Beverly Jimenez, also known as, ‘Dr.Sissy’, stretches out of her petite, cozy office and steps into the ample operatory with dark orange walls and sticky purple chairs. Sounds of suction and the metal clanking of tools can be heard. She is asked to take a look at her patient's teeth whenever she is ready. She takes a seat on the low stool and opens her metal tools from their blue transparent package. She begins to examine the teeth of a young girl.
It is difficult to determine if tooth loss was a result of either advancing age or pathology. However, due to substantial bone resorption (bone loss) of both the mandible and maxilla, tooth loss occurred years before death. It is hypothesized that this individual either was able
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In 1913, a case involving the identification of the remains of a man killed in a train accident was solved using dental evidence. The victim's dental records were compared to the teeth of the unidentified body, and a match was made. This case led to the development of a national database of dental records, which has since become a standard tool for forensic odontologists. During World War II, forensic odontology played a crucial role in identifying the remains of soldiers killed in battle as dental records were used to identify thousands of soldiers
They also used an object known as a tooth key which was used to extract teeth. It was made of wood and metal, with a metal hook on the bottom to attach to the tooth and pull it out (“Object Record- Tooth
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Logan Pieper Mrs. Lloyd English 4 21 February 2023 Entertainment of the Elizabethan Era Today children and adults can entertain themselves at the click of a button on televisions, phones, and computers. The technology of today was not available during the Elizabethan Era. The entertainment choices also changed according to one’s financial status. Compared to the lower class, the wealthy had many more opportunities. Due to the lack of modern technology, the upper class of the Elizabethan Era spent their free time playing cards, hosting meals, dancing, going to festivals, participating in tournaments, hunting, and other activities.
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Physicians, and Medicine During the Elizabethan Time The Elizabethan time period was from 1558 through 1603 known as the Renaissance. During the Renaissance there was not any running water, so people would have to throw their waste in the streets. With people’s waste in the street came many illnesses including The Plague. Even a minor scrap could kill you in the next minute.
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Ever since I was young, dentistry had sparked my interest for my career. Dentistry appeals to me chiefly because I had always wanted to be involved in a profession where I can help people. My love towards human biology especially human teeth also contributes to my career choice. Most importantly, I find human teeth interesting, often fascinating. Due to my compassionate nature, I have since long known that I would want to pursue dentistry as my career because I get to form relationships with my patients, work hand in hand with many people on a face to face basis.
