I am an Australian student‚ about to undertake a number of interviews to hopefully gain entry into a dental science program. In preparation for these interviews‚ I’ve been reflecting on my reasons for wanting to study dentistry‚ and I was hoping someone who has been through a similar experience could offer me some feedback or advice. The biggest questions I think I have to answer for myself is; why dentistry? and then‚ why dentistry over med? My personal motivation to pursue a career as
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April 26th‚ 2010 Ana Manzanares Level 6 Have you ever heard about dentistry and all the things related to dentistry? Well‚ according to Wikipedia “Dentistry is the known evaluation diagnosis‚ prevention‚ and treatment of diseases and conditions related to human mouth”. Dentistry is considered necessary to complete all human health. People who study dentistry are usually called dentists. This field has to do with tissues of the jaw (mandible)‚ the oral cavity‚ maxillofacial area and some
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The procedure for getting a dental crown is quiet common; however‚ that does not mean that you shouldn’t ask questions when your dentist suggests that you need to get a crown. Even if you have good dental insurance‚ you may still have to pay a significant amount of money out of pocket for a dental crown. Additionally‚ many insurance providers do not cover the cost of a crown as all‚ so even if you have insurance‚ you may be footing the entire bill yourself. Make sure that a dental crown is actually
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Can Brilliant Distinctions Save You Money? Botox® and dermal fillers are two major substances that have significantly impacted the effectiveness of non-surgical cosmetic treatments. Millions of men and women have found that these cosmetic procedures immensely improve their appearance‚ and trigger an immediate boost to their self-confidence. Botox® inhibits muscle activity by blocking the nerve signals which promote facial wrinkles‚ such as crow’s feet‚ and frown lines. Dermal fillers‚ such as
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This paper is meant to help others to understand the development and management of dental caries in order to sustain oral health. It is important to understand the impact that oral health can have on ones over all health. This indeed is why oral health should be at a valuable state. Completely understanding the process in which bacteria begins to grow inside the mouth and the stages associated with the caries process is critical. The first stage of caries is demineralization by means of calcium and
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Does Oil Pulling Work? Of the many trend setting practices‚ oil pulling is rapidly becoming one of them. It seems now more than ever‚ people are placing much more emphasis on their appearance. The hair has to be styled a certain way and the body has to fit a certain mold. Well‚ how about that smile? The lips‚ many feel‚ should be full‚ but the teeth should be perfectly white. Oh yes‚ the smile is extremely important. OMG... Becky‚ Look at Her Teeth Everyone knows that a clean‚ fresh mouth is
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Although many wrote about oral surgery beforehand‚ there was no precise or detailed description of oral surgical procedures until the 10th century. In the Islamic Golden Age‚ Abulcasis described different oral surgical techniques. He strongly believed and supported the idea of conserving dental structures‚ however believed when tooth decay occurred‚ extraction was necessary. He always concluded that dentists should be careful and make their own evaluation when removing patients tooth‚ as patients
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DHO 111 DAC and DAD HAND INSTRUMENTS AND DEVICES Dental Tools 4 PARTS OF DENTAL HAND INSTRUMENTS Handle Shank - joins the handle and a blade or nib. Cutting instrument = blade and a cutting edge‚ non-cutting instrument = nib and a face or point. . BASIC INSTRUMENTS MECS Mouth Mirror Increased visibility Reflecting light Retracting soft tissues Usual sizes No. 4 and 5 Constricted areas = No.2 2 general types: Plane mirror Magnifying mirror Cotton
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We will talk about dental waxes; u can use dental wax in the lab or in the clinic for different purposes: |In clinics |In laboratories | |Bite registration : to know the occlusal relationship between upper|Boxing techniques : when we want to make a base | |and lower teeth |
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Dentist Information More Information Links YANG‚ PETER‚ DDS INC SALINAS FAMILY DENTISTRY 11 Maple St Ste E Salinas‚ CA 93901-3249 Telephone: 831-753-6598 Distance: ~0.65 miles away ***called left message only open wed & fri DENTI-CAL MEDI-CAL DENTAL PROGRAM Accepts New Patients: Y Specialty: General Dentistry Languages Spoken: Spanish Can Accommodate Special Needs: Y Last Update Date: 2014/12/30 Get driving directions (Redirects to Google Maps) Full profile details Map this result Dentist
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