Periodontal ligament: Tissue that helps hold the teeth tightly against the jaw. • Crown : Exposed part of tooth • Root : Part embedded in jaw • Jaw Bone : Sockets for teeth • Gum : Protects jaw bones and roots of teeth [pic] Dental formula Because mammalian teeth are specialized for different functions‚ many mammal groups have lost teeth not needed in their adaptation. Tooth form has also undergone evolutionary modification as a result of natural selection
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confounding factors on research findings‚ it seems clear periodontal disease is more severe in those with diabetes‚ and that there are small‚ statistically significant improvements in gylcemic control with non surgical periodontal therapy (nsPt). Dental professionals need to advise individuals with DM to prevent and manage inflammation in the oral cavity to promote overall health. well controlled research on the bidirectional relationship is essential to identify unequivocally the factors linking
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Dental Office Business Plan The Tooth Fairy Executive Summary The Tooth Fairy is the dentistry practice of Steve Extractor. The Tooth Fairy will offer general and cosmetic dentistry to the citizens of Eugene‚ Oregon. Through a combination of industry benchmark customer service and flexibility‚ The Tooth Fairy will quickly gain market share. Steve will leverage the years he spent in private practice to model his new business. His past experience in conjunction with his forward-looking customer-centric
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Individuals working in the medical and dental fields are entrusted with the safety and comfort of others on a daily basis. Should they choose to rely upon their initial training indefinitely‚ ignoring ongoing developments and technological advances‚ they would be putting their practices at legal risk and jeopardizing the health and welfare of their patients. In these fields‚ it’s simply not an option to assume that there is nothing more to learn. Dental continuing education is essential for anyone
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takes place within the living tissues of the oral cavity it is then referred to as Oral Myiasis. Though this infectious disease is rare it is something that those working in the dental field‚ especially those practicing volunteer hygiene abroad‚ should be made aware of. The purpose of this paper is to educate the dental hygiene professional about the signs‚ symptoms and causes of oral myiasis. Because although rare‚ if not caught and treated in a timely manner oral myiasis can ultimately lead to
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problem with healthy gum is heart disease. For a century the idea of a link between oral health and the heart has been around. But it’s only been in the last 20 years that some health professionals have taken this link seriously enough to recommend dental care as a
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Anode-The positive terminal of an x-ray tube; a tungsten block embedded in a copper stem and set at an angle to the cathode (q.v). The anode emits x rays from the point of impact of the electron stream from the cathode. A rotating anode is one that rotates constantly during x-ray production to present a changing focal spot to the currents without overheating. Bitewing (Radiograph) - the x-ray shadow images of the crowns‚ necks‚ and coronal third of the roots of both the upper and lower teeth‚ so
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teeth not only enable you to look and feel good‚ they make it possible to eat and speak properly. Dental hygiene also known as oral hygiene is the process by which preventative dental care is provided to avoid dental emergencies at the care of dental hygiene is the in-home dental care regimen you perform. Taking measures to keep your mouth clean is essential for excellent dental health .A daily oral hygiene regimen is needed to remove the plaque the causes tooth decay and gum disease
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some bacteria in gingival pockets. Laser therapy is a non-surgical periodontal therapy that removes plaque‚ calculus‚ bacteria and toxins so that periodontium can become healthy and re-attach to teeth. Laser therapy does not yet have the American Dental Association endorsement seal of acceptance for using it over scaling and root planing as the best treatment. The typical periodontal therapy includes a pre-rinse antimicrobial mouth rinse‚ anesthetic if needed‚ ultrasonic instrumentation‚ hand instrumentation
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“What do you want to do when you grow up?” The answer came to me in an unexpected encounter with a Dental Service business owner named Paul‚ who is interested in selling his company. Knowing nothing about Dentistry‚ I decided to enroll in Dental Assisting. I chose a college because of the encounter with business owner with a business proposition‚ the knowledge to understand this field for owning a Dental Service business‚ and the credentials this degree will bring me in the future. After the encounter
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