is strong. Diabetes is one of the most common systemic diseases that has been studied with in-depth detail as it relates to periodontal disease. Gingivitis and periodontitis both fall under the umbrella of periodontal disease. Gingivitis is inflammation of just the gingival tissue. When gingivitis is left untreated it leads to periodontitis, which permanently damages the supporting tissue and bone. Numerous studies have been conducted throughout the years to scientifically prove the link between
Abstract Dental Hygienists have an enormous amount of problems with their patients, one problem being that their patients have diabetes. Patients don 't realize that if they have diabetes they are more susceptible to getting serious gum disease. Studies have shown that 90-95% of patients have Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0082158). The goal of this problem is for patients to not accrue the disease of diabetes by taking care of their oral
Abstract Oral health is an essential part of everyday life. However, this critical part of the human health is often neglected by many people, despite the many benefits that are associated with a good oral health regiment. Poor oral health not only leads to poor hygiene, but to many health problems. Which range from dental caries to cancer. Oral health can also lead to other diseases, some of which are fatal. In addition, problems related to oral health are costly to treat and mainly causes much
Dental Hygiene I am currently an undergraduate student at Arkansas State University, but I am following the degree plan of Biological Sciences with an Emphasis in Pre Professional Studies. This major does not require you to be admitted, you can just declare it as your major. The general education for this major require courses such as college algebra, oral communications, general chemistry with lab and biology of the cell with lab. I’m following this major’s guide because I plan on entering a health
What are the commonest home remedies to whiten teeth? Description: home remedies to whiten teeth can be of varied types and you need to maintain the long list of those remedies so that you can make selection of the right one as per your dental needs. If you have chosen home remedies to whiten teeth, then you also need to know how to make potential usage of different natural ingredients for making your teeth whitened naturally. Expert guidance can be taken for preparing the recipes easily and instantly
Chronic periodontitis has been identified as the most prevalent form of periodontitis affecting the adults and occasionally the adolescents and children.(Merin, 2015) This periodontal disease of inflammatory origin is thought to be the result of host immune response against bacterial colonies in the subgingival plaque.(Merin, 2015) In many cases, systemic and environmental factors play a significant role in the disease progression. Common risk factors such as uncontrolled diabetes mellitus and smoking
human brain is capable of so many things, being able to detect when our bodies are out of balance to making us crave foods for certain nutrients our body needs. The human brain is so powerful, that it is capable of destroy it’s own neurons through a process starting out as dementia and progressing into Alzheimer’s disease, or (AD). Studies are suggesting new theories about the oral cavity having an etiologic factor, as well as influences on development and progression of AD. Various research shows
Introduction: After INRW I plan to finish college and become a Dental Hygienist. I’ve wanted to become a Dental Hygienist since I was in the 7th grade. When people think of a Dental Hygienist they think about cleaning teeth but, that’s not all they do. I can remember in school my friends saying “I hate going to the Dentist.” I always loved going to the dentist and getting my teeth cleaned, therefore I chose this career. As a Dental Hygienist, I will be able to teach people the importance of clean
treatment in conjunction with either systemic administration of amoxicillin and metronidazole or additional photodynamic therapy on the concentration of matrix metalloprotrinases 8 and 9 in gingival crevicular fluid in patient 's with aggressive periodontitis. BMC Oral Health. doi: 10.1186/s12903-015-0048-0 Research is important to distinguish between accurate and misleading research. As a dental hygienist it will be important to stay up to date with current advances in research. The ability to stay
“Nearly seven out of 10 Americans brush their teeth at least twice a day but more than 30 percent aren’t brushing enough, according to a survey published by Delta Dental,” (colgate.com). Many people all across the United States have dental hygiene issues due to lack of practicing good oral health skills. The reason why some individuals have poor oral health is due to lack of funds, products, race, and simply because they’re lazy. A dental hygienist can provide a patient with better hygiene regiments