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PAGE 8, WHITB FME PRESS, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2,1991 Tec hnology povds dntalrelief B yChrs Bovie This art icle won't hurt a bit., For those people who cringe at the words 'dentist,' 'needie' or 'freezing,' technolog has. once again provided relieF At their Whitby practice, den- tal surgeons Dr. Mark Librach and Dr. Steven Milîman have started using the 'H-Wave Elec- tronic Dental Anesthesia Instru- ment' which, in some cases can be used instead of an actual 9Electrodes are hooked up to the tooth during the dental pro- cedure. The machine, sends cur- rents which electronically block the nerves from sending out pain signals. The patient je ýgiven a hand control to, monitor t he level of impulse. 'This. isn't à replacement for freezing or gas but it gives the p atient another alternative," Milîman said. Although the procedure is new in dentistry, the H-Wave has been used'for years by doctors, and professional sports teams such as the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League. "This machine is not for everyone,'» Miliman added. «It can't be used for 'People with pacemakers or during preg- nancy." But the machine 'has other p.-actical, applications such as * remtoving local anesthetic from a patient's jaw. .Currently in their -practice, Milîman and Librach are using the H-Wave-in smaller and moderate fillings, but are expandingits uses constantly. Librach wants those people who are afraid of the needie to become aware of this new pro- cedure. "We only get one set' of per- manent teeth, and if H-W ave will help get people to the dent- ist, we can improve the quality of health care." Now that wasn't so bad, was it? Labour force trends . I the 90s, the rate of labour supply growth will be much lower and the demographic character- istics of the work force will be Vey different, according te -a report released by the Mfinistry of Skills Development entitled Ontario's labour market: long-tenu. trends and issues in the 1990s. Three key factors characterize the demand aide: the growing service secter expected to supply more than three-quarters of new jobs in the 90s, industrial restructuring sud tecbnological innovations, mainly ilu micro- electronic and computer-based technologies. The report says that Î, the mix of jobs will shift further towards those that require more advanced levels of education and training. O-tesupply side there will belaou sorag, an aging population that will be reflected m a high number of retirements and replacement needs., Enrol- ments in college and university technology and engineering programs will be down, with little growth in apprentice registra- tions for training in the skilled trades. "In organizations that were familiar with, turnover in low-end jobs, especially at the entry level, ia becoming a concern given that less people are entering the work force, says Les Lear, president of the Organization Renewal Group ic. and current president 'of the O>ntario Society for Training and Development. HRe adds that while attempting to look for inuovative ways of recruiting, the focus is now quickl moving te retaining odpepe knowing that supply is beormng 'inited. For example, insurance companies are looking at changing jobs from one person doing one specific task te a group tafople sharing a much larger Turnover ia also a problem for companies in big urban centres that are finding difficulty in retaining staff as lifestyle priorities and cost of living are wooing many out of the city. "Do organizations need te pay people more where the cost of living is higher?" asks Lear. "This is also part of the turnover issue." Oral communication is a problem area among highly skilled people coming inte the country. While possessing a good command of Engish grammar they encounter difficulty in' communicatineg in English, explains Christine Caudy, president of Gandy Associates. Gandy, a speech pathologist by ;Rrofes"on has developedtoetr Z.M, *(Î Neilson, a teacher, a 30-hour course scheduled over- a ten-week period that teaches accurate articulation in English as well as the importance of pitch and rhythm. The five-year-old business has doubled its growth rate annually. "More and more companies seeking us out are realizing that they -have. good people and will benefit from them if they qfet by the communications barrier.' In response ta, requests from clients, a course in English writing is now offered by Gandy Associates. With -the projected labour shortage, small businesses will for the first time be at. a disad- vantage, as large companies start competing for employees. Tom Atkinson, director of opinion lead research program, Ministry of Labour, explains why. ',First, big corporations are learning te act more like smal business by giving employees participation in decision-making and profit sharing, and by paying better and offering much better benefit packages..- This 'Ill re small business te paysutnial more for labour in direct pay and cost of benefits." DI. bLmAR IBA demonstrates -the H-Wave Electronic DentalAneathisiaInsrument. i The Municipal Freedom of* Information and' Protection. of .is now in effect This Act covers ail municipal corporations and a wide range of. local boards- including those in edu 'cation, police, health, roads, public util ities and conservation authorities. Each of these organizations is required to have - for access by the public- a listing of the generàl classes of records and personal1 information. While the law provides for a right !of access to these records, limited by certain specific exemptions, it also ptotects your personal information. Each organization will have an individual - designated as the Informaâtion and Privacy Coordinator - who can assist you when making a request. If, however, you are.flot satisfied with ýdecisions, the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner to review the case. (1-800-387-0073) Information, about this Act, can be obtained from: The Freedom of Information and Privacy Branch, Managemnent Uoard Secretariat, 56 Wellesley Strelet West, l8th Floor. Toronto, Ontario, M7A 1Z6 (416) 327-2187 Ontario will be available *1 * P S> k ~ W~WWVU~I'~F~P 1 aVu~W. ~ -. Privacy Act [YOUR BUSINESS]