEARS OF SAVINGS" mm |