The American Dental Association, American Academy of Periodontology and in dental hygiene schools teach the importance of the association between diabetes and periodontal disease, treatment guidelines. As dental professionals, it is clinically important to assess a patient with known diabetes; a clinical evaluation should include, exam for oral mucosal lesions, evaluation of salivary flow, any taste disturbances, burning mouth syndrome, dental caries, whole mouth…
(2014, November 10). Children's oral health. Retrieved August 30, 2017, from https://www.cdc.gov/oralhealth/children_adults/child.htm Fernández, C. E., Tenuta, L. A., & Cury, J. A. (2016). Validation of a cariogenic biofilm model to evaluate the effect of fluoride on enamel and root dentine…
During the course of analyzing this periodonatal disease case, I learned many things about myself, as a clinician. For starters, my educational and motivational methods need to be evaluated. Patient education is one of the most important aspects of an appointment, in my opinion. I pride myself on providing the most education and instruction I can during a visit. It is my goal to give patients something they will remember every time they are brushing their teeth, or forgetting to. However, I am…
cause gum disease can enter the bloodstream during dental procedures and tooth brushing. Lastly, osteoporosis, estrogen deficiency that accompanies menopause can speed up the progression of oral bone loss. In summary, better awareness of periodontal disease must be made more available to the public. Healthy oral tasks such as; brushing, flossing and annual dental visits decrease the chances of periodontal disease. Gum disease can lead to problems when left untreated. However, if dealt with early…
Dental care is an important component to overall health and is particularly important for individuals with diabetes. As educators and diabetes care providers we play an instrumental role in educating patients on the connection between oral health and diabetes, recognizing potential signs of dental disease, and helping to ensure appropriate referrals to dental health professionals. This article will address the correlation between dental disease and diabetes, explore statistics of periodontal…
How Provision of Oral Health Care Affects the Risk of Respiratory Infections in Institutionalized Elderly Persons Requiring Full-time Care Introduction Due to aging, many elderly adults suffer a deterioration in physical capacity and mental acuity, rendering them unable to care for themselves in general and their oral health in particular. Researches show that respiratory pathogens reside in dental plaque (Russell, Boylan, Kaslick, Scannapieco, & Katz, 1999; Scannapieco, Stewart, & Mylotte,…
reason why taking good care of our teeth is so vital. Have you ever wondered why you need to brush your teeth so often? Most people know that they are supposed to brush their teeth multiple times a day, but do not understand the importance of good oral hygiene. Some people simply don’t brush or floss at all. Interestingly, there are a vast number of microbes and bacteria that grow on your teeth throughout your…
Debridement Project A debridement is a procedure for removing soft and hard deposits on the teeth. It can be either routine cleaning with light deposit, or deep cleaning with heavy plaque. Routine cleaning is performed regularly in otherwise healthy dentition and gums. During cleaning, plaque and calculus are removed from the crowns of the teeth using hand scalers or ultrasonic scaler. The most common area for plaque to build up is inside of the lower-front teeth and on the outside of the upper…
11. Turmeric What is turmeric? It is a popular herb that has many health and beauty benefits, including being a natural teeth whitener. It is definitely great for overall oral hygiene and has intense anti-inflammatory effects that gives aid to gum problems. It also works to prevent tooth decay and gum disease. For the turmeric teeth whitening method, you will need turmeric, lime juice, and salt. Begin this method by roasting the turmeric for a few minutes. Then, crush the turmeric into a…
Background: Dental caries has been an important oral health indicator in adults and children. Dentists and researchers have reached consensus throughout the years on dental caries which is certainly the most major public health problem that can negatively affect well-being of our society. Aim: The aim of this research is to describe the dental caries in skulls of Pawon Man by using clinical examination and viewing with Cone Beam Computed Tomography 3D. Methodology: The samples were from four…