Health care workers are at the greatest risk — they can encounter diseases and infections daily and typically work in close proximity to one another and their patients. Many are already under quarantine because of exposure to the virus. Need of the hour is to prevent certain viral infections. The ADA recommends following standard precautions with all patients, at all times. While treating patients keep following points into mind. These are: ISOLATION & IDENTIFICATION As Dental health care personnel is...
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A profession is defined as “a vocation with a body of knowledge and skills put into service for the good of others; the welfare of society” (Van Mook et al., 2009). Medicine and dentistry are recognized by the public as the archetype of professionalism (Bloom, 2002). Professionalism is demonstrated through three key foundational elements: clinical competence, communication skills, and ethical/legal understanding. Building upon these foundations, a professional applies the principles of professionalism: excellence, humanism, accountability, and altruism. A professional aspires...
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Dentistry is going Green? There are a number of eco-friendly disruptions brought on by socially minded groups that are happening in dentistry that are highlighting my dental practice’s competitive vulnerabilities, while at the same time representing opportunities to turn those vulnerabilities into sustainable competitive advantages for many years to come. As of late, there has been a tremendous debate in dentistry in the area of sustainability. This debate has brought together dental professionals from all aspects of the industry, including...
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The aging population has significantly escalated in Australia thus increasing the number of senior citizens in the residential facilities. According to Hibbert et al., (2019, p.01) most of these elderlies have dementia therefore, most of the residence are faced with challenges associated with this degenerative disease. One of the problems includes maintaining good oral health. This report will discuss three problems of providing dental health in RACFs in Australia such as obstacles related to finance, barriers related to availability and...
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In an era where technological advancements in medicine are rapidly growing, one may think that more people are receiving better healthcare. However, this is not the case since access to adequate healthcare is limited for many, especially the older generation. This is seen particularly in dental care, where a large portion of the elder population is still affected by dental problems due to limited access to preventive dental care. Approximately one in four seniors aged 65 and over have not...
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ABSTRACT Background: The World Health Organization (WHO), states categorically that Hepatitis B infection is the world’s most prevalent liver infection. Nearly forty five percent of the global population lives endemic regions. [1] Objective: To analyze the information , attitude, and practices of dental pupils regarding the Hepatitis B Virus infection at Taif university dental college institution of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted using, a validated, pretested, structured questionnaire containing 14 questions on...
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Nigeria is struggling with many health, infrastructural, economic and political challenges. But the most challenging of these issues is that “major issues seem to be treated as minor issues and minor issues seem to be treated as major issues”. As nationals and dental professionals that should uphold health we are asked to answer the varying questions that hold back on our oral health and oral hygiene. Not many people bother about oral health in Nigeria and not many seem to...
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The oral cavity is increasingly becoming recognised as a window to general health. Hepatitis is a heterogeneous inflammatory liver disease which manifests in the oral cavity and has important implications in the dental setting. Dentists and oral health workers must be aware of the full spectrum of signs and symptoms, as well as how the disease is transmitted, in order to provide safe and effective dental care. Hepatitis A, B and C (HVA, HBV and HCV, respectively) are separate entities...
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From the times that we were kids, we have heard our parents talking about the importance of dental care. We were denied too many sweets and were threatened by cavities and tooth decay. Later, we got into the habit of brushing and flossing like any other regular activity. Tooth care is absolutely essential and it is important that we teach hygiene to our children in a way that they become habituated by the time they do all the activities on...
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Dental Hygiene: Past and Present 1907- Irene Newman became the first dental hygienist, trained by her cousin, Dr. Alfred Fones, a dentist in Connecticut. 1913- Dr. Alfred Fones established the first dental hygiene school in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Dr. Fones coined the term, “dental hygienist” after “dental nurses” had failed. He believed since they were instructing children on how to prevent diseases and instruct on oral hygiene habits, “dental hygienist” fit the description better. June 6, 1914- The first graduating class...
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Oral health is defined as “a state of being free from chronic mouth and facial pain, oral and throat cancer, oral infection and sores, periodontal disease, tooth decay, tooth loss, and other diseases and disorders that limit an individual’s capacity in biting, chewing, smiling, speaking, and psychosocial wellbeing.” (WHO, 2019) Unfortunately, access to oral health care in America is in a crisis and oral health is completely overlooked for most. Through articles and documentaries, I’ve learned about the current state...
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Service Outcome Satisfaction with service. Participants reported varying levels of satisfaction with dental service. On a quantitative question, about 30% rated their satisfaction level as either “very dissatisfied” or “dissatisfied.” One participant with Medi-Cal expressed a high level of satisfaction with dental services: I really like my dentist. She is like an angel. Her office is one of the few accepting patients with Medi-Cal in Koreatown. You don’t know how embarrassing it is to see a doctor with Medi-Cal, but...
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Traditionally many people regarded a Professional as an individual who dressed appropriately within their working environment, or by simply carried out a skilled task efficiently within their chosen job sector. Although these factors do contribute towards professionalism, there are many more requirements needed to become a competent skilled Dental Care Professional (DCP). To be registered as a Dental Care professional within the UK, a professional-approved qualification with in-depth training must be obtained; along with adhering to standards put in place...
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The health, well-being and quality of life of human beings depend on good oral health throughout a lifetime, from infancy to adulthood. According to the World Health Organization (2018), oral health diseases such as dental caries (cavities) and periodontal disease, affect many people around the world and they are, for the most part, entirely preventable. Populations most vulnerable to these preventable diseases are youth, older adults, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) and pregnant women,...
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Title of Essay: “Healthy mouth means happy life”. Discuss the effects of dental disease on the welfare of domestic cats. Include in your discussion the causes of dental disease in cats and how we, as owners, can contribute to promoting oral health and welfare in our pet felines. Dental care involves the cleaning and maintaining of the teeth, gums and tongue. To begin with, dental health is one of the most neglected health issues in animals. Most people believe that...
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