WebDental, LLC2024-03-29T11:24:08Zhttps://webdental.com/groups/hygeneassisting/forum/feed/all4th Dental Hygienist Dayhttps://webdental.com/groups/hygeneassisting/forum/4th-dental-hygienist-day2016-06-07T12:30:52.000Z2016-06-07T12:30:52.000ZDr. Dobrina Mollova | CAPPmeahttps://webdental.com/members/DrDobrinaMollovaCAPPmea<div><p>Join us for our 4th Dental Hygienist Day which is part of the 8th edition of Dental Facial Cosmetic International Conference in Jumeirah Beach Hotel in Dubai and learn about the latest trends in Aesthetic Dentistry. Experts from around the world will be present and cover various topics on Aesthetic Dentistry.</p><p><span>The conference will include: </span><br/><br/></p><ul class="dash as-custom-list"><li>5th AAID Global Conference</li><li>4th Dental Hygienist Day</li><li>Hands-on courses in various multidisciplinary topics (from 02 to 08 November 2016)</li><li>Exhibition of close to 50 leading dental manufacturers who will be there to help dental professionals discover their latest products, technologies and services.</li><li>Presentations from over 55 world-class speakers who will showcase presentations in Aesthetic in Prosthodontic Dentistry, Orthodontic, Periodontology, Implantology, Pediatric Dentistry and Dental Laboratories</li><li>Attendance of over 2,500 dental professionals</li></ul><p></p><p>Interested should visit our conference website: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.cappmea.com/aesthetic2016/" target="_blank">www.cappmea.com/aesthetic2016/</a></p><p></p><p>Looking forward to seeing you in Dubai in November.</p></div>10 nervous habits that hurt your healthhttps://webdental.com/groups/hygeneassisting/forum/10-nervous-habits-that-hurt-your-health2014-06-09T13:19:38.000Z2014-06-09T13:19:38.000ZCheska Salvatorehttps://webdental.com/members/CheskaSalvatore<div><p>Nervous habits are often more annoying to the people around you than to yourself, but some types of fidgeting and fussing can do real harm. Here, experts reveal the reasons why nail-biting, hair-twirling, and other seemingly harmless habits can be hazardous to your health.</p><p><b>You bite your nails</b><br/> It's one thing if you nervously bite your nails only during scary movies, but when it becomes a regular habit, it can damage both your nails and the skin around them, said Dr. Michael Shapiro, a New York City-based dermatologist. Germs from the mouth get transferred to the skin, and vice versa.</p><div class="mod-16"><div class="mod-ad-4 ad-container"><p class="advert-txt">ADVERTISEMENT</p></div></div><p>"Bacteria under the nails may also be transferred to mouth, causing infections of the gums and throat," Shapiro said.</p><p>Painting your nails may discourage you from chewing. No dice? Try tape to break the habit.</p><p><b>You twirl and pull your hair</b><br/> Twisting and twirling a piece of hair around your finger can lead to damage to the root over time, said Dr. Ariel Ostad, a dermatologist based in New York City.</p><p>"This can result in temporary or permanent areas of hair loss as well as infection," Ostad said.</p><p>Obsessive hair pulling may be a sign of a psychiatric impulse control condition called trichotillomania, which requires psychotherapy and medication.</p><p></p><p><b>You crack your neck</b><br/> Twisting your head forcibly to one side releases gases built up in the the joints between vertebrae and creates a popping sound. Although this may feel good, repeatedly cracking your neck can make the surrounding ligaments hypermobile and more susceptible to injury, said Dr. Michael Gleiber, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and affiliate assistant professor at Florida Atlantic University's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine in Boca Raton. </p><p>In addition, this excessive motion on the facet joints themselves can cause wear within the joints and may result in arthritis over time. In rare cases neck cracking may trigger a stroke, Gleiber said.</p><p><b>You touch your face</b><br/> Repeatedly touching your face or picking at acne can damage the top very thin microscopic layers of the skin, said Dr. Jessica Krant, board certified dermatologist and founder of Art of Dermatology and assistant clinical professor of dermatology at SUNY Downstate Medical Center in New York City.</p><p>"If you bleed, you may have just created a permanent scar," she said. "Do not pick at pimples or itchy areas. Treat them gently with topical creams and plenty of moisturizer."</p><p></p><p><b>You grind your teeth</b><br/> Clenching and grinding your teeth (bruxism) when you're under stress can wreak havoc with your oral health. Grinding can cause teeth to crack or break, which may require repair with crowns or root canals. It can also result in damage to the jaw joint in the form of temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ), said Justin Philipp, who has a dental practice in Chandler, Ariz.</p><p>"People clench or grind their teeth as a response to stress. However, most cases are a result of pathology such as misaligned or missing teeth and a 'bad bite,'" he said.</p><p>Treatments include orthodontics to improve the bite and even Botox injections in the muscles, which can reduce the amount of force and, therefore, the potential damage.</p><p><b>You suck on hard candies</b><br/> Sucking on hard candies bathes your teeth in sugar, which can lead to cavities, says Philipp. Bacteria feed off the sugar, which creates a perfect environment for tooth decay. Chomping down on hard candy can also risk damaging teeth or dental restorations, said Jack Ringer, president of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.</p><p>"Sucking on candies in moderation is fine provided the candies are sugarless and low in acidity," Ringer said.</p><p><b>You lick or bite your lip</b><br/> Nervously licking your lips exposes them to your mouth's digestive enzymes, said Dr. Whitney Bowe, a New York board-certified dermatologist.</p><p>"These enzymes chew away at the skin and can lead to dermatitis and cheilitis (inflammation), which make lips appear dry and cracked," she said.</p><p>Biting your lips when under stress can cause the development of fibromas, firm flesh colored growths, that may require surgical removal, says Coyle S. Connolly, MD, dermatologist and president of Connolly Dermatology in New Jersey. Relax in a healthier way with these expert-approved stress-busting solutions.</p><p><b>You gnaw on the inside of your cheek</b><br/> Like biting your nails, cheek-chewing can also become a nervous habit.</p><p>"Often the inside of the cheek gets swollen and it then becomes easier to continue biting the same spot," says Ringer. "Even after it heals the habit continues." </p><p>Over time this can result in chronic inflammation, possible bleeding, and scarring of the area.</p><p></p><p><b>You chew gum</b><br/> All that snapping and popping does more than annoy your coworkers. It may also put you at risk for TMJ from overuse of jaw muscles, Philipp said. Sugarless gum presents a different set of problems, mainly digestive ailments. Sorbitol, an artificial sweetener, produces an unpleasant laxative effect when eaten in excess (18 to 20 sticks a day). Swallowing excess air while chewing also increases risk of a gassy stomach, according to the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NDDIC).</p><p>"It is usually easier to try to replace the habit with another one than it is to quit, so try something a healthier switch such as drinking water," Philipp said.</p><p><b>You nibble the ends of pencils and pens</b><br/> Germs can lurk on the ends of pens so this habit can expose you to nasty pathogens including cold viruses, said Ted Myatt, director of research compliance at the University of Rhode Island.</p><p>"An infected person likely has the virus on his or her fingers and spreads it through pens as well as computer keyboards and telephones,” he said.</p><p>And aside from the embarrassment of ink on your mouth from an exploding pen, chewing on writing instruments can damage teeth and dental work as well as injure the soft tissue and gums inside the mouth, Ringer said.</p></div>8 Ways to Improve Dental Health in the Workplacehttps://webdental.com/groups/hygeneassisting/forum/8-ways-to-improve-dental-health-in-the-workplace2014-05-22T13:12:53.000Z2014-05-22T13:12:53.000ZCheska Salvatorehttps://webdental.com/members/CheskaSalvatore<div><p>There are 164 million reasons businesses and workers should bring dental health awareness to the job. Sounds like a lot, right? But that’s how many days of work employees miss each year as a result of dental-related accidents and health problems. And that, of course, leads to less productivity, more missed deadlines, workers distracted by pain, higher health costs, and lower morale.</p><p> </p><p>So workers and managers, take note: Here are eight simple and extremely inexpensive-to-free things you can do to decrease your own and your co-workers’ dental risks, and increase attendance and workplace satisfaction.</p><p> </p><ol><li>Encourage brushing and flossing during the workday. Some employees may feel kind of odd about doing a “home” behavior at the office, but managers can set the tone by being role models, educating staff members about the importance of brushing more often, and posting reminders about dental hygiene importance in restrooms and lunchrooms.</li><li>Keep dental tools at the office. A study in Japan showed that having toothbrushes, paste, and floss in a desk drawer encourages substantially more use that carting them around in a purse, briefcase, or computer bag.</li><li>Eat right. Fruits, veggies, and cheese are as great for your teeth as they are for your insides.</li><li>Chew and/or offer via vending machines sugarless gum, which freshens breath and pulls harmful bacteria off of teeth all day long.</li><li>Encourage/choose water to sip or rinse with throughout the day. Again, what’s good for one’s health is good for one’s teeth. And know that even better than expensive bottled water is fluoride-filled tap water: Free and convenient. And studies have shown that vigorously rinsing with tap water is as beneficial to your dental health as rinsing with mouthwash.</li><li>Raise awareness. Managers can make employees aware of healthy dental practices all day long by being role models and providing education/training to their staff.</li><li>Involve Human Resources. Consider having a dental health section in your training materials or employee handbook, offer free trainings encouraging dental health, and/or participate in office contests and country-wide events such as National Smile Week.</li><li>Avoid foods or drinks that contribute to health and dental-health issues. Limit intake of soda, coffee, juices, sports beverages and sticky, sugary snacks. Vending machine and cafeteria offerings should include healthy food and beverage choices.</li></ol><p> </p><p>Dental health is not separate from overall health; it is an important part of the whole. And work life is not separate from overall life. Incorporating good dental practices at work will go a long a way to enhancing health and, in turn, productivity and joy. A little bit of effort will go a long way.</p><p></p><p><span class="font-size-1"><em>source: Dental Plans</em></span></p></div>What is Sleep Apnea and how to cure ithttps://webdental.com/groups/hygeneassisting/forum/what-is-sleep-apnea-and-how-to-cure-it-12013-11-07T15:50:33.000Z2013-11-07T15:50:33.000ZSteffany Mohan, DDShttps://webdental.com/members/SteffanyMohanDDS<div><p><span>Sleep apnea is a serious sometimes undiagnosed sleep disorder where your body struggles to breath and stops breathing for few seconds to minutes, while you sleep. It is an ongoing deterioration of your body which affects your heart and brain. It may also lead to death which is why its extremely dangerous if undiagnosed. Sleep Apnea can cause heart attacks, heart disease, lead to sudden death. There are two types of cure for sleep apnea- the C- PAP Machine which basically is mask that helps the patient breathe through the night or the oral appliance which is to be worn<span> while sleeping,holds the lower jaw forward to keep the tongue from falling back and obstructing the airway and thus help you breathe better. </span></span></p><p></p></div>What is Sleep Apnea and how to cure ithttps://webdental.com/groups/hygeneassisting/forum/what-is-sleep-apnea-and-how-to-cure-it2013-11-07T15:49:21.000Z2013-11-07T15:49:21.000ZSteffany Mohan, DDShttps://webdental.com/members/SteffanyMohanDDS<div><p><span>Sleep apnea is a serious sometimes undiagnosed sleep disorder where your body struggles to breath and stops breathing for few seconds to minutes, while you sleep. It is an ongoing deterioration of your body which affects your heart and brain. It may also lead to death which is why its extremely dangerous if undiagnosed. Sleep Apnea can cause heart attacks, heart disease, lead to sudden death. There are two types of cure for sleep apnea- the CPAP Machine which basically is mask that helps the patient breathe through the night or the oral appliance which is to be worn<span> while sleeping,holds the lower jaw forward to keep the tongue from falling back and obstructing the airway and thus help you breathe better. </span></span></p><p></p></div>How Oral Health Affects Your Heart?https://webdental.com/groups/hygeneassisting/forum/how-oral-health-affects-your-heart2013-03-26T18:26:37.000Z2013-03-26T18:26:37.000ZSteffany Mohan, DDShttps://webdental.com/members/SteffanyMohanDDS<div><p>One more reason to stay oral healthy: oral hygiene is directly related to the health of your heart. With bleeding gums bacteria enter into the bloodstream to travel throughout the body. These then cause inflammation and clogging of the arteries resulting in heart diseases and strokes. So, the next time don't ignore any of your oral problems. Visit a dentist at the earliest.</p></div>Hygiene + Wellness : Dental staff unitehttps://webdental.com/groups/hygeneassisting/forum/hygiene-wellness-dental2009-11-18T03:51:32.000Z2009-11-18T03:51:32.000Zcherie tschudihttps://webdental.com/members/cherietschudi<div>I hope everyone already knows this about me.....Reminding you that I have been so excited and ignited quite frankly about dental participation in our Wellness business. Joining the medical team that is internationally spread with 17 years of success, the dental professionals have had the benefits! To work closely with these professionals has sparked my passion again after 12 years in the profession. It has helped me solve problems in my own life (financial security, time freedom, and going part time in the office finally !), and value the fact that I help others do the same. Increasing receivables, no insurance ties, and back to the standards of care I value :)<p class="attachment"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}2647925540,original{{/staticFileLink}}" target="_blank" rel="noopener">poster_doctor_recommended.jpg</a></p><p class="attachment"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}2647925619,original{{/staticFileLink}}" target="_blank" rel="noopener">WINRetailNews021507.pdf</a></p></div>Dental and Medical In Unison !https://webdental.com/groups/hygeneassisting/forum/dental-and-medical-in-unison2009-07-20T18:48:45.000Z2009-07-20T18:48:45.000Zcherie tschudihttps://webdental.com/members/cherietschudi<div>I must admit I have disconnected the mouth from the rest of the body! Does it seem the "newbies" coming out of school have a new understanding of this or is it actually the opposite? I have been at the same office for ten years with one young dentist and old old , getting ready to retire, and one from a woman's perspective (who just left the practice).....so I have seen many approaches through all of our associates (four in the past five years!). I am wondering if we do get a new dentist out of school if maybe there is hope ! my mother just started going to a dentist who was actually the assistant in the office and bought out the dentist !!! My mother loves her and loves her approach through healthy living as well as healthy teeth!!! I pray that this is a good sign of evolving dentistry! I have found a tiny nitch to integrate this as I am getting bogged down in the dental field, I do admit! So hoping you all have some insight and encouragement in an otherwise routine day to day for me.</div>