...Practicing Oral Health i. Why did you choose this health behavior? The main reason I choose this behavior is because I think taking care of your mouth is the upmost important thing to do as it can affect other parts of your body. I have always taken care of my teeth to avoid the dentist as much as possible and keep cavities at a bare minimum. Oral hygiene is important to keep up with because nobody wants to have rotten teeth. We all want a perfect smile without stained or cavity filled teeth so why not take care of them right the first time so never have to get false teeth. For me, oral hygiene is one of the first things I ever think of and I hope other people feel the same so they can have long lasting teeth and avoid the dangerous cancers and gum diseases. The potential epidemiology of oral hygiene can always lead to a disaster of things by simply ignoring it or putting things in a mouth that causes negative health issues. The epidemiology of oral health is influenced by age, sex, origin which is associated with oral cancer risk and established risk factors including alcohol and tobacco use, for example. Additionally, possible associations between oral cancer risk and oral hygiene, diet, nutritional status, and sexual behavior as well as the influence of genetic factors on oral cancer risk are considered (NIDCR Home). Oral health also has an effect on other persistent diseases. Because of the failure to tackle social and material determinants and incorporate oral health...
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...African Oral Tradition Oral tradition is considered a valuable method among the African societies in which they conveyed their culture, history, stories, folktales and religion beliefs from generation to another; in attempt to constantly fight eradication. It serves as a linkage between the past and the present, and it is the storyteller role to transmit images and ideas from the past in order to form a conception of the present upon the receiver. Djanet Sears play “The Adventures of a Black Girl in Search of God” is one of the most prominent African oral tradition works. Music is a significant oral tradition tool and African societies love music, furthermore, they are deeply attached to it. The chorus in Sears’ play is the main role to project the oral tradition technique; it links Rainy to her African descendants. Throughout the play the chorus represent the spirits of Rainey’s community whom she rely on to feel safe, and to give purpose to her life for the reason that, Rainey was suffering from losing her daughter, going through divorce and a dying father agony. The chorus was presented as ancestors singing African hymns and chants till the end of the play; through this, Sears asserts the connection between the black diasporic movement in Canada and their African ancestors, the issue of displacement and she demand a space where women are allowed freedom to live a productive lives that include a connection to a community of men and women working together to support each...
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...|[pic] |Teacher Rubric: Oral presentations | ▪ This is a sample rubric for teachers to assess students’ oral presentations. The criteria are based on the standards for LOTE and Communication. ▪ This rubric is designed to be integrated into a scoring sheet. A complete grading sheet typically has a scoring system attached to performance descriptors, and space for comments. ▪ The criteria, performance levels and performance descriptors are suggestions only and can be altered to suit specific requirements. |Criteria |Below expected level |At expected level |Above expected level | |Introduction of topic |Topic introduced. |Topic introduced clearly, and purpose of talk was made |Topic introduced clearly and in an interesting way. | | | |clear. |Purpose of talk was made clear. Outline of points was | | | | |given....
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...literature Many People Practice Oral Health With the fast paced nature of today's world it may seem like there is little time for practicing good oral health habits. After coming home from work, putting together dinner and getting the kids off to bed, it is easy to overlook the importance of things like brushing, flossing and rinsing with mouthwash. However, experts warn that failure to do so could result in conditions like cavities, gingivitis and bad breath. In an effort to battle this complacency, the American Dental Hygienists' Association recently pronounced that October will be National Dental Hygiene Month. Throughout the month, representatives plan on leading public awareness campaigns highlighting the importance of oral health, and how easy it can be to practice healthy habits. "It is imperative to our overall health to have a healthy mouth," said ADHA president Caryn Solie. "Brushing, flossing, rinsing with an anti-microbial mouth rinse and chewing sugar-free gum are easy ways to help avoid issues that could affect the status of your oral health." She added that brushing for as little as two minutes twice per day is enough to help most people prevent cavities and gum disease, and that antibacterial rinses are an effective means for avoiding halitosis. A failure to follow these simple steps could lead to many oral health complications. Initially, plaque begins to build up around the edges of teeth. This eventually causes the breakdown of oral tissues. Gingivitis, or...
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...contains the libido and stimulates a person to gain pleasure immediately. Next, the Ego is the thinking element of the personality, located in the conscience, preconscious and unconscious mind. Lastly, the Superego is the part of personality that is the moral judge. The Ego is responsible for keeping the three components of personality in equilibrium. Freud’s patients had memories of sexual feelings which he saw as important to personality development. Based on his patients’ childhood memories, Freud proposed a series of psychosexual stages. The psychosexual stages of personality development through which humans move in a static order determined by maturation are: oral stage, anal stage, phallic stage, latency and, and the genital stage. (Newman & Newman, 2011) The first stage of psychosexual development is the Oral Stage and it occurs during the first year of life. The infant's mouth is the only focus of libidinal gratification derived from the pleasure of feeding from their mother's breast. The infant also gains...
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...Proper oral health of those 65 and older is not being adequately met. Oral health is a key component in overall health. If care is not met, then it puts the patient at risk for diseases such as dental carries and gingivitis, which can affect his or her quality of life. Lack of oral hygiene also causes a decrease in self-esteem, social interaction, and dignity. It is therefore important that caregivers are provided the correct education, as well as the resources to implement oral hygiene practices, during the at home care and long-term care settings. Importance of Oral Health Oral health is, “the state of being free from chronic mouth and facial pain…tooth decay and tooth loss and other diseases and disorder that affect the oral cavity” (Cadet). For many, oral health is an everyday activity, however, the oral hygiene of those living in long-term care or have at home care provided, are being neglected. Proper oral health affects ones’ overall health. Those dependent upon another’s care are at risk for oral complications such as tooth decay/loss, periodontal disease, and mucosal lesions (Delgato et al., 2016). Due to these complications, Stowers, Giblin, Laspina, and Perry (2017), state that areas being affected are digestion, speech, nutrition, and even social interactions. Lack of oral care decreases patient satisfaction as well as increases morbidity, cost, and mortality to those at risk....
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...Emylee Symons Mrs. Kohntopp English 12-4A 25 September 2014 Oral Hygiene and Overall Health Dentists and dental hygienists are always telling people, “brush twice a day for two whole minutes and make sure to floss every now and then,” but who really listens to them? It can’t be that important right? Plus, who has time to brush their teeth for two whole minutes, especially on hectic mornings? And who flosses these days?—NO one. Well, maybe everyone would if they knew how important oral health really is and how a healthy mouth affects the rest of the body. In a recent interview, dental hygienist Artina Coon said, “In a nutshell, the mouth is a window to the rest of the body. It can tell you if there is something wrong with your body and vice-versa;...
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...DIABETES AND ORAL HEALHT CURE Diabetes is a disease that is still incurable but that can be controlled by taking many precautions. If you have diabetes, you must look out for what you eat, exercise regularly, take your medication diligently, and also pay special attention to your oral health. Among the oral problems that diabetes can trigger, dry mouth (xerostomia) and infections are the main ones. Xerostomia, or lack of saliva in the mouth, can have serious consequences, including tooth decay (cavities), the appearance of ulcers and fungal infections, and the difficulty of wearing dentures and partials. Oral infections that diabetics encounter are the cause of periodontal disease. Gum disease, or periodontal disease, affects the gums and the bone that support teeth. Gum disease is more difficult to cure when you have diabetes. It is therefore important to maintain your gums healthy and have them checked regularly. Furthermore, if you are diabetic and undergo oral surgery, healing will be more slow than usual. So whether you have a tooth extraction, wisdom teeth removal, or gum surgery, you must expect longer healing time. Dentists recommend people with diabetes to have meticulous oral hygiene, by brushing and flossing preferably after every meal. It is also cautious to see your dentist for regular checkups, every three months if possible, for a tooth and gum exam, and a tartar scaling. At each visit, your medical history must be updated by informing any change of your diabetes...
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...Why is Oral Health Important for Men? Men are less likely than women to take care of their physical health and, according to surveys and studies, their oral health is equally ignored. Good oral health recently has been linked with longevity. Yet, one of the most common factors associated with infrequent dental checkups is just being male. Men are less likely than women to seek preventive dental care and often neglect their oral health for years, visiting a dentist only when a problem arises. When it comes to oral health, statistics show that the average man brushes his teeth 1.9 times a day and will lose 5.4 teeth by age seventy-two. If he smokes, he can plan on losing twelve teeth by age seventy-two. Men are also more likely to develop oral and throat cancer and periodontal or gum disease (“Why Is Oral Health Important for Men,” 2010). According to Lara (2010), since maintaining a good oral health is vital, you must strive to observe the proper ways of oral hygiene (1). Aside from personal practices such as brushing, gargling, and using dental floss, it is advisable for you to visit your dentist every 6 months. Moreover, it is necessary that you should inform your dentist not only of your dental, but also your medical history or recent health problems. Your dentist is usually one of the first individuals to detect and diagnose a health problem and he can help you in identifying these diseases in their earliest phase. In conclusion, people are advised to practice...
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...Performance is what makes the live hood of oral literature. It means that it is the live execution and realization of oral art. It also includes the responses of the audiences before whom the oral artist performs. It involves both the psychological and the physical being of the performer and his or her audiences (Bukenya and Nandwa, 1983). Performance is generally understood as the delivery or rendition of an item usually to an audience (Minuka, 1994). That means performance is the demarcation between the performer and his or her audience. It’s guided by certain tacit regulation to which every participant subscribes. There is an orderly sequence of events and the context of performance defined or recognized, that means there is a logical connection of words. (Lo-Liyong, 1972), defines Oral literature as the cultural information and values transmitted by the spoken word and received by the ear and responded to by the whole organism in societies where writing was (and still is) not yet the order of the day. Folktales, legends, beliefs, poems, proverbs, tales, council discussions are its forms.\ Oral literature allows for self expression, renewal, innovation and creativity. It gives understanding of our routs and ourselves, let say our culture, our thinking, our life style, our values and our whole philosophy of life is based on that culture where it has been transmitted from one generation to the next generation. Oral literature is the kind of literature which is spread...
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...INTRODUCTION Oral care industry in India has evolved from being just a purview of local homemade beneficial powders to attractive, cost-effective and user friendly gels neatly packed in a tube which can be easily applied on a Tooth brush. The use of tooth paste in India can be traced back to the year 1975. Nowadays, people are much more aware of oral hygiene which has led to a phenomenal growth in the Oral care Industry. But still, rural penetration is quite low as people there are still comfortable with the conventional methods of oral care. Due to this low per capita consumption, rural markets offer great opportunities for penetration. Rising per capita income of people and increasing awareness through advertisements, print media, etc is increasing the demand for oral care products. This marks a sharp transition from use of tooth powders to the use of value added toothpastes like mouth washes, gels and teeth whitening products. Currently the size of global oral care market is about $30 billion. Out of this, India contributes 5% of the total market which estimates the Indian oral care market to be $1.5 billion. The Indian oral care market registered an annual growth of 13% during FY 13. On the other hand, the growth in global market was 3% during the same period. The major players in the Indian Oral care industry are: Colgate, Unilever, Dabur and GlaxoSmithKline (GSK). P&G is a new entrant with the launch of Oral B Pro-Health in July‘13 in the Indian market. According...
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...INTRODUCTION Oral care industry in India has evolved from being just a purview of local homemade beneficial powders to attractive, cost-effective and user friendly gels neatly packed in a tube which can be easily applied on a Tooth brush. The use of tooth paste in India can be traced back to the year 1975. Nowadays, people are much more aware of oral hygiene which has led to a phenomenal growth in the Oral care Industry. But still, rural penetration is quite low as people there are still comfortable with the conventional methods of oral care. Due to this low per capita consumption, rural markets offer great opportunities for penetration. Rising per capita income of people and increasing awareness through advertisements, print media, etc is increasing the demand for oral care products. This marks a sharp transition from use of tooth powders to the use of value added toothpastes like mouth washes, gels and teeth whitening products. Currently the size of global oral care market is about $30 billion. Out of this, India contributes 5% of the total market which estimates the Indian oral care market to be $1.5 billion. The Indian oral care market registered an annual growth of 13% during FY 13. On the other hand, the growth in global market was 3% during the same period. The major players in the Indian Oral care industry are: Colgate, Unilever, Dabur and GlaxoSmithKline (GSK). P&G is a new entrant with the launch of Oral B Pro-Health in July‘13 in the Indian market. According...
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...Background of Oral Health Care in Massachusetts Oral health is often considered separate from overall health. However, dental diseases are not only associated but can also lead to heart diseases, stroke, and diabetes. The significance of this correlation is due to the concept that the majority of care in cost excess can be attributed to these medical conditions. Some of the major oral health conditions of concern include tooth decay, gum disease, and oral cancers. As the population begins to shift towards an increase in elderly patients, they are living longer and keeping their teeth longer as well, resulting in an increase in the need for treatment of gum disease and other dental services. These problems can also be a complication of certain medications used to treat systemic diseases. The purpose of this paper is to improve access and quality to oral health care for elderly population in Massachusetts who are residents in Long Term Care facilities. (Clemencia M. Vargas, 2001) The elderly are identified in the U.S. Surgeon General’s report on oral health as one of the most vulnerable populations with regard to poor dental care. In Massachusetts 13.3% of the state’s population are considered seniors, defined as being 65 years of age or older. There are more than 143,000 residents age 85 and older and that number is expected to grow 52% by the 2030. About 45,000 Massachusetts residents live in long term care facilities and there is no one-size-fits-all model of oral health care...
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...mothers about Oral Rehydration therapy in lautech teaching hospital,osogbo,osun state. Random sampling was used, the target population was the nursing mothers in lautech teaching hospital, osogbo. The main instrument for data collection was a self designed structured interview conducted on 40 respondents. The main statistical tool use in the analysis was chi-square. The data obtained were analysed and discussed by using tables. On the basis of the findings, a number of recommendations aimed to prevent and manage dehydration were made. CHAPTER ONE 1.0 Introduction & Background of the study When a person has the clinical signs and symptoms of decrease in extra-cellular fluid like increased thirst, reduced skin turgor, sunken eyes, oliguria, hypotension, tachycardia, apathy, anuria and coma, the diagnosis of dehydration is made. There are different degrees of dehydration namely: Mild dehydration: weight loss <5% Moderate dehydration: weight loss <5-10% Severe dehydration: weight loss >10% Oral dehydration therapy is the mainstay of therapy for mild dehydration. Moderate and severe dehydration require intravenous fluid therapy. According to Gupte [2006] , Oral dehydration means drinking a solution of clean water , sugar and mineral salts to replace the water and salts lost from the body during diarrhoea, especially when accompanied by vomitting, the so-called gastroenteritis. Oral rehydration...
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...Hi Jessie’Leigh Smith, 17, on the 17th of June 1997, Born and bred in Cape Town, South Africa. Yes I am white, and no I don’t have giraffes or elephants in my back garden, but to be really honest I wish I did, unfortunately the world isn’t a wish granting factory. I am, if you haven’t realized by now, a photography loving, hair whipping, nail biting, toe pointing, tongue rolling, tea drinking, music listening, beach living girl with a pale face and pretty much zero confidence, I guess that’s about enough about myself for now. Why am I homeschooling? Well that’s not exactly a trick question, I’m home schooling because well quite frankly, I screwed up in mainstream schooling but that’s a whole other story for another day, that hopefully will never come. So besides the fact that I messed up, I am homeschooling because I am able to work at my own pace and not have to worry about competition between myself and other students, as well as the fact that, I actually get to spend 9 hours with people I actually want to be around, how kiff is that? Not bragging or anything, but our school is way better than any mainstream school. Diana’s homeschooling academy has not only given me a sense of responsibility and independence in a way, but it’s also given me hope. A hope that one day I’ll be able to achieve great things, things that I would have never been able to discover in any other environment. This school has also given me the opportunity to start finding myself, the true...
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