Hygiene

Most of us, when we are very young, are taught good dental and oral health habits. And yet, even though we're aware of how important good oral hygiene is, we somehow fail to really take acre of our mouths as we get older. It's safe to say most adults in America brush their teeth at least once a day, but the figure goes down when we talk about flossing. That figure drops even more, rather dramatically actually, when we get into the subject of regular visits to the dentist. How many people are…

Regina Soliz AIS 1203 10/26/2017 Section OR3 Interview with Joe B. Castellano I recently had the opportunity to speak with orthodontist Joe B. Castellano about his career and his pathway to success. He shared many insights about why and how he chose the dental profession, what skills are most useful, the advice he would give to students who are pursuing in the dental field and what goals he has yet to achieve in the near future. We also discussed his education, his plans on the dental…

DEOH 302 Reflective Essay (Formative) Student ID: 7559879 The history section of the dental hygiene assessment provides the foundation for clinical decisions. Prior to commencing care plan, information gathered from the medical history is used to determine patient 's health status, contraindications to care and necessity for medical consultation (Pickett, 2010). Recognition of oral health related implication from the medical history section will assist dental professionals in risk…

periodontal treatment. The hygiene care was deferred to 2015 due to work commitment. A complete dental hygiene assessment was performed again this year as patient 's condition may have changed drastically since last appointment and thus previous observations and charting recorded may be incorrect. The key findings from the initial assessment appointment will be outlined in this essay before discussing the clinical interventions performed, referrals required, and the oral hygiene instruction…

My public health concern is the oral hygiene of males lag behind that of females. This health disparity among the male community indicates that oral hygiene isn’t perceived to be as important to men as it is to women. According to BottomLine Inc. (et, al 2016), men are far less likely to schedule regular appointments to see the dentist compared to women. Men also tend to skimp on their basic brushing and flossing routines. Nearly nine out of ten of women brush their teeth two or more times each…

Evidence-Based Clinic Presentation Assignment Clinic Patient Case Report Angela Yuen Principles of Dental Hygiene III New York University College of Dentistry November 19th, 2014 Introduction The purpose of this case report is to understand the relationship between oral health, systemic diseases and patients in transition into adulthood. Miss C. is a young adult who is going through a transition while dealing with depression, anxiety, poor health behaviors and systemic…

and pertaining to chronic diseases, advocated fighting excessive hygiene, which in their opinion would impact good health and pleasure. House bathrooms were of course unknown. Some castles had baths large enough to fit four people. Versailles had a tub so big that when it was uncovered behind a closed wall, adjacent to Madame de Pompadour quarters, it was moved outside to serve as a fountain basin. As means of keeping personal hygiene, a tub simply did not exist. At the beginning of XVIIIth…

Dental, Dental Hygiene, and Advanced Dental Students’ Use, Knowledge, and Beliefs Regarding Tobacco Products The purpose of this study is to examine the knowledge of dental health care professionals on different tobacco products and its uses. The importance of this study is to promote dental care professionals to be more comfortable with guiding patients with tobacco cessation, whether from cigarettes or additional tobacco products. By promoting education, this could broaden their knowledge and…

Hygiene Policy In Happy Faces, children are stimulated to develop the habit of cleaning their hands at the time of arrival, after using the restroom, after blowing their nose, as well as before and after eating. To dry the children’s hands we utilize disposable paper towels, diminishing the contagion of germs and illnesses. In the same manner, personal hygiene is fomented and spoken about throughout the day, and the need of using disposable loafers is explained in a group or individually, as…

The hygiene of the camps was poor, especially at the beginning of the war when men who had seldom been far from home were brought together for training with thousands of strangers. First came epidemics of the childhood diseases of chicken pox, mumps, whooping cough, and, especially, measles. Operations in the South meant a dangerous and new disease environment, bringing diarrhea, dysentery, typhoid fever, and malaria. There were no antibiotics, so the surgeons prescribed coffee, whiskey, and…