Oral stage

Sexual education in the classroom is needed because in today’s society, pre-teen children are exposed to reality television programs and adult situations at an early age. This is partly due to easy access to the internet. Pre-school children are encouraged to learn technology and by the time most children reach first grade, they are able to access the internet. One minute they are looking for their favorite game and with a simple click of the mouse, the children can be re-directed to a website…

WHITE SPONGE NEVUS- A RARE ENTITY Abstract White sponge nevus (WSN) is a rare autosomal dominant disorder that results in soft, white, and spongy plaques in the oral cavity. The buccal mucosa is the most commonly affected site, followed by lips, alveolar ridges and floor of the mouth. The histopathologic features of WSN include epithelial thickening, hyperkeratosis and vacuolization of the keratinocytes in the suprabasal layers. Because of lack of clinical complaint, no treatment has been…

Abstract: Dens evaginatus is an uncommon developmental anomaly of human dentition characterized by the presence of tubercle on the occlusal surface of mandibular premolars and lingual surface of anterior teeth. Due to occlusal trauma this tubercle tends to fracture thus exposing the pathway to the pulp chamber of teeth. This case report is about the presentation of dens evaginatus in mandibular premolars bilaterally, among them tooth 44 was associated with chronic apical periodontitis. Fractured…

begin to pull back from your teeth. As the gums pull away, nerves are exposed. As you might expect, once the nerves are exposed you will begin to notice sensitivity or discomfort. If you do have gum disease, you will need to be vigilant with your oral hygiene. In addition, you'll need to visit your dentist for treatment. You might need a prescription mouthwash or you may need to undergo surgery, depending on the severity of your gum disease. 3. Brushing Too Hard Brushing too hard—or even…

deposits to provide relief and treatment for a patient. Acquired pellicle is an acellular, bacteria-free film that is composed of salivary glycoproteins. This forms on teeth immediately after eruption for professional cleaning. The bacteria within the oral cavity begin to stick to the acquired pellicle and form plaque. Plaque is a sticky…

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Benefits of Chewing Gum Mm, don't you just love that sweetness,stickiness,goodness that you get from chewing gum? I know I do and most of you too.Thousands of years ago people chewed gum in its pure natural form.Tree lumps,sweet grasses and even waxes were chewed as ancient chewing gum. Today their and hundreds of gum flavours from the sweet classic vanilla to the iciness mint flavor.There are many types of gums available in the market,from gum used to color our teeth and even the gums used…

transmission would never be broken. The oral torah was passed down from generation to generation without ever being physically recorded onto paper due to the idea that the principles, while rigid in their origin must be fluid enough to adapt to various unknown circumstances. This ideology functioned well up until the destruction of the temple where educators…

Many of us wonder what the benefits of fluoride are. Fluoride is one of the earth's most common compounds and naturally exists in water, but the fluoride is too low to replace proper dental care. For more than 70 years cities have included fluoride into their water supply because it is the easiest way to help people who may not visit the dentist regularly. Smaller communities with their own water supply take fluoride supplements because fluoride protects the teeth from tooth decay. The…

This past summer I was able to intern at Edison Dental 27, which is located on Route 27. For the past 5 years my siblings and I have been coming to this clinic. This was where we got our braces and got our cavities filled. Out of the many dentists in Edison Dental, I was able to observe Dr. Yau-Ting Lam, a Pediatric Dentist. I know Dr. Lam personally because he filled all of my cavities from when I was young. Dr. Lam treats me as family and each time I go to him either for a checkup or getting…