1. Can he refuse to assist in this procedure? The dental assistant cannot refuse to assist in this procedure. Besides it being unethical to refuse helping this patient solely because he has AIDS it is also illegal (Anderson‚ 2009). Dental assistants are bound by a code of professional conduct‚ adopted in August 2007 by the Dental Assistants National Board. Justice and fairness is one of the codes of conduct. This states the dental assistant has a duty to treat people fairly‚ behaving in a manner
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variety of jobs for people to choose from. This profession will provide me with a rewarding hand -on- job and interaction with many people. That’s why I wanted to become a dental hygienist. One of the rewards I hope to gain from this is being able to share with people the importance of healthy dental hygiene and their happiness of having beautiful‚ healthy teeth. They teach clients how to maintain good oral hygiene‚ principles of preventive oral care. Demonstrate to the
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Future career trends It is no surprise that one of the fastest growing areas of employment in recent years relates to computer technology. Technological advance and the continued integration of IT and digital communications into the workplace throughout the private‚ public and voluntary sectors ensures that this trend will continue for some time. Systems analysts‚ designers and developers‚ computer programmers‚ web developers‚ consultants and information managers reflect the range of these career
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consequences)‚ fluoride is more toxic than lead‚ but slightly less toxic than arsenic. This is why fluoride has long been used in rodenticides and pesticides to kill pests like rats and insects. It is also why accidents involving over-ingestion of fluoridated dental products–includingfluoride gels‚ fluoride supplements‚ and fluoridated water–can cause serious poisoning incidents‚ including death. The debate today‚ however‚ is not about fluoride’s acute toxicity‚ but its chronic toxicity (i.e.‚ the dose of fluoride
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This bacterium is found in dental plaque. The plaque on our gums and teeth is comprised of a complex structure created by Streptococcus mutans that allow the bacteria to live and survive successfully in our mouths. When these mutans are active they are producing an acid that slowly begins to erode our gums and teeth. Even though this bacterium occurs naturally in even the healthiest of mouths‚ when one undergoes a dental procedure or your gums sustain a trauma such as flossing
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Dental X-ray Unit History Discovery of x-ray Professor Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen * 1895 discovered the first example ionizing radiation * the key to his discovery was device called a Crooke’s tube. Scientists and Researchers * Dr. Otto Walkhoff * the first to expose a prototype of a dental radiograph. * accomplished by covering a small‚ glass photographic plate with black paper to protect it from light and then wrapping it in a sheath of thin rubber to prevent moisture
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are a couple of options to consider when it comes to getting a new tooth. You could get a bridge or an implant. There are advantages to getting an implant‚ even if it takes longer to complete the process. Here’s why. Disadvantages Of A Bridge A dental bridge places an artificial tooth in the gap left by your missing tooth‚ so it will correct the problem. The big disadvantage to a bridge is that it attaches to the teeth on each side of the gap. You’ll need three crowns in all. One for the missing
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Here are six of the most common causes of a flawed smile. Genetics Ideally‚ your teeth fit comfortably within the mouth. However‚ malocclusion occurs when the lower or upper teeth are misaligned or misshapen. Misaligned teeth result in a variety of dental problems‚ such as gapping and overcrowding. A space between the teeth‚ referred to as a diastema‚ can cause an unattractive smile. This can also result in cross bite‚ over bite‚ under
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A. Strengths & Weaknesses Regarding my education‚ my strengths are determination‚ good communication skills and having an open mind. These strengths will help me achieve my goal of becoming a dental hygienist by keeping me focused‚ staying in touch with my fellow classmates & finding new ways to learn. My weaknesses are Tunnel Vision‚ procrastination and lack of patience. I know I will have to try to overcome these weaknesses or at least find ways to work around them. With my tunnel vision I
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the brushing habits of millions and turned the lowly toothbrush into a trendy lifestyle accessory. As the consumers are becoming more concerned about the health of their teeth‚ the toothbrush companies are focusing on helping them have an optimal dental health‚ and offering various types of toothbrush; to do this they must be all the time focused on what the customer’s needs are. And for this reason‚ the toothbrush companies have made numerous functional and aesthetic changes to the heads and bodies
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