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    Dental assistant Webster defines the word "dental assistant" as an individual who assists a dental operator in different tasks such as preparing a patient for dental treatment. Although dental assistants may seem an easy task it takes many years of experience and training. Also there are several on the job tasks that need to be completed. Therefore, dental assistance is a career that takes many years of training and education. In general, there are many skills and education over the years…

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    cumulative trauma disorders (CTD) among dental hygienists and an alarming number of dental professionals who report work with pain every day” (p.55). Practicing dental hygiene entails spending most of our day viewing small, narrow spaces inside the oral cavity. Long-term strain to our eyes, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons frequently provoke common debilitating Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD). “MSD has an impact not only on the physical but also on the psychological and social aspects of the…

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    Every person knows that when they were younger they wanted to hurry and grow up. Having dreams of being somebody who usually played a big part in the community. Some of our dreams changed throughout the years, some didn’t. Mine did. First, it was a singer, next, it was a firefighter, then a chef, and now it’s a dental hygienist. Hopefully this one doesn’t change. As a dental hygienist the educational requirements are received through academic programs in community and technical colleges,…

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    A hygienist is a licensed dental professional, register with a dental association. Which mean their abled to do any surgery that is needed. What are the basic things that hygienist do? Hygienists clean teeth, examine patients for signs of oral diseases such as gingivitis, and provide other preventive dental care. They also educate patients on ways to improve and maintain good oral health. Which sounds similar to a regular dentist that most of us should see twice a year. Many may wonder what's…

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    A bright, beautiful smile can light up a room. Unfortunately, due to factors like age or diet, your teeth may appear stained or discolored over time. To transform a dingy smile into a vibrant vision of beauty, Kenai, Alaska’s best dentist, Dr. James Julien, offers supreme-quality professional teeth whitening services patients desire. There are many reasons to opt for the professional teeth whitening services offered by a dentist. Here are just a few: Appearance: A white smile is a widely…

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    country. Having this understanding you are able to comprehend what is going on giving an educated voice. I want to go into the dental field and become a dental hygienist. The job of a dental hygienist is to clean the teeth of the patients, performing oral cancer screenings and to…

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    implant. Often, the area around the implant gets so infected that it must be removed and replaced. These dangers are only increased if you have diabetes or if you regularly smoke. However, poor oral health and heart disease have been linked numerous times, including infections in your mouth. People with poor oral health have an increased risk of suffering from severe heart disease, so any infection needs to be treated as soon as possible. How Can I Prevent Implant…

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    1. Job instructions on how to be a dental assistant at children’s dental care clinic. I could mention the main responsibilities and discuss the instructions. I would include ways you should care for the patients, including the ability to interact effectively with the patient’s family. The steps required are the most important such as x-rays and the different types available to show how every tooth is growing and if the tooth would later have difficulties when their wisdom teeth start to grow.…

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    In some cases, they’re even used during orthodontic treatments, such as braces. Not only do these procedures bring the patients a lasting smile, it also allows them to eat, speak, and chew naturally while also preserving overall oral health. The setbacks of traditional insurance Back to the main question: Are dental implants covered by insurance in Canada? For the most part, dental implants are considered a cosmetic procedure to most insurance companies. This means if coverage…

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    desert) influence oral health care and nutrition of the children you visited? In these situations, oral health will be a low priority for the children and most likely the guardians of these children. Lower income families have less disposable income to spend on products like toothbrushes and floss when they are barely making enough to feed their families. Oral health is low on the priority list for these families. Likewise, the nutrition of these children will be poor and lead to bad oral…

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