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Sunday, March 31, 2024
7 Things That Dental Hygienists Wish You'd STOP Doing!
Wondering what dental hygienists wish you'd STOP doing? This video goes over all the things you're doing wrong! Including: flossing with the see-saw motion, using an electric toothbrush like a manual toothbrush, using a mouthwash for no reason, eating chips instead of candy, using your teeth for things other than eating food, and not wearing a night guard!
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Dental Clinical Terms : Oral Diagnosis
The determination by a dentist of the oral health condition of an individual patient achieved through the evaluation of data gathered by means of history taking, direct examination, patient conference, and such clinical aids and tests as may be necessary in the judgment of the dentist.
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Vacaville, CA 95687
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Monday, March 25, 2024
Dental Clinical Terms : Odontoplasty
Adjustment of tooth length, size, and/or shape; includes removal of enamel projections.
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707-453-1776
1001 Nut Tree Rd, Ste 230
Vacaville, CA 95687
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Friday, March 22, 2024
How To Use Interdental Brushes
Do you hate flossing your teeth? Have you ever wondered if there's an alternative to flossing? This video explains the benefits of cleaning between your teeth with proxy brushes aka interdental brushes!
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Dental Clinical Terms : Occlusal Radiograph
An intraoral radiograph made with the film, phosphorous plate, emulsion or digital sensor being held between the occluded teeth.
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707-453-1776
1001 Nut Tree Rd, Ste 230
Vacaville, CA 95687
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Saturday, March 16, 2024
Dental Clinical Terms : Occlusal
Pertaining to the biting surfaces of the premolar and molar teeth or contacting surfaces of opposing teeth or opposing occlusion rims.
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707-453-1776
1001 Nut Tree Rd, Ste 230
Vacaville, CA 95687
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Thursday, March 14, 2024
Born With Missing Teeth? (Hypodontia)
Did you know that some people are born WITHOUT certain teeth? Let's talk about congenitally missing teeth, including prevention and treatment options!
Sunday, March 10, 2024
Dental Clinical Terms : Obturate
With reference to endodontics, refers to the sealing of the canal(s) of tooth roots during root canal therapy procedure with an appropriately prescribed material such as gutta percha in combination with a suitable luting agent.
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707-453-1776
1001 Nut Tree Rd, Ste 230
Vacaville, CA 95687
donnathedentist@gmail.com
Thursday, March 7, 2024
Dental Clinical Terms : Mucous Membrane
Lining of the oral cavity as well as other canals and cavities of the body; also called "mucosa."
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707-453-1776
1001 Nut Tree Rd, Ste 230
Vacaville, CA 95687
donnathedentist@gmail.com
Monday, March 4, 2024
Don’t Make These 3 Brushing Mistakes!
Let's talk all about brushing -- including what times of day are the most optimal times to brush, waiting 30 minutes before brushing after eating, waiting 30 minutes after brushing before eating, brushing before or after breakfast, adding in an extra brushing session after lunch, and more!
Friday, March 1, 2024
Dental Clinical Terms : Mouthguard
Individually molded device designed primarily to be worn for the purpose of helping prevent injury to the teeth and their surrounding tissues. Sometimes called a mouth protector.
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707-453-1776
1001 Nut Tree Rd, Ste 230
Vacaville, CA 95687
donnathedentist@gmail.com
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