Research Paper I. Introduction A. Early Childhood Caries and background information and statistics on the disease. B. Early Childhood Caries is a rapid form of dental caries that can affect a child’s self esteem‚ health‚ oral and speech development and quality of life. II. Early Childhood Caries – medical/dental definition of disease A. Causes of Early Childhood Caries – complex interaction of the following 1. cultural beliefs 2. behavioral actions (parents responsibility)
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Hispanic Preschool Children: Program Development Dental caries is a single most prevalent chronic infectious disease amongst US children (US Dept of Health and Human Services‚ 2000). Caries progression in younger children is more rapid and severe than in adults‚ resulting in the ailment known as Early Childhood Caries. According to National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) morbidity report almost 20% of children 2-5 years old had untreated dental caries (2012). In order to prevent tooth decay and
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want good dental care but may not know the steps to take. It hurts me to see people pay for dental services and live to regret it. Although‚ this may be a two pronged result of lack of diligence on the part of the Patient or the lack of professionalism on the part of the Dentist. When I look at one of the posts written by a Cosmetic Dentist in Omaha‚ I feel compelled to lend my voice on a simple guide people can take to get great dental care. I love what I do and my practice in Dental Pros is born
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There are two important things to do in a dental office in order to prevent cross infection. These two forms are sterilization and disinfection. According to the CDC and the Food and Drug Administration before either of these forms can be used you have to clean the instruments. This can be done either by hand or by using an ultrasonic cleaner. (http://www.maexamhelp.com/instru_sterilization.htm) Even though both sterilization and disinfection are both important there is a big difference between
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Have you ever noticed that some people have awful dental hygiene‚ yet they never have to visit the dentist? The genetics that your child inherited from you will play a role in the health of their teeth. Because their teeth will be impacted by a number of different gene codes‚ consider these two points when you are thinking about choosing a new dentist. Enamel For some people‚ the enamel that covers the interior of your teeth is softer than others. In rare cases‚ a person may experience Amelogenesis
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knows as tartar or hardened plaque. This cannot be removed by brushing and flossing The only way tartar can be removed‚ is with the use of dental scalars. Your hygienist ’’scrapes’’ the hardened plaque off your teeth‚ along the gum line and under your gums allowing the tissues to heal. For most adults‚ this accumulated every 3 moths so it’s important to see your dental professional regularly to maintain your oral health.
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Dental management of autistic child Autistic disorder (AD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that appears during the first three years of life in which special interaction‚ language‚ behavior and cognitive functions are impaired severely. AD is the third most common developmental disability in the United States and almost 400 000 people are affected. AD is not a disease but a syndrome with multiples genetic and nongenetic causes. It is more common in males than females (4:1 ratio).
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further dental issues. Regular preventive care is essential because it prevents your gum from receding or pulling away
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Becoming a dental doctor Audience This analysis is designed for possible pre-dental candidates with no prior knowledge of dental education. Purpose/Definition The purpose of this analysis is to inform possible pre-dental candidates with the proper knowledge of dental education as whole. Dental education is the training‚ education‚ and qualifications acquired by dental candidate in order‚ to make the transition to a practicing dental doctor under the state in which he or she is licensed
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Effect of Iodine on mercury concentrations in dental-unit wastewater John Michael Panganiban and Ian Jasper Ocampo Objective: This study was undertaken to determine whether iodine used to control bacteria in dental unit wastewater could increase mercury concentrations in dental wastewater. Introduction: Two of the major concerns in dentistry are biofilm in dental unit waterlines and the contamination of dental unit wastewater with mercury. Biofilms are microscopic communities that consist
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