American Dental Association

If you are a nail biter, you probably know what an addictive habit it can be. You are not alone. The American Psychiatric Association places nail biters among a group of people known as “pathological groomers,” which is now thought to be another mental health classification. When you habitually bite your nails, your grooming goes into overdrive, and you could actually end up hurting yourself. According to general dentistry clinic of David M Kramer, DDS in Fairport, NY, this harm extends to your…

teeth. Just like other doctors, a dentist can have a choice to run their own business or clinic by themselves, or with a support staff. A dental team usually includes a dental assistant, dental hygienist, and dental technician. In some states, a dental therapist is also included on the team. How to become a dentist? Dentists are also known in the United States as dental surgeon. Educational requirement requires a them to graduate from high school and complete courses in general biology, physics,…

Infection control is known to be one of the most essential items a dental office can have. With proper infection control, you are able to prevent the spread of many diseases. In this paper, I will be talking about infection control and how far dental offices have come since before infection control was known to be important. Infection control is a huge importance in every dental office. The American Dental Association (ADA) said, “Infection control are certain precautions taken in the medical…

through a list of careers and decided to research dental hygiene. Being of the top career choices in America, I felt it would offer me the quality of life I am seeking . Dental hygiene is a great career choice based on its good working conditions, flexible schedule, minimal education needed, promising job outlook, and salary. A dental hygienist is defined as a “dental worker specializing in scaling and polishing teeth and in giving advice on…

improve breath and to keep the mouth clean it is advisable to brush twice daily, gentle flossing between the teeth along with proper cleaning of the tongue and gingival massage. Proper home care brushing practices, regular visits to dentist and routine dental check-ups will reduce the risk of having gingival and periodontal diseases. Various studies on oral hygiene suggest…

water fluoridation protects the teeth from tooth decay, however there is actually many risks with consuming the water. The risks include risks to the body. Supplementing fluoride to public water services is unethical and creates risk to a person’s dental and overall health. When fluoride is added to public water services, all people that use that water services are “medicated” with fluoride. Some people say that “it is an unethical form of mass-medication, without each individual’s consent or…

The history section of the dental hygiene assessment provides the foundation for clinical decisions. Prior to commencing care plan, information gathered from the medical history is used to determine patient 's health status, contraindications to care and necessity for medical consultation (Pickett, 2010). Recognition of oral health related implication from the medical history section will assist dental professionals in risk analysis and precaution management for dental care. This essay will…

Orthodontics: Do You Need Treatment? Wheaton Orthodontic center is all about creating beautiful smiles. The practice which is headed by David J. Allen DDS, MS, PC specializes in providing a number of services including orthodontic braces and Invisalign for children and adults. The practice utilizes some of the industry’s most advanced diagnostic and treatment procedures to ensure high quality of service and top-notch results. The procedure includes the use of Damon Brace System and Damon Clear…

different kinds of gum are offered on the market. One may prefer a specific gum because of its added benefits like xylitol or gum with CPP-ACP. Other preferences may be its flavor or whether or not its sugar free. Chewing gum with the ADA (American Dental Association) seal is best because that means its sugar free. Non-cavity causing sweeteners such as cylitol, spartame, xylitol, or mannitol sweeten sugarless gums. Chewing gum that contains…

What initially stimulated my interest in the field of dental hygiene was doing a research project on the occupation of a dental hygienist while I was in high school. From doing the project, I learned the tasks, years of education, hours, and salary of a dental hygienist which further intrigued my interest in the field. When I was younger, I had braces and learned that I would need jaw surgery, which made me more curious about the dental field. The more research and experiences I encountered in…