Cochlear implant

I am writing to express my interest in the current opening for a Dental Hygienist at (-- removed HTML --) that I discovered while looking for a full-time dental hygiene position through the web. I am a student with anticipated graduation in May 2018 with a degree of Associate of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene as well as my license to practice dental hygiene. I am eager to be part of a facility such as yours where my skills, personality and strong knowledge of dental procedures will be a…

One of the hardest branches of dentistry by far is being a Maxillofacial surgeon. Becoming an oral surgeon requires extensive schooling that other branches like Orthodontics and Periodontics do not. This particular practice also comes with many duties and tasks. These are tasks that are sometimes issues to advanced for general dentists. To perform these tasks you may also need to acquire some special certifications and licensing, Many steps have to be taken in order to become a surgeon and once…

When you tell most children that they have an upcoming appoint with the dentist, they revolt, throw tantrums, and horrendously cry, especially when they arrive and hear the menacing drill ready to attack. However, as with most situations in my life, I was not like the other children; I was – and to be honest, still am – excited to arrive at Dr. Herbert Portnoff’s practice, welcomed by the cheery staff, free stickers, and of course, the happy and humble dentist himself. As a young person, I…

Why Use White Dental Fillings If you’re dentist says you need a cavity, you may immediately think about how it will be filled with a metal filling. However, you may want to ask about using a white dental filling instead. There are several benefits to using a filling that has a natural color, which can convince you to go with this more expensive filling. White Fillings Look Better A primary reason that patients select a white dental filling is because it looks much better when placed in the…

A 75 year old retired plumber who is taking medication to control his blood pressure is found on examination to have a dry mouth and numerous caries. She also has maxillary anterior composite veneers and class V glass ionomers on her maxillary premolars. What must we be concerned about when treating patients who have esthetic composites and glass ionomer restorations resent in their mouths? Esthetic composites have a tendency to shrink during polymerization which cause a gap at the margins of…

In lecture six (2017) it explains that implantation success is dependent on how the health care organization carefully, "plans and addresses critical success factors, utilize effective planning and management processes, apply guidelines and standard protocols to development, and facilitate legal an ethical compliance throughout the HMIS implementation" (para. 14). Fine-tuned HMIS project planning and management directives can control, monitor, direct, and specify HMIS implementation. The six…

A high-pitched whining filled the air as I gingerly held a high-speed handpiece for the first time. While drilling away at a typodont, a familiar sensation quickly enveloped me. I found myself transported to the mini woodshop I built in my garage, where I forge bamboo cutting boards and meticulously polish wooden rings with various power tools. My eyes lit up as I discovered the exciting parallels between my woodworking hobby and dentistry. I was thrilled by the aspect of visualizing and…

seeing a dentist. Indeed, I came to the conclusion that dentistry is the right career for me while working at a dental office as a dental assistant and receptionist for three years. I observed and assisted a range of procedures such as root canal, implant, sinus augmentation, extraction and so on. Working at a dentist office instilled in me a new knowledge, skills, and confidence to pursue this passion as a career and I really enjoyed learning all about dental field and hands-on experience. In…

Dentistry is experiencing an exponential growth in science and technology that allows for better diagnosis and treatment. The advancements in the understanding of the oral cavity from its mechanics to its microbiome underscore the importance of dentistry today. The ever-increasing wealth of information and technology involved in the art of dentistry makes it an extremely intriguing profession. Furthermore, service to others remains a dentist’s goal; an ability to create interpersonal…

About five miles from my hometown there lies a small town called Chisholm. This city has no hospital and only one clinic. Within city limits, there lies a small school, an old grocery store and one dental office, Chisholm Dental. Run down buildings and “Out of Business” signs hang heavy on the street corners, which may explain why the average household income in Chisholm is less than 30,000. Poverty can be seen both on the front porches and the back alleys of this city. When given the…