career in the dental field. My mom‚ previously a dental lab technician‚ kept a box of retainers and impressions that she had made while still in college. When I was around six‚ she showed me the box and explained to my sister and I what a retainer was‚ an impression‚ and what the different teeth were called. This sparked both of our interest in teeth and we frequently would pull the box out and investigate the contents. Later‚ while exploring a garage sale‚ we found a Play-Doh dental kit. This was
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and a little bit of disgust as I explained that it was my ultimate dream to become a dental hygienist. “What if a child bites you?” “The human mouth is disgusting!” Listening to people question and insult my dreams only further enhanced my dedication to this occupation. I was determined to prove them wrong; to prove that I could achieve this. For a long time‚ I feared I may not have the qualities to become a dental
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One of the foremost reasons for wanting to attend Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine is by nature of being located in an urban environment; it’s able to offer an outstanding clinical program. I am interested in an institution that exudes tradition‚ diversity and change all in one and I believe that BU exemplifies all of these qualities. In addition‚ a metropolitan setting creates a medium for which some of the finest faculty around the city and beyond can come to BU and
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Oral Medicine Lupus Erythematosus and Its Dental Management Submitted to: Dr Nahed Attia Done by: Maryam Bassam Baghdadi Id: 201500135 Group B Lupius is a chironic inflamimatory auto-immiune diseiase. Inflamimation cauised by lupus can affiect many diffierent bodiy systiems‚ incluiding joints‚ skiin‚ kidneys‚ bliood cells‚ heiart and lunigs. Four tyipes of luipus exist(systiemic‚ disicoid‚ drug-indiuced‚ neoinatal)‚ of tihese‚ systeimic luipus eryithematosus is the moist comimon and
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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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My interest in the dental field began when I was very young. I remember when my grandparents used to take me to the toy shop and I used to pick out dental toys instead of typical ones such as Barbie’s‚ dolls‚ or kitchen appliances. I would get so excited to get home and pretend to clean my brothers’ teeth. After a few years of such behavior‚ it was evident to myself and those around me that I had an unexplainable attraction to this profession. It got to a point where I began to fake tooth aches
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our teeth on a daily basis is not only important but is simple provided the correct measure is taken in caring for our teeth in our daily lives. With that‚ we do not have to waste money going for a dental visit. TOOTHBRUSH Choosing the correct toothbrush is essential to get rid of most plaque and food debris from our teeth. Usually‚ a medium to soft‚ criss-cross or zig-zag bristled toothbrush should be used‚ enabling easy access to hard to reach areas of the teeth. What makes brushing
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aquarius Water flosser 660 Generally the standard dental floss is considered the effective tool for mouth cleaning the closed spaces between the teeth. It is also used to scrap up and down the oral cavity for teeth proper clean up. A water pick or oral irrigator is a dental instrument that helps to clean and remove remained food particles from the teeth and useful in reduced bleeding from the gum infections. American dental association recommends using dental floss or interdentally cleaning on a daily basis
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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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sign that plaque and bacteria have accumulated along your gum line causing inflammation. You need to brush and floss to remove the debris to allow the tissues to heal. Brushing twice daily and flossing once a day is recommended. Another culprit to inflamed tissues may be calculus build up also knows as tartar or hardened plaque. This cannot be removed by brushing and flossing The only way tartar can be removed‚ is with the use of dental scalars. Your hygienist ’’scrapes’’ the hardened plaque off your
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