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    The organization I have been employed with for the last 3 years is a dental office, altogether I have been in the dentistry field for almost 9 years. Throughout this paper I shall refer to this organization that I am currently employed with as “Dentistry.” I shall explain exactly what we do at our organization, what the strengths and weaknesses are for organization as well as the opportunities and threats. Along with examining the organization we will also be discussing the primary leadership of

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    Brushing Teeth

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    minutes….you may be surprised how long it seems! Acid Overload: Do you brush after drinking orange juice, soda, energy drinks, or anything else with high acid content? You’re essentially brushing the acid into teeth, and therefore contributing to enamel erosion. Wait at least 30 minutes to brush if drinking or eating anything acidic, and rinse your mouth with water before brushing to flush the acid away. Incorrect Storage: Placing your toothbrush near your toilet is a bad idea, as the spray from

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    Sedation Dentistry

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    various types of veneers, including e.max, Empress, and Lumineers veneers. When placing a dental veneer, a small portion of the tooth is removed before the porcelain veneer is placed over the top and edge of the tooth. They are then bonded into place to change the shape, color, position, or texture of the tooth. Minimal-preparation veneers, however, require very little of the tooth to be removed. Benefits of Porcelain

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    Diet Pop Argument

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    Those who oppose diet pop would argue that they are bitter, bland, or “taste like water,” yet consistent diet drinkers completely disagree. Even if diet drinkers agree with other’s thoughts about the taste, they certainly feel that those small issues are worth the added benefits that diet pop brings. Such as the whole “diet” aspect of the soft drink, no sugar or calories, or the lower acidity of the drink, which saves their teeth. Diet pop is truly the best option for the everyday pop drinker both

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    com/2013/11/23/sports-drinks-the-pros-and-cons/ explains the disadvantages of drinking PowerAde. “Disadvantages of Sports Drinks • Sports Drinks Can Damage Teeth – The acid in sports drinks can destroy tooth enamel. Sports drinks are full of sugars and sodium that stick to teeth and eat away at tooth enamel. These types of drinks are usually 30 times more damaging to teeth than water. • Sports Drinks Replace Water – So many people replace water with sports drinks during exercise. The truth is, most

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    fluoride is not an essential nutrient for humans. Fluoride is the only chemical added into our water for the purpose of medical treatment. It is supposed to prevent tooth decay, but studies show that tooth decay hasn’t decreased significantly since fluoride was added (fluoridealert.org, 2012). Fluoridated countries do not have less tooth decay than non-fluoridated countries. Many U.S

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    Teeth are hard organs found along the anterior and lateral edge of the mouth. Each tooth consists of a bone-like structure called dentin which is covered by a layer of enamel. Enamel is the hardest substance in the body. The teeth are designed for cutting and grinding food into smaller pieces. The tongue is a small organ which is covered in a thin, bumpy, skin-like layer. The taste

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    although there are special products used to clean dentures that are more effective. Adults who want whiter teeth without the damaging effects of a whitening toothpaste would use this product. Also, there has been a trend in toothpastes that benefit the enamel, causing Crest to follow the trend by introducing a toothpaste that does not damage or cause sensitivity to the teeth. Teens and tweens may begin using the toothpaste when their parent buys it or they may experiment with toothpastes to find something

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    Crystal meth, we’ve might’ve heard of it from time to time, but what exactly is it? Crystal methamphetamine has become a widespread epidemic across the United States. Methamphetamine crosses all barriers in today’s society, culturally, socially, and economically. The abuse of this drug and its negative oral effects have become all too familiar amongst dentist and dental healthcare workers. Meth last much longer than crack cocaine and although it is much cheaper to purchase, it is much more hazardous

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    is used to fight plague and cavities as well as cleaning and polishing tooth enamel. You are increasing the chances of bacteria living in your mouth, poor gum health, and plague issues. “Every time you have a meal, the bacteria that naturally reside in your mouth feast on the food you eat. Just like every other living organism, these bacteria excrete waste after a meal. This waste is highly acidic and breaks down tooth enamel, causing root decay and cavities,” (askthedentist.com). In order to keep

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