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More and more people are opting for dental implants to improve their smile. The dental implants are a wonderful alternative to natural teeth. In fact, the modern dental implants look very natural and are expected to last a life time. However, dental implants require proper cleaning, care, and maintenance too. Surprisingly, this is a fact that is often overlooked by the new dental implant patient. The fact is that omitting proper care and maintenance of the dental implant might lead to decay,…

Dental prophylaxis is a procedure performed to clean the teeth. It’s important to have your dog or horse prophylaxis done once yearly, some cases may require a prophylaxis more often. Having a dental performed slows the progression of gingivitis (Inflammation of the gums) and periodontal disease (bacterial infection, plaque and calculus built up, painful, gum recession, bone loss, missing or broken teeth). Inflammation of the gums leads to infection which can be painful for both animals to…

Out of all the jobs available in the world I have always dreamed of one career. My aim is to become an Orthodontist. Teeth have always intrigued me which helped push myself towards this decision. However, like many others I have a backup plan. After thinking long and hard I found that dermatology was very interesting. The paths I have chosen are not easy and actually are very difficult to accomplish. I believe if someone tries hard enough and puts all the effort they have into what they do, they…

healthy mouth and teeth wouldn’t be possible without the dedicated research and work of dental professionals on both the local and national level. To honor both the commitment of our own doctors as well as our fellow colleagues across America, Smileboston Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry will be celebrating Prosthodontist Awareness Week from April 3rd to the 9th. A prosthodontist is a dentist within the American Dental Association who specializes in tooth repair and replacement. Not only do the…

3: Diagnostic components in orthodontics 3.1. The orthodontic treatment index: dental health components Grade Characteristics 1: None Extremely minor malocclusions including displacements <1 mm 2: Little a. Increased overjet 3.5 mm but ≤6 mm with competent lips b. Reverse overjet 0 mm but ≤1 mm c. Anterior or posterior crossbite with ≤1 mm discrepancy between retruded contact position and intercuspal position d. Displacement of teeth 1 mm but ≤2 mm e. Anterior or posterior open bite 1 mm…

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…

and, in the early stages, reversible.” ( CNW Group, 2015) It is widely accepted among dental professionals that the oral health of a child directly affects their physical health and well-being. Dental decay is an oral epidemic among children in the United States. It is a progressive disease that is not only preventable, but also manageable. For this reason, it is necessary to understand the link between dental caries and low socioeconomic class. As health practitioners, it is imperative to…

Dental education is an expansive and differed field that prepares individuals as broad dental practitioners, pros, dental hygienists, dental collaborators, and dental lab professionals. Understanding and executing change is vital to enhancing the learning process and creating unprecedented dental experts. Dental Education Association individuals focus best practices for dental training and energize changes in dental instruction projects and foundations that will advantage everybody. The Student…

for over 30 years. During that time period she has helped hundreds of patients achieve great oral health and a confident smile. Her family dental clinic, located in Waipahu, Hawaii, focuses on providing each patient with top-notch care and services from teeth whitening to dental veneers. Many patients looking for teeth whitening services enter her family dental clinic with questions and reservations. If you’re interested in teeth whitening, but you have concerns, here are three myths debunked by…

In the treatment of disabling persons, one must be able to identify their role to become an effective dental health team member. Autism, in patients, is one of the many disabling conditions that the dental health members will encounter and deal with. Dental treatment of an autistic person varies and certain precautions needs to be taken in order to effectively treat them. The dental assistant plays a major role in how the patient experiences the treatment process. “Autism is a developmental…