Could you please summarize this article, using annotated ? Tittle: the dental hygienist as researcher. Author: Linda Douglas. What is reflective practice? Reflective practice is the ability to reflect on our actions in order to engage in the process of continuous learning. Action research questions stem from reflections on our work with the aim to improve outcomes. Action research is 'research in action' Researchers generate new ideas and knowledge. There are various types of research methodology: the types most familiar to us from reading research journals come under the umbrella of basic research. Basic research differs from action research in that it does not necessarily have any immediate application. The aim of basic research is to amass knowledge and better understand some phenomenon. For example: a research study to increase understanding of the pathophysiology of a particular disease is basic research. Action research differs from basic research in that it is a form of applied research: its purpose is to solve problems and improve practice. It is reflective, dynamic and responsive;8 so, if an action is not successful, we try another until we find one which works. Action research is conducted by the practitioner, and it is participatory:9 instead of having subjects on whom we conduct research, we have participants in our research; the researcher also participates through their actions. “Any practitioner can do action research because it is conducted in the workplace without disrupting the workflow.” Any practitioner can do action research because it is conducted in the workplace without disrupting the workflow. The action researcher is a practitioner-researcher who improves their practice, and generates knowledge by describing how they have improved it;10 therefore, research is not just the domain of those in academia. We don't have to wait for others to conduct research and provide us with new knowledge: we can create new knowledge,11 transfer it into our practice, and share it with others. Action research empowers the practitioner, benefits patients and often has a positive ripple effect on the entire workplace in terms of elevating practice standards, and boosting morale. There are differing perspectives on action research in various professions, such as nursing, social work and education; it is also evolving to suit the needs of the dental team. The dental team needs more focus on action research that improves oral health by facilitating health behaviour change, in addition to implementing novel clinical therapies and oral hygiene aids