American Dental Hygienists' Association

mouth and teeth wouldn’t be possible without the dedicated research and work of dental professionals on both the local and national level. To honor both the commitment of our own doctors as well as our fellow colleagues across America, Smileboston Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry will be celebrating Prosthodontist Awareness Week from April 3rd to the 9th. A prosthodontist is a dentist within the American Dental Association who specializes in tooth repair and replacement. Not only do the make sure…

stuck with many choices in which to pick from and do. One of the most common is dental hygienist. Their job duties center around cleaning patients' teeth and giving instruction in proper dental hygiene. They can't make major decisions because they are under a licensed dentist. A dental hygienist needs at least an associate's degree to work in that career. An associate’s degree only takes two years. A dental hygienist need to have the the basic understanding of biology and chemistry, as…

Understanding Dental Implants: What Are They and What Can They Do for You? –Insights from Your Burlington Mall Dentist If you have some or all of your teeth, getting dental implants could be a good option for you. Implants have become an increasingly popular choice for many Canadians. They are convenient and effective, and they could help to keep your mouth in good shape. The staff members at Gardner Dental Group are always happy to help you explore the possibilities in cosmetic dentistry.…

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…

degree in Biological Sciences here at UW Parkside and go on to untimely earn my doctoral degree in dentistry with a goal of working within my community to serve others. Throughout the last 6 years I have been consistently working in the dental field as a dental assistant with many demanding responsibilities. I have had the opportunity to work alongside an oral surgeon, endodontist, pedodontist as well as a general dentist all within a public health care center; in addition…

engage myself into the Dental Hygiene profession, the satisfaction to helping people in need, sense of job security, working in the health care field, the amazing feeling of accomplishment, higher than average wages and flexible schedules are just a few. One of the most important aspects of entering the Dental Hygiene program is the satisfaction of helping people in need. No matter how rich or poor, how perfect or fair your teeth are, there is always someone in need of dental care. I receive a…

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Many students have unique incentives for choosing their major while others are rather straight forward. I believe mine is a combination of the two. Ever since I was young, I demonstrated an interest in the dental field. Teeth were always the very first thing I noticed about a person, including myself. When my adult teeth started to come in, there was so much overcrowding that my canine teeth were growing in my upper gums. I was not comfortable with my smile and in turn was not comfortable with…

West Coast District Dental Association, Why do I want to be a dental hygienist? I am completely committed to being in my dental hygiene program. The program that I am currently in only sparked my interest more in the subject of dental. I have always loved the idea of being a dentist when I was very young. Although I never had the financial means to put myself through dental school, I waited many years after high school to save enough money to put myself through dental hygiene school. Currently,…

Dental Hygienist: The Tooth Fairy “ Blessed are they who hold lively conversations with the helplessly mute, for they shall be called dentists.” - Ann Landers. While i was laying in a dental chair my dental hygienist kept asking me questions, obviously i couldn’t reply due to a drill that kept me from speaking. Anyone can be a dental hygienist, and by examining these topics there will be a clearer image of what it’s like to be a dental hygienist. There are some obstacles that this career…