Legacy Dental Arts Case Study

With my early trips to the dentist and the natural loss of my baby teeth having sparked an interest in dentistry before I really knew what being a dentist meant, I began shadowing to further explore the profession. As I watched a tooth take shape from a blob of acrylic under the experienced hand of the dentist I was shadowing, I was filled with the same awe and satisfaction that I gain from the piano. Dr. Aboud repeatedly positioned the temporary crown in the patient’s mouth, checked his bite, and painstakingly continued to adjust the crown until the fit was just right. Though I have wanted to be a dentist for almost as long as I have played the piano, my interest in dentistry grew

This year, the topic for our dental capstone project is to solve a problem in the dental field through informing the community. We figured that most people aren’t completely aware of the different specialties of dentistry. It is common to visit the general dentist every 6 months for teeth cleaning, but many people don’t know about oral and maxillofacial surgeons, or pedodontists, etc. Our purpose for this capstone project is to educate the public on the differences between the several dental specialties. By creating 3-Dimensional models of each dental office, we are able to demonstrate the uniqueness and purpose of each specialty.

The field of dentistry has history dating back to 7000 BC and has continually changed and improved overtime through the influence of many intelligent people. The ancient cavemen of Pakistan received credit for the first documented drilling of teeth. Studies show that Pakistanian cavemen used asphalt and other creative treatments to fill cavities (“Dentistry”). This act of improving oral health laid the basis for further development and innovations in the field. Following the Pakistanian cavemen, the ancient Egyptians contributed to dentistry by creating the formula for one of the oldest recorded toothpastes. This mixture consisted of rock salt, mint, dried iris flower, and pepper. Scientists believe that this formula for toothpaste may have worked better than toothpastes developed during the 18th century (Monson). The French, the next

Technology is a very growing area and one cannot be successful if they are not up on the latest. In the dental field, most dental offices are now “digital and paperless”. It will be my responsibility to make sure that I teach my students how to function in a digital environment. In order to do this, I must be proficient in this area. If I will be successful, I must know what new procedures and technology is being used in the dental field. “Dental technologies have been evolving continually, helping to transform the field of dentistry. New technologies are developed with a focus on creating products and developing techniques that can be used by dentists to help prevent, diagnose and/or treat dental conditions and diseases

On my work placement at Grandholm Dental Clinic, I shadowed several dentists, observing how they were able to diagnose and treat

Correspondence concerning this article should be addressed to Molly Koopman, Expanded Function Dental Assisting Program, Miami Jacobs Career College, Springboro, OH 45066

Why should you go to a dentist’s office that will treat you with equipment that is less than the best? At J. Wesley Anderson, Jr., DDS, we want nothing but the best for our patients, and it shows through our dedication to having a technologically advanced office. Some of our more technological

During this semester I had the opportunity to work along the side with many dentists, hygienists, assistants, treatment coordinators, and also financial coordinators at Dental Associates of Manchester. Dental Associates of Manchester is located at 120 E Fayette Street, Manchester, Ia 52057. While I was on the work site at Dental Associates my job duties were to watch how the dentist and hygienists work and clean inside a patient's mouth and their full routine of what they do before a patient comes in and after a patient comes in. While I was working up front my job duties were to watch and see how they interact with customers and how they go about signing in patients checking them out and also scheduling them for their next appointment if necessary.

Fantastic Dental Arts is a dental clinic that is located in Naples, Florida. Fantastic Dental Arts specializes in general treatments as well as cosmetic treatments. Their general treatments include child dentistry, dental fillings and bonding, root canal treatment, crowns and bridges, dentures and partials, as well as periodontal treatments. Fantastic Dental Arts performs cosmetic treatments such as porcelain veneers, teeth whitening, Invisalign / clear braces, and implants. Their dentist, Dr. Queanh Phan, D.M.D. studied at the Nova Southeastern University college of Dental Medicine where she earned her DMD degree. She is a proud member of the American Dental Association, Florida Dental Association, West Coast District, and Collier County

At Historic Triangle Dental Care, we focus on providing comprehensive dentistry. This includes general dentistry services, restorative options, cosmetic treatments, endodontic procedures, periodontal work,

Arrowhead Dental Arts is a dental clinic that is located in Lake Arrowhead, California. This dental clinic helps its patients improve and maintain their oral health. Arrowhead Dental Arts specializes in comprehensive general and cosmetic dentistry. Their treatments and services include regular checkups and cleanings, restorative and aesthetic dentistry, bonding and veneers, full-mouth reconstruction, periodontal treatment, and sleep apnea appliances and mouthguards. Arrowhead Dental Arts provides dental care including Teeth for Life, preventive care, common procedures, brushing and flossing advice, gum disease, TMJ-TMD, plus more. Arrowhead Dental Arts also performs treatment for traumatic dental injuries, occlusal disease, sealants, preventing

Rachael Wiebe, Program Director of the Dental Assistant program at WATC, stated “I’m so grateful for Delta Dental. It feels as though our Dental Assistant Program has won the lottery, the dental lottery. With the purchase of digital x-ray equipment and an extraoral training manikin we will be able to give our students and updated education in dental radiology. This will result in our students being even more prepared

Dentistry has a long and complex history, with the earliest evidence of it being performed being dated back to 7000 B.C. from the Indus River Valley Civilization. Later, an ancient Sumerian text mentioned “tooth worms” around 5000 B.C., and from 2900 - 2700 B.C,Egyptians began drilling teeth to drain abscesses. Etruscan and Greek physicians further progressed dentistry by pioneering dental prosthetics and writing texts that contained information about dentistry. The Roman Empire later conquered the Etruscans and absorbed some of their culture, including dentistry. In fact, the Roman medical writer Celsus wrote on many topics pertaining to dentistry. In Asia, although the Chinese did use silver amalgam fillings as early as 200 B.C., a proclamation from the Qu’ran that prohibited body mutilation prevented the advancement of dental surgery for many years. The first book to focus solely on dentistry, Little Medicinal Book for All Kinds of Diseases and Infirmities of the Teeth by Artzney Buchlein was published in Germany in 1530. Known European dental achievements were mostly French and English in the 16th and 17th century, with James Hunter, an English surgeon, pioneering the idea of teeth transplant. When the English began settling the United States, many of them brought along their dental practices. Notable American dentists during the colonial period include Isaac and John Greenwood and Paul Revere. In the 19th century, America was a hotbed for dentistry related

I intend to utilize the experience and skill-set I will gain from the UTHSCSA School of Dentistry’s AEGD Program to improve patient care outcome, train the future leaders in healthcare, and engage in increasingly relevant clinical research.

When you visit our office, you can look forward to relaxing in our warm and inviting environment. We understand that our patients need to feel confident on our ability to provide state-of-the-art dental care, which is why we’ll work hard to make your visit pleasant and comfortable. From the moment you contact us, you can expect the following: