Water fluoridation was introduced more than 60 years ago, in Michigan, as a public health measure to prevent tooth decay and it has been the reason for big controversies since there. The technique is defined as a process in which the substance fluoride is introduced into the public water supply in order to prevent dental cavities, reaching a large number of people. The Morbidity and Mortality report prepared by the Center of Control of Disease, Atlanta, Georgia, and printed and distributed by Massachusetts
How to Choose the Right Orthodontic Equipments Are you a practitioner or dentist studying an orthodontic course? There is a high demand of orthodontic treatment. For this reason, you will come across hundreds of orthodontic treatment adverts in the UK. Despite the high number of orthodontists, patients are looking for well-trained, experienced and equipped practitioners. You can work as an orthodontist under a health centre or start your own clinic. Either way, you need to invest in the right orthodontic
The body needs certain amounts of some trace minerals. Although there are many trace minerals, fluoride is one of the important ones in the body. The fluoride level that is suppose to be in the body is 4 mg for adult males 2 mg for adult females. Fluoride is involved the formation of bones and teeth. Fluoride is predominantly well known for what is does for teeth rather than bones. For teeth, it builds the enamel in order to help prevent tooth decay which is the rotting of the teeth in the form
My interest in dentistry was sparked at the age of fourteen. It all started after me and my dentist decided that I needed braces, for a "wonderful smile" as he put it. Every visit to the dentist was a new experience to me. From every time I had my braces cleaned and checked to the difficulties I had to endure afterwards, curiosity found its way, and I slowly took an interest in dentistry. The conversations with my dentist revolved around the fundamentals of the dental world, and this strengthened
Food Chemistry Assignment 1 1. Why would you use D-glucono-δ-lactone in a refrigerated pizza crust? Which additional ingredient do you need for D-glucono-δ-lactone to work and why? (5 points) D-glucono-δ-lactone is a leavening agent so is added to pizza crust to cause expansion of the dough. When water is added to the dough mixture containing D-glucono-δ-lactone and sodium bicarbonate, they dissolve. D-glucono-δ-lactone hydrolyses to gluconic acid, which then reacts with the sodium bicarbonate to
The purpose of this experiment was to determine if there was a significant difference in the shear bond strength of orthodontic brackets on teeth bleached with hydrogen peroxide and teeth bleached with carbamide peroxide. It was hypothesized that the teeth bleached with carbamide peroxide would have a lower shear bond strength than the teeth bleached with hydrogen peroxide. In this experiment, 30 human teeth were separated into three groups: control, hydrogen peroxide, and carbamide peroxide. In
Water fluoridation is the practice of inserting industrial-grade fluoride chemicals to water for the purpose of preventing tooth decay. Fluoride is a substance that requires a poison control warning label when added to toothpaste. The warning label is placed there for a reason. Fluoride is established as a poison, and a high level of ingestion can be lethal. It is also an ingredient in rat poison, so, as a result; should not place it in the public water system. Thesis: fluoridation does not treat
regarding the benefits of fluoride, the issue prompts little consideration from the general populace. Nevertheless, this was not always the case. Numerous times in recent decades, fluoride scares have risen to prominence. This may be due to the lack of knowledge regarding the nature of fluoride, for while most know of it; few understand the uses, history, and public health benefits fluoride provides. Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral with the chemical formula F-. Fluoride is an anion of fluorine
Artificial water fluoridation has an intensified debate on the public health intervention and this decision made by several Australian politicians. The Australian dentists and other health professional’s agreement that adequate enamel fluoride is essential for dental caries. The children are the commonest contributors to dental caries include poor dental structure, poor oral hygiene, bacterial involvement and dietary factors etcetera. The most prevalent health problem in Australia is dental caries
this is bad, and many have voiced their opinions quite loudly. Here are some articles to help educate the public on what fluoride is, what it does, and what people think. What is fluoride? Fluoride is a substance that many types of toothpaste use to help to strengthen the enamel on a person’s teeth. When used in small amounts, it’s perfectly fine, but in larger amounts, fluoride can be toxic, leading to the weakening of bones, cancer, and other problems in the body. When used in great amounts on children’s
Pediatric Pulsed Fluoroscopy When it comes to pediatric care, safety and quality of care are of the utmost priority, especially when it comes to radiation. Fluoroscopy is a continuous x-ray image, allowing for real-time monitoring throughout the body, how is this safe for pediatrics? Pulsed fluoroscopy is pulsing the x-ray beam during fluoroscopy and supposedly reducing the radiation exposure to pediatric patients undergoing conventional fluoroscopy. Although it is known to reduce radiation
of toothpaste that is suitable for infants is important, but can also be a confusing process. So, how do you make a decision? Firstly, remember to choose baby toothpastes that contain Xylitol as it prevents bacteria formation, and has a type of fluoride that is safe to swallow. Also, you should also consider choosing the right kind of flavored toothpaste. It would be irritating for you and the baby if the toothpaste’s flavor were bad. Parents should also consider trying and experimenting different
It’s what nearly everyone wants: a dazzling white smile so shiny it can cause a traffic accident. Seen all over the place from TV shows to fashion models, to celebrities and world leaders, it seems that a white smile is an indicator of success, glamour, and prestige. Yet a white smile is notoriously difficult to come by at the best of times, and many people have dedicated a lot of time and effort in finding new ways to secure a whiter, cleaner smile. Tooth whitening is basically the process by
Introduction In this experiment we are examining Streptococcus Mutans and Lactobacillus Acidophilus which are bacteria found in the mouth. The bacteria Streptococcus Mutans have been seen to have negative effects to the mouth such as tooth decay. Lactobacillus Acidophilus on the other side is seen as a good bacteria and has been used as a probiotic. Both of these bacterias grow within the mouth and can be collected through saliva. Our experiment is to compare the difference between two processes
and kill cells, increases in actively dividing cells, such as cancer cells. That is, rapidly dividing cells, such as cancer cells, are more prone to radiation damage and are more likely to be killed by it. This is why radiation is used as a cancer therapy (radiotherapy). However, because exposure to radiation is a serious hazard, all staff working in areas where ionizing radiation is a risk, needs to adhere to strict safety regulations. Protective equipment, such as a lead apron, must be worn. Moreover
Introduction Nurses job are getting more challenges now a days. Nurses are exposed to conditions where the increasing standard in healthcare needs to be taken at the same time handling and managing people with different background. To allow them to be effective in this environment, they need to be good in making decisions. Making decision is not as easy as it said but needs capability of thinking critically in complicated situations (Chan, 2013). They need a capability to see large picture, foresee
Introduction What is supervision? According to the Supervision Framework for the Social Work Profession in South Africa. 2012. Social work supervision is an interactional and interminable process within the context of a positive, anti-discriminatory relationship, based on distinct theories, models and perspectives on supervision whereby a social work supervisor supervises a social work practitioner by performing educational, supportive and administrative functions in order to promote efficient
Groupthink is a theory of social interaction involved with methods of group decision-making, originally developed by Irving Janis, a social psychologist, in 1972 (Communication Theory). Groupthink was initially described by Janis as the thought processes of people engaged in group decision-making with a deep desire to conform to ‘in-group members’ーrequiring extreme loyalty to group values and the exclusion of those deemed part of an ‘out-group’. In situations when groupthink occurs, the need for
CHAPTER THREE: THEORETICAL ARGUMENT REDEFINING RESTORATIVE EXPERIENCES FOR REPORT AND RECOVERY ENVIRONMENTS 3.1 INTRODUCTION: TOWARDS A HOLISTIC RESTORATIVE EXPERIENCE. Based on the review of the literature in the previous chapter, it is clear that there is a need to design report and recovery environments that both effectively respond to trauma, and allow for the initialisation of restorative processes. It is the contention of this dissertation
wellness has a vast application within the world of therapy. Its universal application allows for its benefits of calmness and understanding to arise in a diverse range of clients. The mind and body are strongly connected, and therapists who take a mindfulness approach encourage their clients to strengthen this connection. By knowing the brain health of a client, a therapist can utilize the mind body connection in virtually all forms of therapy to help the client address stress and come to terms