But who was there when you spit out a piece of molar along with your chewing gum and even fixed you up when your tongue piercing chipped your front tooth? Yeah, your dentist. And while we all have our own dental-related horror stories, it's pretty much guaranteed that your dentist has seen way worse. read more
I worked in an office where we took samples of plaque and looked at it under a special microscope. In one of my patient’s slides, a band of spirochetes banded together and were rmoving like one big wave. read more
Before considering a career as a dental hygienist, you should weigh some of the cons against the pros. While cleaning and examining teeth may sound like a desirable career choice, dental hygiene work comes with a few drawbacks. read more