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The job of a dental radiographer is not only to provide patient protection and position, expose, and process dental x-ray image receptors. The dental radiographer should also be able to provide patient education – to be able to explain the value and uses of dental images. So, in this situation when the patient is concerned with the amount of radiographs needed, the dental radiographer can clarify the importance of taking the radiographs and the reasons for taking so many. For example, having…

of execution of treatment varies between patients depending on individual problems and priorities. Adult patients undergoing orthodontic falls into two groups. One group of patients require orthodontic treatment as part of or as an adjunct to other dental procedures. Orthodontic treatment is not a primary concern of the patient. They require an interdisciplinary treatment approach involving orthodontic interaction with other specialities . Another group seek orthodontic treatment as a…

Fluoridation can have several long-term adverse effects such as dental fluorosis, skeletal fluorosis and even fluoride poisoning. As well as various health concerns there are various ethical and financial reasons why water fluoridation should not be implemented internationally. In conjunction to the negative aspects of water fluoridation there are a range of reasons why there should be a world-wide scheme for fluoridation.…

Before attending dental school, a bachelor's degree is needed. A doctoral degree in dental medicine or dental surgery is what you will need to fully become a dentist ("What Does a Dentist Do?" The Balance). Some dental specializations require completion of a residency in addition to school. You also have to be licensed to practice in any state.…

INTRODUCTION Dental camp As a dentist, I believe oral health is equally important as overall health. Mouth act as window for the passage of everything that goes in to stomach and often serving as a vantage point for detecting the early signs and symptoms of many systemic disease. So, it is very important to do routine checkups for the better health status of an individual. MY SMILE clinic is committed to provide our patients with quality and comprehensive dental care treatment. Clinic was…

Dental Public Health: Federal Government vs. State and Local Levels Niki Nia PUBH 5050 Introduction to Public Health Dr. Michael McCunniff October 11, 2015 As a general view, the goal of dentistry is to prevent and treat oral disease. The approach to achieving this goal is what differs between the federal, state, and local levels. Various organizations have been set in order to cater to all phases and necessities of dentistry in the dental public health system of the United States.…

American communities had access to fluoridated drinking water (Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 2015). The CDC also touts the many advantages of fluoridated drinking water, such as lowered tooth decay among families and fewer dollars spent on dental procedures. However, many individuals and medical institutions have spoken out against water fluoridation. There is much controversy surrounding this issue. Water fluoridation is a fairly simple chemical process. Almost 95 percent of the…

indicated the roles played by Nigella sativa (NS), and its component, thymoquinone (TQ) in management of oral health and other diseases. The outcome of the reports became positive and paved way for further research on the role played by Nigella sativa in dental therapeutic items. A detailed preclinical and clinical research got performed on the molecular and cellular activities performed by Nigella sativa and thymoquinone, which forms its main elements. The experiment involved a Pulp Cap…

consumption sweets and fizzy drinks or need to wear orthodontic appliance. Adults may need advice about alcohol consumption, smoking, oral health during pregnancy or wearing a gum shield for contact sports. While elderly will need advice about root surface caries, gum recession or denture care to prevent Candida stomatitis. There are few differences in oral hygiene for different age groups. Children shouldn’t be using mouthwash before they reach the age of six as the mouthwash containing…

Dental Hygiene Choosing a career can be very difficult, especially when many are doing so at such a young age. When I first started looking into becoming a dental hygienist, it was really something I had never thought I would consider. I knew I wanted to be around people and be able to help them. This led me to going into the healthcare field. From there I leaned more towards becoming a nurse, which I decided after a little experience, was not for me. I still wanted to be able to help people and…