Oral and maxillofacial surgery

TITLE OF THE STUDY: MINIMIZING CALCIUM LOSS ASSOCIATED WITH DENTAL BLEACHING Introduction The appearance of teeth plays a significant role in human personality development and is often related with a perception of health and fitness. White and bright teeth are thought to be linked with health and beauty, so everybody wishes to have them. Presently, cosmetic dentistry is a dynamic part of restorative dental practice and cosmetic procedures are increasing in demand without age and gender…

factors: crowns do not eliminate your risk of cavities, and they can be broken or fall out if they aren’t properly cared for. Your dentist will give you advice about lifestyle habits that will help you to maintain your crowns, including: • Proper oral hygiene, including regular brushing and flossing to prevent cavities • Avoiding certain foods that are likely to cause staining or discolouration to the crowns • Avoiding certain foods that are particularly sticky or hard, and have the potential…

The Advantages Of Short-Term Orthodontics Over Traditional Metal Braces Traditional metal braces have been a staple in orthodontics for decades, and they aren’t going anywhere. But the short-term orthodontic treatments at Total Dental Care are an excellent alternative to traditional metal braces. You should choose our treatment options if you don’t like the idea of having easily-seen metal brackets and wires on your teeth for well over a year. Our orthodontic options are designed to be hard to…

As a hygienist, it is a responsibility to be able to educate our patients, and answer their questions to the best of our ability. There are numerous products in the dental field; many cause the patients to have concerns. Primarily with cost and also concerns about health. It is our obligation to keep in mind of the patient’s financial status when recommending certain products, as well as educating the patient that the product you are recommending is safe. For the patient who has…

Fluorine is the world's thirteenth most bounteous component and constitutes 0.08% of the Earth's outer layer. It has the most electronegativity of all components. Fluoride is broadly conveyed in the earth. In January of 1945, Grand Rapids in the United States, fluoridated the water in the community to a level of 1 ppm as a dental caries aversion measure. Nonetheless, water fluoridation remains a disputable general wellbeing measure. The article reviews the importance of Fluoride and the effects…

full line of services in order to be able to offer you and your family the procedures and treatments you might need. Your goal in visiting a family dentist is to receive the best dental care possible - someone who is able to take care of all of your oral healthcare needs. You want a dentist who is committed to following through with each member of your family - from the evaluation to the completion of your treatment. What to expect on your first exam…

Pedodontic Associates has staffed Hawaii’s best pediatric dentists for decades. With locations in Oahu and Maui, their pediatric dentistry specializes in the dental care vital for infants, young children and adolescents. The compassionate professionals at Pedodontic Associates understand how much you care about your children. You want to protect them and always give them the very best. That’s why their experts are specifically trained to offer the gentle, specialized and fun dental care your…

The most important word in any individual's vocabulary is their name. When you master another person's name they are more likely to provide trust and respect. Being in the healthcare profession and more specifically dentistry, mastering your patients/ customers name will be able to ensure returning business. With the simple gesture of addressing an individual with their name, it can put the patient at ease for a procedure they were afraid of undergoing. The majority of patients will have very…

Many students have unique incentives for choosing their major while others are rather straight forward. I believe mine is a combination of the two. Ever since I was young, I demonstrated an interest in the dental field. Teeth were always the very first thing I noticed about a person, including myself. When my adult teeth started to come in, there was so much overcrowding that my canine teeth were growing in my upper gums. I was not comfortable with my smile and in turn was not comfortable with…

satisfied with my decision to change from a general dentist to a dental hygienist. I have learned so much about oral care and hygiene and I am now aware that we are a big part in making a difference in our patients. A dental hygienist is able to sit and talk more with the patient and build trust and a relationship. From there many patients are influenced by us as they learn how their oral cavity and the rest of their body can be linked and negatively affected if proper care is not taken. The…