Essays on Dental Care

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 Continue reading...

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 Continue reading...

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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, Continue reading...

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 Continue reading...

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 ( Continue reading...

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 Continue reading...

Despite the fact that dentists are primarily concerned with the areas around, and in the mouth, the mouth is a part of the body. The medication that a patient has and any other health problems can, and usually are interrelated to the dentistry care that they may be provided. Cosmetic dentistry serves little functional value to the patient, which is why it must only be carried through if it does not cause, or exacerbate the patient’s health problems (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2004). Accurate recording and evaluation of the patient’s medical history is important Continue reading...

Part 1

In April 1999 The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) was built as a Special Health Authority to advocate and further the clinical quality and effectiveness of the resources in the NHS. NICE is an independent organization in charge for stipulating national guidance on the advocacy for good health, prevention and medication of illnesses (Chidgey, Leng, & Lacey, 2010). NICE has given a set of guides for the users of National Health Services to follow. The responsibility of NICE is to improve outcomes for people utilizing NHS and other public health services (NICE, 2013). The coverage of the Continue reading...

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).
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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. Continue reading...

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 Continue reading...

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 Continue reading...

Introduction

Periodontal gum disease refers to an infection in the gums. It is caused by bacteria that attack the gum and the teeth. The disease has been linked to serious conditions such as diabetes and heart disease. Dental conditions are very common these days. In children who are between the ages of 2 to 5 years, one in every four children will experience tooth decay. The number goes up in older children who are between the ages of 12 and 15 years, half of the children will have tooth decay problems.
Research has shown that the minority communities and especially Continue reading...

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
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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 Continue reading...

Introduction

A dentist is a medical professional trained in the field of dentistry. He is a medical practitioner that is also referred to as a dental surgeon. A dentist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and management and treatment of diseases involving the oral cavity which means that the anatomic structures that will be covered by this field would be the teeth, gums, and the tongue. The idea stating that dentists are only concerned with the different pathologies involving the oral cavity is rather conventional and could be actually being considered invalid as of today. The field of dentistry has evolved Continue reading...

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 Continue reading...

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 Continue reading...

Expanded functions is a term used in dentistry to refer to specific areas where one needs more training. Expanded functions include taking x-rays, learning to clean teeth, impressions and doing sealants. Dental assistants are required to learn basic skills such as names of tools, names of products and definitions. However, they need more training to carry out expanded functions. Dental hygienists differ from dental assistants in their job description. (Board of Dentistry, 2012)

Their academic requirements are also different in that a dental hygienist will require an associate degree or a bachelor’s degree in dental health whereas a Continue reading...

Administrative dental assistant

This assignment is being submitted on June 24, 2015
Introduction
Modern healthcare professionals have a discrete set of elements defining their practice standards and stipulated norms to tackle with various situations during their work. Current day professionals in dentistry are equally prone to various situations and circumstances which require contingent decision making and tactical control protocols. Further, the dental care system has a crucial job profile for administrative dental assistants, also referred as Dental hygienists. These assistants aid in providing prompt customer service and ensure proper documentation and data update into the mandated information management and processing systems. It Continue reading...

Browne, L. L., Mehra, S. S., Rattan, R. R., & Thomas, G. G. (2004). Comparing lecture and e-learning as pedagogies for new and experienced professionals in dentistry. British Dental Journal, 197(2), 95-97. doi:10.1038/sj.bdj.4811484
Objective: To evaluate the relative effectiveness of e-learning versus lecture learning in VDPs and trainers. Design: Experimental comparison of two groups'learning retention. Setting: VDPs and trainers from two regions were assessed by independent researchers.Method: One region's VDPs and trainers received e-learning; another's received a traditional one hour lecture. Retention and understanding were tested and compared. Personal preference was assessed in group interviews. Results: Significantly greater retention Continue reading...

A Whole New New Mind: Why Right –brainers will Rule the Future is a book authored by Daniel Pink. In the book, Pink argues that the future of the global business world depends on the right brainers. According to Pink, the right brainers refers to the people, not with different brains, but who are creative to go beyond the regular thinking of being technologically perceptive or informed. The right brain is encapsulated in the six fundamental human abilities that mark the distinction between success and failure. These senses include design, story, symphony, empathy, play, and meaning. In addition, Pink Continue reading...

My fascination with dentistry is derived from my scintillating interest in human biology and art. From a tender age, I have always been intrigued with art. Then later in life, I was introduced to biology. With regards to the fact that I had an interest in both art and biology, I had a compelling need to take a career path that combined the two; a career that combines my mechanical aptitude and biological knowledge. Dentistry stood out from all career paths I had in mind. This is because, apart from combining both biology and art, dentistry involves helping people.

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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 Continue reading...

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 Continue reading...

Abstract

Stress is a dynamic and interactional process involving intricate body systems with formulations and operationalisation of the components at different levels(1).There is growing evidence that there is a positive correlation between emotional stress and oral health. As will be demonstrated from the literature reviewed in this paper emotional stress can be implicated in oral problems such as ulcerative conditions, inflammatory conditions, dental decay, TMD, RAS and others that continue to be linked to stress. Stress has also been found to aggravate some oral conditions such as oral lichen planus. In some of these conditions the precise mechanisms by which stress causes or aggravates them is not clear though definite association has been demonstrated.

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I would like to apply for a place at your University, on an advanced placement for international dentists.

I graduated from University in India, with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery. I came from a background of engineers and was the first in the family to enter the medical profession. Becoming a dentist was an ambition I had followed for many years, since I was very young, and every day I know I made the right decision to pursue the dream.

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For a long time, I have consulted widely and researched on the contributions of healthcare providers in various healthcare departments. Over the years, my interest of becoming one of these great professionals has grown increasingly. Of particular interest has been dentistry. I have come to realize that through their skills and knowledge, dentists play a critical role in the healthcare of any society. This has made me develop a strong interest of pursuing the dental profession. I believe that my academic background has laid a good foundation for my enrolment for a dental profession – I hold a Bachelors degree Continue reading...

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 Continue reading...

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 Continue reading...

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 Continue reading...

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 Continue reading...

InstructorCourse

Dental Hygienist
Job Description
It is always a desire of many individuals to become a doctor and to get job in a respectable medical center or hospital. Great organizations which have developed good reputation demands some experience from the doctors and an internationally recognized institution. Doctors/ Dental hygienist are the life savers. It is a reputable job and professionals in this field are widely respected (“Advice on How to Become a Doctor in the USA,” 2002).

Education and Certification

Educational requirements are very simple but a bit lengthy. In Australia, Dental hygienists must be the passed student of dental hygiene program with Continue reading...

Caner care and the complications of chemotherapy have always created concerns in the nursing profession. Arguments have been that these complications are preventable since evidence based research has discovered strategies to limit burns and other adverse effects of the treatment. The following pages of this document present a case study of a patient suffering from chemotherapy complication. A synthesis of evidence based research interventions that have been recommended as prophylactic measures will be advanced as an appropriate nursing care is designed for this patient.

Mr. John was diagnosed with colorectal cancer and agreed to surgery. Adjuvant Chemotherapy was prescribed after surgery and he agreed to the treatment, which contained Fluorouracil (Joensuu, 2008). After his third cycle of chemotherapy he reported a sore in his mouth accompanied by difficulty in eating. Upon examination Mr. John’s mouth appeared red and ulcerated. The ulcers were estimated to be about 5mm in diameter. Continue reading...

Personal Statement

Medical School
Periodontics Program
I have always had a decidedly benevolent approach to life, and dealing with a vast number of patients, as a dentist in general dentistry at the Armed Forces Hospitals & Rehabilitation Center in Taif, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has provided me with a valuable insight into caring of patients with teeth problem at the professional level. In tandem to this, I have had the opportunity to treat, assess and effectively follow up many patients with the supervision and assistance from distinct medical specialists, and this has drastically increased my proficiency and compassionate to manage patients. Also, Continue reading...

Metropolis Health System is a business idea that was brought up by two former work mates of New Zealand national hospital. The Business establishment located in the Dubai 3300 street currently offers improved medical services to the general public.
The business aims to achieve the main objective of quality provision of medical services to its clients. It will serve patients within the city. It also aims to expand its branches to other parts of the country within two months of its initiation.

It offers the following medical services:

• Dentistry services
• Medical consultancy
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OBJECTIVE

To utilize my education, skills, and experience to obtain a position as a dental hygienist instructor at the collegiate level.

CERTIFICTION AND LICENSING

State of Georgia Dental Hygienist License

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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 Continue reading...

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 Continue reading...

I am fascinated with art and beauty, which is why I find such personal satisfaction through the mediums of professional photography, design, and cinematography. To be able to be a part of the creativity of such beauty is a challenge to all facets of my life. In the profession of dentistry, I find personal satisfaction in the challenge of creating beautiful smiles for every one of my patients. I believe Operative Dentistry is the cornerstone to manufacturing esthetic smiles, where every patient is a new piece of art to be created, with the outcome being a happier and more Continue reading...