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¶ … particular the study is an observation of the incidence of dental diseases among pediatric patients. The study seeks to understand not only the quantitative aspects (how many incidences and how severe) but also the qualitative background concerning the patients (how they feel, what was done to alleviate discomfort and pain). The study design, therefore, is one of a mixed research with quantitative measurements are complemented by qualitative feelings and perceptions. Studies are abundant on the various aspects of dentistry and this study includes many of the findings previously reported in those studies.
Current literature contains a number of different treatments used by dentists throughout the world and especially in the area of pediatrics. Pain diagnosis and discomfort levels often accompany the delicate procedures that dentists are required to undertake. A recent study determined that "fear, dread, and apprehension of the dental encounter was nearly universal and dentists feverishly searched for and seized upon whatever might assist them in relieving the populace of this foreboding condition that left patients terrified...
236). This study seeks to determine if those feelings are still prevalent in pediatric patients, and if so what can be done about it. Additionally, the study will seek to determine what factors are present when "good" dental practices are used. Some of the study will determine what motivates the dentists, what makes them care so much to take precautions regarding the pain and discomfort their patients may be feeling. After all, one recent actually espouses that dentist students are much different than medical students.
The study found that "they may be very different, with medical students motivated by altruism and intellectual challenge, while dental students were more committed to personal and financial gain" (Dancer, Taylor, 2007, p. 12).
Another recent study in Saudi Arabia determined that dentistry may be coming more complex with the advent of various treatments that are now available. The study determined that some dentists are now becoming quite familiar with Botox (BTX) and that "in dentistry they are mostly used for marionette lines, corners…
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Although it may have the danger of making some patients complacent about other risk factors if their mouth is not found to be problematic, and some dentists may resent outsourcing the test to school nurses, for high risk, particularly poor children, it could be potentially life-saving for their teeth and later well-being, provided the information is disseminated to them in an appropriate fashion. All of these technologies hold the
Ricardo exposed me to several facets of the private practice including monitoring patient files and managing front-end duties including reception for new clients. I learned how the professional may attract new clients and retain existing ones to ensure the success of the practice. Moreover, I assisted with intake and with rear office duties as well, including but not limited to instrument care and radiology assistance. Although I worked full-time at
Signs and symptoms of periodontal disease include bleeding on probing, the presence of periodontal pockets, alveolar bone loss, pain, and gingival swelling. Risk factors for periodontal disease include cigarette smoking, diabetes, stress, poor oral hygiene, the presence of periodontal pockets, and heredity. Because the signs and symptoms of periodontal disease are not equal to the risk factors for periodontal disease, the method to determine a diagnosis of periodontal disease
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