competition in international markets from P&G‚ Unilever‚ Nestle’s L’Oreal Division‚ Henkel of Germany and Kao of Japan. Situation In 1991‚ CP held 43% of the world toothpaste market and 16% of the world toothbrush market. Other oral care products included dental floss and mouth rinses. In 1991‚ worldwide sales of CP’s oral care products increased 12% to $1.3 billion‚ accounting for 22% of CP’s total sales. Toothbrushes represented 19% of CP’s U.S. Oral Care Division sales and profits‚ and CP held the number
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tissue‚ at the cementoenamel junction (CEJ) of the cervical third of the tooth structure. It is also referred as cervical abrasion or cervical erosion (Wood‚ Jawad et al. 2008). These lesions are commonly presented in a variety of forms to the general dental practitioners; varying from shallow grooves to broad dished-out lesions or large wedge-shaped defects‚ with sharp internal and external line angles (Sarode and Sarode 2013). Restoring these lesions with predictable success is a restorative challenge
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damaging tooth root exposure if left untreated. Gum recession is most common in adults over the age of 40. Gum recession in its earlier stages can be difficult to detect because the changes often occur gradually and without any symptoms. Regular dental checkups will help to prevent gum recession and assess risk factors for underlying causes. Symptoms of receding gums include: Longer-looking Teeth Tooth Sensitivity Tooth Root Exposure Bad Breath Inflammation Bleeding Common causes of gum recession:
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and doesn ’t attach to anything. As a result‚ the tooth stretches around the amalgam during chewing‚ causing small cracks that with time can cause breakage within the tooth or even decay. Decay that is left untreated can progress to infect the dental pulp and may cause an abscessed tooth. If the decay is too large‚ dentists recommend crowns over fillings. Composite fillings are also repairable. Amalgam fillings aren ’t. If a composite chips‚ the same bond‚ as mentioned before‚ can cement the new
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to be successful in this chosen career path. With a career goal in mind i chose early work experience at an NHS dental practice during my first year of gcses. As well as further work expreince at a private dental practice presenting me a with greater awareness into the variety of environments in which dentists work. Working closely with the dentists i was able to observe common dental procedures such as fillings‚ simple extractions and root canal treatments. At a placement in partington I had the
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Dentistry has been of great interest to me from an early age and I am now interested in this career by studying at the Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry‚ Queen Mary University of London. I have always been particularly interested in the scientific nature of dentistry as well as the compassionate and health-related factors. I have a sincere desire to provide patients with the best health care‚ and I strive to pursue the rigorous and demanding studies needed to fully understand
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INTRODUCTION This essay will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of student self assessment in clinical environments and the importance of health professionals utilizing self assessment throughout their careers. Self assessment is the technique by which a student or professional rates and judges his or her own work thereby motivating him or her to work on improving any aspects of their work they feel may be lacking. It is an assessment technique employed in a diverse range of settings worldwide
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diseases of the mouth. I. Introduction A. Attention Getter: Most people who brush and floss their teeth daily end up with teeth similar to the people in the dentistry commercials. White‚ shiny and healthy! B. Reason to Listen: Good dental hygiene is important for people of all ages. A clean mouth will help prevent harmful diseases from entering your body. C. Thesis Statements: Flossing your teeth helps prevent harmful diseases of the mouth. D. Credibility Statement: I
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sites with 2.5-3.5mm‚ 3.5-5mm and over 5mm range recorded by a Dentist and Dental Hygienist. The periodontitis will be recorded as no‚ moderate and severe depending on the bone attachment loss. Age and sex would be used as main confounders. The study will have to be ethically approved by the Otago University Human Ethics Committee. The adults income will be a confounder factor also as it effects their ability to have dental care. The data will be statistically analysed and the results published.
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During their later teenage years‚ most dental patients reach peak candidacy for wisdom tooth extraction. This oral surgery procedure is best performed at this age because the wisdom teeth are fully formed‚ and removing them can prevent overcrowding and other dental issues from occurring down the road. The family dentistry professionals at Lowitz & Meier in Cincinnati‚ OH‚ will assess your teen’s wisdom teeth to determine whether extraction is the best option for them. Wisdom tooth extraction is
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