At the age of 6‚ permanent teeth begin to appear within a child’s smile. Around 12 years-old‚ these teeth become predominantly permanent‚ with an average of 32 teeth in total (FDI World Dental Federation‚ 2015). Education surrounding dental health is imperative before‚ after and throughout these stages of dentition development to ensure good oral habits and prevent dental disease. However‚ inequalities surrounding access to oral hygiene education is prevalent throughout countries impacted by poverty
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13747 CH3.qxd 11/22/08 12:22 PM Page 44 MODULE 3 Overcoming Communication Barriers MODULE OVERVIEW Being able to effectively communicate—or participate in the exchange of information—is an essential skill for dental health care providers. For many dental health care providers in the United States today‚ providing patient-centered care involves learning to communicate effectively with patients even when various barriers to communication are present. This module presents strategies
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My educational goal is to attend Western Oregon University and graduate with a bachelors degree in biology. I want to major in biology because my goal is to become a dentist. After graduating from Western Oregon University I will apply to a dental school to earn a dental degree. During my college career I will work hard to maintain a high grade point average just like I have in high school. My goal for high school was to get a 4.0 all through high school so that I could be the valedictorian. I was
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Did Your Dental Implant Leave A Bad Taste And Odor In Your Mouth? As with most types of surgery‚ there are always potential complications that you need to be aware of. When it comes to dental implants‚ you run the risk of getting an infection that could cause the implant to fail. One of the side effects of an infection is having a bad taste and odor in you mouth. Here is what you need to know about alleviating these problems due to an infection. Symptoms of an Infection If the area where the implant
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What is your current rate of treatment plan acceptance? 70%? 80%? That’s the average. What would your practice look like if every written treatment plan was accepted and every patient followed through? You’d have healthier patients and a healthier practice. Why do so many patients fail to follow through on treatment plans? You may guess that they don’t believe they really need the plan‚ or can’t afford it‚ or that they’re frightened‚ but the truth is simple. When you don’t follow up with patients
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Our Service Dentures Basics Dentures are removable oral appliances that replace missing teeth and surrounding tissues. Losing all your teeth can affect facial muscles making them sag aging you beyond your years. Dentures can preserve your facial profile by filling out your face. With dentures‚ you can also: • Eat better • Speak more naturally • Improve your smile • Retain the look of your face and smile Dentures are made partial or full depending on the condition of your teeth and jaw. Partial dentures
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In the past‚ braces required getting a mouth full of metal. Fortunately‚ today there are many options when it comes to straightening your teeth. One of the more popular options are invisible braces‚ or Invisalign. Unlike traditional braces‚ this method uses a series of clear trays to straighten teeth and fix your bite. If you are thinking about using Invasilign to straighten your teeth‚ here’s four things you should know before you commit: 1. You Might Talk Funny When you first get your invisible
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We have all been there—the steady throbbing in our mouth brought on either suddenly or over time‚ the inability to chew how we would like to‚ the accompanying pain with every mouth movement we make. Dental emergencies and dental issues get to all of us at one point or another. Luckily‚ we have professionals like the ones at Four Corners Dental Group Fairbanks in Fairbanks‚ AK‚ to help us take care of these uncomfortable dental situations. But what is there to know about toothache pain?—what causes
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If you or your family member needs to have braces to correct crooked teeth or other orthodontic issue‚ you need to feel comfortable with the orthodontist you choose because you will be visiting him or her many times throughout the next two years. During a consultation with our orthodontist‚ you can ask questions about your particular problem and the possible treatments that are available to you. If you are a parent‚ you may start by learning at what age your child’s teeth should be checked by an
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Tips To Help A Toddler With Brushing Practicing good oral hygiene is important for kids‚ especially when their teeth first start to come in. Unfortunately‚ actually brushing those teeth is easier said than done. These tips can help their brushing go a lot smoother‚ helping avoid those fights before bed. Create a Teeth Brushing Station A helpful technique to get your kid to brush their teeth is to give them choices. That’s why you’ll want to make a teeth brushing station where your kid has control
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