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health. While cosmetic dentistry focuses on the overall appearance of your mouth, many services also address restorative issues that actually improve your general dental as well as overall health. Here are a few of the main cosmetic dentistry services and how they may benefit you. Whitening the teeth is one of the most popular cosmetic dental services. Our cosmetic dentist uses professional methods that cannot be done at home. You can leave the office after about an hour with…

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…

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…

think of clean teeth, shiny tools, and skilled dental hygienists. Dental hygienists are specifically trained to clean peoples teeth and teach proper oral care, which I why I chose to research their profession. What influenced me to choose this profession was, I have wanted to work in the field of dental hygienistry since the fourth grade and I have always been interested in what the dental hygienists do. Although every day is different for a dental hygienist, they do have many day-to-day job…

Our presentations were a success because all of the adults were able to sit through the whole presentation and were very eager to ask questions afterward to help improve their dental health. They were able to stay focus during the presentation and participate in all the activities. We met the objectives that we originally established during the two presentations at the church. All of our objectives ultimately helped the audience meet our initial goals. It was hard for us at the beginning during…

Getting a job out in the real world as a dental hygienist is not a problem right now because there is such a high demand for it. The factor that I see many hygienists look at is the pay. After doing a little research, I found out the Texas, California, Alaska, Nevada, and Arizona are some of the highest paying states in the dental hygienist field. The hourly average starting pay for a dental hygienist is $33. However, depending on where you work that hourly wage can go up or down. The yearly…

know little of. Fortunately I have learned a lot while working in the dental field and would like to share the similarities and differences between a prophylaxis and a periodontal maintenance procedure. First we need to discuss what a prophylaxis actually is. If you’ve ever been to the dentist and got your teeth cleaned then you likely had a prophylaxis performed. During the procedure a dental hygienist will remove tartar, plaque, and stains from your teeth. Similarly, a periodontal maintenance…

A cavity is formed when your tooth starts to fall apart and break down. Once you get a cavity there is no turning back. A cavity in fact can even progress and get worse. A cavity is formed when the bacteria such as plaque sits on your tooth for a period of time. What is plaque? Plaque is a substance that is made up of mostly germs and has the consistency of slime. Once the bacteria has rested on your teeth acid starts to develop which begins the process to which the acid eat away at the tooth.…

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…

through a list of careers and decided to research dental hygiene. Being of the top career choices in America, I felt it would offer me the quality of life I am seeking . Dental hygiene is a great career choice based on its good working conditions, flexible schedule, minimal education needed, promising job outlook, and salary. A dental hygienist is defined as a “dental worker specializing in scaling and polishing teeth and in giving advice on…