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Immunization of health care workers

Immunization of health care workers

Friday, October 16, 2009 14:04

In many countries health care workers are required by law to be immunized before even starting a medical related school program. Dental profession is not an exception of vaccination. Every oral heath professional including here: Dentists, Dental Hygienists and Dental Assistants have to be vaccinated with specific vaccines ...

Multiple sclerosis and dental treatment

Multiple sclerosis and dental treatment

Saturday, April 25, 2009 0:38

This multiple sclerosis case study will be focused mostly on the steeps that  a dentist or a dental hygienist is suggested to follow during the dental treatment of a patient who is under multiple sclerosis treatment Case study ...

Oral hygiene for Multiple Sclerosis patients

Oral hygiene for Multiple Sclerosis patients

Wednesday, April 22, 2009 19:56

Multiple sclerosis could partially or totally paralyze patients face making it difficult for the dentist or hygienist to work intraorally. One of the most Common oral symptoms in MS patients are teeth, checks, jaw or ...

Things to consider while charting I/E oral exam

Things to consider while charting I/E oral exam

Wednesday, March 25, 2009 18:50

Here are some things that a dental hygienist student is required to chart before periodontal debridement. The purpose of an I/E oral examination is : To detect any malignant lesions in neck and head, and intra/extra oral area. To determine an effective treatment planning and human needs for the patient. To ...

Pregnancy Gingivitis

Pregnancy Gingivitis

Wednesday, March 18, 2009 1:13

What is Pregnancy Gingivitis? Pregnancy gingivitis is simply gingivitis that occurs during pregnancy. More than 50% of all pregnant women experience some form of ...

The Older Adult and Dental Care

Sunday, March 15, 2009 15:50

The Older Adult and Dental Care There are many biological, psychological and social variations within the aging population. It is necessary to assess the human needs of an older adult without making any prior assumptions based on any stereotypes and myths. The health of an older adult can range anywhere from ...