Dental caries

Dental caries, or cavities as we more commonly know them as, is the erosion of the teeth due to bacteria. The prevalence of dental caries has risen over the past few years, and now affects between 60-90% of schoolchildren and a large number of adults in the population (Harding & O’Mullane, 2013). This is a significant number of the public that is affected by this condition. In the United States, this is the most common chronic disease affecting young children, and if it does untreated it can…

For someone that works in the dental field, fluoride is a topic discussed daily. You will hear things from fluoride being the best thing for your teeth all the way down to fluoride being a toxic poison. While the topic can be debated to death, I personally think the use of fluoride is a major asset in the war on caries. There are many ways we can use this nature-made substance to improve our oral health, but the specific type we will be discussing is water fluoridation. Before we get into the…

This retrospective study aimed to evaluate the long-term performance of resin based fissure sealants applied in a general dental practice. To do this it set out to evaluate sealant retention and failure rates. This study took place in a general dentistry practice located in the Netherlands. The group studied consisted of regularly attending patients who visited the practice for routine exams during the period from July 2006 until November 2007. Patients that had one or more resin-based sealants…

Studying the Bachelor of Oral Health Program at CQ University gave me an opportunity to learn about various interventions for preventing dental caries. Among them, a water fluoridation always seemed to be for me the most obvious, non-contestable form of prevention against an oral decay. I was really surprised when I learned that fluoridation of water supplies is not a standard in Australia. Even more, Australia is experiencing a regress in access to fluoridated water and a future trend is…

Colerain Denture Center explain the benefits of dental implants and how they can help you regain confidence in your smile. Dental implants are built on tiny titanium posts that are implanted into the jawbone underneath your gum line. The post acts like a fake “root” for teeth—once these metal “roots” are in place, a dentist can mount fake replacement teeth or bridges on them. One major difference between dental implants and dentures is the fact that dental implants are far less likely to come…

helping patients maintain beautiful and healthy smiles, and some of the ways they do so is through dental implants, fixed bridges, or dentures for missing teeth. Fixed bridges fill the gap of a missing tooth by placing crowns on its companion teeth and adding a false tooth between them. Dentures are removable appliances made up of false teeth. Although both of these options are less expensive than dental implants, they both require more maintenance and don’t last as long as implants. Your…

Implant Dentistry have been helping patients restore their smile and overcome their smile anxiety. The premier family dental care practice in Cincinnati, Family & Implant Dentistry offers numerous cosmetic dentistry options for tooth loss, including dental implants. Whether you’ve lost teeth due to tooth decay, gingivitis, or injury, dental implants are a great option. A dental implant is a small, titanium shaft that acts as a replacement tooth. Because the implant is surgically implanted into…

correlation of the prevention of dental caries, may cause serious health problems within the human body, is not effective enough to justify the costs, and no longer used in pharmacology as it once was (NYT, 4/15/1956). Water fluoridation juxtaposes the common good against…

The role of a Dental hygienist and therapist is to treat and prevent the two most common dental diseases; periodontal disease and dental caries. They will perform non surgical preventative periodontal treatment and a variety of restorative and caries preventative treatment to both adults and children. It is a very competent high demanding role, which requires excellent dexterity and communication skills. I feel with confidence I would take on this role very suitably and make a trustworthy…

As part of her comprehensive dental plan, I would complete the following: 1. Build Rapport: By building rapport, I want to make sure the patient mentally and emotionally understands that I want the best care for her and she is in good hands. I would start by welcoming and thanking her for coming to my office, and ask if there is anything I could do to make her feel more comfortable. 2. Medical Health History & Oral Health Screening: Taking a medical health history would allow me to obtain a…