Dental hygienist

provide the patient with all the education and equipment necessary for them to be successful. It is also essential to hold them accountable for their own care, and let them know the risks and benefits of doing or not doing something. Overall, the hygienist can only do so much to motivate the patient, and the patient has to find intrinsic motivators to keep them on…

itself, leading on to dangerous clots. Blood clots then go on to reduce normal flow, so the heart doesn’t get all the nutrients and oxygen it vitally needs. This can eventually lead on heart attacks. What problems could occur from poor dental health? – Poor dental health can cause or worsen conditions such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, premature birth and even respiratory disease. What’s the link between stroke and gum disease? – There have now been several studies carried out, all…

systemic disorders in patients (10). The way to treat this disease is to see a dentist and begin the process of removing the decay and damaged areas. It is important to keep a routine checkup and cleaning every six months with a dentist and or hygienist to help decrease the risk of being a victim to periodontal…

Fluoridation: Creating Better Smiles Everyday “Water Fluoridation has changed the smiles of Americans for 57 years” –Scott M. Presson, DDS, MPH, and Chief of the Program Services Branch in the division of Oral Health at the Center for Dieses Control and Prevention (Molony). Water fluoridation is defined as; “to add fluoride to drinking water to reduce tooth decay” (Fallon). Most communities have fluoridated drinking water. Almost all water contains some naturally occurring fluoride, but at…

in general and their oral health in particular. Researches show that respiratory pathogens reside in dental plaque (Russell, Boylan, Kaslick, Scannapieco, & Katz, 1999; Scannapieco, Stewart, & Mylotte, 1992), which is implicated in aspiration pneumonia (Kuyama, Sun, & Yamamoto, 2010). Aspiration pneumonia (AP) is defined as pneumonia resulting from aspiration of oropharyngeal contents (such as dental plaque mixed with saliva) into the lower respiratory…

Taking the Hard Route As a person growing up I always was one to take the easy route out of things. It was my second week working in my dental internship, and I was begging to assist the doctor with the oral surgeries. It came a day where I was told to assist Dr. Alex who I was intimidated by every time I saw him. I was frightened to help him because of last time seeing him shout at my representative kat when she committed an error. It came the day where I was advised to set myself up to help…

from over the counter kits, teeth whitening done in salons, spas and kiosks to professional dental procedures done in dental offices under the supervision of a dentist. There are many important factors to consider. People say that teeth whitening is okay to practice outside of a dental office but others state that it is the practicing of unlicensed dentistry. Getting teeth whitening services done in a dental office would be safer because the dentist would be more prepared and know what he/she…

equipment failed? a) Dental chair We are testing chair practically every day when we are switching chair on. If the chair is not moving we checked the main switch on the side at the bottom, if the pressure is on in bottle with water for procedures and if the switch over the table with computer is on. If all is on and chair is still not working, we let know our lead nurse as soon as possible and she will contact DGB company who does maintenance and repair for our dental surgery. Dental chair is…

Justifiable? Dental caries (tooth decay) is a chronic disease that affects all ages, and remains one of the most predominant diseases in New Zealand. If left untreated, possible ramifications could include, tooth loss (which may result in an undesirable appearance), pain, and infection. Therefore from an early age, it is essential to establish and implement good oral health practices. Examples of these practices (although not limited to) are, regular dental examinations by a dentist or dental…

Dental implants have more and more become a routine permanent treatment to replace missing teeth. They are used to support one or more false teeth, with a long-term solution that is as close to the natural teeth as possible. Dental implant is the best tooth replacement option that give a good long lasting outcome (Misch 2014). Implants help reserve the surrounding bone that resorbs – as a natural effect - when a tooth is lost. A dental implant, made of titanium, usually looks like a screw-shaped…