lacerations of the mouth (McCrory, 2001). Sport mouth-guards surfaced in the United States in 1916 when they were produced by a Chicago dentist, Thomas Carlos (Reed, 1994). Sport mouth-guards were primarily used for boxers during the early 1920s and 1930s to prevent a range of dental injuries, most notably cracked teeth. Known by their nickname of “gum shield”, mouth-guards were originally constructed out of gutta percha, wax, cotton, and yella rubber. In 1947, Los Angeles Dentist Rody Lilyquist constructed sport mouth-guards through the use of transparent acrylic resin and acrylic splints (Soleimani, 2015). The American Dental Association started conducting research on sport mouth-guards during the 1950s and officially recommended the use of latex assembled sport mouth-guards in 1960. The National Alliance Football Rules Committee was the first to make sport mouth-guards a mandatory requirement for participation in 1962 (Johnsen, 1991). Following the NAFRC’s lead, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)…
whitening done in salons, spas and kiosks to professional dental procedures done in dental offices under the supervision of a dentist. There are many important factors to consider. People say that teeth whitening is okay to practice outside of a dental office but others state that it is the practicing of unlicensed dentistry. Getting teeth whitening services done in a dental office would be safer because the dentist would be more prepared and know what he/she…
practice one may work for. Many people do not understand that one do not have to do a general practice. One’s pay is more likely to be higher in a specific office rather than in a general. There are several types of job titles a dental assistant can maintain. A person that is a dental assistant can become a pediatric dental assistant. A pediatric dental assistant performs the same tasks as a general dental assistant but they specialize to work with only children. Another job title would be an…
helping patients restore their smile and overcome their smile anxiety. The premier family dental care practice in Cincinnati, Family & Implant Dentistry offers numerous cosmetic dentistry options for tooth loss, including dental implants. Whether you’ve lost teeth due to tooth decay, gingivitis, or injury, dental implants are a great option. A dental implant is a small, titanium shaft that acts as a replacement tooth. Because the implant is surgically implanted into the bone socket of the…
A missing tooth can be cause for insecurity and a blow to your self-esteem. The expert dentists at Cincinnati’s Colerain Denture Center explain the benefits of dental implants and how they can help you regain confidence in your smile. Dental implants are built on tiny titanium posts that are implanted into the jawbone underneath your gum line. The post acts like a fake “root” for teeth—once these metal “roots” are in place, a dentist can mount fake replacement teeth or bridges on them. One…
Career in Dental Hygiene I used to hate those fluoride trays filled with that flavored foam that my dental hygienist used every time I went. She would ask what flavor I would like, and I knew it was coming. It is quite ironic that I plan to do that to kids like me one day. I am enthusiastic to be able to do that to other children, because I now realize that my dental hygienist was only helping me. Germanna Community College is the school I am choosing to chase my goal and achieve my Associate’s…
Regina Soliz AIS 1203 10/26/2017 Section OR3 Interview with Joe B. Castellano I recently had the opportunity to speak with orthodontist Joe B. Castellano about his career and his pathway to success. He shared many insights about why and how he chose the dental profession, what skills are most useful, the advice he would give to students who are pursuing in the dental field and what goals he has yet to achieve in the near future. We also discussed his education, his plans on the dental…
Five Advantages of Selecting Dental Hygiene as a Career If you're still at a point in your life where you haven't decided on what path to take as your vocation, there are many good reasons to consider becoming a dental hygienist. The following are just a few of the advantages in pursuing this career. There is strong demand for this type of work When you visit a dentist, the chances are that you will also spend some time with a dental hygienist. These are the people who clean your teeth before…
Introduction Everyday children are suffering from pain caused by dental caries. This decaying of teeth is the most common chronic illness among children and prevention is vital to their development. Fluoride varnish is a topical 5% sodium fluoride concentration applied to the surface of teeth twice a year in hopes to prevent these cavities. (Moyer, 2014) The purpose of this paper was to determine if fluoride varnish treatments are successful in the prevention of dental caries in children.…
Searchin for the prosthetic dentistry in Coral Gables With the innovations in the prosthetic dentistry has revived the millions of the smiles, which were once lost. This dental speciality has not only revived the smiles, but has make them confident enough to flaunt in front of the world. This dentistry is a part of dental surgeries, which focuses the dental prostheses. The branch belongs to a group of nine specializations, which are recognized by the ADA (American Dental Association) with other…