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for over 30 years. During that time period she has helped hundreds of patients achieve great oral health and a confident smile. Her family dental clinic, located in Waipahu, Hawaii, focuses on providing each patient with top-notch care and services from teeth whitening to dental veneers. Many patients looking for teeth whitening services enter her family dental clinic with questions and reservations. If you’re interested in teeth whitening, but you have concerns, here are three myths debunked by…

In the treatment of disabling persons, one must be able to identify their role to become an effective dental health team member. Autism, in patients, is one of the many disabling conditions that the dental health members will encounter and deal with. Dental treatment of an autistic person varies and certain precautions needs to be taken in order to effectively treat them. The dental assistant plays a major role in how the patient experiences the treatment process. “Autism is a developmental…

What I Already Knew / What I Wanted to Know “I’ll look ridiculous having braces in my twenties, how embarrassing. Braces are for teenagers,” mentioned my sister one day. I understood why she felt like that, there was definitely a stigma behind getting metal braces, but then my Grandma went on to mention something called Invisalign. Since my sister’s main problem with metal braces is she’s concerned with how she will look, my Grandma pointed out it may be a good thing to look into. But looking…

Why Dental Implants Have Changed The Face (And Teeth) of Dentistry A gap in your teeth is more than just embarrassing and unattractive. It can make talking and even eating more difficult. Dentures have traditionally been used to fill the gap, and while dentures still have their place, a more modern and permanent solution is the dental implant. Dental implants are a permanent solution to missing teeth. The dental implant dentists at Comparative Dentistry and Implantology use the latest…

parent’s life. Children can suffer from the pain of dental illnesses and painful dental treatments. These problems can harm a child’s childhood, education, and can even lead to diseases and health issues during adulthood. Children have to go through this while the parents have to face the cost of expensive restorations and dental…

also gain a bachelors degree and then attend a graduate school. They too must also complete a required amount of credit hours in science course to become accepted to a graduate school. One additional requirement for dentistry is they must take the Dental Acceptance Test (DAT) to become accepted to a graduate school. Which is the opposite for chiropractors because they do not have to take any acceptance test to get into a graduate school. Dentist do have to gain a license to perform in any…

Brilliant people made historical, dental advancements possible. Since the beginning of history, people have worked to expand the field of dentistry. Between 500 and 300 BC, Hippocrates and Aristotle documented the eruption pattern of teeth along with the treatment of decayed teeth. The two also established the use of extracting teeth with forceps and the ability to use wires to correct loose teeth and fractured jaws. The 1700s, one of the most productive centuries for dental advancements,…

adulthood, most people have. Dental fillings are often the easy solution – quickly performed, natural in appearance, and covered by dental insurance. But along with the benefits, there are some risks associated with dental fillings. Dr. Shannon Kemper and the friendly staff at Smile Designs Family Dentistry know the best way to banish the jitters behind dental procedures is to get educated. Lexington, KY’s hometown dentist is happy to provide some helpful information about dental fillings.…

How a Root Canal Dentist Can Help You in Oviedo, FL If you have recently been told that you require a root canal, don’t worry. This procedure has a reputation for being very painful, but it really is not. We are always concerned with your comfort. We will explain how root canal treatment works and make you feel comfortable. This procedure is usually not more painful than a filling. The actual pain is generally caused by the infection that precedes the treatment. What is Root Canal Treatment?…

Five Advantages of Selecting Dental Hygiene as a Career If you're still at a point in your life where you haven't decided on what path to take as your vocation, there are many good reasons to consider becoming a dental hygienist. The following are just a few of the advantages in pursuing this career. There is strong demand for this type of work When you visit a dentist, the chances are that you will also spend some time with a dental hygienist. These are the people who clean your teeth before…