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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…

Stephanie Clason, at Stillwater Dental Associates, referred me to your office concerning an upcoming job opening at Central Oklahoma Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Associates. I am excited to express my interest in future employment opportunities in your office, especially after my recent visit as a patient of Dr. Sethman. I have a strong background in the administrative and customer support roles, specifically in dental insurance. I am confident in my abilities to perform the required duties of…

Using Dental Crowns For Missing Or Damaged Teeth If you have a tooth that’s damaged or missing, chances are that you’ll need dental crown in some capacity to fix it. Here are some situation that require the use of a dental crown. Replace a Missing Tooth With a Dental Bridge While partial dentures of an implant can be used to replace a missing tooth, another option is to use a dental bridge. This method actually uses two crowns that are attached to the surrounding teeth that are still healthy,…

1.Career Description: Dental Hygienists work with patients who need dental care. They look for signs of diseases and help to prevent them. Dental Hygienist not only clean teeth but also give advice to their patients on developing strong oral health. Some of the job duties that dental hygienist have to perform is study of the health history, taking dental x-rays, removing bacteria from the teeth such as stains, calculus, and plaque, applying preventive dental material to the teeth, advising…