Dental plaque

proven correlation of the prevention of dental caries, may cause serious health problems within the human body, is not effective enough to justify the costs, and no longer used in pharmacology as it once was (NYT, 4/15/1956). Water fluoridation juxtaposes the common good against…

About five miles from my hometown there lies a small town called Chisholm. This city has no hospital and only one clinic. Within city limits, there lies a small school, an old grocery store and one dental office, Chisholm Dental. Run down buildings and “Out of Business” signs hang heavy on the street corners, which may explain why the average household income in Chisholm is less than 30,000. Poverty can be seen both on the front porches and the back alleys of this city. When given the…

The best interpretation of a dental hygienist that I can conceive is a professional whose main job is to teach their clients the essential oral hygiene skills and provide dental care in order for the client to maintain their overall oral health. Among the various responsibilities performed for the client to insure their health and safety includes making sure, we, as dental hygienists first do not harm to the patient by contaminating with pathogens that could have easily been disposed of by…

What if one day you woke up and looked completely different? Orthodontics have the power to completely change one 's appearance. Orthodontics can fix dental issues such as overcrowding, spacing, incorrect bite all of which can potentially cause many bigger issues. Although it doesn 't happen overnight braces effect the 4 million people that wear them in the US according to Dr. William J. Trepp. I found myself in this very position when I went to see my orthodontist my 8th grade year and my life…

al. (2011) explains that dental decay is an almost a completely preventable condition, however dental caries remains one of the world 's most prevalent diseases in childhood. The typical Scottish diet is high in sugar and contributes to well over the recommended daily amount for children (Barton and Wrieden 2012) high sugar consumption in the form of non-milk extrinsic sugars (NMES) is one of the several risk factors that have been identified in the development of dental cavities, along with…

A Look Into Expanded Function Dental Assistants The providers of oral health care encompass a larger scope than just the dentist and his or her assistants and hygienists. Multiple disciplines exist within the field to help the efficiency of the dental practice and to provide the underserved population in the absence of an adequate dentist to population ratio. An expanded function dental assistant (EFDA) is one discipline that has come about to provide dental care in a more efficient way. An…

Dental Careers Don’t cry because it’s over smile because it happened (Dr. Suess). Dentistry is one of the best jobs you could ever go in for as a career. Just knowing you have all the benefits you need and ever wish for right in your hands. You get the privilege to help others who need your assistant and just knowing that at the end of the treatment he or she is going to have a bright smile on their face. When you hear words like “thank you for the wonderful new smile you gave my son…

and oral health amongst the citizens of Northwest, District of Columbia Objectives: • Partner with the DC Department of Health to develop nutrition information to increase awareness about foods that contribute to good oral hygiene • Partner with dental clinics, dentist offices and schools of dentistry to distribute brochures related to nutrition’s contribution to good oral hygiene. • Using social media connect with patients monthly via fun yet informative guidance about how to better care for…

Claiming compensation for dental negligence If you have been injured due to the negligence of a dentist, you may be able to claim compensation for dental negligence. Dental negligence compensation claims can only be made if people have received substandard dental treatment which has directly led to some form of injury. Not all injuries acquired at the dentist are due to a healthcare worker's negligence, and not all cases of negligence lead to injury. Examples of dental negligence claims Dentist…

do not actually eliminate the dental problem of a decaying tooth; for sure it will help a lot in alleviating the sharp and throbbing often severe pain that comes with the aching teeth. In case the dentist suggests tooth extraction, at least you had reduced the severity of the pain that you are suffering. There are different causal factors that contribute to an aching tooth. But more often than not, it is often caused by a decaying tooth as a result of inadequate dental hygiene. Failure to brush…