Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Dental Clinical Terms : Dental Assessment

A limited clinical inspection that is performed to identify possible signs of oral or systemic disease, malformation, or injury, and the potential need for referral for diagnosis and treatment.

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Saturday, September 30, 2023

Health Trends Ruining Our Teeth? (Apple Cider Vinegar Trend Explained)


Although apple cider vinegar may be eroding waist lines... it's also eroding away tooth enamel -- which is not good!  So, let's talk about ways to avoid tooth damage when drinking apple cider vinegar.  In addition -- we will address the "apple cider vinegar for teeth whitening" trends... HINT: it's not a real thing.

707-453-1776

1001 Nut Tree Rd, Ste 230
Vacaville, CA 95687

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Dental Clinical Terms : Decay

The lay term for carious lesions in a tooth; decomposition of tooth structure.

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1001 Nut Tree Rd, Ste 230
Vacaville, CA 95687

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Sunday, September 24, 2023

Dental Clinical Terms : Debridement

Removal of subgingival and/or supragingival plaque and calculus.

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707-453-1776

1001 Nut Tree Rd, Ste 230
Vacaville, CA 95687

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

How To Become A Dental Hygienist (Dental Hygiene School Options)


The goal of this video is to help you learn more about the different degrees and schooling routes to become a dental hygienist.  Something I forgot to mention: some dental hygiene schools offer accelerated programs!  Check out the admissions page of each dental hygiene program to find out if it's offered.  ALSO - THERE ARE MORE OPTIONS ONCE YOU HAVE THE DEGREE!  You aren’t stuck with being a traditional clinician! 

707-453-1776

1001 Nut Tree Rd, Ste 230
Vacaville, CA 95687

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Monday, September 18, 2023

Dental Clinical Terms : Cuspid

Single cusped tooth located between the incisors and bicuspids.

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Vacaville, CA 95687

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Friday, September 15, 2023

Dental Clinical Terms : Curettage

Scraping and cleaning the walls of a real or potential space, such as a gingival pocket or bone, to remove pathologic material.

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707-453-1776

1001 Nut Tree Rd, Ste 230
Vacaville, CA 95687

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