Dental assistant

When taking this course, I went into it already pretty confident in the idea that I was going to become a Dental Hygienist. The basic nature of the job is to primarily clean the teeth of a patient, observe the gums, report and record any abnormalities, and also teach the individual how they can further improve their oral hygiene. Hygienists can also be trained to use tools such as X-ray machines, rotary instruments to clean the teeth and according to the information provided by College ToolKit…

Dental Hygiene A career in Dental Hygiene requires an associate’s degree, demands a detail oriented, people person, and offers great employee benefits. Alfred Civilion Fones (1869 – March 15, 1938) was from Bridgeport, Connecticut and he was an American dentist who has been known as the founder of the Dental Hygiene profession, starting in 1906. Alfred also trained Irene Newman to be his assistant to perform procedures on their patients. Alfred was concerned about the number of patients losing…

Dental implants are a great choice for restoring partially edentulous or completely edentulous patients, however bacteria can affect dental implants in different ways. Bacteria can cause dental implants to fail and can result in inflammation of tissues. Some studies show that bacteria can affect stable and unstable dental implants. In this paper, I will be discussing how bacteria can cause dental implants to fail as well as how bacteria does not affect stable dental implants in the oral cavity.…

they really do and what their jobs were really about. I liked the concept of what Orthodontist and their assistants do and that’s where my career ideas started. After talking with both my Orthodontist and Dentist I realized how much schooling is needed. That’s when I came to the idea of being an Orthodontic Assistant, but I was told that they don’t make as much money as a Dental Hygienist (Dental Hygienist it is;)). As I approach the end…

Today was the first day I’ve actually got to do something chairside with Dr. Pabst, but the only reason was because the dental assistant was out with her set of twins with the flu. See Dr. Pabst is the type of dentist where he likes it his way or no way at all. His dental assistant is his dental assistant and he doesn’t want to switch up (his words.) Anyways, to start out the day I started out with a composite procedure nervous as heck. I knew what I was doing, but I didn’t learn the way he does…

All through my life I have had several problems with my mouth from cavities to crooked teeth. I had braces place on January, 9 of 2015 and I unlike other people have always enjoyed going to the dentist. I remember in elementary school when the they would drive the children with no insurance to free clinics offered in universities and I loved it more than anything. I looked forward to getting free tooth paste, a new tooth brush and fun goodies that they offered at the dentist. It was like a field…

interpreter as the link between patient and doctor. By joining the Berkeley Pre-Dental Society, I met many members who had no clue how to gain experience in the dental field. I helped them by running many community service sessions and sourcing internship positions with dentists to stay connected with the society’s stated goals. Seeking more involvement beyond the textbook setting, I joined a research cohort investigating dental morphologies and their impact from an anthropological standpoint.…

career in dentistry. I have always had a strong desire to be in a profession that would grant me the opportunity to apply my scientific knowledge towards better treatment of my patients as well as improve the quality of life of those in my care; dental hygiene offers that perfect blend. With the constant advancements in treatment and patient care, along with endless opportunities for further study and specialization, I believe that dentistry would provide me with a stable and captivating…

structures. According to the article “Dental X-Rays”, the American Dental Association makes it clear, “ … x-ray pictures can show cavities, hidden dental structures (such as wisdom teeth), and bone loss that cannot be seen during a visual examination” (par. 1). In other words, the American Dental Association implies that during a visual examination a dentist or dental assistant is not able to see hidden structures in the mouth, this can lead to serious dental problems. The wisdom teeth, or…

Hayden. Horace Hayden, born on October 13, 1769, was one of the first, most successful people in dentistry (Pierre Fauchard Academy). He discovered many ideas, theories, and concepts that are still useful today for many dentists, hygienist, and assistants. Horace Hayden is an excellent candidate and should receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Hayden had to go through a lot of education to reach his passions and his major accomplishments. At the age of 10 years old, Hayden started to…