MAIN DUTIES: - Examine the client’s teeth and consult the dentists on the nature of care that should be given to the patient; - Take impressions of the teeth; - Give advice to patients regarding oral hygiene; - Clean and stimulate the gums to prevent gum disease; - Remove stains and deposits from teeth to prevent tooth and root decay; - Apply fluoride to the teeth; - take x-rays and develop them; - Can execute some…
During his employment, Grant became famous for his many handy and convenient dental inventions. However, there was one invention the Grant made that revolutionized…
I am writing to express my interest in the current opening for a Dental Hygienist at (-- removed HTML --) that I discovered while looking for a full-time dental hygiene position through the web. I am a student with anticipated graduation in May 2018 with a degree of Associate of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene as well as my license to practice dental hygiene. I am eager to be part of a facility such as yours where my skills, personality and strong knowledge of dental procedures will be a great addition. I have a clinical experience in dental hygiene and a thorough knowledge of dental processes. I am highly skilled at treating patients with periodontal disease, as well as providing them with the necessary instructions on how to improve…
LRSA Dr. Portia Bell Adria Smith Dental Assisting Mod C The knowledge Dr. Bell brought to our class was and will be very useful for all of our futures. The things she taught us are not only useful in the work place but also in our everyday lives.…
My future career path is to clean people’s teeth. Knowing the anatomy of different teeth will help me to identify if teeth are missing and what teeth are clinically missing. Tooth structure is also very important in the placement and interpretation of radiographs. If a patient in my chair has a suspicious carries on tooth number 19, I will need to know what type of tooth that is and on which surface it is located. Another thing that I will come across in my field is the subject of occlusion.…
As I began my interview with Jendayi Alleyne GM at Affordable Dental Conroe TX, I made sure to being the by establish rapport by shaking hands and introducing myself. After establishing rapport with Mrs. Alleyne I began to dive into the interview. I first asked Mrs. Alleyne why she choose this profession and if she loved her job. She explained that she always wanted to do something in management but she never really knew what she wanted to do and that internships throughout college really helped her pinpoint want she want to do. She explained that she loves her job and she been working at Affordable dental for a number of years.…
Hilander Dental is a dental clinic that is located in Kelso, Washington. Hilander Dental specializes in general care, restoration dentistry, and periodontics. Hilander Dental render general care services such as fillings, root canals, digital x-rays, teeth for life, fluoride treatment, and sealants. Their restoration dentistry services include dental bridges, dental crowns, dental implants, dentures, teeth whitening, and dental veneers. Hilander Dental caters periodontal treatments with treatment options such as non-surgical treatment, surgical treatment options, and cosmetic enhancements.…
Traditionally, the dental profession and the medical profession were perceived as two separate entities, however, this bifurcated health system has created an epidemic in oral disease with our aging population (Nagro, 2016). In 1840, when the first dental school in the world opened, it was suggested that dental courses should be added to the medical curriculum, however, this proposal was rejected. This reminds us of the ongoing disparity between the medical and dental profession (Beck, 2017).…
This information is not hand written it is typed. The most important skill is being able to use software’s. Dentistry is based on nothing but software. This software does many of things like charting, taking x-ray’s and scheduling appointments. Technical skills are not the only things that are required but soft skills are too.…
They have to work with many hand and rotary instruments. They take dental pictures and sometimes make films by using dental tools while doing their job. They may also perform tasks such as explaining oral hygiene to patients by showing them models of teeth and have them undergo periodical therapy by performing root planning. Dental…
It wasn’t soon after that other hirees began polishing and cleaning teeth, similar to the practice that is done today by hygienists. The typical job of a dental hygienist is to clean teeth, examine oral areas for disease, and take X-rays. Along with…
Its modern technology and newly developed practices are only apples from the tree of ancient practices performed long ago. Different eras in earth’s time span has shown new advancements in dentistry but of all of them, the Elizabethan Era showcased jaw dropping techniques used for the worse rather than the better. Dental care these days benefits us with the pleasure of having perfect, immaculate…
Dental Hygiene A career in Dental Hygiene requires an associate’s degree, demands a detail oriented, people person, and offers great employee benefits. Alfred Civilion Fones (1869 – March 15, 1938) was from Bridgeport, Connecticut and he was an American dentist who has been known as the founder of the Dental Hygiene profession, starting in 1906. Alfred also trained Irene Newman to be his assistant to perform procedures on their patients. Alfred was concerned about the number of patients losing their teeth and he was convinced that removing plaque and sugar substances could reduce or prevent tooth loss.…
I interviewed a seventy-five year old woman who had a less than favorable experience at the dentist. Essentially, Sue has only ever had one dentist her entire life. Becoming one of the first patients in a brand new clinic thirty-five years ago in Michigan, she is still a loyal patient to this day. Without dental care when she was younger, she is very self-conscious about the way her teeth line up and how much metal is in her mouth.…
What is one of the first things people look at when meeting a person? Their smile, when meeting a person for the first time everyone wants to have a nice bright and clean smile. Dentists are the people who help take care of that nice smile and help keep teeth from rotting away, as well as aiding to self-confidence by making smiles better. Two qualities that would make me strive as a dentist would be that I am open to helping others, I prefer to build people up, and I help boost their self- confidence. Another career that aides self-confidence is a plastic surgeon.…