on our lives. This is because braces helped to improve the appearance of my teeth but also to build my confidence. I believe that my past dental experience is valuable because it will enable me to empathise with patients and to reassure them that they are not alone. To ensure that dentistry is the right career for me‚ I have attended open days‚ spoken to dental students and I have completed a dentistry-related online course. I discovered the benefits of this career such as the opportunity to manage
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overwhelmingly shows fluoridation has little to no benefit in preventing dental cavities” (Mercola1). What is interesting is that for all of the health complications that come along with consuming fluoride like lowered IQ’s‚ fluorosis‚ bone weakness and fractures‚ immune and endocrine dysfunction‚ the little dental benefit‚ that may not be true‚ cannot come close to the health related issues that come with it (Mercola1). The rates of dental caries are actually going downward‚ despite what the CDC and ADA
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There are many goals that I wish to achieve in my life. First‚ I want to pass my college classes and get into the dental hygienist program. Next‚ I want to become a dental hygienist because it is a good paying job. Lastly‚ I want to be able to move out and live comfortably. Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is not like the other motivation theories‚ this is because he believed an individual’s motives range from biological to individual to social needs. Maslow believed that an individual must accomplish
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Everything in today’s Society involves some type of history. Many of the most common dental tools were used as early as the Stone Age. Thankfully‚ technology and continuing education have made going to the dentist much more pleasant and painless experience. History is a very important aspect to dentistry because‚ it helps us to remember where dentistry started and how far the technologies and techniques have changed through the years we also‚ have to remember that if it wasn’t for the history of
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cavities‚ and speech problems. You don’t have to go another day worrying about sensitive teeth and gums when there are highly qualified‚ patient friendly Orthodontists in Chicago‚ IL who will give you a free consultation to analyze and diagnose your dental problems. Invisalign is an orthodontic process to straighten your teeth without permanently attaching metal wires on the outside of your teeth or using lots of rubber bands. Invisalign aligners are custom designed for your mouth and
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to partake in so they can reduce the likelihood of being affected from these various detrimental diseases. Repeated use of smokeless tobacco can cause a long list of oral health issues‚ such as the risk of oral cancer‚ as well as increased risk of dental
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Field Report: Dental Assistant Dental assistants perform many duties. They perform lab and office duties‚ and provide many different types of patient care. Dental assistants work directly with patients. They also schedule and confirm appointments‚ receive patients‚ obtain records‚ and order dental supplies and materials. Another thing that dental assistants do is that they recommend good tips on how to keep your teeth healthy and clean. There are several ways to become a dental assistant. It
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it was introduced‚ showing that there is no correlation between fluoridated water and decaying teeth. Since the 1980s water fluoridation has been credited for the decline in cavities‚ but more accurately that credit should be given to an improved dental health care system‚ and healthier eating habits. The benefits to teeth from fluoride are topical‚ meaning for teeth to gain any actual benefit from fluoride it only needs to sit on the top‚ surface of the teeth‚ it does not need to be ingested for
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the health of teeth and gums and teaches children the daily routines required to ensure optimal dental health. Poor oral hygiene can affect the individual human development of children by interfering with speech development and shaping of the jaw. DID YOU KNOW .. • Dental decay is the most common disease that affects teeth‚ • Holes can appear in children as young as 6 months if appropriate dental care isn’t followed • Baby teeth have a thinner enamel coating that can result in decay to penetrate
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Considering Dental Veneers? 3 Questions About Them You May Have If you have cosmetic problems with your teeth that you are looking to fix‚ all hope is not lost. Dental veneers are treatment that is still relatively new‚ but can transform the look of existing teeth with ease. Since the technique has not been along that long‚ it is not fully understood like more basic dental procedures. Here are three questions you may have about veneers‚ which will help your better understand if they are the right
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