The Dentist

field. It was my own choice. I always wanted to be able to help someone in need. I wanted to be a “superhero” which is the child me speaking. In elementary school my best friend and I knew we would go into some type of medical field. I wanted to be a dentist…

Introduction Caries management by risk assessment (CAMBRA) is a strategy for caries prevention that looks at risk factors specific to the individual and what interventions should occur in order to lower or eliminate the risk factors present. There are four categories of risk levels: low-risk, moderate-risk, high-risk, and extreme-risk. Patients are assessed by risk factors and treated accordingly. The CAMBRA protocol varies for each patient and aims to provide education and treatment to either…

After the plaintiff establishes a prima facie case, the burden of production then shifts to the defendant “to articulate some legitimate, nondiscriminatory reason” for its decision. Then, the burden shifts back to the plaintiff to show that the defendant’s articulated reasons are mere pretext for discrimination. However, employers can assert various defenses for defending a disability discrimination claim. This includes undue hardship if reasonable accommodation cannot be made and the…

and other emotional trauma from the job. There is a certain life style everyone wants to live. If you don’t make that much money you will not be able to reach that lifestyle goal you want to achieve. Some jobs with a high suicide rate are doctors, dentist, financial workers, lawyers, police officers, real estate agents, and farmers. There many reasons why people commit suicide. They could be depressed, have a mental illness, have been or are being abused or going through a loss. There are many…

overnight for a chance to regain her smile. The lack of dental providers in her county, coupled with financial struggles had left her without teeth for over a decade. After her final denture fitting, she looked in the mirror and flung her arms around the dentist, her voice strained as she expressed her gratitude. Her grandkids would finally see her true smile for the first time. This experience further influenced my desire to dedicate myself in service to at-risk populations and to spread oral…

both of the maxillary lateral incisors, the teeth beside the two front teeth. According to my dentist, I am ahead of my time because our teeth are evolving, and in the future no one will have maxillary lateral incisors. However, I dreamed to be like every teenage girl after her braces were removed, unveiling a beautiful smile to accompany her post-pubescent development. Unfortunately, my smile was dentist pamphlet perfect if only the gaping holes beside my two front teeth were photo-shopped…

(Masood, 2012) Another study found that early preventive care led to fewer future visits to the dentist and a decrease in dental expenses saving the family money over time. (Beil, 2014) Preventive visits to the dentist at a young age instills in caregivers the importance of properly taking care of primary teeth. (Rahbari, 2015) Prior caries in children are good indicators of future caries in permanent dentition…

the tooth is artificial, it doesn't mean it is indestructible. Avoid crunching on hard candy or ice cubes because this can cause your implant tooth to crack just like it can cause a natural tooth to crack. If you damage your implanted tooth, your dentist only has to replace the tooth since it rests on top of the actual implant. It isn't necessary to put in a new implant too. If you have a snap on partial or full plate of teeth, you should remove them and care for them as you would regular…

Tooth fillings and cavities usually go hand-in-hand, but did you know that tooth fillings can also be used to repair cracked or broken teeth? And did you know that there is more than one option to use for tooth filling such as gold? Let’s take a dive into some facts you might not have known about tooth fillings. Facts about Tooth Fillings: It’s easy to take care of tooth fillings. Make sure you schedule regular check ups, brush with fluoride toothpaste, and flossing at least once a day. There…

It is something more than a mere cosmetic issue that helps you to look nice. Following are some of the newest anti-aging dentistry techniques to recover your smile, with revolutionary and effective techniques. So, read along and ask your dentist to see which solution perfectly fits for your case... Anti-aging Dentistry: Misplaced Teeth Having a misplaced teeth will not only make you conscious about your smile but can also increase the risk of developing trauma in other teeth because of your…