Dentistry - Dentistry Questions

Pytanie #1:

Why do people want to be dentists? What's the motivation?

Is it just the money? Are there other motivating factors? Why dentistry over other fields? Just went to the dentist today and on vicodin at the moment lol.

Pytanie #2:

Difference between a Doctor of Dental Surgery and Doctor of Medical Dentistry?

Difference between a Doctor of Dental Surgery and Doctor of Medical Dentistry

Pytanie #3:

Are schooling costs predicted to rise or fall?

I'm not so worried about my undergraduate schooling, that I can manage with loans and lots of work. After that though, I want to pursue dentistry, possible veterinary medicine. Expenses for both of these programs are ridiculous, in the range of $120,000-$180,000 at the school I would be attending! Yes, I know about loans but loans are just that: loans! I don't want to have to basically repay back a mortgage. Anyway, I'm sure someone knows more about this than I do. Are education costs predicted to rise or fall?
Of course I'll try my best to get the best grades, but I am under the assumption scholarships do not come easy to professional school students.

Pytanie #4:

Question about alcohol and acetaminophen?

I'm a heavy drinker. One might even say I'm an alcoholic - though I try very hard (and usually succeed) in keeping my sanity/civility (I never drive drunk, I'm completely non-violent, etc.).

I have a bona fide rule that I never take any painkiller with acetaminophen in it if I've been or plan on drinking. However... I woke up with that tooth giving me so much hell - and I had no other pills around - that I broke the rule.

I took a combination aspirin/acetaminophen pill, containing 500mg acetaminophen, and I've had one 5.9% ABV 12 oz. beer so far today.

I only took one pill instead of two, because I know what acetaminophen and alcohol can do. I also know that the alcohol will help the tooth to calm down (or seem to) - it has in the past.

Okay, in simple terms, the bonus question is: Will the single acetaminophen tablet be any risk to me? Note that I may have more alcohol later, but no more acetaminophen.

[Also, if you know anything about dentistry, could you help with another question? It's here:
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I know well that alcohol over time, and overdoses of acetaminophen (or a large amount taken with alcohol) can damage the liver.

I'm asking if the small amount I took is an acute - i.e. immediate, short term - risk to my health. I'll worry about the long-term as it comes...

No offense to the answerer who spurred this addition. I mean no disrespect. :)

Pytanie #5:

Questions to ask whilst job shadowing a dentist?

I am hoping to study dentistry next year and tomorrow I am shadowing a dentist.
What questions should I ask to get the most out of this experience?

Pytanie #6:

Am i capable of getting AAA for Maths, Bio and Chem with my GCSE results?

I achieved 1A* 3As 6Bs 1C in my gcse results
A* in Maths
As in History, Geography and RE
Bs in French, Drama, English, Science (double award) and PE
C in IT

For my science i was disappointed as i found out i was a few marks of an A for both sciences, if my annoying science teacher let me re do coursework, i would have easily gained a few marks for that A!
Also, i achieved A* in maths and B in english in early entree (year 10)

Anyways, i am hoping to do dentistry.. now that everyone wants to do it, universities want straight As
I understand the jump from GCSE to A Level, but am i honestly capable with my GCSE results?
I am willing to work my bloody socks off and willing to pack my xbox away and every other distraction for my A levels..
And also, im willing to attend extra tuition lessons

Any Advice?

Pytanie #7:

Does the Program im in Matter as to how likely i will be accepted into Dentistry?

Im in Health Sciences and will be applying to dentistry. Does Dentistry prefer certain programs over others like say bio medicine? Will i be more likely to get into dentistry with bio med then health sciences?

Pytanie #8:

i need help filling out an application?

ok so im filling this application for health careers opportunity program. its really cool they help me prepare for medical school and i even get paid to go to school but anyways i want to be a paramedic and they want me to choose one of the followings:
medicine
dentistry
nursing
pharmacy
occupational therapy
physical therapy
and other________________
does peramedic fall under any of the categories or do i just put it in other?
thank you very much!
by the way im only 15 so im not an adult so i still need help with this kind of stuff
not saying adults dont need help..lol

Pytanie #9:

is business administration a good career choice ?

im just about to enter university and i was accepted in medicine, dentistry , and business administration.

i want to know all about business and how my life would be like in the beginning and how will i progress.

im planning on going to the american university of beirut and double major in finance and managing/accounting , all in 3 years.

i used to sell stuff on websites and i really liked it, and i also love maths.

is this the right choice? should i let go of medicine/dentistry ?

also can you tell me the cons of business?

i dont care about the money i just want to do the thing i like.

what would be the nature of my work if i study business?? travel?? office every day? paperwork? stress?? that kind of stuff

i appreciate all the help, thank you.

Pytanie #10:

What high-paying job can i do with these a levels?

Biology, Chemistry and Psychology. I mean, there are the obvious like Medicine, Veterinary Science, Dentistry etc. But I think I'm probably going to be predicted AAB. I need to begin to write my personal statement in the next few days and I'm at loss as to what to do with my life. I'd like to have a good income of course and also enjoy what I'm doing. Thanks
I know I'd obviously have to go to university. I just like to have a future planned out for myself..

Pytanie #11:

Pharmacy Degree and as a career (UK)?

ive been interested in pharmacy for a while now, but after my work experience in a community pharmacy i was put off.
and following my a level grades alot of people have been telling me to aim higher and go for medicine or dentistry. any advice? i dont wanna go for medicine because i dnt like blood, and cutting people and dont want to dentistry because i dnt want to look in peoples mouths. are there any other careers which are rewarding and enjoyable which are biology/chemistry based.?

thanks in advance x

Pytanie #12:

If I major in chemistry in college and get a B.S degree, how long will pharmacy school be for me?

right now, I'm not sure what I want to do. All I know is that I want to major in chemistry. MAYBE get a masters degree in it. again, not sure. I might want to go to pharmacy school...or grad school.

I hear that pharmacy is 6-8 years..but my hygenist told me she spent 4 years getting a bachelors and 4 years in a college of dentistry.

So it only makes sense that pharmacy school would be 4 years too..

BQ) B.S. in chemistry or B.A. in chemistry from Rutgers?

Pytanie #13:

What to do when people don't believe in you and want to crush your dreams?

Okay. I want to be an orthodontist. I literally have a passion for it. I think its because I wore braces, and I want to help make other people feel confident, raise their self-esteem and make them feel worthy adn beautiful (its what it did to me) But I told a few people, and it seems like they dont believe in me.
This makes me sad. I'm a smart girl, especially when I really apply myself.

But is this normal? Should I let the opinions of others control and effect me? Out of all the careers in medical/dentistry, I want to do orthodontics. I literally have a burning passion and I feel that the hard work especially in uni and going to denistry school is worth it, especially if I love it vs. me being a doctor when i literally hate it.

Lol what do you think? I think it takes 8 years max right?

Pytanie #14:

People don't believe in me. I want to be an orthodontist. Advice?

Pytanie #15:

I want to be an orthodontist, but people tell me im not good enough?

Pytanie #16:

Am I a good candidate for Chapel Hill?

I'm a rising senior, and have to start applying to colleges very soon. I live in North Carolina and would love to get into Chapel Hill. So here are a few things about me:

-Top 10% of my class
-GPA unweighted: 3.8 weighted: 4.8
-Straight A's so far all honors and AP (Total of 4 AP classes when graduated)
-SAT 1610 (pretty low but can take it a couple more times)
-Clubs: BETA, Tri-M Honors society (Treasurer), Multi-Cultural (President) ,National Arts Honors Society, Literature Magazine
-Activites: (Chorus) chosen and selected to sing in All-State and Mars Hill Annual Festival; Marching Band (2yrs), one of the two in the class to be chosen for Leadership Summer Program (HOBY), female representative in the class for Tarheel's Girl's State, chosen to participate in Chapel Hill's Project Uplift Summer Program, & community service.
-I can write pretty good essays, and can get awesome teacher recommendations as well.

I want to study biology, and hopefully get into dentistry. I do feel like I am a well rounded student, I try hard to be one as well, I'm not someone who fluffs their application to look good, everything I have done, Ive worked hard for, and would love to get into Chapel Hill. I'm just afraid they will look at my SAT score and will judge from that, which I know is my weak point. So I would just love to hear someone's opinion, (especially if you're attending UNC or know someone who does), to find out if I have a good chance or not! I genuinely thank you!

Pytanie #17:

Atheists: Why don't you value others' lives as much as non-Atheists?

UK study: Nonreligious doctors hasten death more
By MARIA CHENG, AP Medical Writer

.LONDON – Doctors who are atheist or agnostic are twice as likely to make decisions that could end the lives of their terminally ill patients, compared to doctors who are very religious, according to a new study in Britain.

Dr. Clive Seale, a professor at Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry, conducted a random mail survey of more than 3,700 doctors across Britain, of whom 2,923 reported on how they took care of their last terminal patient.

Many of the doctors surveyed were neurologists, doctors specializing in the care of the elderly, and palliative care, though other specialists like family doctors, were also included.

Doctors who described themselves as "extremely" or "very nonreligious" were nearly twice as likely to report having made decisions like providing continuous deep sedation, which could accelerate a patient's death.

To ensure doctors are acting in accordance with their patients' wishes, Seale wrote that "nonreligious doctors should confess their predilections to their patients."

Seale also found that doctors who were religious were much less likely to have talked about end of life treatment decisions with their patients.

According to guidelines from the British Medical Association, doctors must not allow their religious beliefs to interfere with their treatment of patients.

"Whatever your personal beliefs may be...you must be respectful of the patient's dignity and views," the association says.

The guidelines also recommend that when patients are unable to communicate their wishes, doctors must not simply rely on their own values, but that they "should take all reasonable steps to maximize the patient's ability to participate in the decision-making process."

The study was paid for by Britain's National Council for Palliative Care and was published online Thursday in the Journal of Medical Ethics.

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Pytanie #18:

Questions about Cosmetic Dentistry?

Can you give me the stages of a Cosmetic Dentist? (if not, just any dentist in general)
Could you also state the grades and qualifications needed (UK) to be a Dentist (any dentist)- including GCSE's, A-Levels and University Degrees.
Any any other information about Cosmetic dentistry (or dentistry in general)

Much appreciated! Thank-you

Pytanie #19:

Which A-Level Choice is better to study dentistry?

Economics, Psychology, or Art?

I recently received an A* grade in art gcse. if that helps.. and it is one of my best subjects. but im worried because it is so time consuming, i will not be able to concentrate on my more important a levels required for dentistry - maths, chem and bio

Thanks
And art may show diversity? i may stand out from other applicants who have 4 science a levels?

Pytanie #20:

Are my gcse grades good enough to get me into Dentistry?

I have recently received my GCSE results and they did not reach my expectations. I have, for the past two years, been really interested in pursuing a career in dentistry. My main concern is whether my GCSE results will affect my chances of obtaining a place at a dental college.

My GCSE grades are:

Mathematics A*
Statistics A
English LanguageA
English LiteratureA

Biology A
Chemistry A
Physics A

Art and DesignA*
German B
Geography B
Latin B

(DiDA A* - equivalent to a full GCSE grade)

do they think there is any point re-sitting some of my science modules to up my grade? Or do they not really consider GCSE grades when choosing students, especially re-sit grades? I go to a grammar school and naturally I believe they may have higher expectations for students from private/grammar schools.

Another doubt I would like to clear is whether they give importance to AS Critical Thinking grades? I have completed my AS Critical Thinking along with my GCSEs but my results were not as expected (I received a ‘U’ grade). Would this put me at a disadvantage to other students applying or would it not matter? If it does matter, I can retake it next year.

The reason for why I’m so concerned is because I have heard that some universities, especially for competitive courses, “filter” out all their applications at the beginning of selection based on their GCSE grades and ums points.

Next year, for my A-levels, I will continue to study Biology, Chemistry and Maths. I am still not entirely sure with my fourth option. What would be the best subject to take; a complimentary or a contrasting subject? I am contemplating between Art, Economics and Psychology. Out of these three subjects, is there a particular subject you would prefer? The subject I would probably enjoy the most and obtain the highest grade in is Art, but Art would be very time-consuming and may affect the results of my more important subjects (Chemistry and Biology). I thought that taking Art would allow me to stand out from other students also applying for dentistry with four science subjects. Am I correct? Also, are students with four a-levels at an advantage from students with three a-levels and one as-level when applying?

I would be very grateful for any advice.

Thank you for your time!
To ":/", my grades are not excellent compared to other many applicant entering with at least 6-8 A*'s!

Pytanie #21:

Did anyone else undergo dentistry without local anaesthesia back in the 50's & 60's ?

When I was a child I used to get sent to the "School Dentist". I was the only child in the school whose parents sent them there (it was free !). This woman used to do everything without any local whatsoever - on one occasion I had four fillings at a single session without any local. Every time I went I had to have fillings and yet as an adult I've very rarely needed them. In fact most of the dental work I required as an adult was sorting out her previous work !

I am trying to get my head straight around a number of issues that originate from my childhood and it would be helpful to know if this was normal dental practice back then or whether it was unusual even in those far gone days !

Thanks

Pytanie #22:

Need help choosing career.?

My boyfriend is having a lot of trouble thinking of something he would enjoy doing for his life... so I am trying to help him by looking at all different websites and trying to find something. His skills are that he is a hard worker, he learns fast for hands on things, great listening skills, comes up with good ideas, and can adapt to almost anything. His interests include hunting, outdoors, video games, computers, football, cars, and law. I think he would be best at something hands on because while he was in school he would have trouble concentrating. My ideas are a dentistry assistant, computing, chiropractics, farming or something like that, paralegal, real estate, recreation therapist, taxidermist, video game developer, or a web developer... anything helps, input, advice, ideas, anything. Thanks!

Pytanie #23:

My GCSE results enough for Medicine/Dentistry?

This questions probably been asked many times, but of course every person varies. :)

I just picked up my results yesterday, and I'm completely freaking out because I didn't do nearly half as well as I wanted to :/ (I'm sure many people are in the same situation) and I'm slowly losing hope about having the chance to get into my dream career, medicine... Lol. I know the results aren't too bad, but there is going to be so much bloody competition and I'm worried I wouldn't have a decent chance... These are my results:

English lang: A
English lit: A
Maths: A
Chemistry: A
Physics: A
History: A
R.E: A
French: B
Biology: B (x.X)

I understand that A-levels are more important, but GCSE's play a role in it too... I'm so confused and messed up right now :|

If there are any medical students, or anyone involved with the subject, could you please shed some light onto this?

Thank you in advance! :)

Pytanie #24:

I want to go to dentistry school but...?

i don't know what college i should go to for my undergrad. My two choices are Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) and University of Georgia (UGA). I want to major in chemical engineering at tech and some kind of engineering at UGA (i want to major in engineering so i can be an engineer if dentistry school doesn't work out). So here are the pros and cons:

Georgia Tech
Pros: Amazing engineering program and one of the top public universities. i loooooove the campus
Cons: students' GPAs are usually really low because the classes are hard. I need a 3.6+ GPA for dentistry school. I think that's pretty hard to get at tech

UGA
Pros: easier than Tech so i can get a pretty good GPA
Cons: i don't like the campus a lot. and it's the nation's no. 1 party school (i don't like drunkies)

So which one seems better? Do dentistry schools care what 4 year university you went to?

Pytanie #25:

I HAVE FAILED MY A.S CRITICAL THINKING!?

i received a 'u' grade and i am really worried. I took it a year early - in year 11. Even though universities dont consider it should i be worried? i am applying for dentistry as well which is very competitive...

Pytanie #26:

GCSE Results affecting University Place?

Pytanie #27:

Just received my GCSE results, are these good enough to study dentistry?

I received my GCSE results yesterday and I'm wondering whether these grades are looking good to eventually study dentistry at university:
Maths-A
English Lit- A*
English Lang- A
Biology- A
Physics- A
Chemistry- B
French- B
ICT- A*
Music- A*
RE- A
Would my chemistry let me down for a level chemistry?

Pytanie #28:

GCSE Results and A-Level Choices?

I have recently received my GCSE results and they did not reach my expectations. I have, for the past two years, been really interested in pursuing a career in dentistry. My main concern is whether my GCSE results will affect my chances of obtaining a place for an undergraduate course to study dentistry at a university.

My GCSE grades are:

MathematicsA*
StatisticsA
English LanguageA
English LiteratureA

BiologyA
ChemistryA
PhysicsA

Art and DesignA*
GermanB
GeographyB
LatinB

(DiDAA* - equivalent to a full GCSE grade)

I was expecting a few more A* grades, especially my sciences, and therefore I am very upset with my results. As a result, I am sending my sciences and statistics to be remarked as they were reasonably high ‘A’ grades. If the results remain the same, do they think there is any point re-sitting some of my science modules to up my grade? Or do they not really consider GCSE grades when choosing students, especially re-sit grades? I go to a grammar school and naturally I believe they may have higher expectations for students from private/grammar schools.

Another doubt I would like to clear is whether they give importance to AS Critical Thinking grades? I have completed my AS Critical Thinking along with my GCSEs but my results were not as expected (I received a ‘U’ grade). Would this put me at a disadvantage to other students applying or would it not matter? If it does matter, I can retake it next year.

The reason for why I’m so concerned is because I have heard that some universities, especially for competitive courses, “filter” out all their applications at the beginning of selection based on their GCSE grades and ums points.

Next year, for my A-levels, I will continue to study Biology, Chemistry and Maths. I am still not entirely sure with my fourth option. What would be the best subject to take; a complimentary or a contrasting subject? I am contemplating between Art, Economics and Psychology. Out of these three subjects, is there a particular subject you would prefer? The subject I would probably enjoy the most and obtain the highest grade in is Art, but Art would be very time-consuming and may affect the results of my more important subjects (Chemistry and Biology). I thought that taking Art would allow me to stand out from other students also applying for dentistry with four science subjects. Am I correct? Also, are students with four a-levels at an advantage from students with three a-levels and one as-level when applying?

I would be very grateful for any advice.

Thank you for your time!

Pytanie #29:

Are these good gcse grades?

I got
Chemistry A*
Geography A*
Maths A
History A
Rs A
Physics A
Biology A
English lit B
English lan B
French C
i want to do medicine or dentistry and im scared of the C grade ill probs retake a unit and try and get a B/A

Do you think these are good results and could i get into those subjects at Uni if i get a B or A in french if i retake

Pytanie #30:

Does anyone about orthodontia?

Well, my daughter has an incisor missing and they want to reshape the canine with braces. Why can't they just put a prosthetic tooth in? Is anyone an expert in dentistry can answer this?
This should say does anyone know anything about it?????

Pytanie #31:

I'm confused about the UCAS process, can you please help?

Hello,
I'm just searching through some Universities and course now I have received my AS results. But im confused as to why Dentistry has different codes. For instance I am considering Sheffield, Manchester and Kings College for Dentistry but their codes for UCAS are different. Sheffield is A200, manchester is A206 and King's College london is A205. What is the difference between the courses? I cannot work out if (first year entry) means post grads.

I am aware that some dentistry courses are available for graduates only. And so I'm confused as to which code, or all three, are available to me.

Please help, thank you.

Pytanie #32:

Are these GCSES ok for dentistry?

Hi everyone,

These are my gcse results

science A
Additional science A
english lit A
english language A
maths B
ICT A
french A
citizenship A
history B
Religious studies A*

for a levels im planning on doing biology, chemistry, physics and maths

with my gcses and if i get 4 A's or above at a level would i be able to do dentistry?

Thank you =)

Pytanie #33:

Can you be honest - do you think I will be able to get into dentistry with these GCSE grades?

2 A*, 2A, 5B and 1 D?

Pytanie #34:

If you have double majors, do they have to be related to each other?

I wanna major in illustration/ sequential and something else unrelated (most likely dentistry). Can I do them both if my university offers 'em both?

Pytanie #35:

What is the procedure of becoming a dentist in Canada or the US ?

hey, I am a grade 12 student in BC, Canada and I was wondering how long it takes in canada or the us, I am thinking of doing my bachelors here then going to dentistry school in america, would it be better to do that or some other way.. and then eventually specializing in orthodontics. How do I do it ?

Thanks !!!

Pytanie #36:

does anyone have extensive knowledge of UCSF?

I know next to nothing about this school and I was just wondering if you can only major in Physical Therapy, Dentistry, etc. Or if you can major in something else like Journalism. Can someone please help?

Pytanie #37:

what are the required science classes to persue a career in dentistry?

Pytanie #38:

Which traits are good to have if you want a career in dentistry?

Pytanie #39:

How much would an average dentistry school cost in the U.S?

im almost going to high school and my father is trying to prepare the money and the finding of a dentistry school. So my father wants to move to Punta Gorda, Florida so he wants me to study in a dentistry school in Florida. If anyone can also find the cheapest dentistry school in the U.S. Really dosent matter where!

Pytanie #40:

Australian Dentistry prices?

AUSTRALIAN PRICES ONLY!!

How much would all these things cost separately??

Getting all my teeth straight?

Van ires on front teeth?

complete whiting?

Pytanie #41:

why does massage work for so many mental emotional physical problems?

Here are the claims
Massage should be done to babies, children and adults and much soothing would take place were this in place without need for drugs, sedatives alcohol or other stimulants. if only this would go into every would be mums repertoire of dealing with their children. The results I am sure would be impressive.

Various combinations of oils for massage can be used however I have only experience with using the oils of peanut /olive and almond and I am sure there are many others which are of real benefit too. Also very good results have been obtained using tincture of myrrh.

Research in massage therapy has been ongoing for more than 120 years.
Here are some reported benefits of massage:

Preliminary results suggested cancer patients had less pain and anxiety after receiving therapeutic massage at the James Cancer Hospital and Research Institute in Columbus, Ohio.

Women who had experienced the recent death of a child were less depressed after receiving therapeutic massage, according to preliminary results of a study at the University of South Carolina.
Medical school students at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey-New Jersey Medical School who were massaged before an exam showed a significant decrease in anxiety and respiratory rates as well as a significant increase in white blood cells and natural killer cell activity, suggesting a benefit to the immune system

Studies funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have found massage beneficial in improving weight gain in HIV-exposed infants and facilitating recovery in patients who underwent abdominal surgery. At the University of Miami School of Medicine's Touch Research Institute, researchers have found that massage is helpful in decreasing blood pressure in people with hypertension, alleviating pain in migraine sufferers and improving alertness and performance in office workers.

An increasing number of research studies show massage reduces heart rate, lowers blood pressure, increases blood circulation and lymph flow, relaxes muscles, improves range of motion, and increases endorphins (enhancing medical treatment). Although therapeutic massage does not increase muscle strength, it can stimulate weak, inactive muscles and, thus, partially compensate for the lack of exercise and inactivity resulting from illness or injury. It also can hasten and lead to a more complete recovery from exercise or injury.

Research has verified that:
Office workers massaged regularly were more alert, performed better and were less stressed than those who weren't massaged.
Massage therapy decreased the effects of anxiety, tension, depression, pain, and itching in burn patients.
Abdominal surgery patients recovered more quickly after massage.
Premature infants who were massaged gained more weight and fared better than those who weren't.
Autistic children showed less erratic behaviour after massage therapy.

According AMTA, massage helps both physically and mentally.

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The preterm babies who received massage therapy showed 47% greater weight gain and six-day shorter hospital stays than the infants who were not receiving massage. But is this study evidence of what loving touch can do spiritually, or rather what massage can do on a physiological level? Regardless, babies are not the only benefactors

Helps relieve stress and aids relaxation
Helps relieve muscle tension and stiffness. Alleviates discomfort during pregnancy

Fosters faster healing of strained muscles and sprained ligaments; reduces pain and swelling; reduces formation of excessive scar tissue
Reduces muscle spasms. Provides greater joint flexibility and range of motion

Enhances athletic performance; Treats injuries caused during sport or work

Promotes deeper and easier breathing Improves circulation of blood and movement of lymph fluids

Reduces blood pressure Helps relieve tension-related headaches and effects of eye-strain

Enhances the health and nourishment of skin Improves posture

Strengthens the immune system Treats musculoskeletal problems

Rehabilitation post operative Rehabilitation after injury (Source: AMTA

Mental Benefits of Massage Therapy
Fosters peace of mind Promotes a relaxed state of mental alertness
Helps relieve mental stress. Improves ability to monitor stress signals and respond appropriately.
Enhances capacity for calm thinking and creativity.

Emotional Benefits.
Satisfies needs for caring nurturing touch Fosters a feeling of well-being

Reduces levels of anxiety. Creates body awareness. Increases awareness of mind-body connection

Pytanie #42:

what is head gear in orthodontics?

in orthoidontics
its a brach in dentistry

Pytanie #43:

should i become a dentist or dental hygienist?

im a little intimidated by becoming a dentist because of the 8 years of schooling, and hard work... but dental hygiene is pretty quick, about 2 years and pretty good average pay. I like dentistry and everything because i know i want to do something in healthcare but not anything too stressful. so dentistry seems like my thing..any suggestions?

Pytanie #44:

Unsure of what to do about these couple of problem teeth?

After dealing with a whacko dentist and and a whacko orthodontist that the first dentist sent me to, I gave up on both of them and found another dentist who basically does cosmetic dentistry, is a regular dentist and also does stuff like implants. I feel very confident in him, but I'm a little unsure of what to think or do right now. At my initial exam, he looked all around in my mouth with a long flexible camera device. He found a little cavity that was starting, filled it and said I may need a cleaning again when I come back. He noted that I needed gum grafts under my front bottom teeth (basically the span of 4 to 6 teeth) due to gum recession, and also in a couple of other areas. I knew about the gum grafts ahead of time (I used to brush really hard, but use a sonic toothbrush now). In this same area of the most gum recession, teeth #24 and #25 (the bottom front center teeth that are smaller) are baby teeth. I'm 28 years old, these should have long been gone. But I'm congenitally missing both of the adult teeth that never came in. Likewise, I'm missing #7 and #10 teeth up on top, as well. The plan was to start me on Invisalign...2 years of trays. Then afterwards, when my teeth are straight, do implants. For the front bottom teeth, it would be a single implant with two teeth on it. For the top ones, one implant on either side to fill the gaps. These bottom front baby teeth were basically to be left until I'm done with Invisalign. He said we won't let Invisalign move those at all, because baby teeth get loose when you mess with them like that. So they will stay in the same spot. But they feel weird sometimes, the teeth themselves and also the gum hurts a little sometimes. I do not really see any swelling or anything characteristic of infection. These little baby teeth have the brown bottom exposed a lot, due to the gum recession. I have "exposed" teeth in other areas due to gum recession, and they are a little sensitive...but do not actually hurt sometimes, like these little baby teeth. My Invisalign trays should be back in a week or two, to start wearing them. Is this going to be okay for now? The dentist seemed to think so, and he clearly saw all the brown and such under the teeth. I see little bumps and such on the back of the gum behind these baby teeth, but he didn't mention anything at all. Of course, when I go back, I'll bring it to his attention.

Am I screwed and have to wait to do anything about this until 2 years from now, after the Invisalign? He didn't seem to think it would be a good idea to do anything up front , because he didn't know where my other teeth would end up as far as being in relation to any teeth that could be pulled and implanted ahead of time. I'm not sure if I just need some antibiotics for an slight infection in my gum (nothing looks wrong otherwise and the gum isn't swollen or poofy), a gum graft to help it, or what...

Could I get my gum grafts and still continue to wear my Invisalign trays on top? I know that would probably hurt like a mother, but...there's a lot going on.
Plus, I will need these gum grafts either way, when I'm done with Invisalign. I'll have to wait for the gum grafts to heal and then still get the teeth pulled and and have implants. Could I go ahead and get the gum grafts done while using Invisalign, or is that crazy?
I know this is a lot to read...I guess to sum up my question, could I get dental implants (even just one at a time) and gum grafts (of course at different times) while going through my Invisalign treatments and wearing the trays? Or is that not possible?

Pytanie #45:

I want to go to ireland but i dont know anybody there and nobody wants to go?

Hey everybody, im kind of like traveler, but a lonely one. I want to start traveling the world starting with europe, but the huge major problem is that im no sure if any of my friends would ever come with me, so since i dont know anybody from ireland, i was wondering if there is a SPECIFIC way or SPECIFIC websites to get to know people and stuff, here is a briefly profile of myself:
my name is jassel and im costa rican, i speak english and spanish, im 20, im in dentistry school in nicaragua, but currently living in California, usa. I like partying and drinking, meet a girls and the typical party guy. But i also like actually interesting stuff like photography, traveling, drawing, painting, go to museums and know about stuff like history, science, astronomy... On the other hand i also do SURFING, skiing, play pool, PLAY GUITAR, i listen to rock mostly alternative and classic, but i like jack johnson and stuff like that too, electronic, hip hop and classical music also. Ohh and i love reading. And drinking Beers haha(i had to put that twice). I wanna go skydiving, whitewater rafting and in a road trip if i could and flying lessons too. So can you help me out?

Pytanie #46:

Is this possible, do you think my dream can be achieved?

I went to a very weak private middle school and for high school i went to a competitive catholic high school i struggled my first two years but in my junior and senior years i tried hard and made the honor roll and i took up bodybuilding in my junior and senior years. my first two years combined gpa was a 1.9 and the last two years was 3.1. my dream is to become an orthodontist its something i have always wanted to do. at the end of my senior year out of the blue i was accepted to a prestigious college that boasts in its dentistry program and will attend it as a freshmen this year. i have heard that the college is very difficult and that many people fail out of their desired programs. i am willing to do whatever it takes to achieve this goal. but do you think it is possible because i had counselors telling me i could not do it and i have bunch of people telling me that i could not do it, do you think this sounds feasible

Pytanie #47:

How important are AS Levels when getting into University?

How important are AS Levels when getting into University?
I got my AS results recently and got BBBC. I got a B's in Biology, Chemistry and Maths. I really want to do something like Optometry which requires AAB or even AAA at some Universities. I'm now going to apply to Uni in September. But I'm not so sure any Universities will accept me now seeing as I didn't get As. But these are just my AS grades. Do they matter a lot? Could I even apply for something like Dentistry?

Thanks.

Pytanie #48:

where can i find most cheaper faculty of dentistry in the world?

Pytanie #49:

what is the maximum age to study A- Level again?

Hi there,

Well I'm really interested to become a dentist; I was studying AS-level science and maths when I left school. Now I want to go back and study the same subjects but trying to avoid access courses as not many universities except access course qualifications for subjects like dentistry.

I just want to know, whether it is too late for me to study A level again?

Please HELP me .....
P.S. I'm 20 years old

Pytanie #50:

why are dentists so expensive?

Yeah..I've heard that they are expensive because they spent all this money on schooling and the such...BUT SO WHAT?!?!

I, myself, have 3 degrees, including 2 Masters Degrees, one in Engineering and the other in Business. And 2 of my degrees were from a top of the top schools in America. I got these about 30 years ago. But because my major was primarily engineering, I was laid off when I turned 50, because of all those cheaper than cheap workers from India. In other words, outsourcing did me in. Did you ever hear of dentists being outsourced? Also, how much ADVERTISING do you see dentists do regarding what they charge for different procedures. When you buy something, the price is usually advertised...but not with dentists. They are free to charge what they want with much less competion than other fields...no outsourcing competition and no advertising competition. There are many other fields that require lots of expensive college...not only dentistry, so that is a lame reason.

Where I live, a crown costs about $1100 !!! About 15 years ago it was about $400-$500. What kind of inflation rate is that? In that time, the so called dental insurance I have went from paying $1200 a year to $1300 a year. Whoopy ding.

So..why does everyone put up with these ridiculous prices?

I think we will be seeing more baby boomers emigrating to more affordable
countries, if it isn't already happening.

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- Dentistry usually encompasses very important practices related to the oral cavity. The most common treatments involve the dental surgery on the teeth as a treatment for dental caries. Decayed teeth can be filled with dental amalgam, dental composite, dental porcelain and precious or non-precious metals. Oral and maxillofacial surgery is a more specialized form of dental surgery. Dentists can prescribe medication, radiographs (x-rays), and devices for home or in-office use.