professionals. Previous studies have shown an unwillingness of health care professionals in treating such individuals. This study examined the effectiveness of a training program for dental and dental hygiene students at Loma Linda University School of Dentistry (LLUSD) in treating patients with HIV/AIDS. The purpose of this program is to give students knowledge in treating HIV patients‚ to reduce the risk of transmission of this infectious disease to dental staff and others‚ and to reduce the stigma associated
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into consideration‚ when making pricing and service decisions. As well this paper will also cover the overall planning process and the components of their financial plan. Also this paper will briefly discuss how time analysis may help Bill Massell Dentistry to make sound management decisions. And lastly there will be a recommended major investment and a likely determination of how Ben Massell should address any financial risk and required returns. “In 1912 a philanthropist by the name of Morris Hirsch
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ADULTS LOW LEVELS OF DENTAL ANXIETY: Low levels of dental anxiety can arise from a loss of control and helplessness as a patient. Dentists should provide preparatory information about procedures that need to be done but also include their patients in decision-making. This is very important in one’s dental career because it allows patients to express their right in accepting or refusing treatment. Patient autonomy is one of the key medical principles; dental professionals should abide by and follow
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Clinical Section The distal shoe space maintainer: chairside fabrication and clinical performance Warren A. Brill‚ DMD‚ MS(HYG) Dr. Brill is in private practice and a clinical associate professor of pediatric dentistry‚ School of Dentistry‚ University of Maryland‚ Baltimore‚ Md. Correspond with Dr. Brill at wbrill@erols.com Abstract The chairside-fabricated distal shoe appliance‚ with a stainless steel crown as the retainer‚ is an efficacious and cost-effective appliance for guiding the
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Available online 4 May 2011 A promising biologic therapy‚ offering various applications in dentistry is the use of platelet rich- plasma (PRP). PRP has became an increasingly popular clinical tool as an alternative source of growth factors for several types of dental procedures. These growth factors are described as promoters of tissue repair mechanisms and remodelling. The application of PRP in dentistry include sinus grafting‚ periodontal soft and hard tissue surgical procedures‚ ridge augmentation
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In today’s world‚ having a job in the healthcare field is a very good idea. There will always be a demand. Someone will always go to the dentist to get their teeth cleaned. Dental hygienists clean teeth‚ examine patients for signs of oral diseases such as gingivitis‚ and provide other preventative dental care. They also educate patients on ways to improve and maintain good oral health. For anyone who can accept the cons‚ this can lead to a personally rewarding career. To become a Dental Hygienist
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EVOLUTION OF DENTAL IMPLANTS Since time immemorial‚ humans have used dental implants in one form or other to replace missing teeth. The first evidence of dental implants is attributed to the Mayan population roughly around 600 AD where they succeeded in utilizing pieces of shells as implants as a replacement for mandibular teeth. Radiographs taken in the 1970’s of Mayan mandibles show compact bone formation around the implants. Moreover‚ around 800 AD‚ a stone implant was first prepared and placed
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References: 1. Zias J‚ Numeroff K. Operative dentistry in the second century BCE. J Am Dent Assoc 1987;114:665. 2. Tsai-Fang T. Endodontic treatment in China. Int Endodont J 1984;17:163. 3. Grossman LI. Pioneers in endodontics. JOE 1987;13:409. 4. Grossman LI. Endodontics 1776-1976: a bicentennial history against the background of general dentistry. J Am Dent Assoc 1976;93:78. 5. Pucci FM. Conductos radiculares. Vol. II. Buenos Aires: Editorial
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Dr. Beckett’s Dental Office DR. BECKETT”S DENTAL OFFICE CASE BACKGROUND Dr. Beckett is a dentistry graduate with high technical expertise. After her studies‚ she established her dentistry business and she was able to sustain constant revenue with high profit margin. However‚ in spite of the technical talent she gained from the university‚ she lacks the core knowledge in business. Since the dentistry industry is rapidly changing due to technology and government regulation in health‚ Beckett’s
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clean. Why Have Sealants Added To Teeth? There are many reasons to have sealants applied to teeth. For instance adults might have their dentist add sealants to their teeth if they notice any deep grooves or depressions. They might also have their dentistry office take a look at their child’s baby teeth for these grooves as children are the most cavity prone and sealants could protect their teeth and gums from decay as they transition to adult teeth. Once the six-year molars arrive‚ parents might also
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