...For this assignment, I decided to read the book Just Going to the Dentist to a Pre-K ESE class at Stirrup Elementary. The children’s ages ranged from 3 to 5 years. At first, I talked with the children about the cover of the book and what it was showing. One student knew that the Little Critter was at the dentist’s office because he was in a “big chair.” Soon after, the same child shared that his mom was a “tooth doctor.” Once I read the title of the book, many children shared their option about going to the dentist. Many agreed that they didn’t like going to the dentist. When we read the page about how the Little Critter was playing in the waiting room, one child explained that she never played there instead would watch videos on her mom’s...
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...Everything you need to know about a dental check-up For those who’ve somehow managed to avoid the dentist for a number of years, for whatever reason, the thought of heading back for a dental check-up can seem daunting. Gathering all the facts regarding a situation that makes you feel uncomfortable however can often make you feel more in control. It’s for this reason that we’re going to tell you exactly what to expect when you attend a dental check-up appointment right from the medical questionnaire to x-rays. The very first exam appointment will usually be made over the phone although these days, there are a great number of people that now make appointments with their dentist via email too. Any initial queries you may have will usually be...
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...right into a room marked “Office.” “Please, sit down.” said the lady, and she smiled, settling herself into the black, leather chair behind the desk. “Hi, Christian. I’m Dr. Armstrong, but you can call me Dr. Ashton if you’d like,” she reached across the desk to shake my hand and smiled, “I’m just going to talk to your mom for a few minutes, and then we’ll go into another room and talk for awhile.” I absentmindedly shook her hand and met her gaze, expressionless. She turned to my mom; I half listened while staring at my feet. “So, Christian...
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...antibiotic perform pre-puberty Barbers where the first dentist. Teeth were ripped out of the skull without anesthetic, and there weren’t any antibiotics to prevent infection. 6000 years ago Egyptian barbers, pulled teeth, and performed amputations. In the Middle Ages (fifth to fifteenth century) barbers in Europe performed the same services. Many of them worked for the military and were primarily battle surgeons. The red and white barber pole (signifying surgery) was reportedly used before the time of Christ. It wasn’t until the late 1800’s that dentist were licensed and barbers no longer pulled teeth in the United States. When I was a child in the 1950’s there was a common fear of dentist because a dentist visit meant enduring pain. Even with the use of Novocain pain was part of the dentist visit. It hurt when the dentist or dental assistant, or hygienist cleaned your teeth. Of course, when I was pre-puberty the dentist my family took me to was the only person who worked on you. He took the x-rays, not a dental assistant, he cleaned your teeth, because there wasn’t a...
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...I wanted to be throughout my whole life, but I continually changed my mind until I finally figured out what I wanted to become. I recently chose my dream job when it was time to apply to universities and declare my major. When I was little, my dream job was to become a Doctor. As I grew up, I changed my mind and decided to become an Engineer. I did not want to become an engineer anymore, so then I thought I should major in computer science since I’m good in dealing with technology. After I realized that I hate technology, I had no idea what I was going to major in. Deadlines for college applications were approaching and I still had a blank space under the major’s tab. One day, I had a dentist appointment and as soon as I stepped foot into my dentist’s office, that’s when I knew that this was my calling. The entire atmosphere felt right and also felt like this was my future home....
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...Embarrassed By A Chipped Tooth? A Cosmetic Dentist May Be Able To Help With Bonding If you lost the corner of a tooth due to an injury, the chip can really affect your smile. You may become embarrassed about your appearance even if your teeth are otherwise healthy and white. A chip can be repaired quite easily, and it should be done as soon as you can to protect your tooth from further damage. A cosmetic dentist has a few options for filling in a chip and one of them is bonding. Here's how bonding works and why it's often a good choice for repairing a chipped tooth. What To Expect When You Have A Tooth Bonded Bonding is a procedure your dentist performs in a single visit. It involves applying a material to your tooth that matches the color of your other teeth and has the appearance of natural enamel. The bonding material fills in the chipped area and is sculpted to take on the appearance of a natural tooth. Bonding is almost an art form since the dentist has to apply the material by hand and shape it into the ideal form so the finished tooth looks natural....
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...Ow! My teeth “I don’t want to get my adult teeth pulled,” I said. “But you have to. It will be quick,” my mom responded. “Fine!” I said back. I had to go to the dentist and get four adult teeth pulled today. I knew it was going to hurt, so I didn't want to go. To overcome this adversity, I used the advanced life skills of relationships and creativity. Some reasons or causes why I had to get my teeth pulled is I have a small mouth like my dad, because my mouth was small. I don’t have space for new teeth so I got some pulled. One more reason is I had a cavity that that left a hole in my baby tooth. The life skill Relationships help me because I knew my previous dentist, who was my aunt, and I have gotten baby teeth pulled before, but these...
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...The most important thing a dentist does is provide oral care to his/her patients. Dentistry is a part of the medical field, along with nurses, doctors, pediatrics and many more. Dentists identify and treat problems having to do with teeth, gums, and mouth. They also give advice to patients, so that they can prevent future problems. I am always on the move in fact when I first arrive at work I hold a staff meeting in my office, to discuss about what type of patients I will be working with. After our meeting we immediately begin our work day. I am always busy; mostly dealing with diagnostic analysis, along with prevention and treatment of different types of dental diseases. My staff and I see several patients by appointment and walk-in during a given day. To become a dentist, you must complete at least four years of college (receiving a bachelor's degree in science, and biology) and then complete at least four more years of post-graduate study at a dental college. Dental schools require a minimum of 2 years of college-level pre-dental education prior to admission. In most States to qualify for a license, students must graduate from a qualified dental school and pass written and practical exam. Few applicants are accepted to dental school after 2 or 3 years of college and complete their bachelor's degree while attending dental school The four-year program at a dental college leads to degrees as either a doctor of dental surgery (DDS) or a doctor of dental medicine (DMD) degree...
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...I currently have been a representative for the High Caries Risk program for about six years now. This program is a straightforward strategy for determining an individual’s risk for future decay and to help the soldier’s going forward in treatment. The issue I had when initially beginning was getting dentists and their assistants on board. One would think that this should be easy, since we are required to apply fluoride varnish. Here’s the catch, doctors only apply on fluoride using their own professional judgment. This program requires dentists to apply fluoride varnish treatment during every operative and exam procedures. It was only hand full of dentists who were following through with the new requirement because the rest of them felt this was hogwash. First, to get this issue resolved I had a meeting with the Officer In Charge (OIC- at my clinic) and the Deputy officer over the High Caries Risk program. In this meeting I showed the document of dentists whom we’re cooperating/other that wasn’t, result of the wellness report and how it can be enhance assuming (only if everyone put the effort doing as such). After the meeting the OIC expressed “he would...
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...I have been to the dentist many times in my life, but this experience was very different. Usually, I sit in the chair and talk briefly with the dental hygienist. And they get to work on my teeth. Soon enough, my appointment is over, and I am on my way out with a new toothbrush in hand, clean teeth, and a fresh smile. But this time was different for me as I visualized them from an observer viewpoint. When I walked in, I was looking around and I found a very clean and well maintained office. All surfaces of each examination room, including dental chair, dental light, countertops, and drawer handles, were clean. Ashraf, the dental hygienist that I observed sterilized the instruments after each patient. She followed dental protocols by appropriately...
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...worked at the Allen Saxe dental clinic. I met some pretty amazing professionals who make it a priority to donate as much time as possible. One of which taught me so much in one day. I interacted with the desk clerk, the hygienist, and two dentists. I also came across some students that were also there volunteering just like me. I didn’t have much interaction with the hygienist today. Interacting with the dentist was intriguing. She took me under her wing and explain to me different techniques for local anesthesia and reasons why she uses certain techniques on certain patients. She showed me signs to look for and how to deal with certain patients, she explained to me how to interpret health history forms and medications as well as...
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...Compare and contrast demand for medical care and medical insurance. The first thing that needs to be done is to establish a relation between the quantity of medical service and the utility. This means the medical care market is primarily through it impact on out of pocket prices of health care services. There are some features that they focus on they are health insurance policies, coinsurance, co-payment, and deductibles. Utility analysis is suppose to be satisfying and going to the dentist is not satisfying at all but when going to and the dentist is done with the work that he has to do on you improved your smile and health. Utility analysis is overall improvement to quality of life. What that means is that a healthy person feels great and is in a better position to enjoy life. So going to the dentist and getting all that worked done improved you smile so that way you can enjoy life better with a gorgeous smile. Using the concept of price elasticity the total revenue will decrease because the quantity of demand falls. The fuzzy demand is a curve for medical care is reflecting the possibilities and the relationship between the price and quantity demand of medical care may not be exact or precisely known. It exist for medical care given uncertainty and the role of the physician. The implications are as follows a given price: quantity or types of medical service rendered. The second one is a given quantity an type of medical...
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...“You just have to step out there and believe in something you can’t quite see” (The Pact (pg.72)), words that my favorite character George Jenkins wrote in the novel The Pact. He is determined, curious, and inspiring; growing up in Newark, New Jersey he had a vigorous childhood and influential family. Dr. George Jenkins has many different traits but there is only one word that can describe his personaliy and that is optimistic. He had a dream of becoming a dentist and it was just that a dream for an eleven year old boy going to the dentist for a checkup, that turned into curiosity and questions about all the different tools that were being used. The dentist answered all of Georges question and he also showed him how everything was going to be habituated during his visit. After everything the dentist did that day for George he planted a seed that would one day make Georges dream a reality. As a child George lived in the Stella Wright Housing Projects in apartment 5G for the first seven years of his life. There wasn’t much to do most the structures were not in the best condition for a child to play on. His favorite place was the playground, George and his friends were always climbing, jumping, and swinging. When he was seven he moved to High Park Gardens. Georges third grade teacher Miss. Johnson was mainly responsible for why he loved school, she was always happy. “Everybody has a chance to go to college,” “Never say you can’t go because of money. Get that degree. You must get...
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...I knew that I always wanted to help people in my life. However, I did not know what I wanted to do to help people. When I started at my high school I rotated through all the magnet at my school and the one magnet that stuck out to my was the Dental Magnet. I found everything in the magnet to be so interesting. So after it was time to pick the magnet I would be in for high school I chose the Dental Magnet. That was when I knew I wanted to be a dentist. In my sophomore, I was given the opportunity to volunteer at a local dental clinic for people who were unable to afford dental care. At the clinic I was so excited about being able to see a dentist in action. Seeing the dentist volunteer her own time to help those in need truly did inspire me to want to do that in my future. Volunteering my time at the clinic assisting the dentist made me want to be a dentist even more because I knew I could help people that way. Currently in my senior year in the dental magnet I am working on becoming a certified dental...
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...The dilemma in this case is that the dental hygienist is not treating all of the patients equally that speak Spanish, leaving out vital information, and a personality problem towards her Spanish speaking patients. The ethical principles being compromised include: nonmaleficence, beneficience, autonomy, justice, veracity, and societal trust. Nonmaleficence in in conflict with this case because not providing oral health education is doing more harm than good for her patients. Patients are likely not going to think about searching the internet on how to brush or floss. That is not their responsibility; it is the oral healthcare provider. Her patients could be causing trauma because of incorrect flossing or brushing and she would have no idea of this matter. Beneficience is being...
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