obesity and dental caries in Children’s In Children‚ does being obese (compared to normal weight children) increase the risk of having Dental caries? Dental caries is becoming a real major concern for people worldwide about 60-90% of school children and 100% of adults have Dental Caries(1). Dental Caries commonly known as tooth decay can be defined as a transmissible bacterial disease caused mainly by bacteria producing acids and dissolving tooth minerals(2). Common distribution of Dental Caries
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about medical terminology and a dental assistants class then lead me to decide that dentistry was a field I was interested in. I turned to my high school dental assistants teacher as a mentor. She guided me with many tips and skills to follow in order to reach my career goal‚ and that not only can an A in the classrooms can lead you to be a dentist. Two years later‚ after finishing dental school my success derived from not only an outstanding Gpa and a required Dental Admission Test score‚ but achievement
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Proper Oral Hygiene I. A. Have any of you seeing someone with an oral disease such as these and wonder how did it happen? How can I prevent it from happening to me? B. My name is Belzabeth Ceja and today I am here to instruct you on how practice proper oral hygiene. C. I will show you proper techniques and tools you should use when taking care of your teeth‚ gums and tongue so you can prevent oral diseases. II. A. Maintaining your teeth healthy and free of cavities 1. Components
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Dental Nursing 5234: Unit 302 Written Questions Q1) Please summarise the professional standards of care for dental care for professionals. There are nine principles which every dental professional has to follow: 1 Put patients’ interest first 2 Communicate effectively with patients 3 Obtain valid consent 4 Maintain and protect patients’ information 5 Have a clear and effective complaints procedure 6 Work with colleagues in a way that is in patients’ best interests 7 Maintain‚ develop and
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Dental Sealants A dental sealant is a coating of material that is applied to the surfaces of teeth. The sealant protects the teeth and helps prevent decay. Sealants are white‚ clear‚ or a tinted color. They usually cannot be seen on the teeth and will not affect the appearance of the teeth. WHY ARE SEALANTS USED? By reducing the risk of tooth decay‚ sealants can help prevent costly visits to the dentist to get cavities filled. HOW DO DENTAL SEALANTS PROTECT THE TEETH? Teeth normally contain
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missing teeth‚ Teeth in a Day implants can restore your smile and full chewing 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
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Dental Implants Implants - defined Surgically inserted into bone Used as “anchors” to support a prosthetic Replace missing teeth in partially and/or fully edentulous areas May be single tooth or several teeth prosthetic Potential for ultimate stability for prosthetic Relies on integration with natural bone/tissues for retention and sustainability Implants – Basic Diagrams Prosthetics Implants Implants – Basic Diagrams Relies on integration with bone (new bone growth) for support. “Osseointegratio
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March‚ 1‚ 2010 Dental Hygiene Assessment Northampton Community College 1) I heard about the Dental hygiene program at Northampton online‚ I did a mass search for Dental Hygiene schools is Pa‚ and thought that Northampton had everything I was looking for in a school. 2) I’ am interested in obtaining a dental hygiene degree‚ because it is a field that I have grown to love over the years and I would like to be more involved with my patients oral care then just being a chair
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forward to working in many health care fields. I am interested in working as a dental hygienist. I have experienced a dental hygienist working environment and it is certainly an environment I will feel absolutely comfortable working at. It will be a long journey to meet the requirements to achieve my goals and it will be a pleasure and a life changing experience to finally graduate and become dental hygienist. Dental hygienists have an interesting job they earn a good amount of money every year
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Becoming a Dental Hygienist Ever wonder why your dentist doesn’t actually clean your teeth? It’s cause that’s the job of the dental hygienist. They are specialist at keeping your teeth and gums healthy and clean. My goal of becoming a dental hygienist will soon come to pass. All I need is dedication‚ motivation‚ ambition‚ and understanding. This latter element becomes very important when discussing this career field. The most basic elements that one must understand when considering becoming a dental hygienist
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