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Aerosol Dispersion and Efficacy of Protective Strategies During Dental Procedures
No full textIntroduction and Aims Aerosol generation during dental procedures poses significant risks due to the potential for transmitting aerosol-bound microorganisms, including those in dental unit waterlines. This study aimed to quantify aerosol dispersion at various distances from dental procedures using a high-speed electric handpiece, with a focus on the effectiveness of various aerosol mitigation strategies. Methods Employing a mannequin head with an artificial tooth (typodont), we simulated clinical settings without the use of saliva to solely assess the contribution of dental unit waterlines and mechanical factors to aerosol production. Measurements were taken using a spectrometer at distances of 0, 0.9, and 1.8 meters from the handpiece. Results The results showed no significant difference in aerosol dispersion between 0.9 and 1.8 meters without evacuation. In contrast, the use of high-volume evacuators, particularly the Isolite system, significantly decreased aerosol dispersion across all distances. Conclusion We found that any type of high-volume evacuator can decrease aerosol dispersion, but the use of Isolite was the most effective. Clinical Relevance The results from this study can influence choice of safety measures to minimize aerosol spread during dental procedures
Regulating the Unseen in a Borderless World: Digital Currency and its Socioeconomic Impact on Industry
No full textBranching Out: Expanding Pediatric Occupational Therapy Through Nature-Based Practice
No full textThe current intake and outtake process lacks uniformity and there is no structured system in place to effectively monitor client progress and outcomes during the program or after its completion. Develop a streamlined process for screening, goal setting, and following up on goal progression at the end of camp
Rooster. Blues Rock. [candid from set]
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Pacific Library Generative AI Series – Tools and Discussion of Use (Session 3)
No full textNavigate the World of Generative AI: A Student-Focused Workshop Series
This three-part video series, developed by University of the Pacific Library & Learning Center, offers students a comprehensive introduction to generative AI technology. From understanding the basics to exploring practical applications and ethical considerations, these workshops provide the essential knowledge needed to use AI tools responsibly in your academic journey at Pacific.
Workshop Series Includes: What is Generative AI? - Demystify the technology behind AI tools like ChatGPT Risk Impacts or Harm Considerations - Explore the ethical implications and potential pitfalls of AI use Tools and Discussion of Use - Discover practical applications and best practices for academic work
Each concise session is designed to build your AI literacy and confidence while ensuring responsible engagement with these emerging technologies
Seasons
No full textThis series of wire sculptures represents the four seasons; spring, summer, fall, and winter, through the symbolism of flowers. Each piece reflects the essence of its respective season, allowing the viewer to connect with personal memories and moments associated with nature’s changing rhythms. By using flowers as a medium, I hope to evoke emotions and memories tied to special times in life.
Nature has always been a significant source of inspiration in my work. In this project, I focused on flowers as symbols of growth, transformation, and the passage of time. The irregular, organic shapes of the wire sculptures reflect the unpredictable nature of life and the ever changing beauty of the seasons. Though made from wire, the flowers maintain a delicate, fragile quality, much like the moments they represent.
Each flower is meant to remind the viewer of moments in their own life. Cherry blossoms symbolizes renewal, sunflower speaks to warmth and vitality, cosmos represents change, and camellia captures stillness and reflection. These wire works are not just representations of nature; they are emotional markers, inviting viewers to reflect on their personal connections to each season.
Through this work, I aim to celebrate the beauty of life’s fleeting moments, using flowers to bridge the gap between nature, memory, and emotion. My hope is that these wire sculptures will encourage the viewer to reflect on their own experiences, finding meaning in the flowers that symbolize the seasons of their lives
Black, White, and Colored Again
No full textWelcome to my collection, My name is Melary Alcazar Garcia and I created two different collections of works inspired by my culture. During my years at Delta, I was part of the Puente program where I took various classes including a Mexican-American class where I learned about my heritage. The class focused on the struggles my ancestors had to go through along with the passion for our culture, and the fight people before me had to take so I could be where I am today. Since then, my art has been solely dedicated and derived from the warriors who won the war to make their dreams into a reality. Starting with my first collection, I created a series of realism portraits made with graphite pencils and colored with oil pastels on an acrylic background on a wood canvas. This series of works is titled “Black, White, and Colored Again” to commemorate the people whose beliefs were so strong that they made them real. The people in the portraits include the brown berets, Cesar Chavez, Dolores Huerta, the Zoot Suits, and the people today fighting our current world problems. As for my second set of works, they are a celebration of our culture and history to remind us of the power and passion that we derive from. It is a painting of acrylic on canvas and the pair is titled “La Historia Trasciende más allá de La Muerte” and inspired by the legend “La Leyenda de la Mujer Dormida”; Where two star-crossed lovers were separated by war, class ranks, and then death. The portraits not only show them side by side, but they also show their passion and longing for each other, even after death. Both pieces of work were not only derived from my passion for my roots, but also out of awareness for the injustices currently happening across our nation