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Why Do We Have Baby Teeth? What Intra Oral Dental Assistants Need to Know
Aside from inviting the tooth fairy for a visit, baby teeth serve a very important purpose. It is a common misconception amongst parents that baby teeth are not important because they eventually fall out. However, this is untrue. Baby teeth, also known as primary teeth, milk teeth, or deciduous teeth, play an important role in a childa��s development and overall health. Professional dental assistants will typically work with a variety of patients over the course
Students in Dental Hygiene Courses: A Patient’s Fear of the Dentist May Be Genetic
Nature versus nurture is an age-old debate about how human beings become who they are. Personality type, attitudes, aptitudes, and fears are all the result of nature (genetics), nurture (environment), or both. Fearing the dentist is a longstanding attitude amongst the public. Getting into the dentist chair is not always an experience every patient looks forward to. However, there is a major difference between disliking going to the dentist and having a true debilitating fear.
4 Reasons to Pursue Dental Assistant Training
Whether youa��re deciding on your dream career path or choosing to make a change in your current one, ita��s a big and exciting decision to commit to an educational program. There are many important factors to consider before enrolling, such as the demand for new graduates and the satisfaction this career path provides. If youa��re interested in the growing field of health and are looking for an occupation with strong demand and flexible hours, a
Want to Become a Dental Hygienist? Here’s How Teaspoon Sugar Labels Could Reduce Tooth Decay
Sugary drinks, candy, and cookiesa��what do all these treats have in common other than being enticing to young children? They can all wreak havoc on a patienta��s teeth. Children are often drawn to tasty sugary drinks and snacks, which can become problematic because it may be difficult for them to understand just how much sugar they are consuming. According to the World Health Organization, children between the ages of two and 18 should consume fewer
Interested in a Dental Assistant Career? A Day in the Life of a Dental Assistant
Dental assistants play a crucial role in making sure a dentista��s office runs smoothly. With many different and demanding responsibilities to perform every day, dental assistants are an integral part of a dental practicea��s team. These dedicated professionals are often the first to greet a client as they step into the dental office. But what is the rest of a dental assistanta��s day like? If you are interested in a rewarding career as a dental
Students In Dental Hygienist School, Check Out How ‘Selfies’ Can Improve Oral Health
‘Selfies’ have taken the world by storm over the past several years. Nowadays, with almost everyone having access to a smart phone with a camera, ita��s rare a day goes by without an opportunity for a quick snapshot. Selfies have been said to have psychological benefits such as raising one’s self esteem. However, researchers have recently published a study in the Indian Journal of Dental Research revealing a new benefit that is exciting the dental
Interested in Dental Assistant Training? Here’s What You Should Know About Instrument Sterilization
Dental assistants work with dental instruments daily, and those instruments need to remain clean to avoid the risk of contaminating a patient. There are industry standard processes for sterilization and cleaning in the dentistry industry that students in dental assistant training will learn during their comprehensive course work. Since some of these instruments are used and re-used with various patients, instrument sterilization is of the utmost importance to ensuring good dental practice. Read on to
3 Tips for Treating Patients with Braces After Dental Hygienist Training
There are over four million people in North America who are currently in the care of an orthodontic specialist. As a dental hygienist, you’ll surely come across a lot of patients wearing braces and looking forward to a more beautiful smile and more confident outlook on life. Maintaining a good level of hygiene while wearing braces in very important, as braces make patients more susceptible to tooth decay and poor oral hygiene. As a dental
Radiation Safety in Dentistry: 3 Things Students in Dental Hygiene Courses Should Know
Dental hygienists often work with radiation, due to the nature of their position. They must take x-rays of the inside of a patienta��s mouth to detect dental problems not immediately visible during examination, like the presence of abscesses or tumors and the emergence of wisdom teeth. The specific dose of radiation patients receive is not significant enough to cause problems, but it is still important to follow specific rules when taking a patienta��s x-rays. Making
A Closer Look at 4 Oral Pain Meds for Students in a Dental Assistant Program
The process of controlling oral pain during dental operations is an important part of dentistry. In fact, throughout the history of dentistry, various methods have been used to help manage pain and discomfort for patients. The history of pain management in dentistry is a long one, with wine being used in India as far back as 1000 BC, nitrous oxide (or laughing gas) being used in 1779, and Novocaine in 1904. Of course, todaya��s dental
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