Dentistry as a Profession
There was a time when the profession of dentistry solely focused on treating and alleviating pain coming from any oral tissues. The dentists were considered as healers just like medical doctors. But a recent trend towards broadening the horizons of dentistry has lead it to step into the fields of cosmetic medicine. Focus has been provided on dentists as smile constructors. Dental clinics have been transformed into dental spas and there is a movement leading the profession of dentistry into a business. How much of this is useful is yet to be determined. And whether this new picture of the "business" of dentistry is ethical or not has brought dentistry into the spotlight of professionalism. Ethicists are generating heated arguments and commenting on the status of dentistry towards still being called a profession. What truly constitutes a profession and what are the attributes of dental profession and….

Dentistry
Stem cells have received a great deal of attention over the past ten years or so. Initially they were in the news because of the great promise they held because of the possibility that stem cells could cure diseases like Parkinson's, heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer's and other medical problems. Then stem cells were in the news because President George . Bush issued an executive order banning the use of federal money for stem cell research. But since President Barack Obama has been in office the use of stem cells in research has begun again. The article reviewed in this paper is about how stem cells might be able one day to actually help "bone regeneration" and to help people with bad teeth to form "…specialized dentin, bone, and neuronal cells" (Narang, et al., 2012, p. 150).

Stem Cells in Dentistry

Stem cells are "primitive cells" that can be found in "all multi-cellular….

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 potential to create healthier mouths and less long-term expensive care, however, because they emphasize either prevention or early detection, rather than what to do after the problem is discovered.
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Systems; Digital technology helps dentists identify cavities in 20%….

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 a paying job to support myself through school, my volunteer work took an equal priority to preparations for the DAT and coursework in upper-division science courses that will prepare me for the rigors of dental school. My dedication and willingness to work hard reflect my dedication to the profession and prove my aptitude and ability to work alongside esteemed professionals like those I had the privilege to serve with as a volunteer. I look forward to contributing to the profession….

However, there are still concerns about product safety. According to the product information from one of the sealant's own informational websites, in an article entitled "Resin Dental Sealants and Bisphenol a Oral Exposure," in 1996 concerns about the safety of dental sealants were raised by researchers University of Granada in Spain when they discovered detectable levels of bisphenol a (BPA) in the saliva of patients treated with dental sealants, although they later found that the highest reported exposure to BPA was still 50,000 times lower than levels that were poisonous to animals.

Clearly, are sealants superior to the far more questionable materials they were designed to replace, namely mercury amalgams. Also, cavities can cause structural damage to the teeth, and must be replaced after 6 to 8 years, thus sealants, in a cost-benefit analysis to the patient, seem to be the more desirable option, as opposed to not sealing a potentially….

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 differs from the method to determine the risk for periodontal disease. Consequently, a comprehensive evaluation of periodontal status necessitates separate determinations for diagnosis and risk, which together comprise a broader description of a patient's periodontal status than diagnosis alone. here subjective methods are used for determining risk there is a natural inclination to associate the level of risk with the severity of disease. hile it is definitely true that high severity must equal high risk, it is just as true….

Ergonomic risk factors related to dental office design, equipment and tools are well-described. As dissimilar kinds of dental work, ideal working locations, and dissimilar user groups influence design and precise equipment, postural and positioning variables may reduce the risks, and designs need to consider neuromuscular factors, postural factors and the possibilities of relaxation. Demands of dental tasks are alike for male and female dentists. Yet, many equipment designs helpful to males can create ergonomic issues for female dentists that may become more important while practicing when pregnant or nursing. Ageing of dentists and patients is an additional ergonomic apprehension for the design of dental equipment. Unnatural postures and uncomfortable reaching, unsuitable design of workstations and computer use can also augment MSD's. Environmental risk factors also contain compromised quality of air, temperature, humidity and noise. Therefore, all these factors need exacting attention and close observation. edesign of dental offices may….

This is also of personal interest to me because of recent experiences. I have been volunteering at a dentist's office. Last year, I was experiencing a great deal of pain with 16 decayed teeth. The dentist completely resolved my problem. This treatment made a world of difference for me physically and mentally, because I was no longer suffering. While helping out at the dentist's office, I have also seen how many people come here for decay problems like mine, dental bridge work, or cosmetic dentistry. Many of the patients when they first came to the office would not even grin, because they were ashamed of their looks. They left after several treatments smiling widely. One of my friends also had cosmetic dentistry. The changes in his teeth gave him much satisfaction and self-confidence. From these experiences, I realized how much personal gratification I would have helping people in the same….

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journal Allergy reports that dental assistants who are exposed daily to the use of methacrylates can be at risk for respiratory problems. In fact the results of a survey of 799 dental assistants in Finland reveals that there is an "…increased risk of adult-onset "asthma…nasal symptoms…and work-related cough or phlegm" (Jaakkola, et al., 2007, p. 648). This paper delves into the issue of this apparent occupational hazard for dental assistants and provides a personal response as well.
"Respiratory effects of exposure to methacrylates among dental assistants."

The authors in this article surveyed 799 female dental assistants (the response rate from the initial 923 dental assistants approached was 87%) in the Helsinki metropolitan area by telephone. A computer-assisted telephone interview (CATI) was used for this research; that is, the computer system allows those doing the phone interview to immediately enter answers into a database. Moreover, the CATI "…controls the interview logic, branching….

Dentistry
Critical Success Factors in the Field of Dentistry

The path to becoming a qualified dental professional is partially defined by the medical implications of the chosen career and partially defined by the business administration imperatives also directly related. The discussion here considers some of the key issues in defining critical success factors in the field of dentistry. Most specifically among them, the discussion addresses the characteristics of your dental education and how these relate to your success. Additionally, the discussion considers the issue of your chosen path to practice, offering an analysis of the challenges relating to establishing your own practice. The key recommendations that this discussion leads to relate to the process of dental education and the path that aspiring dentists will take to entering the practice. Regarding education, the discussion recommends extensive personal research into the kind of dental educational community where practicing professionals provide instruction and oversight. ith….

Pediatric dentistry is the branch of dentistry dealing with children from birth through adolescence. Each general dentist office has different policies concerning pediatric patients seen in their offices. If you could write the policy for pediatric patients what policy would you put into effect? Also write about any experience you have had concerning a scared child, special needs or etc. Please include behavior management techniques.
No one likes dentists, children least of all. Yet, in order to have children cooperate with the treatment, the dentist needs to find some effective methods to deal with their pediatric patients, and these, for maximum effect, would be based on behavior management techniques. The dentist's goal would be to ease fear and anxiety whilst promoting an understanding of the need for excellent oral health. The dentist who treats children should have an arsenal of behavior modification techniques at her bey, particularly since she may have….

Ergonomics in Dentistry
The Advancement of Ergonomics in Dentistry

Dentistry and dental hygiene require maintaining ergonomically incorrect postures for long periods of time. The most common injuries among dental hygienist and dentists are shoulder injuries. In addition to maintaining these unnatural postures, hygienists and dentist repeatedly move using only a small range of motion in a limited space. This places load on the neck and shoulder, creates an imbalance in muscle length, and an imbalance in muscle strength (McNitt-Gray and Mathlyakom). Maintaining these unnatural postural conditions can lead to injuries such as tendonitis, rotator cuff injury, nerve compression, blood vessel compression and other injuries to the shoulder and upper neck. Injuries can also occur in the hand, wrist, and back. These injuries are not only painful, they impede the ability to continue working. This presentation will explore ways to minimize these injuries through proper ergonomics and strengthening exercises.

The first step to preventing….

pediatric dentistry, after perusing current literature it is obvious that the studies concerning pediatrics are not as available as adult dentistry studies. Current literature, however, does seem to be turning a more conducive eye to what takes place in the dental office especially concerning children and young adults.
This study will observe pediatric dentistry in a local hospital and seeks to determine the incidence of dental disease in young hospital patients. For instance, one recent study determined that "although the oral health of the children with either a congenital or an acquired heart disease was the same as that of the healthy children, there were significant differences in the decayed, missed, and filled teeth indices" (Cantekin, Cantekin, Torun, 2013, p. 706).

Another study sought to determine the context in which children and adolescents were referred to special care or pediatric dental services in the "medical, functional, social and environmental context" (Faulks,….

Advancement of Ergonomics in Dentistry
The presenters make the argument that women dentists are particularly vulnerable to occupational injury and pain. esearch indicates that flexibility, balance, and strengthening exercises performed at home and during off-duty hours can help women dentists from sustaining musculoskeletal injuries during dental practice. The authors emphasize that women dentists must make behavioral changes with regard to positioning and rotation of tasks in accordance with their knowledge about ergonomics. The importance of selecting equipment designed for and scaled to women is addressed. The presentation includes a discussion of work-related musculoskeletal disorders common to dental service providers, and illustrates the impact that dental healthcare has on the rate of musculoskeletal disorders.

Introduction

The purpose of this table clinic is to provide women dentists and dental hygienists with examples of incorrect and correct postures while carrying out dentistry services in a clinic setting, and to demonstrate exercises that help to prevent musculoskeletal….