more to being a dentist than checking people’s teeth. Dentists have an array of responsibilities that require more than a degree from dental school. Of course there is the usual filling of cavities and removal of teeth decay‚ but dentists require more than that. A long day might include: filling cavities‚ pulling teeth‚ repairing teeth‚ replacing teeth‚ preventing dental disease‚ and much more. Dentists actually must not only be very wise and well-educated but they have to be able to communicate with
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Teeth with deep grooves‚ known as pits and fissures‚ are often hard to clean‚ and more than 75% of all dental decay begins in these areas. According to Nicholas J. Hurley D.D.S.‚ P.A.‚—a dentist in Thomasville‚ NC who uses top-of-the-line dental care procedures for all clients—a sealant is a thin‚ plastic coating that is applied to the surface area of deep grooves on teeth to make these teeth smooth and easy to clean. Why Have Sealants Added To Teeth? There are many reasons to have sealants applied
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Antimicrobial Property of Mango Twigs Extract against Dental Caries-causing Microorganisms (Streptococcus mutans‚ Streptococcus sobrinus) Jervene Venturina‚ Santiago Bataller Jr.‚ Raymark Camato Dental caries is an ecological disease in which the diet‚ the host and the microbial flora interact over a period of time in such a way as to encourage demineralisation of the tooth enamel which results to caries formation. This disease can affect both the enamel (the outer coating of the tooth) and
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C. Calculus Formation Relationship with Plaque: * Calculus is formed by the deposition of calcium and phosphate salts in bacterial plaque. These salts are present in salivary and crevicular fluids. * Plaque mineralization begins within 24-72 hours and takes an average of 12 days to mature. * Calculus contributes to the disease by providing foci for plaque accumulation. It is not the causative or etiologic factor‚ plaque is. * Calculus is porous and can act as a reservoir or nidus
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architecture. 3) Know the best tooth brushing method for cleaning of the sulcus Bass 4) Know rationales for best OHI home care items (case study and you choose the items given to the patient) 5) Know the first and Major CLINICAL feature of dental plaque induced gingivitis 6) Know what is the most effective antibacterial agent available today (i.e chlorahexidine‚ listerine etc.) Most effective antibacterial agent available today is chlorhexidine. It reduces plaque and gingivitis. Alters
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prevalence and incidence of dental caries among children in the majority of fluoridated areas (Armfield‚ 2005; Jones‚ Burt‚ Petersen & Lennon‚ 2005). More specifically‚ recent Australian research has demonstrated that the prevalence of tooth decay has significantly decreased through community water fluoridation since the mid-1990s (Victorian Government Department of Human Services‚ 2009). When fluoride is used in an optimal level‚ it is effective in preventing and controlling dental caries. Conversely‚
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affordable and easily accessible dental care we are used back home‚ in poorer countries such as Uganda‚ it was difficult to find a dentist‚ let alone being able to afford being treated by one. The vast number of oral health problems seen in the camp made this evident. During the camp‚ I worked alongside dentists‚ doctors‚ optometrists‚ ophthalmologists‚ as well as in the pharmacy and as a dental nurse. I was able to observe a variety of fascinating medical and dental cases‚ including one of a teenager
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ability in just ONE day. Dr. Das is one of the few specialists in the area offering this breakthrough procedure for patients who don’t want to go without teeth for a long time. Unlike conventional dental implants that are placed in stages‚ Teeth in a Day implants are placed at the same time as the dental crown or denture. Instant Smile Transformation Teeth in a Day is an immediate-loading implant procedure developed in Europe more than a decade ago. Traditional implants are placed surgically into
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Nowadays‚ as the beauty needs have increased rapidly‚ the role of a dentist is very important in our society. Most of people like to maintain healthy teeth; therefore‚ they need dental cares. Being a dentist is a good major for those who want to search for a better life in future. That is also the reason I want to become a dentist. Although a career in dentistry requires hard working hours‚ this career suits my interests in teeth‚ provides good working condition and satisfies my life’s demands.
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Orthodontic braces are one of the most modern dental procedures that focus on the development‚ prevention‚ and correction of irregularities of the teeth‚ bite‚ and jaws. The expert orthodontists are also specialized in repairing facial abnormalities as well as disorders of the jaw. When you are suffering from such orthodontic problems you can consult the reputed orthodontists who can literally improve your dental disorders as well as facial aesthetics. Why should you need orthodontic treatment?
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