MODIFIED BASS TECHNIQUE BASS METHOD: THE MOST WIDELY ACCEPTED & MOST EFFECTIVE METHOD FOR THE REMOVAL OF DENTAL PLAQUE PRESENT ADJACENT TO & DIRECTLY UNDERNEATH THE GINGIVAL MARGIN. MODIFIED BASS TECHNIQUE: TECHNIQUE COMBINES VIBRATORY & CIRCULAR MOVEMENTS OF BASS TECHNIQUE WITH SWEEPING MOTION OF ROLLED TECHNIQUE. METHOD: TOOTHBRUSH IS HELD IN SUCH A POSITION THAT BRISTLES ARE AT 45* TO GINGIVA. BRISTLES ARE GENTLY VIBRATED BY MOVING THE BRUSH HANDLE IN BACK & FORTH MOTION. ADVANTAGES:
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added to city tap water for the benefit of dental health. Studies show that this addition to drinking water decreases the chances of dental cavities and provides this health service for lower income people who may not otherwise be able to afford and maintain their dental health. Many states require that the tap water in every county must be checked and maintained daily. Even though all these benefits are present with full support and endorsement from dental doctors and health professionals‚ some counties
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made them feel‚” medical assistants do not get a lot of credit‚ but they do work very hard and make a lasting impression on their patients. In fact‚ I would say that besides making an impression on the patient medical assistants do a lot of the charting and taking vitals. A medical assistant wears many hats and is educated on many different things‚ which makes the setting the work in after their training determine what tasks they may do on a daily basis. Medical assistants can do many different types
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trust Christopher Collins DMD for expert‚ effective‚ and cost-efficient dental services. And so can you. At our Grace Street dental clinic‚ you will find a complete range of expert dental services – from the simpler task such as teeth cleaning to the more complex art forms such as effective placement of dental veneers – to keep you and your family in peak oral health. H2: Visit Christopher Collins DMD for the following dental services: • Teeth cleaning and whitening – Special hour-long teeth
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discovered in the skull of a Nabatean warrior who was buried in a mass grave 2‚200 years ago.” Joseph Zias‚ curator of the State of Israel Department of Antiquities‚ later reported on this historic archeologic finding in the Journal of the American Dental Association.1 The tooth in question—a maxillary right lateral incisor—dated from the Hellenistic period (200 BC). Radiographic examination of the ancient skull “disclosed a 2.5 mm bronze wire that had been implanted in the root canal—the earliest
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further dental issues. Regular preventive care is essential because it prevents your gum from receding or pulling away
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When your patients come to your office with minor or major tooth loss‚ you have several options to consider. Chief among them are dental implants and dentures. Deciding between the two can be tricky‚ so follow this guide to help settle the debate of dental implants versus dentures. What Are The Major Differences? Dentures of some kind have been around for hundreds of years although evidence suggests that ancient Egyptians probably used simple forms of dentures made out of real human teeth! They
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Physical Therapist Assistant A physical therapist assistant plays a very important role by providing treatments to patients‚ under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist. They use physical therapy treatment procedures to help improve the mobility and relieve pain and disability caused by disease or injury. Some examples of the patients that call for a physical therapist to assist them include accident victims and persons with disabling conditions‚ such as‚ lower back pain‚ arthritis
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Are you missing teeth? Find out if dental implants are a good option for you. Do you have teeth missing from your smile? Feeling less than confident about the appearance of your teeth can make you feel insecure and as a result‚ you may hide your smile or even smile less often. Furthermore‚ missing teeth can cause difficulty eating or speaking clearly. At Padden Dental‚ we love nothing more than transforming the lives of our patients by restoring mouth function and giving our patients a reason to
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loose due to gum disease. Removing it is the first step in stopping the pain and infection and must be done before receiving a dental implant‚ bridge or dentures. Whatever the reason‚ the caring and professional staff at Southern Dental Care in Marrero will perform the tooth extraction in a gentle‚ careful manner‚ allowing your mouth to heal and preparing it for future dental work. What Happens During a Tooth Extraction? Your dentist will first numb your mouth using either a local or general anesthetic
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