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Local anesthesia is vital to the dental profession because of its benefit to patients and the dental team. In today’s dentistry patient comfort is extremely important along with making sure that the standard of care is met. Without the use of local anesthetic patients would be in excruciating pain during dental procedures. More difficult procedures may not even be able to be done because of the level of pain it would cause. Because many people fear the dentist and pain in general, without local…

Microorganisms invasion of the dental pulp as a sequel to dental caries,trauma,and operative dental procedures causes pupal infection and periapical diseases2-3 9-10 The aim of endodontic treatment is to eradicate bacteria from the root canal and prevent reinfection9 (the effectiveness of various Alexanda almyroudi) Endodontic treatment includes the cleansing of pulp tissue and bacteria from infected root canals. This is performed mechanically by files and supported by irrigation with…

Dentures: An Overview Oral health is the state of being free from facial and mouth pain, mouth cancers, gum disease, dental caries, tooth loss and other conditions that limit a person’s capacity to bite, chew, smile, speak and to function well in his daily life. This is why oral health must be maintained through proper nutrition, regular brushing and flossing and routine visits to the dentist. Contrary to what most people believe, aging does not cause oral diseases. Tooth decay, cavities,…

humans, it progresses relatively quickly in dogs. Similarly, however, in humans, the disease is brought about by a lack in proper dental care. How periodontal disease works The bacteria now living in the calculus of the teeth feed on the teeth themselves, and on the mandible and maxilla. In stage…

Dental implants have been around since 1952, they were invented by PerIngrvar Branemark, a Swedish orthopedic surgeon. Throughout the last 45 years, dental implants have revolutionized the face of dentistry. Dental implants are made of titanium and are replacements for either the root or roots of teeth. Just like teeth are in the jawbone, dental implants are placed securely into the jawbone. The success of dental implants can be attributed to a surgeon discovering the extraordinary properties of…

High-tech dentistry involves rapid methods of treatment that are carried out by some of the best trained and highest quality dental teams. These teams utilize technological devices that allow for the best possible examination of the gums and teeth. Photos are taken and then examined by the specialists with the use of a specialized media system. Also popular among cosmetic dentistry…

elementary, middle and high schools, hygiene is a prevalent issue, especially in areas that live in poverty or are low income. There are three areas my group and I will be focusing on throughout this project. In this paper specifically, I will touch upon dental hygiene. Our goal is to provide awareness that hygiene can greatly affect one’s overall health. Our interventions include presenting this in a creative way to elementary students so that they are able to learn why hygiene is so important.…

Video Critique The video I chose to critique is called, “Dental Health”, shared by Films on Demand. This video encompasses the importance of oral health care. The video covers information on proper oral hygiene instructions, gum disease stages, prevention of gum disease and the connection of oral health and systemic diseases like cardiovascular disease and diabetes. The video also raises awareness of the importance of oral health care among pregnant women. Additionally, the video includes…

maintaining dental hygiene can avoid bad breath, to also avoid pain, and to keep a person's teeth looking good? The career of a dental hygienist is a great career, because it teaches how to care for oral health and it has a big impact on people because it helps keeping a clean and healthy mouth.One might decide to become a dental hygienist when going to a dental office about their teeth needing to be clean the dentist could show things they have to do everyday in the workplace. A dental…

individuals were trained as conventional dentists but had profound experiences (either themselves or with their patients) that challenged their beliefs and the way they practiced dentistry. Biological dentists endure criticism and worse from dental institutions and state dental boards. Insurance doesn’t cover much of their work. This makes much needed biological dentistry financially out of reach for many consumers.…