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Medical Center, where I served alongside health care professionals in various facets of the hospital, working to provide patient support. In addition, I am a member of the UCSD Pre-Dental Society, in which I volunteer at the Student-Run Free Dental Clinics. This program plays a vital role in offering quality and accessible dental care to the underserved community of San Diego. As volunteers, we work alongside dentists in providing care to our patients in order to improve their health and…

Since the early 1940s, the fluoride intake has been heavily debated. During dental visits, patients are told that fluoridation, whether by water or topically, is necessary to get a healthy tooth enamel. However, some argue that exposure to fluoride at an early age could have the opposite effect in children. They argue that early exposure causes dental fluorosis, bone fractures later in life, and even dental caries. The demographic of the children being researched ranges from 1-5 years old. They…

“Foreign bodies (FBs) in the digestive tract are an important cause of morbidity and mortality in pediatric age group, and pose diagnostic and therapeutic challenges” (Singh, Dubey, Pandey, Kumar, Sharma & Annavi, 2014, p. 463). Foreign body blockages effect more children in their first 6 years of life with an increase of occurrences in children age 1 to 3 years old. A study was completed between April 2009 and March 2013 on how foreign bodies effect the digestive tract over a period of time.…

school shows that a student has put in a maximum amount of effort and would succeed if accepted into a dental school. Each school has different requirements to graduate with a bachelor’s degree. Some classes that serve as prerequisites to dental school include: Chemistry, Organic Chemistry,…

According to archaeological evidence, dental caries went from rare to common when our ancestors began to farm.1 This fact will be important as we begin to study the characteristics of Streptococcus mutans that enables them to be the main initiators of dental caries in human subjects. The human mouth contains hundreds of species of bacteria, some improve oral health while some do not. Streptococcus mutans is one of the worst of these bacteria. “Streptococcus mutans [does] have a prominent,…

Introduction Community water fluoridation is the process of regulated supplementation of fluoride to public water supplies in order to reduce the prevalence of dental caries (1). World Oral Health Report 2003 identified dental caries as a key public health issue in a majority of industrialized countries, where 60-90% of schoolchildren and the majority of adults are affected (2). The World Health Organization recognizes water fluoridation as one of the most cost-effective methods of distributing…

feel self-conscious, so they stop smiling. But thanks to dental implants, dental patients are smiling, again. Dental implants serve as artificial tooth roots, so that replacement teeth have a permanent base. These are metal posts or frames that are inserted underneath the gums and into the jawbone. If you have missing teeth, here are some of the advantages of dental implants, in addition to the two main types. Benefits of Dental Implants Dental implants offer several advantages such as: •…

High-Quality Cosmetic, Restorative, and Orthodontic Care At Tulip Tree Dental Care, we offer a wide variety of services to help our patients achieve the healthy, beautiful smiles they deserve. We can help you with anything from filling a cavity to replacing a missing tooth. We also offer orthodontic procedures, including Ortho-Tain and Invisalign. Below you will find a full list of our services, including links to individual pages for more information. If you have any questions or would like…

The buildup of plaque and bacteria around your teeth and gum line can lead to dental diseases like gingivitis and periodontal. In order to prevent this, your dentist may suggest a debridement procedure. A debridement procedure involves using an ultrasonic device or saline solution to remove any plaque buildup. Both methods are effective at reaching hard to access areas and removing any bacteria and plaque. Since a debridement is considered to be a deep cleaning procedure the procedure is more…

An affordable dental plan allows you and every member of your family to get great dental care that will ensure healthy smiles for toddlers, teens, adults and seniors. Why is that so important? Because neglecting oral health, including regular dental visits and cleanings, can lead to serious health problems that include infections, tooth loss and oral cancers. And because these health problems aren’t limited to just one age group, everyone in your family should see a dentist at least twice a…