American Dental Association

but it is the occupation I want to pursue as a career. I chose to become a dentist when I was a junior in high school. At the time, I came across a Twitter account where a student from England was documenting his journey in dental school. I was fascinated by how hands on dental school was through his pictures. I saw that the road to becoming a dentist was hard, but I felt like I could take on that challenge. During my senior year in high school, I decided to further my studies in the orthodontist

Dental Implants Implants (300 Words) Dental implants are a confusing topic for many people. Whether it is simply not knowing what dental implants are, or not understanding the process of dental implants, there is much that can be learned. Did you know that nearly 3 million people have dental implants, and that that number continues to grow by half a million more, each year? More than 35 million Americans have no teeth whatsoever, and over 115 million people in the United States are missing at least

teeth affects about 68 percent of adolescents” (Owings). The majority of the popular does not know about the detrimental effects that the lack of proper dental hygiene can cause. Most people do not know how to properly brush their teeth and floss and how often to do so. According to the American Dental Association, “in 2013, less than 31% of Americans floss daily, and nearly 19% do not floss at all” (Everett 1). It is essential for people to brush their teeth twice a day. Brushing excessively leads

but it is the occupation I want to pursue as a career. I chose to become a dentist when I was a junior in high school. At the time, I came across a Twitter account where a student from England was documenting his journey in dental school. I was fascinated by how hands on dental school was through his pictures. I saw that the road to becoming a dentist was hard, but I felt like I could take on that challenge. During my senior year in high school, I decided to further my studies in the orthodontist

Becoming a Dental Hygienist Ever wonder why your dentist doesn’t actually clean your teeth? It’s cause that’s the job of the dental hygienist. They are specialist at keeping your teeth and gums healthy and clean. My goal of becoming a dental hygienist will soon come to pass. All I need is dedication, motivation, ambition, and understanding. This latter element becomes very important when discussing this career field. The most basic elements that one must understand when considering becoming a dental hygienist

of your career- what do I do now ? New graduates have many options available to them: • Practice Ownership • Associate in a small/Solo Practice • Associate in a large Group Practice • Public Health • Specialization • ‘Corporate’ Dentistry As the dental industry in America continues to thrive, employment prospects for new graduates are looking better than ever. The Department of Labor projects an increase of 16% in the number of dentists by 2022, with an average median annual salary of around $150

Although there are recommendations and guidelines they are modified by criteria where the patient is at high risk for dental caries(9). How to minimize dose Dental X-rays accounts for about 2.5 percent of the effective dose from all forms of medical radiographs (75). As previously discussed, dental radiation exposure is low; but, it is the dentists’ responsibility to follow the guidelines such as ALARA (As Low as Reasonably Achievable) and ALADA (As Low as

this. When comparing the nowadays dental care with dental practice in the past, dental professionals and patients as well will realize of how far dentistry science had breakthrough. The origins of dentistry as a degree profession data from 1840 when Horace Hayden and Chapin Harris founded the world’s first modern dental society, the American Society of Dental Surgeons, which eventually formed into the American Dental Association (Delta Dental, 2016). Since then dental protocols had been analyzed and

Attitudes of Dental Students towards HIV-Infected Patients by Hossein Taheri  Introduction This study began with a perusal of the American Dental Association’s website, ADA Library and Archives index. Numerous articles on the subject of dentistry and HIV popped up, and I followed their tracking of the need for research in the area. I engage, both socially and academically, an international student body and the subject of HIV comes up often with a range of reactions, particularly from the dental students

accessibility of dental care in relation to race, ethnicity, income level, and overall socioeconomic status is evaluated. Across the board, a huge lack of dental care is seen in individuals of low-income levels and minority groups. In addition, the most susceptible groups to dental disease are identified as children, low-income adults, and the elderly. Ways to improve the oral health status of these groups are recognized. The various needs of underserved communities with respect to the access of dental care