CAD/CAM Dentistry

something other than feeling pain. It was at this moment in my orthodontist’s office that I began to realize the impact that this one person has made on my life. From that time on I then knew that I wanted a career in dentistry. Lucky for me, there are many different fields in dentistry that appeal to me, and what I want to do with my future. The two careers that I have chosen are Dentist and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon or commonly know as an Oral surgeon. Thus, I feel it would be beneficial…

So you're about to get a dental implant to repair one or more of your damaged teeth. However, you're concerned about the potential of dental implant infections. These infections can spread through your mouth and may cause serious health problems. Here's what you need to know about this problem and how you can avoid it. What Are The Symptoms And Causes Of Implant Infection? Implant infections (otherwise known as peri-implantitis) occurs when bacteria infects the gum around your implant.…

1. Job instructions on how to be a dental assistant at children’s dental care clinic. I could mention the main responsibilities and discuss the instructions. I would include ways you should care for the patients, including the ability to interact effectively with the patient’s family. The steps required are the most important such as x-rays and the different types available to show how every tooth is growing and if the tooth would later have difficulties when their wisdom teeth start to grow.…

thumb, it’s recommended potential dental implant patients review their insurance plan’s stipulations to determine what level of coverage is provided. Somewhere in the fine print you’ll likely learn that your insurance company doesn’t cover cosmetic dentistry, even if it’s considered restorative or medically…

initial exposure to dentistry came at an early age. My aunt is a dentist in Mexico and my grandfather was the technician in charge of her in-house dental laboratory. While growing up my summers were spent at my aunt’s dental practice, and while I waited for my mother to get out of work I observed, interacted with patients, and assisted both my aunt and grandfather. As I grew so did my curiosity for dentistry; however, it was not until I had a dental emergency that I considered dentistry as a…

When working on a patient's mouth, a dentist may find that one or more teeth are in need of restorative work. If this work is needed to correct the appearance, strength, size or shape of the tooth, he or she may recommend a crown be used. The crown is a cap shaped like a tooth that is placed over the natural tooth. Once the crown has been cemented in place, it completely encases the visible portion of the tooth at and above the gum line. Patients often wonder if and when a dental crown is needed…

be added to the medical curriculum, however, this proposal was rejected. This reminds us of the ongoing disparity between the medical and dental profession (Beck, 2017). Furthermore, the lack of integration is further exposed by the fact that dentistry is not part of the same education system, physician’s networks, medical and dental profession was proposed, Jean Calvo, who has a master’s degree in public GUM DISEASE:…

1. How might the cycle poverty and living in an impoverished community (e.g., living in a food desert) influence oral health care and nutrition of the children you visited? In these situations, oral health will be a low priority for the children and most likely the guardians of these children. Lower income families have less disposable income to spend on products like toothbrushes and floss when they are barely making enough to feed their families. Oral health is low on the priority list for…

11. Turmeric What is turmeric? It is a popular herb that has many health and beauty benefits, including being a natural teeth whitener. It is definitely great for overall oral hygiene and has intense anti-inflammatory effects that gives aid to gum problems. It also works to prevent tooth decay and gum disease. For the turmeric teeth whitening method, you will need turmeric, lime juice, and salt. Begin this method by roasting the turmeric for a few minutes. Then, crush the turmeric into a…

Fluoride is a naturally occurring organic compound or mineral that is most widely known as an additive that is used to reduce tooth decay. About 100 years ago it was found that people who drank water that came from wells that were rich in fluoride had fewer cavities in their teeth, and over time it became accepted that fluoride treatments could help prevent tooth decay. The practice of adding it to water supplies began to be done all over the USA when it was authorized by President and former…