prevalence and incidence of dental caries among children in the majority of fluoridated areas (Armfield‚ 2005; Jones‚ Burt‚ Petersen & Lennon‚ 2005). More specifically‚ recent Australian research has demonstrated that the prevalence of tooth decay has significantly decreased through community water fluoridation since the mid-1990s (Victorian Government Department of Human Services‚ 2009). When fluoride is used in an optimal level‚ it is effective in preventing and controlling dental caries. Conversely‚
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affordable and easily accessible dental care we are used back home‚ in poorer countries such as Uganda‚ it was difficult to find a dentist‚ let alone being able to afford being treated by one. The vast number of oral health problems seen in the camp made this evident. During the camp‚ I worked alongside dentists‚ doctors‚ optometrists‚ ophthalmologists‚ as well as in the pharmacy and as a dental nurse. I was able to observe a variety of fascinating medical and dental cases‚ including one of a teenager
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talks about how there are lots of challenges that people faced with dentistry over time. There are lots of small problems‚ but there are also lots of big problems‚ one that it talks about in the article is that back in the day‚ before we had good dental work‚ people would get there teeth pulled without anesthetics. In the article it says ”Tough cowboys of the American West would weep openly as their diseased teeth were yanked out with pliers--often with little more than a few gulps of whiskey to
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ability in just ONE day. Dr. Das is one of the few specialists in the area offering this breakthrough procedure for patients who don’t want to go without teeth for a long time. Unlike conventional dental implants that are placed in stages‚ Teeth in a Day implants are placed at the same time as the dental crown or denture. Instant Smile Transformation Teeth in a Day is an immediate-loading implant procedure developed in Europe more than a decade ago. Traditional implants are placed surgically into
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more to being a dentist than checking people’s teeth. Dentists have an array of responsibilities that require more than a degree from dental school. Of course there is the usual filling of cavities and removal of teeth decay‚ but dentists require more than that. A long day might include: filling cavities‚ pulling teeth‚ repairing teeth‚ replacing teeth‚ preventing dental disease‚ and much more. Dentists actually must not only be very wise and well-educated but they have to be able to communicate with
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). How Tos: History of Mouthwash. Retrieved October 11‚ 2009‚ from eHow: http://www.ehow.com/about_4596013_history-of-mouthwash.html Nuntus‚ S. (2002). Oral and Dental Hygene: History of Mouthwash. Retrieved October 11‚ 2009‚ from Essortment: Essortment Shannon L. Pace‚ D. I. (2006‚ September 18). The Evolution of Mouthwash. Inside Dental Assisting ‚ pp. 11-12. Organizational Pattern: Chronological I felt this was the best pattern to choose to show the evolution of the product. Topic Relevance
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amount of time. Once you have completed orthodontic treatment‚ you could enjoy an entirely new smile. Once you have made the choice to get braces or Invisalign® treatment‚ you should be aware that it may take some time to become accustomed to your new dental appliance. This is not abnormal. In fact‚ you will probably need
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A Few Things To Know About Having A Root Canal If you have a deep toothache or abscess‚ your dentist may tell you a root canal treatment is needed to relieve your pain and save your tooth. A root canal is a routine dental procedure that’s necessary when the pulp of your tooth is infected due to tooth decay‚ a crack in a crown‚ or a tooth injury. Here is some more information you may want to know. How Root Canal Treatment Saves Your Tooth When the pulp of your tooth is infected‚ it is very painful
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Orthodontic braces are one of the most modern dental procedures that focus on the development‚ prevention‚ and correction of irregularities of the teeth‚ bite‚ and jaws. The expert orthodontists are also specialized in repairing facial abnormalities as well as disorders of the jaw. When you are suffering from such orthodontic problems you can consult the reputed orthodontists who can literally improve your dental disorders as well as facial aesthetics. Why should you need orthodontic treatment?
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Char Williams Get in line for Invisalign MKTU 603 Marketing Management Week 6 Case Study: Invisalign Sunday‚ December 8‚ 2013 Abstract Invisalign was founded in 1997 by two graduate students with no dental or orthodontic experience. What they did have was an idea about how to make “braces” aesthetically pleasing and nearly invisible. They were able to secure initial funding‚ set their sights on their target market and worked to build relationships and train approximately 75% of all US orthodontists
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