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Twenty years from now, I hope to be working as a dental hygienist, living in my own home, and having my immediate family close to me. The career I have chosen as a dental hygienist will have been my ultimate dream. I know that to accomplish this goal, i need to graduate high school in order to attend a university where I can receive my bachelors degree in dental hygiene. My career will help me, help others in around my community. In my future, this will be very important to me as I want to be a…

my career ideas started. After talking with both my Orthodontist and Dentist I realized how much schooling is needed. That’s when I came to the idea of being an Orthodontic Assistant, but I was told that they don’t make as much money as a Dental Hygienist (Dental Hygienist it is;)). As I approach the end…

don't have the money for expensive cosmetic dental work, you should consider bonding. Dental bonding may be the solution if you have a chipped, uneven, or discolored tooth. You can have the procedure done on a single tooth, or applied to all of your front teeth if necessary. Bonding can completely change the appearance of your smile, and it is one of the more affordable cosmetic dental procedures you can have done. These are a few things to know. Dental Bonding Procedure When you have a tooth…

It is with great pleasure that I recommend Becky Gauthia for admission into dental school. I have worked with Becky in my capacity as a Professor and Academic Advisor at Norfolk State University for six years. She is a remarkable and tenacious student that I strongly believe will be successful in your program. The first time I met Becky, she came to my office looking for assistance with registering for her current semester’s courses. To my surprise, she had taken the initiative prior to our…

Dear University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Dental Medicine, I was one of the applicants who attended the December 9 interview for the UNLV School of Dental Medicine. Recently, I called the office of admission where I learned from Dawn that the admission committee will convene on or around February 14. I would like to add some statements for the admission committee to review in addition to my application. When I interviewed with Dr. Kristin Baca, she asked about my activities since I left…

Tobacco on Teeth – Comfort Dental Cares!) Chewing tobacco has twenty-eight different cancer agents that leave gums, cheeks, lips, and throat at higher risk of getting cancer. Some tobaccos also are associated with leukoplakia “A precancerous lesion of the soft tissue in the mouth that consists of a white patch or plaque that cannot be scraped off. This can result in cancer of the oral cavity, pharynx, larynx, and esophagus.” (6 Effects of Chewing Tobacco on Teeth – Comfort Dental…

health is a major element in the overall health of an individual. Without the proper dental care poor hygiene can lead to various health problems. Children with decayed teeth are more risk to have a lower body weight by 80% compared to the ideal weight of children their age (Acs, 1992). There are four stages that can impact a adolescents oral health. Stage two which is where the primary teeth have all erupted. The dental care during this time is very important and can set how the permanent…

Dr. Benkelman did his oral and maxillofacial surgery training in 1969 after graduated from the University of Missouri at Kansas City School of Dentistry in 1966. Later when he joined the Air Force, he got a better sense of idea that he wanted to practice in the country and so he settled in Manhattan, Kansas in 1971. As an oral surgeon, he choose to practice in a small community and become part of many community activities while putting his family first. During his practices, Dr. Benkelman would…

The summer succeeding my junior year of high school I had my jaws wired shut for six weeks. It started in the seventh grade when an orthodontist first brought to my attention that I had an under-bite, or mandibular hyperplasia, to be technical. To correct the issue, I had to have surgery. It would be tough, it would be painful, but I would get through it and I would come out on the other side looking great, and luckily I had years to prepare myself mentally. It was not until about two months…

If you have teeth that are chipped or broken, misaligned or discolored, dental veneers can restore your smile. And just like the teeth they’re covering up, they need to be properly cared for. At Steven A. Kumasaka, DDS, the premier dentist office in Kaneohe, Hawaii, Dr. Kumasaka specializes cosmetic dentistry, including teeth cleaning, teeth whitening, and veneers and bleaching. Although dental veneers don’t necessarily require any special care, you do need to make sure to continue to follow…