Dental Caries 1.1 – Describe a problem biologists are trying to solve Dental caries (tooth decay) is the destruction of the outer surface of a tooth. Decay results from the action of numerous bacteria‚ including Streptococcus mutans‚ which inhabit plaque‚ formed by colonies of bacteria. The plaque sticks to tooth enamel and metabolizes carbohydrates from food to produce lactic acid. The lactic acid‚ if left in contact with the teeth for a sustained period of time‚ causes the demineralization of
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I have always had a great passion for studying dentistry in some format. My interest towards expanding my knowledge in this field has developed over the past four years working as a dental nurse. To broaden my knowledge‚ I completed the NEBDN Diploma in Dental Nursing from Kings College London. Working in a dental practice‚ offering a variety of different treatments has helped me understand the different faculties involved within dentistry. One area that has been of great interest to me is oral hygiene
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are those who have had an experience with dental implants and those who have not had it. Despite where you fall‚ there are several things that you should know regarding dental implants. To begin with‚ dental implants refer to replacements for the roots or a root of a tooth. The replacement is normally carried out in the jawbone. The process of dental implants is surgically performed and once it is done‚ one cannot be able to see the replacements. Dental implants are aimed at securing various parts
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Dental implants are the best restorative treatment for missing teeth because they are a long term solution. According to Dr. Guy M. Lewis in his article he states‚ “When properly maintained with adequate brushing and flossing‚ the implant itself can last a lifetime” (“Love That Smile” par. 3). Implants are used to replace one or extra missing teeth‚ and if they are taken care of the right way‚ they are guaranteed to last a lifetime. If the implant is well taken care of and treated as if it was
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1016 I chose to write my paper on a topic that is very important in dentistry. I found an article on dental patients that have anxiety or even phobias about their dental care treatments. Patients with dental anxiety or a phobia of dental treatments are a very serious condition. It can result in distress and even oral health impairment. The article I chose conducted twenty-two random dental treatments and tried to reduce the anxiety in the adult patients. Different forms of cognitive-behavioral
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America’s Obese Future Our world today‚ it seems all people are doing is eating out and sitting on the couch. The influx of easily available junk food is causing people to gain weight at a much higher rate than in previous years. This might be because people are ill-informed about what they are putting into their bodies and what the consequences are of them eating poorly. While this poor diet could be counter-balanced with exercise‚ many people are falling short of their recommended daily regimen
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prone to cavities because of their lifestyle and other issues‚ read this article on dental cavities to protect your dental health]. Every young person has it drilled into their head‚ that brushing and flossing are the recommended way to stop the development of cavities. Even adults still believe this myth spread by good meaning parents and some dental professionals. The fact is that there is much more to dental cavities and cavity prevention than meets the eye. For example‚ some people brush and
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Policy on RPL Future Award and Qualifications Policy on RPL: RPL is a method of assessment leading to the award of credit that considers whether a learner can demonstrate that they can meet the assessment requirements for a unit through knowledge‚ understanding or skills they already possess and so not need to develop through a course of learning. Regulatory arrangements for the Qualifications and Credit Framework (Ofqual/08/3726) RPL enables recognition of achievement from a range of activities
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WHY I WANT TO BECOME A DENTAL HYGIENIST; REFLECTION PAPER (Name) (School) Abstract The convoluted way in which having good oral hygiene and how much it can impact one’s body has never lost my interest. When researching‚ I have read it is most common to get oral cancer And/or Periodontal Disease when not taking care of one’s self. Those are just two important things to remember when taking care of you orally. I want to have a career where I can teach
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Is Gentrification the Future? The growing debate of the nation is whether or not gentrification is the right move for American cities or not. The process of gentrification is all about modernizing cities with tall skyscrapers and expensive housing in order to repopulate inner cities with a bit of wealth (Piiparinen 342). In other words‚gentrification is a social program for urban renewal. There are economic benefits for corporations‚ property owners‚ and the government. On the other hand‚ there are
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