Dental careers, educational requirements, A&P of teeth, and common tooth diseases.

1. Dental careers, educational requirements, A&P of teeth, and common tooth diseases.

2. Dental Careers

3. Dentist • Diagnose and treat problems with a patient’s teeth, gums, and related parts of the mouth. They provide advice and instruction on taking care of teeth and gums and on diet choices that affect oral health.

4. Dentist • Salary- $130,000-200,000 • Education- 8-10 years total schooling; Bachelor’s degree in science’s then 4-6 year dental school.

5. Dental Assistant • Help Dentists with a variety of tasks, including patient care, laboratory work, and general office duties.

6. Dental Assistant • Salary- $30,000-40,000 • Education- 1-2 year accredited program. Some states require students to pass the Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) exam.

7. Dental Laboratory Technician • Use impressions, or molds, of a patient’s teeth to create crowns, bridges, dentures, and other dental appliances. • They work closely with dentists but have limited contact with patients.

8. Dental Laboratory Technician • Salary- $30,000-40,000 • Education- ~2 years; Although graduating from an accredited dental lab tech school is not required to work as a dental lab tech, some find this path better while others prefer starting entry level as an assistant and learning on the job. Most dental lab tech schools offer a 2 year program towards a diploma, certificate, or an associate’s degree.

9. Dental Hygienist • Clean teeth, examine patients for signs of oral diseases such as gingivitis, and provide other preventative dental care. • They also educate patients on ways to improve and maintain good oral health.

10. Dental Hygienist • Salary- $50,000-80,000 • Education- 2-4 years total; Typically need an Associate’s degree in dental hygiene to enter the occupation. Bachelor’s degrees and Master’s degrees are available, but are less common among Dental Hygienist’s.

11. Orthodontist • Dentist’s who specialize in diagnosing dental abnormalities and realigning teeth.

12. Orthodontist • Salary- $90,000-170,000 • Education- 4-8 years of post undergraduate education through orthodontic residency programs; 2-3 years of advanced education and training after acquiring a D.D.S (Doctor of Dental Surgery) or a D.M.D (Doctor of Dental Medicine).

13. Oral Surgeon • Dental specialists who treat conditions, defects, injuries, and esthetic aspects of the mouth, teeth, jaws, and face.

14. Oral Surgeon • Salary- $220,000-290,000 • Education- 10-14 years total; Bachelor’s degree in sciences, then 4-6 year dental school, and then finally complete a minimum of 4 years in a hospital-based surgical residency program.

15. Basic Anatomy and Physiology of the human tooth

16. Individuals have two sets, or dentitions of teeth; a primary, or deciduous set, and a secondary or permanent set.

17. Primary Dentition • Consist of roughly 20 teeth • Typically begin to erupt at 6 months • Most children have a full deciduous set by the age of 3.

18. Secondary Set • Normally consist of 32 teeth • Begin to erupt around 6 years of age • Other than “ wisdom teeth,” most permanent teeth have erupted by age 12

19. Parts of the human tooth • Crown- the part of the tooth visible within the mouth. It is protected by the enamel tissue on the outside. • Root- the section of the tooth below the gums. It’s covered on the outside by the cementum line.

20. Continued • Cervix- also know as the cervical line due to it being the area where the enamel covering the crown meets the cemetum covering the root • Apex- tip of the root of the tooth. It contains an opening referred to as the apical foramen, through which nerves and blood vessels enter the tooth.

21. Identifying Teeth • Incisors- located in the front, center portion of the mouth. Made of broad, sharp edges, used to cut and bite food. Important in pronunciation when speaking.

22. Identifying Teeth • Cuspids -also referred to as the canines, the cuspids are located at the angles of the lips. Used in food tearing. Longest teeth within the mouth.

23. Identifying Teeth • Bicuspids- also known as the pre-molars. Located directly in front of molars. Pulverize and grind food.

24. Identifying Teeth • Molars- teeth at rear of mouth. Largest and strongest teeth, used to chew and grind food

25. Identification of Tooth Surfaces

26. Tooth Surfaces • Apical- pertaining to root of tooth • Labial- pertaining to lip, or front teeth • Lingual- describes back, interior surface of all teeth • Distal- surface of tooth away from the midline • Mesial- surface of tooth toward the midline

27. Structure and function of teeth and tissues.

28. Enamel • Hardest tissue of the body • Made up of mainly calcium and phosphorous • Forms a protective layer for the tooth

29. Dentine • Tissue that makes up the main bulk of the tooth • Carries sensations of temperature and pain to the pulp

30. Pulp • Soft tissue containing blood and nerve supply to the tooth • Provides sensation and nourishment for the tooth

31. Cementum • Hard, bonelike structure tissue that covers the outside of the root

32. Gums • Soft tissue that surrounds the teeth and bone • It protects the bone and the roots of the teeth

33. Dental Diseases Gingivitis Mouth ulcers Oral cancer Toothaches Trench mouth

34. Oral Cancer • Doctors can’t always explain what causes oral cancer • Risk factors are smoking, use of chewing tobacco or dip snuff, or alcohol. • Symptoms include white patches in mouth, difficult or painful swallowing, loose teeth, or a lump in your neck • Treatments include surgery, or chemotherapy

35. Gingivitis • Causes are smoking, illnesses, poor oral hygeine, or family history of gingivitis • Symptoms include swollen gums, receding gums, loose or shifting gums, or gums that bleed after brushing teeth • Treatments include a dental cleaning to remove all traces of plaque and tartar, regular follow up cleanings, and instruction on daily home brushing techniques

36. Toothaches • Caused by tooth decay, a tooth fracture, or infected gums. • Symptoms include sharp tooth pain, swelling around teeth, or headaches caused by tooth pain. • Treatments are filling a cavity, a root canal, or antibiotics

37. Mouth ulcers • The exact cause of mouth ulcers is unknown. Stress or tissue injury is thought to be the cause of mouth ulcers. • Symptoms are sores inside your mouth, tongue, inside of cheeks. • Severe mouth ulcers may cause fever, or swollen lymph nodes. • Treatments are a antimicrobial mouth rinse, or a prescription or non-prescription solution to reduce the pain and irritation.

38. Trench mouth • Risks include poor oral hygiene, poor nutrition, smoking, or mouth infections • Symptoms are bad breath, foul taste in mouth, painful gums, or grayish film on gums • Treatments include good oral hygiene, salt water, or over the counter pain relievers.

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