Dental Hygienist Career Dental Hygienists are the people that are there for others to rely on even though the job can be stressful, and sometimes physically demanding. Even with these negative factors if someone is passionate about the job they should continue to study the profession. In order to understand what it takes to become a dental hygienist one has to comprehend the core tasks, employment outlook, education requirements, and the job salary. Examining teeth and gums visually and with x-rays
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Braces have been a reliable, though perhaps undesirable, method of straightening teeth and improving oral health for decades. About 16 years ago, patients were finally offered another option for obtaining beautiful, straight teeth—without all the metal. If you’re considering Invisalign as a discreet way to straighten your smile, Kenai, Alaska’s favorite dentist, James Julien DDS, has the information you need. Invisalign aligners are custom-fit to your mouth and made out of virtually invisible clear
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For this assignment, I decided to read the book Just Going to the Dentist to a Pre-K ESE class at Stirrup Elementary. The children’s ages ranged from 3 to 5 years. At first, I talked with the children about the cover of the book and what it was showing. One student knew that the Little Critter was at the dentist’s office because he was in a “big chair.” Soon after, the same child shared that his mom was a “tooth doctor.” Once I read the title of the book, many children shared their option about going
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An important part of dental care is prevention of dental caries through healthy diet and oral hygiene practice, however, the socioeconomic background and parental knowledge determines the impact and outcomes. A research by Threlfall, Hunt, Milsom, Tickle, and Blinkhorn (2007, p. 3) identify the level of caries the child had, has a direct link to socioeconomic group where families seem to be unmotivated and became disillusioned. 4.1 Socio determinants The fundamental aspects of oral health can
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Works Cited Candib, Lucy M. 2007 Obesity and Diabetes in Vulnerable Populations: Reflection on Proximal and Distal Causes. Annals of Family Medicine 5(6):547–556. Carrion, Iraida V., Heide Casta˜neda, Dinorah Martinez–Tyson, and Nolan Kline 2011 Barriers Impeding Access to Primary Oral Health Care Among Farmworker Families in Central Florida. Chaffin, Jeffrey G., Satish Chandra, S. Pai, and Robert A. Bagramian 2003 Caries Prevalence in Northwest Michigan Migrant Children. Journal of Dentistry
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severity of enamel fluorosis. Mild enamel fluorosis is seen as white striations or opaque patches while in moderate or severe cases the opaque spots extend and the porosity increases (NRC Ch.6,1993). If the damage is severe enough there can be many dental health issues, including an increase in caries later in life. These
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What social gaps exist in the United States when it comes to dental care? Approximately two-thirds of Americans seek regular care from a dentist. However, many of the remaining individuals and families face challenges. The social gap in the United States Dentistry is the remaining one-third of Americans who are not receiving the dental care they need. 2) Who is or is not receiving dental care? Americans that are not receiving proper dental care includes those with racial and ethnic minorities, those
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Two weeks ago, I decided my son would start orthodontic treatment even though the risks, time commitment, and costs were daunting. I feel confident it was the correct decision. Last year, my son’s dentist suggested he visit an orthodontist because he noticed he had an overbite and spacing issues. After evaluating several different orthodontists, conducting orthodontic research, and consulting with friends and family, I decided to have my son visit a local orthodontist for an evaluation. The
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Temporary dental bridges are installed in order to protect the area where your permanent bridge will be installed. If you are getting a two-step dental crown procedure, then your temporary bridge will be installed during the first step. When your dentist installs your temporary bridge, this can leave your gums feeling sensitive. Gum sensitivity often makes it difficult to eat and speak because the smallest things can cause your gums to feel in pain. Luckily, there are a few tips that you can use
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The novel smile is about a girl named Raina, who must get braces after she falls and knocks out two teeth. The novel goes through her experience with braces and all the pain, um oh wait I actually mean “fun” that comes with braces and getting them adjusted. The reason I included this is that I have had braces for almost five years. I got them in grade eight and had them on until tenth grade, I got them off for a little while but during the summer between tenth and eleventh grade, my orthodontist
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