Microscopy : An Ethical Point Of View

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

Limestone Smiles allowed me to witness the technical aspects of dental assisting. With being a newer establishment, they were not as busy as the previous. In this extra time is was educated on some key concepts a dental assistant would need to know. The tooth numbering system was explained to me so that I would understand what was being mentioned during each appointment. Teeth are labeled from one to sixteen on the top row from left to right: this is assuming one is looking into a client’s mouth. The remaining bottom row is the labeled from seventeen to thirty-two going from right to left. I was also taught some key concepts pertaining to labeling the mouth. The buccal (facial) surface is the side of teeth that touch the mouth. The lingual surface in the back side of one’s teeth. The median line divides the mouth in half between upper teeth eight and nine and lower teeth twenty-four and twenty-five. The side of each tooth facing towards this line is the mesial side while the side pointing away is the distal surface. The biting surface of each tooth is referred to as the occlusal surface. Knowing this information helped me to better understand the procedures I witness. I also learned about two prevalent instruments used during appointments, the explorer and the PF5. With the explorer, the explorer end is used to find cavities while the perio probe end is used to measure bone lose. An older African American male

From observing varying dental environments, what appealed to me most was the technicality and artistic skills that were encompassed. I shadowed three dentists for a total of three weeks at Penthaligon Dental Centre, where I saw a wide variety of treatments, ranging from general check ups to root canal treatments and crown fittings. While spending my time here I also observed an oral surgeon for a day - procedures which involved high precision and care. In contrast to NHS treatment, I observed private treatment at the Avenue Dental Practice, which I attended weekly for two months. One of the many differences was how the dentist executed a root canal treatment; using more developed equipment. Here, I also

Although oral problems have been around since the “beginning of mankind” (SB 1), the work in the dental field is still changing today. Efforts of treating tooth decay date back to 2700 B.C in Egypt and ancient China. Archaeologists examined the jaws of skulls only

At Tulip Tree Dental Care, we employ modern dental technology to help you achieve the best results possible. We are a fully digital facility — we use digital X-rays and plan to incorporate digital panoramic and cephalometric imaging systems in the near future. We work hard to make sure our staff is up to date with the latest knowledge. We

Consequently, I was involved in the mechanical testing of bioceramic endodontic materials with regards to their physical properties and hydration behavior. Also, I am participating in an ongoing Micro-CT study to evaluate the quality of root filling using different filling techniques and sealers.

In the course of my work on this project, I had a firsthand understanding on the concept of dental emergencies. It requires precision, speed and the expertise of a

Panoramic Dental Radiography refers to a two-dimensional x-ray examination that captures a single image of the mouth including surrounding structures like the teeth, tissues, the lower and upper jaws. It shows a flat detailed image of curved structures such as jaws. X-ray radiography exposes body tissues to some radiation during the procedure. Panoramic Dental Radiography is extraoral technique that differs from intraoral because it is built with technology which offers more coverage for periapical lesion, periodontal bone defects, and pathological jaw lesion with a minimum risk of side effects to patients. The procedure reveals more details by covering a wide area compared to intraoral x-ray and providing valuable information on bone abnormalities and tooth positioning. Panoramic x-ray shows clear mouth anomalies such as jaw cancer, jaw disorder, sinusitis, and periodontal diseases. All dental radiographer, including Dental Hygienist, should be aware of how Panoramic Dental Radiography imagen can be helpful in order to visualize radiographies with more accurate results.

I grew up with a passionate dentist as a mother, who would often go into great depths about her work with me and would sometimes even bring home x-rays and pictures to show me cavities that patients had and how she fixed them. I began shadowing her, to better understand the work, and I immediately developed an interest in technologies such as UV curing and 3D impression modeling. I wanted to learn more, so I applied to her VA hospital’s volunteer program. Over the next several years I had the privilege of working as a neurologist’s assistant, an IT team member, and an emergency room patient coordinator. This long-term apprenticeship exposed me to the latest advancements in healthcare technology.

Vareldzis practiced dentistry in the Portland area. Yet his love for learning kept him in school, studying postdoctoral work in modern, advanced dentistry. This includes taking courses at the OBI Foundation for Bioesthetic Dentistry and the Dawson Academy. Because of this, Dr. Vareldzis is able to offer state-of-the-art techniques such as laser dentistry, CEREC same-day crowns, dental implants, and Invisalign aligners.

Endodontists are dentists specialized in the treatment of the internal part of the teeth and gums. As part of their work, endodontists examine, diagnose, treat and maintain healthy the patient's teeth, so that the removal of the damaged tooth or teeth is not necessary. Occasionally, endodontists are responsible for placing artificial teeth in the case that the patient's natural teeth

The success of endodontic therapy depends on complete cleaning and shaping of the root canal, disinfection of the canal and obturation of the canal space. However, despite the use of aseptic techniques during these procedures, reinfection may occur.[1] One of the possible explanations may be the use of contaminated gutta-percha.1

In 1988, salivary duct endoscopes were introduced. Since their introduction, sialendoscopes have undergone technical refinements that have been instrumental in permitting clear and high definition visualization and manipulation of the salivary ductal system.

The main aims of endodontic therapy are cleaning, shaping, disinfection and three dimensional filling of the root canal system that does not allow leakage and enhances periapical healing.

Anatomic variation in root and root canals may pose a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge to the endodontist. Incomplete removal of pathogens from incompletely treated or untreated root canals is the principle cause of periradicular pathosis13. For complete shaping and cleaning of all the canals, clinicians should be familiar with the anatomy of the teeth and their associated variations.