My reason for wanting to pursue a career in Dentistry was initially sparked by an interest in healthcare‚ where I felt I could have a direct impact on the wellbeing of patients. Through my work experience I gained a broad understanding of the importance of effective dental care‚ particularly by preventing and treating dental diseases that could have detrimental effects on the overall health and comfort of patients. It is this aspect of dentistry that has inspired me to apply for this course. In 2016
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While everyone but my father indulged with turkey and mashed potatoes‚ he remained his humorous self while eating a simple dinner of Jell-O. Motivated by his optimism and perseverance‚ I decided to continue the challenge of pursuing a career in dentistry despite an unsuccessful previous application cycle. Since the last cycle‚ I enhanced my academic portfolio at a post-baccalaureate program at California State University‚ East Bay. Prioritizing obligations‚ attending office hours‚ and forming study
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Many of the topics addressed in high school social studies and history classes are controversial. That’s because much of our Canadian past is‚ unfortunately‚ unpleasant and controversial. Planning is therefore integral. Teaching sensitive issues should not be a pedagogical minefield‚ rather it should be viewed by teachers as a portal to critical thinking. Research indicates that exploring controversial issues in high school helps students informed and more active democratic citizens‚ have confidence
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Orthodontics is one of the many specialities of dentistry approved by the American Dental Association. Some other dental specialties include oral and maxillofacial surgery‚ periodontics‚ prosthodontics‚ pediatric dentistry‚ endodontics‚ and dental public health. Orthodontics is the field of dentistry which involves the correction‚ prevention‚ and diagnosis of teeth which are not correctly positioned. Specifically‚ dentofacial orthopedics are meant for fixing problems which include irregular jaw
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In both of these specialties there are several procedures that have to be done on the teeth to ensure that they are in good condition. In pediatric dentistry‚ there are stainless steel crowns (SSCs)‚ Composite Resin or tooth colored fillings‚ X-rays‚ dental cleaning‚ fluoride‚ pulp treatment‚ extractions‚ sealants‚ and space maintainers. A stainless steel crown‚ also known as SSCs are used to restore the teeth that are badly decayed to hold white fillings. When a tooth decays‚ there can
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Experience and challenges of life have indeed made tremendous impact in my quest for excellence in dentistry and an impactful endeavor. Writing about me is not an easy thing to do‚ with humility being one of my virtues. I will however try to give an inkling of my personality‚ my views about life and what my future goals are as vividly and yet as conservatively as possible. The foundation of my character lies in the belief that my actions should always be consistent with my ethical values. This belief
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America has developed a preoccupation with self-image. The rapid growth of cosmetic dentistry‚ 200% from 2015 to 2016 according to a recent survey by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (1)‚ has garnered a rise of controversial topics surrounding the practice of cosmetic dentistry. One of the spotlighted topics is whether or not American society is perpetuating an idealistic physical appearance and if this is a legitimate issue that needs to be addressed. Our society has built importance
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The media has an enormous influence over the public agenda by selecting what issues to focus on (the controversial issues). The media defines the most controversial topics and thereby determining the political priorities of the public. i.e. the media tells the people what to focus on. The media is also a watchdog by forcing the government to reluctantly answer the people. Role of media in protection of human rights? Answer: Around the world‚ the media is the most effective avenue for spreading
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by applying pressure to the teeth with braces or other appliances. The next largest group‚ oral and maxillofacial surgeons‚ operates on the mouth‚ jaws‚ teeth‚ gums‚ neck‚ and head. The remainder may specialize as pediatric dentists (focusing on dentistry for children and special-needs patients); periodontists (treating gums and bone supporting the teeth); prosthodontists (replacing missing teeth with permanent fixtures‚ such as crowns and bridges‚ or with removable fixtures such as dentures); endodontists
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necessary for most dental procedures. The other alternatives are local anaesthesia where only the relevant part of your mouth is numbed‚ relative analgesia and sedation. These alternatives are discussed at length in the article‚ ‘Pain Control in Dentistry.’ When you are assessed by your dentist the options and most appropriate types of anaesthesia will be discussed with you. Preparing for general anaesthesia? Instructions will be given to you by the hospital‚ verbally and in written form‚ well
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