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On Thursday, September 28th my morning and afternoon patients cancelled the night before. After making a few phone calls I was able to schedule my patient NN for the afternoon. It worked well because her next appointment was scheduled for November 10th since that was my next Thursday appointment on my schedule. During the morning since I did not have a patient, I decided to sharpen my instruments because my afternoon patient had a lot of supra and subgingival calculus and I wanted to be ready to

Danisha Narvaez ENG101 Professor Biever Essay 3 Word Count: Getting your teeth professionally cleaned Lots of people know that dental cleanings are crucial for having clean teeth, but what many don’t know or realize it 's that it is also crucial for having a healthy mind as well as a healthy body. For being such a frequently visited place, there are lots that people do not know about. Here I will present you with what you should know, the process of, and what to expect on your next dental cleaning

Fluoride containing dentifrices have been used in oral hygiene in the Western regions to prevent caries formation and reduce gingivitis. A particularly vulnerable population to early carries is school aged children. Researchers have been looking for a more effective combination of ingredients to to achieve a faster and more effective way of plaque, gingivitis and carries reduction in school aged children. A four weeks long pilot study was conducted by Cagetti, Strohmenger, Basile, Abati, Mastroberardino

Non-carious teeth lesions is the deficiency of tooth structure by another factors instead of caries. There is a lot of factors can be considered as a non-carious teeth lesions like: • Attrition • Abrasion • Enamel hypoplasia • Enamel hypocalcification • Teeth Discoloration • Malformation • Dental Fluorosis Attrition: which can be caused physically duo to frictional forces between contacting teeth. (Figure 1) Treatment: by restorative options, such as direct composite restorations, bonded

In my opinion, I believe that three most important social issues in dentistry today are the high rates of dental cavities and periodontal disease in which are major causes of tooth loss. Worldwide majority of school children and most adults have dental cavities. Dental cavities, also known as tooth decay, or caries are the result bacteria in your mouth that then turns into acids. The bacteria, acids, food and other debris combine to form plaque. The plaque sticks to the teeth and begins to dissolve

Traditional dentures and bridges have been the standard in replacing missing teeth for generations, but a new technology emerged in the 1960’s that allowed dentists to create an artificial root for false teeth called a dental implant. Dental implants are artificial roots made of titanium, a metal that allows bone to heal around it, that false teeth or dentures can be affixed to. If you already wear dentures or a bridge, is it worth it for you to replace your old dentures with dental implants? Well

Dental hygiene Throughout this essay not only will I tell you why I decided to shadow a Dental Hygienist but I will teach you a few things. Which includes what exactly I learned to do and how the body pertains to the mouth. While doing this you will also come to understand what exactly I did during my time with Amy. The whole reason behind my choice of dental hygiene was my mom. She is a Dental Assistant and we would barely scrape by with her small pay but yet I had became interested in teeth

Is it silver filling or dental amalgam? Most people call it silver fillings, while the dentist calls it dental amalgam. "Dental amalgam was developed in France in the 1800's" (Gladwin & Bagby, 2013). In 1833, dental amalgam was introduced to the United States, which started the controversy immediately (Gladwin & Bagby, 2013). People went back and forth debating whether or not dental amalgam was safe or not. Many people do not realize that dental amalgam has been used for over 150 years and is one

f you have extreme gingivitis or periodontal disease, then your dentist may suggest gum flap surgery in order to make the area easier to clean. Gum flap surgery involves lifting your gums in order to remove any tartar or plaque. Once this is done, your gums are placed back around your teeth so that they fit snuggly. This eliminates any pockets where bacteria and tartar can easily hide. Since this surgical procedure involves lifting the gums, you will experience some pain once the procedure is done

When addressing the Tracy and her current use of swallowing, it is important to consider many factors. One of the primary questionx throughout this process that should be answered is if she is able to eat and drink safely. Therefore, we will look at environmental modifications, oral motor and oral sensory techniques, therapeutic feeding strategies, postural changes, diet modifications, caregiver instruction, the team’s role, and the opportunities for communication with Tracy throughout this process