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Thinking About a Dental Hygiene Career? These Foods Can Naturally Whiten Teeth
Everyone knows that coffee, tea, and red wine can stain teeth and lead to decay over time. However, are there any foods and drinks that are actually good for our teeth? The answer is yes! If you’re interested in becoming a dental hygienist, you will be responsible for keeping clients’ teeth clean and healthy. While healthy teeth aren’t always white, clients are increasingly looking to make their smiles whiter and brighter. Whitening products and treatments
A Guide to Oral Pathology for Students in Dental Hygienist Training
Maintaining good oral hygiene is more than just keeping our teeth sparkling white and our breath minty fresh. Regular flossing, teeth brushing, and dentist visits also protect against oral diseases. Oral pathology is the study, diagnosis, and treatment of oral diseases. This includes issues affecting the teeth, jaw, tongue, and mouth. As a dental hygienist, you will be able to help clients maintain good oral hygiene in order to prevent oral diseases. Read on to
A Look at Dental Digital Imaging for Intra-Oral Dental Assistants
Since its invention in the mid 1980s, digital imaging has slowly taken over conventional film methods across the healthcare industry. Dental practices worldwide are now using digital x-ray methods to diagnose patients, detect cavities, and monitor teeth and bone health. Intra-oral dental assistants will be expected to have a good understanding of dental digital imaging and how it differs from traditional film. Read on for a quick introduction to dental digital imaging. How Dental Digital
What Can a Level II Intra-Oral Dental Assistant Do That a Level I Assistant Can’t?
If you want to be able to do as many things as possible as a dental assistant, you’ll have to level up! Working under a dentist’s supervision, a dental assistant performs various tasks before and after the dentist and client meet during appointments. They are responsible for assisting dentists during procedures, taking X-rays, sterilizing dental instruments, and educating patients on maintaining oral health. However, dental assistants’ list of responsibilities is divided between level I dental
What Students in Dental Hygienist Training Should Know About Oral Microbiology
The biology behind our mouths is pretty complex. Generally speaking, oral microbiology is the study of how oral microorganisms—largely those of the oral cavity—interact with their human host. Essentially, the growth of these microorganisms is linked to the state of our own oral health and physiology. Understanding microbiology in dentistry is essential for dental hygiene students as it forms the foundation for effective dental care. While the oral microbiome is vast and complex, it’s important
3 Common Tasks You Should Learn If You Want to Become a Dental Assistant
Dental Assistants are employed in private practice, public health, hospitals and other workplaces. When you are working in a dental office or other environment, you will be expected to be able to perform a wide range of tasks. These skills keep clients and professionals safe, maintain organization and provide the resources for dentists to accurately diagnose and provide treatment. A career as a dental assistant is a great choice for anyone who wants to help
What Dental Hygienist School Grads Should Know About Diets for Healthy Teeth
What we eat and how frequently we eat it is one of the most significant predictors of teeth and gum health. Without the necessary nutrients and a well-balanced diet, we become susceptible to tooth and gum decay and disease. Enamel is a layer or fortifying tissue that protects teeth, but enamel can de damaged by corrosive substances. Because it is not a living tissue, enamel does not regenerate, which means once it’s gone, it’s gone
Why Are Intra-Oral Dental Assistants so Important?
Intra-oral dental assistants are the right-hand to the dentist in any dental office. They balance multiple duties, including but not limited to infection control, safety protocols, management of client records and dental care. Their expertise makes them valuable members of a team and they provide essential help to both patients and dentists. If you are thinking about pursuing intra-oral dental assistant as a career path, you’ll be happy to know how much of a difference
3 Reasons Real World Experience in Dental Hygiene Training Looks Great on a CV
Practical experience during your dental hygienist studies will stand out nicely on your resume. Although getting a diploma will act as the foundation that your career in dental hygiene is built upon, practical experience is invaluable, and you can bet employers will probably feel the same. If your dental hygiene course includes an opportunity for this, this could do wonders for your success rate when applying for jobs as you begin your career. In fact,
Why It’s Important for Intra-Oral Dental Assistant Training to Cover Digital Radiography
As a dental assistant, you may encounter both digital and conventional (film) radiography in your career. While film radiography has benefits, like thinner sensors for better client comfort and resistance to image alteration and fraud, the alternative is slowly becoming more common. Digital radiography sends imaging data directly to a computer with no steps in between, saving time and resources. If you are going to be helping people take care of their teeth and oral
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