Essays on Dental Care

Antifungal Medications

In dentistry and oral care medicine, antifungal medications are prescribed less compared to conventional analgesic or antibiotics. However, it is mandatory that a clinician or dentist is familiar with common antifungal indications and medications available in the market. Antifungals are used to treat oral candidiasis. Oral candidiasis is known to cause complex oral health problems. Oral and pharyngeal candidiasis is caused by the primary fungal organism Candida albicans. Oral candidiasis is listed as an acquired immunodeficiency syndrome by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Due to imbalances in the oral flora, patients using oral antibiotics could develop case

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Subsequent to the survey that was done about dental care, a number of inferences can be drawn from the data collected. To begin with, majority of the participants involved in the survey were females with an overwhelmingly high percentage 66% while men, on the other hand, comprised of 34 % of the total. The total number of participants in the survey apparent from the responses received is 35.
Most of the respondents fell in the age bracket of 18-24 years, the respondents that fell in this age bracket were encompassed 95% of the total. The other respondents fell in the

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Literature Review

Introduction
Dentistry as a branch of medical science has successfully and uniquely combined the principles of human science and the art of healing. The dental profession in particular has changed during the past years due to the review of scientific evidences that emerged in the health fields and medicine that rely on systematic approach. The findings from several literatures suggest clinical practices and other relevant concepts pointing out the recommended frequency of visits to dental practitioners for various types of patients. This includes patients suffering from oral cancer, periodontal diseases, and caries risk. In addition,

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Abstract

Gum inflammation is a gingival disorder which is characterized by soreness, reddening and pain in gums. The source of such inflammation is an auto-immune reaction of the body within the oral cavity as a response to a negative impact of bacterial, chemical, physical or other nature. Apart from the most popular form of gingival inflammation due to decay, which is perceived as the prevalent form of gingivitis and may lead to subsequent periodontitis, there are several other factors that can contribute to gum inflammation of seemingly healthy people. These factors have uncommon origin and may require different methods of

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Ventilator Assisted Pneumonia

Ventilator Assisted Pneumonia

Implementation Plan

The Policy and Procedure Committee of St. Mary’s Hospital was presented with a literature review and presentation suggesting a policy change; the change regarded care of ventilated patients in the Intensive Care Unit. The change promoted addressed incorporating oral hygiene measures in an effort to reduce ventilator assisted pneumonia (VAP) in the patients. The use of manual cleaning with chlorhexidine swabs or brush in conjunction with suctioning enhances the removal of bacteria from the buccal cavity. The presence of the bacteria encourages development of VAP. The Committee requested an implementation plan for further evaluation of

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Abstract

Oral health is an important aspect in the person’s overall health and hygiene. However, most elderly people are not getting adequate oral health care. The purpose of this paper is to examine the dental health status of seniors in Canada. It aims to identify the health risks associated with poor oral health among the elderly as well as to identify the disparities among other age groups especially on the younger and employed population of Canada. Underlying the investigation is the primary interest of this study which is to determine whether seniors in Canada are getting adequate oral health

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Ventilator Assisted Pneumonia

Ventilator Assisted Pneumonia

- O'Keefe-McCarthy, S., Santiago, C., & Lau, G. (2008). Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia Bundled Strategies: An Evidence-Based Practice. Worldviews On Evidence-Based Nursing, 5(4), 193-204. doi:10.1111/j.1741-6787.2008.00140.xSummary of Article: In an effort to create care practices and a ventilator bundle to reduce ventilator-induced pneumonia, the study started with a compliance audit by quality control to determine baseline information.
- Research Elements: The design included education of staff, placement of reminder signage, and collecting data from the period of October 2008 to December 2009. The quality department conducted compliance audits. Specific objectives were determined, striving for 100% compliance and reduction of

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Dentistry has undergone massive transformation with the public becoming aware about smile perfections, orthodontic corrections and hygiene. A career profile of a dental hygienist is exceptionally niche and is a sharp contrast from the traditional dental practice in private offices. According to NHS Careers (2014), dental hygienists are also known as oral health practitioners and mainly perform teeth scaling and polishing. They also help patients undergoing surgery or complex orthodontic treatment. Entry requirements usually include an accredited dental nursing qualification. A dental hygienist must have pursued a course approved by the General Dental Council or similar dental Councils (as

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Introduction

The human body possesses a remarkable capability that can however be jeopardized by disease. Dental conditions occur as some of the most pertinent concerns in human health. Often connoted as Xerostomia, dry mouth occurs as one the dental conditions that jeopardize human health in different ways. Speaking of dry mouth, this connotes to any dental condition that precipitates dryness of the mouth. In fact, dry mouth occurs in cases where an individual experiences frequent episodes whereby the mouth becomes unusually dry. Many at times, dry mouth is elicited by the decrease in saliva production, which is often caused by

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SWOT ANALYSIS:

Strengths:
- An old and successful brand name
- Experience of working in emerging markets
- Knowledge of developing or growing economies
- Good financial backing
- Diversified company
- The company is experience high growth in sales, net income, and earnings per share
- 38% Market Share in the oral care industry
- Full variety of oral care product – In 2009 alone, Cottle-Taylor was able to sell 46% of all tooth brush sold in India

Weakness:

- Margin of the company falls on low-end products
- Weak distribution network in India
- The company’s overall margin is falling

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Q1a. Dental health goal and reasons for making it a health priorityGoal: Increase the number of patients receiving oral healthcare services by 150 percent to receive oral services such as preventive measures, risk assessment, and dental treatment.Reasons for making it a priority
Walls and Murray, (2013) provides the following approaches for making priority in oral care.Increase self-confidence- excellent oral care (flossing and brushing) reduces the plaque that leads to bad breath. Regular assessment and preventive measures help keep the smile in the best condition that leads to self-confidence.Detect and prevent oral cancer- early diagnosis has been proved to be

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Studies show that stroke survivors with poor oral hygiene have a poor quality of life (Armstrong and Mosher 2011). (Lam et al. 2014) have explored the effect of clinical oral health and socio-demographic factors on oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) in patients following stroke. Oral health-related quality of life results were received before and after provision or oral health promotion interventions. Eighty-one patients faced a stroke rehabilitation ward. OHRQoL have also determined the outcomes after in-hospital oral health intervention programme. They observed a significant association between the absence of regular daily brushing and majority of measurement scale items (

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I consider myself as culturally diverse. Culture is something that separates people from one another. However, instead of looking at it in a negative light, culture must be used for learning. I am more than willing to further explore the more about diversity. Every time I talk to different people, I learn new things, no matter how petty or random, I still feel lucky that I am given that chance to talk to them. I learned that through striking simple conversations with others, you actually get the chance to open pages of their lives. I can catch a glimpse

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Every person has its own concept of a good life. It is individual for everybody. In America, there is a notion ‘the American dream’. According to Mark Robert Rank, “it is a road map for the way we often envision the course of our lives” (Rank 1). According to this idea, every American has opportunities to achieve success. The essence of the American dream is that each person has the ability and energy to succeed in life in an honest way. In my opinion, the desire to succeed is one of the main drivers of the good life.
In

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Following the American Psychological Association’s Guidelines

Hygiene is often something we consider when examining different cultures around the world. We often wonder what cleaning rituals different people have, and how they define the word, “cleanliness” themselves. Something we sometimes overlook, however, is dental hygiene when we are examining cleanliness. Specifically, we overlook how dental hygiene differs in care and cultural beliefs between two different groups. Take, for example, the people of Saudi Arabia, and the African American communities of the United States. Some of their oral hygiene practices are the same, due to poverty, or education. Others are different due to cultural and religious beliefs.

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Introduction

Toothbrush companies have used both money and time to come up with a toothbrush and oral health products that encourage their customers to brush recurrently, placidly and properly. The effort by major toothbrush manufacturers the USA has led to the creation of creation of 2.9 billion industry of oral care product only. The results are that people have changed their brushing habit from a compulsory behavior to a trendy lifestyle habit. Recent increased concern in oral health by consumers has triggered toothbrush manufacturers to invest on satisfying their customers by providing categories of toothbrush that can offer optimal dental

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My initial exposure to taking dentistry (or pharmacy) came from my desire to be part of a profession that is related to medicine. I always pictured myself curing people from their conditions through the use of expertise. I want to be someone who will bring positive change to lives of people. I knew that in the future, I would choose a profession in line with serving other people. I enjoy helping others that is why I devote time and effort in engaging in volunteer works. It opened my eyes to the reality of growing need of medical professions. In

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- Introduction
I plan to teach students of grade three about ways and methods they can use to take care of their teeth. Teeth are a vital organ of the body. Healthy teeth are prerequisite for a healthy body. Defective teeth result in malnutrition of the body. Shiny and perfect denture reflects healthy soul residing in a healthy body. The students will be taught the correct method of brushing and flossing of the teeth. The students will be enabled to understand the importance of having healthy dentures.
Reason of choosing grade 3- Grade 3 child belongs to age group

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Introduction

What is the meaning of the word “Print? And why is it believed that it is the key to open paths to our futuristic views. As humans how do we savor a moment in the past? How do we tell those who come after us what happened in our age? How do we preserve our heritage and culture in a way that we ensure is not lost within the threads of time? Humans concluded that that way is printing. Whether it was carved on wood, metal, transferred by pressure to parchment or vellum, rolled with ink or paint.

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Abstract

This essay assesses whether Australian federalism has or has not changed dramatically since the Constitution was inaugurated in 1901. It looks at the way the central government (the Commonwealth) and the State governments have interacted, and the various changes along the way that have shifted the balance of powers to reach the point we are at today. In addition to considering the general situation, the essay looks at specific issues such as fiscal changes including taxation, and at specific areas of policy such as education and health (including Aboriginal health issues). From the research undertaken it is evident that

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Dear Admissions,

I feel pleased to recommend Thomas to the dentistry school. I am associated with Thomas for a little more than a year now and have known him as disciplined and committed person. He has shadowed me for 75 hours of practice and I can say that he is meticulous and has an eye to detail. I can assure that given the opportunity he can be an asset as he has been to me.
While his association with me I have known that he was involved in few leadership programs in his university (VP, F.L.O.S.S ) and was able to build

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An investigation was conducted at the University of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates to assess the dental students' oral hygiene measures, their oral health status, and the effect of knowledge gained in preventive aspects on their personal health attitudes (Yildiz and Dogan 259). A sample of ninety-three students was taken, after their voluntary response, for study under the approval of the University’s Research Ethics Board. The students were provided with questionnaires consisting of twenty polar responses (agree/disagree) and additional two questions on brushing and flossing the frequency (Cortes et al. 1208).
The result of the study indicated

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Of principal concern is the prevention and control of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) by medical practitioners in intensive care units (ICUs). VAP is one of the most frequently reported infections acquired by patients under mechanical ventilation healthcare. Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) persists to be a frequent and potentially deadly complication of ventilator care (Chulay, 2005), often occurring within environments characteristic of the intensive care unit (ICU) that are high-tech and high touch. Patients who are ventilated and intubated present the unique challenge for critical care registered nurses (RNs) to incorporate evidence-informed practices concerning the delivery of high-quality care (Crunden, 2005).
Ventilator-Associated

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Abstract

The acute respiratory distress syndrome is a form of injury to the lungs that impedes the supply and uptake of oxygen from the alveoli resulting in a state of severe hypoxemia, dyspnea, anxiety, and tachypnea. This review has established that genetics may be playing a role in increasing one’s susceptibility to acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS. Moreover, biomarkers would also play a significant role in the diagnosis and treatment of the disease. However, it still remains unclear on the type of genes and biomarkers that play a role in causing ARDS. It has also been established that young

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Ventilator-associated pneumonia

Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia
Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP), defined as pneumonia that was absent or not developing at intubation, is the second most common hospital acquired infection (Bahrt, 2009, p. 49). It is the most prevalent hospital acquired infection amongst mechanically ventilated patients in critical care units with an estimated 10-20% incidence rate in some hospitals. It affects approximately 28% of patients requiring mechanical ventilation for >48 hours (Button, Culmer, Southard, & Donaldosn, 2005). Patients on mechanical ventilation for >24 hours are 6 to 21 times more likely to acquire VAP than patients not on ventilator support. VAP is the most

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Historical Background

As far back as 5000 BC, Sumerians believed that tooth worms were the cause of the tooth decay. Next a 2600 BC Egypt scribe, called Hesy-Re, is considered to be the first dentist. The inscription on his tomb says, “The greatest of those who deal with teeth, and of physicians.” Texts of the same region from 1700 - 1550 BC, the Ebers Papyrus, talk about diseases of teeth and various remedies. Next, from 500 – 300 BC, Hippocrates and Aristotle talk about “eruption pattern of teeth, treating decayed teeth and gum diseases, extracting teeth with forceps, and using wires to

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This paper argues about the shutdown of SeaWorld; SeaWorld is a mammal theme park, located in the United States. Sea World is a theme park dedicated to the underwater world. Unlike other parks, Sea World is not divided into zones. Here each attraction has its own name and theme. SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment maintains one of the largest collections of marine animals in the United States. It provides care to as many as 67,000 animals including marine and terrestrial. In the wild, marine animals live in large social groups and swim up to 100 miles a day. However,

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Admission Essay to University of Minnesota: Dental Hygiene Degree Program

Having been born and grown up in Addis Ababa in Ethiopia, my background is a multicultural one. Since relocating three years ago to the U.S., my current employment as a hotel front desk supervisor has given me ample opportunity to interact with people and to help them – a primary motivation for me to become a dental hygienist. My background and upbringing, my humanitarian interests and my life experiences have motivated me to embark on this program, which will lead me to fulfil my ambition to serve the public as a dental hygienist.
As a young woman growing up in

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SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS

Gillette India Limited
Personal Care Products Market in India
Targeting a wider Consumer Base with Personal Care Products

- General Environment- Gillette India Limited and the Indian Personal care Products Industry
- Political and Legal Environment
- Economic Factors
- Sociocultural Factors
- Technological Environment
- Porter’s 5 Forces Analysis
- Suppliers
- Buyers
- Substitutes
- New Entrants
- Rivalry
- Personal Care Products Industry Trends in India
- SWOT Analysis
- Key Success Factors
- Decision Criteria/Recommendations
- Looking Forward- Decision Criteria/recommendations
- Conclusions

Part I

Situational Analysis
- Introduction
Gillette India limited (GIL) is actually among the

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Crest was developed in 1955 by Procter & Gamble Company in America. It is one of the pioneer fluoride toothpaste brands proven to fight cavities clinically. It has been one of the most trusted brands in dental hygiene with an endorsement from the American Dental Association in early 1960. The Crest Brand currently has ventured into the global market with its dental hygiene products such as toothbrushes, dental floss, mouthwash and teeth whitening products.
In developing the market analysis of Crest as a brand one has to consider the following elements: competition, buyer behavior, branding, Social Media, product differentiation, packaging

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A profession is a calling founded on specialised education knowledge and training. The person holding the professional performs specialised duties to his /her client. In addition, the profession is someone’s career in the course of his life and it emanates from several years of educational training and experience for the person to acquire the required skills for the respective profession. According to California website, a dentist is a profession that specializes in the treatment, diagnosis, prevention of disorders that affects the oral cavity. In California, every profession must adhere to certain code of conducts for them to perform

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The University of North Carolina at Wilmington will help me achieve both my educational and career goals. My goals regarding education are to receive a high-level education in a rigorous program that will enable me to be a well-rounded individual conversant in a wide range of disciplines, and to continue with my education through Dental School while staying local in North Carolina. My career goals, as such, are towards healthcare generally, and dentistry in particular. Dentistry will enable me to be at the forefront of modern healthcare and to be in a position to greatly advance individuals’ health and

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Business Plan for Just Like Home Mobile Dog Grooming Company

Business
Business Plan for Just Like Home Mobile Dog Grooming Company
I. Executive Summary
The dog grooming company was created by a group of friends who are dog owners themselves, and want to set up their own grooming company that can attend to the grooming needs of their pets and at the same time earn profit out of it by offering grooming services to the neighborhood. The business partners decided to name of the company “Just Like Home Mobile Dog Grooming Service” that is located in Richmond Virginia. At present, there are no other pet mobile grooming companies within

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There are many facets to health care in the modern era. Keeping people healthy requires the collaboration of many specialists and dedicated support personnel. Traditionally we think of doctors and dentists, nurses and physiotherapists. However, with the growing need to provide affordable care, previously ancillary professions such as physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and dental hygienists are acquiring increased responsibilities for patient care. It is increasingly recognized that the mouth, teeth, and oral hygiene act as a critical barometer to general patient health. The practice of dental hygiene is important and will only grow in importance as solutions are sought

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Health - is a natural, balanced with the environment, state of the organism, which is characterized by the absence of any diseases. Moreover, health - is the normal state, the harmonious functioning of all organs and systems intact, not only under normal conditions, but also during physical and mental stress. Human health is determined by a number of factors: biological genetic and acquired, as well as social, which play an important role in maintaining our health and in certain bad conditions can cause the emergence and development of the disease. The concept of health is divided into physical and

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We all have choices of jobs and career paths available to us in our lives. I have decided to become a Dental Hygienist because I really love the work and I believe that I and that job are ideally suited. To take care of patients, and help those with periodontal diseases, so that subsequently they can see in their beautiful healthy teeth the results of the hard work done on their behalf, is most rewarding. I truly have the devotion and a vocation for this field of dentistry, which I see as a job requiring dedication and responsibility for

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Job Description

Dental hygienists deliverdental care by inspecting oral tissues of a patient. They look at the overall health of a dental patient in order to ascertain the presence or absence of any form of diseases (Institute for Career Research 2005). The findings that dental hygienists come up with form the basis for formulating clinical procedures meant to treat various ailments.Dental hygienists are also required to administer of laboratory diagnostic tests. The tests results are handed over to dentists for interpretation. Dental hygienists educate patients on the methods and steps that they can take in order to attain oral hygiene and

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Personal Statement

Personal Statement
Indeed, every single endeavour has its own timing. On the other hand, I have faith that quality is better than quantity. With these as the main driving factors in my life, I have no doubt that this is the best season to realize my long term dream of pursuing degree program in dentistry. Since I was a child, I keenly observed how most people took less or no time in observing oral hygiene. Moreover, the desire to give back to my community has always crossed my mind time and again. The knowledge that most people do not

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Introduction

This paper will focus on comparison between two companies that offer managed plans of care; Preferred Provider organization-PPO. A PPO is an arrangement for medical care which is subscription based (Donald, 2011). A comparison shall be drawn between Delta Dental and Humana dental. Both companies provide dental insurance to their clients. In both companies, their customers are allowed to choose any dentist that they want to treat them and no pre-authorization is needed. Their prepaid programs require that members visit specific dentists that they had chosen on signing insurance agreement. Both companies do offer more than one dental plans

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Introduction

Biochemistry is the study of composition, structure and the chemical reactions taking place in living organisms. Dental biochemistry is the study of the composition, structure and chemical reactions taking place in teeth (Chary & Sharma 2004). The teeth form the sensitive part of the human being. The teeth enhance the looks of a human being and it is also for eating. When the dental formula of a human being is correct, the confidence to talk improves unlike when the dental formula is not proper. When care is not taken, the teeth will contact diseases. There are various causes of the

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