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    Emergency dental care Sunnyvale TX isn’t something most of us think about on a daily basis; but if you’re shopping for a new dentist, it should be at the top of your list of priorities. If you have children or you participate in sports or you don’t have any obvious risk factors, you may have a dental emergency that happens quickly, usually without warning. You need to know that your dentist will be there to treat you because emergency departments in hospitals generally don’t treat dental emergencies

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    STEPHEN LWERANGO: M00459732 PHC3610:- Health Promotion: Targets and Evidence. Formative Assignment. A Health Promotion Initiative: Chosen Case Study: School Initiative to Prevent risk Factors for Poor Oral Health Abstract The normal oral health education we get from home is neither effective nor proving to be making a much more needed result. Very often oral health initiatives are implemented as

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    origination of the modern dentistry can be linked back to his career and home life. Notable contributions had been made to the development of the dental profession. In the 18th century, Fauchard published a textbook, Le Chirurgien Dentiste, which detailed several dental techniques and dental procedures. Fauchard was recognized as the leading center for the dental field, the father of modern dentistry . Although Fauchard was of French origin, most of his ideas emerged in America and greatly impacted the

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    Healthy Dental Smiles

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    62 percent of Alaskan children in the third grade suffered from one or more dental caries, as observed during the 2010/2011 dental assessments. Higher rates were observed in children falling in ethnic or racial minority groups and this is a trend that has been seen in the past. Oral health remains of great importance to people of all ages and Healthy Smiles Dental wishes to ensure every Alaskan has access to quality dental care. To help achieve this goal, the dentist in anchorage has published a guide

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    Routine Dental Examinations Visiting a dentist at least twice a year for a routine examination is recommended to find dental problems early. A knowledgeable dentist understands how to examine the facial structure, neck and mouth for abnormalities such as growths that indicate cancer. During the examination, the dentist can quickly fill tiny cavities or remove hardened plaque. Despite brushing carefully each day, many individuals miss tartar buildup below the gumline or between teeth. The dentist

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    Gum Vs Chewing Gum Essay

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    Adults and children alike enjoy chewing gum, but while chewing gum can have its advantages, such as freshening breath, it can also have its disadvantages. Being aware of the detrimental effects of gum can help consumers make healthful decisions when next purchasing and planning on chewing gum. 1. Plaque Formation Plaque is a clear bio film of buildup on the teeth that can lead to both tooth decay and gum disease. Chewing gum or eating any food can cause plaque to form. After consuming food or

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    Sedating Special Needs Patients for Dental Treatment “Too many times we see special needs patients who have been held down, papoosed and head-boarded while receiving brief treatment at other offices. While we understand that the care of these individuals can be challenging, they shouldn’t be shortchanged by a quick cleaning, no x-rays or an extraction instead of saving a tooth because that office can’t stabilize the individual in a comfortable and humane fashion.” (Dr.Kaminski) Patients with disabilities

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    pediatric dentist are just as vital to their children’s overall health. According to a report by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, by the age of 3, 5-10 % of U.S. children have oral health issues and by the age of 5, 60% will have had dental caries (decay) at some point in their lives. These statistics mean that most U.S. children will likely suffer from a variety of residual problems caused by early tooth decay. The Short-Term And Long-Term Effects Of Early Tooth Decay ▶ Oral health

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    CDBS Case Study

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    5 Discussion 5.1 Children enrolment in CDBS In the beginning of the CDBS, it was estimated up to 3.1 million eligible children aged from 2 to 17 years will access basic dental services under this means-tested scheme (Department of Health, Australian Government 2016). Among those eligible children, approximately 677,578 children in 2014 and 567,030 children in 2015 enrolled which is around 22% in 2014 and 18% in 2015 which showed 16.32% decline between those years. This study also found that SA

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    toothache each year. There were various interventions implemented throughout schools, and for parents with young children. Each intervention had similar effects and research shows that they were very effective in increasing knowledge on oral hygiene and dental health. This paper also discusses those various interventions and the results from those interventions. The presence of cavities in childhood is known to be the best predictor in tooth decay within a lifespan (Blake, Dawett, Leighton

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