Dental anatomy

Human anatomy has always fascinated me since my adolescent. I have always been eager to learn new information about the human body, which is why I was ecstatic to join a medical terminology class that my school offers. The class instructor was a former dental hygienist who shared her knowledge and love for dentistry. She explained how she was on the road to becoming a dentist when family obligations prevented her from continuing her curriculum. She then always encouraged her students to never…

Dental Assistant Dental Assistant, a professional who cleans teeth, fills teeth, gives x-rays on teeth, assist the dentist, and cleans dental tools, is a career I wish to pursue because I find teeth interesting, I would be financially stable, and I would enjoy my job. I have been interested in this career since I was a little girl. I went to the dentist to get my teeth cleaned; they were all very friendly and looked happy. I have noticed a lot of people don’t like their jobs, and they don’t…

career in dentistry. I have always had a strong desire to be in a profession that would grant me the opportunity to apply my scientific knowledge towards better treatment of my patients as well as improve the quality of life of those in my care; dental hygiene offers that perfect blend. With the constant advancements in treatment and patient care, along with endless opportunities for further study and specialization, I believe that dentistry would provide me with a stable and captivating…

every aspect of the facial anatomy so your dentist can not only help you achieve the smile you dream of, but can assist in improving other areas of your facial profile such as fine lines and lip volume through cosmetic injectables. Call us to learn how you can benefit from our range of cosmetic services including cosmetic injectables. Professional clean and scale Did you know that dental plaque is home to hundreds of species of bacteria? These bacteria not only cause dental decay and gum…

maintaining dental hygiene can avoid bad breath, to also avoid pain, and to keep a person's teeth looking good? The career of a dental hygienist is a great career, because it teaches how to care for oral health and it has a big impact on people because it helps keeping a clean and healthy mouth.One might decide to become a dental hygienist when going to a dental office about their teeth needing to be clean the dentist could show things they have to do everyday in the workplace. A dental…

going to do with your life?”; the question everyone has been asked at least a million times in their teenage years. To be honest, I don’t know what I’m going to do with my life but all I know is that my goal is to go to a community college to become a Dental Hygienist. Dentistry has changed my life and all I want to do is to help others feel the same way as I do. The confidence, to be able to look at a picture with me smiling, knowing that I don’t have to hide behind my hand, my sleeve, or…

accepted into a dental school. After dental school, orthodontic training is needed. Orthodontic training is usually 2-3 years. If a person is planning on becoming an orthodontist some high school classes that should be taken are biology, math, and anatomy. (Career Discovery Encyclopedia Volume 6 by Holli Cosgrove) According to “Dr. Joseph Thompson in How to Become an Orthodontist,” in order to practice orthodontic procedures the person must be licensed with a DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery) or…

Getting a job out in the real world as a dental hygienist is not a problem right now because there is such a high demand for it. The factor that I see many hygienists look at is the pay. After doing a little research, I found out the Texas, California, Alaska, Nevada, and Arizona are some of the highest paying states in the dental hygienist field. The hourly average starting pay for a dental hygienist is $33. However, depending on where you work that hourly wage can go up or down. The yearly…

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…