Oral and maxillofacial surgery

formulate an appropriate treatment plan, the following should be recorded: • Patient’s chief complaint and needs along with Patient education and informed consent. • Dental, medical and social history. • Detailed extra-oral examination including lip and smile lines. • Intra-oral examination including BPE…

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…

Ideally, right from an early childhood, the commencement of a kid 's primary dental visit must be when the first tooth emerges in the oral cavity. Nevertheless, in a developing country like India, the first visit is scheduled when the kid accidentally chips off the anterior tooth while playing or until an unbearable toothache ascends. My foremost encounter with a dental clinic initiated when my sibling had to undergo an orthodontic treatment. As a child, I saw my sister in an intense angst when…

Dr. Sam Gershenbaum is an award-winning, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon who can address these neck creases and bands with a lower rhytidectomy (aka neck lift) at his surgery center in Miami. What is a Lower Rhytidectomy? A neck lift is a surgical procedure that Dr. Sam Gershenbaum frequently performs at Dr. G Cosmetic Surgery Center in Miami. A lower rhytidectomy is designed to improve the signs of aging on an individual’s neck and jawline. Dr. G can perform a neck lift alone or in…

the need for treatment. It can be damaged due to trauma either directly or from restorative procedures, an open restoration margin or the development of caries, leading to the pulp becoming inflamed due to the ingress of bacteria from the surrounding oral cavity, if left untreated it can cause pulpal death and lead to apical periodontitis (Mjór, 2002). Intervention in inflamed…

When and why did decide you become to a dental hygienist? I have been interested in dentistry for as long as I can remember. I began my journey as a pre-dental student at Western Washington University. During my first quarter, I got the chance to speak with a team from one of the local dental clinics for almost 4 hours. After learning about what being a dentist included and chatting with the dental hygienist at the clinic for about half of my time spent in their clinic, I realized that dental…

A fixed prosthesis for one tooth or even full mouth rehabilitation is been commonly certified for their reliability and durability. Despite of the conservative procedures of crown preparations, obstacles may occur in each step leading to pulpal exposure. In the past, endodontic treatment or even extraction of the tooth was the only solution to pulpal complications. A recent update shows that pulp capping that resists the death of the exposed or nearly exposed pulp can be explication to pulpal…

children and can be treated with fluoride to reduce tooth decay. Dental bonding can also be used to repair cracked or chipped teeth, change the shape of teeth, or close gaps. Cosmetic dentists can make a dramatic difference in your appearance and oral health. A cosmetic dentist in Lehigh Valley can examine your teeth and recommend the best cosmetic dental solution for…

I became interested in becoming a dental hygienist from a very young age. In the last year, I had applied to the dental hygiene program at UMB to dream my career. Finally, my dream began to come true, and I actually advanced to the interview process at UMB. However, my dream was stopped at the interview step. I got discouraged myself, but I thought differently and started to think what self-development and improvement are needed for my career. During the interview, all the candidates have a lot…

Personal Statement "Promote the elevation of the standards and practices of the art and science of dentistry worldwide." Pierre Fauchard, Father of Modern Dentistry When I was a kid, I used to stay with my father, who is an ENT surgeon for long hours. My father’s devotion towards patient left an indelible mark on my mind and led me choose the profession that make people smile. It’s my dream to make people smile without pain and establish a career in research and educate people about advanced…