Remixing Knowledge

For my remix assignment I will be addressing a family friends website for his DDS practice.  The website effectively revises views on dentistry by expressing a colorful and good looking, user friendly website.  It is arranged in a smart way.  The tabs include: "Our Office" which includes Dr. bios, an office tour, and patient referrals.  "About Orthodontics" which includes an orthodontic dictionary, and reasons for treatment.  "Braces 101" is an overview of every reason that you should get braces.  "Treatment" is a list of ways in which patients are treated for various issues.  Lastly, "First Aid" offers information on what to do in the case of emergency.  The website is inventive in that it brings a light, friendly feeling to the profession.  The delivery is solid in that websites are the best way to advertise and broadcast information in the modern day.  The style of this website is formal and informative of its subject.  “Nothing thrills me like seeing a confident young adult with a beautiful smile and recognizing in that person the awkward ten-year-old who walked into our office years before.  My favorite aspect of our practice is the long-term relationships we build with our patients and our role in putting a smile on our community.  We see our patients for one to three years of active treatment followed by years of retention.” -Dr. Todd Dietrich

Cited: 

"Dietrich Family Orthodontics." Todd Dietrich DDS MS. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Nov. 2012. <http://www.dietrichfamilyorthodontics.com/meet-dr-todd-dietrich.php>.

Free Tooth Makeovers for Domestic Violence Victims

The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry has announced that they will use their charity funds to repair the teeth of domestic violence victims.  This charity in many cases is crucial in complete recovery for these victims.  Without the ability to do something as simple as smile, victims could potentially become stuck in depression and pain from their bad memories.  This donation refers back to my ethics post.  As a field, dentists are well respected in society, giving, and nice individuals.  By using their skill sets to help those in need, dentists are only boosting their reputation as outstanding citizens.  Its just another reason that I hope I can become one someday.
Cited:
Dentistry Today. "Domestic Violence Victims Get Tooth Makeovers." Domestic Violence Victims Get Tooth Makeovers. N.p., 12 Nov. 2012. Web. 12 Nov. 2012. <http://www.dentistrytoday.com/todays-dental-news/8263-domestic-violence-victims-get-tooth-makeovers>.

Recognizing Significance

The field of dentistry is important for a variety of social and medical reasons.  First off, beside being crucial to eating, having good teeth in our modern day society is expected.  It is a part of our culture to straighten and maintain our teeth.  Second, when issues arise (ex. cavities) it is a medical issue that must be dealt with.  Third, infections can cause gum disease which can cause tooth loss and is another issue that must be dealt with.  These are only a few reasons that the dental field is significant.  Overall, the medical field has become an important part of our health and culture and will stay relevant.  As well respected members of society, dentists contribute to health, culture, and general well being of community.
Cited:
"Why Is Dental Health Important? How Are Dental Caries Formed? What Is Tooth Erosion?" Medical News Today. MediLexicon International, 30 May 2004. Web. 13 Nov. 2012. <http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/8881.php>.

Modern Advertisement

According to Dentistry Today, a new app is in production which will allow potential patients to search for well established dental practices in their area.  The app will allow patients to see reviews, contact info, website link, and google map directions.  The app costs $59 per year to advertise and is of the latest technology in advertisement (smartphones).  There is also the option of paying a $200 dollar lifetime fee.  While I can't see this app being all too popular, it is a modern approach to making a dental practice successful.  The app will be called "Dental411".

Cited:
Dentistry Today. "How to Get More Patients to Your Practice Using Smartphones." How to Get More Patients to Your Practice Using Smartphones. N.p., 6 Nov. 2012. Web. 11 Nov. 2012. <http://www.dentistrytoday.com/industry-news/8245-how-to-get-more-patients-to-your-practice-using-smartphones>.

Practicing Your Knowledge

Last summer I did a short internship at a family friend's dental practice.  Though I wasn't allowed to actually do anything hands on due to insurance issues, I watched procedures such as putting braces on, taking them off, x-rays, and dental moldings.  I learned a lot in this experience about what everyday work in the field is like.  Though I have done a decent amount of research on the subject, I learned a lot more in an internship because I got to communicate with the customers as well as professionals.  While learning from writing offers a lot of data and raw information on the subject, doing an internship teaches you what the field is actually like and allows you to understand the field in a broader sense.

Amalgam Approved by APHA

The ADA recently recognized the American Public Health Associations recognition of Amalgam as a safe and effective filling material.  As stated in the last post of my blog, Amalgam is made up of a combined silver, copper, tin, and elemental mercury.  This combination creates a filling material that is easy to apply for younger or disabled patients who have a harder time sitting still during the procedure.  Though the element mercury is present in the material, the American Public Health Association has "unmatched" credibility in matters concerning safe material as it is the oldest organization of public health in the world.
Cited:
Dentistry Today. "ADA Statement on the American Public Health Association's." ADA Statement on the American Public Health Association's. N.p., 9 Nov. 2012. Web. 11 Nov. 2012. <http://www.dentistrytoday.com/industry-news/8261-ada-statement-on-the-american-public-health-associations>.

Contemplating Controversy

The use of dental Amalgam is becoming controversial due to its contents of mercury, its "semi-permanent" properties, and its known ability to dry, crack, or fracture teeth that it is filling.  Though these properties of Amalgam are known, it is still used as a primary filament for teeth by many dentists.  This is in part due to its semi-permanent properties which cause the Amalgam to fail after a number of years.  This failure requires replacement and thus the dentist makes more money.  Instead of using Amalgam, dentists should begin using only porcelain or gold inlays.  Dentists should be focusing on the patient's satisfaction rather than their own bank account...

by Russell Erickson, DDS, Portland, Oregon

THE USE OF DENTAL AMALGAM HAS BECOME CONTROVERSIAL IN DENTISTRY

Most people know that, but they remain unaware of the most important details.

The controversy revolves around mercury, and rightly so, as mercury is a major component of dental amalgam.

Early in my practice, my concerns about dental amalgam were raised after observing that the material is only semi-permanent.

It is clear that even excellently placed dental amalgam restorations (fillings) begin to show signs of failure after as little as 5-8 years. Most dental amalgam restorations definitely need to be replaced after 10-15 years due to material failure.  Now, why would any dental doctor want to provide a dental restoration that has “built in” material failure happening in as little as 5-8 years?  The material, in my opinion, desiccates (dries out) teeth making them more brittle and prone to cracks and fractures. Several times every month, I see patients who suffer from broken teeth that have dental amalgam restorations.

But the most important concern with dental amalgam is the mercury. 

WHAT IS DENTAL AMALGAM?

Silver	69.3%
Tin	17.9%
Copper	11.8%
Zinc	1%
Mercury Ratio	50%

Cited:

Erickson, Russell. "Dental Amalgam Controversy, by Dr. Russell Erickson." Dental Amalgam Controversy, by Dr. Russell Erickson. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Nov. 2012. <http://www.lovetakestime.com/art-dentalamalgam.html>.

Tooth Tattoos

New technology developed at Princeton not only may be a new fad among tattoo enthusiasts, but it can detect tooth decay, gum disease, and even AIDS or stomach ulcers.  Though I myself would not want a tattoo on my tooth I'm sure there are people out there that would not be opposed.  These tattoos are another way in which dentists could protect teeth before they begin to decay, ultimately saving the patient time and money.  -

The tattoo, which was developed at Princeton University and Tufts University, contains a sensor that measures the bacteria levels in the mouth. The sensor is made of gold, graphite and silk.  After completing the bacteria measurement in the mouth, the sensors can determine when a patient is at risk for developing gum disease. The sensors may also have the ability to predict the risk for other diseases, which is a result of studying the data from the saliva. AIDS and stomach ulcers were two of the diseases the sensor was able to determine risk for.  The tooth tattoo hasn’t been tested on people yet, however, the trials on cow teeth have yielded promising results.

Cited:

"Tooth Tattoo May Curb Gum Disease." Tooth Tattoo May Curb Gum Disease. N.p., 9 Nov. 2012. Web. 10 Nov. 2012. <http://www.dentistrytoday.com/todays-dental-news/8262-tooth-tattoo-may-curb-gum-disease>.

Evaluating Sources

The fluoride debate, was brought up to point out the fault in putting fluoride in public drinking water. Though it does remove some bacteria and keep teeth that much cleaner, it needs to be removed from the public water supply.  By recommending that fluoride be in drinking water, the ADA is doing more damage than good.  Children under the age of three have an unsafe amount of fluoride in their system just from their home drinking water.  The FDA has not approved fluoride as a safe drug and therefor it should be taken out of the populations safe water.  There isn't even enough evidence to prove that it really effects the overall population in a beneficial way.

We believe that if people take the time to read and study both sides of the fluoridation debate — especially the science that has emerged over the last ten years — they will be appalled by the practice of putting this known toxic substance into the public drinking water. The benefits have been wildly exaggerated and the risks have been downplayed.

Behind the scenes many dentists acknowledge this situation but the ADA maintains such a stranglehold on the profession that it is dangerous for them to become openly critical of the practice of fluoridation. Even though the ADA is an association, not a governmental agency, it has a great deal of influence on dental matters through its lobbyists in Washington, DC and the almost universal and dominant presence of its members on State Dental Boards. These Boards have the power to remove a license from a practicing dentist in the state, and thus can keep dentists in line on controversial issues like fluoridation.

We hope that this website will encourage more dentists to break ranks with the ADA and rescue this profession from its shortsighted promotion of this dangerous, unethical and unnecessary practice.

THIS WEBSITE CONTAINS EVIDENCE THAT ...

• Fluoridation is not about "children's teeth". Rather, it is about industry ridding itself of crude hazardous waste products, silicofluorides, for a profit. Silicofluorides are 85 times more toxic than naturally-occurring calcium fluoride.

• Fluoride is more toxic than lead and like lead in minute doses, accumulates in and can be damaging to brain/mind development of children, producing abnormal behavior in animals and reducing IQ in humans, especially in conjunction with deficiencies of key nutrients such as calcium, iodine and vitamins. It can also contribute to many disease processes. Because it is almost as toxic as arsenic, fluoride's ability to play havoc in the human body should surprise no one.

• There is as much, or more, dental decay in fluoridated communities as there is in the non-fluoridated areas; however, the dental costs are higher in fluoridated communities due to dental fluorosis. Drinking fluoridated water may delay decay, but it does not prevent it.

• Dental fluorosis is not simply a "cosmetic effect". Dental fluorosis is the first visible sign of fluoride poisoning. Today there is an increased prevalence of dental fluorosis, ranging from about 15% to 65% in fluoridated areas and 5% to 40% in non-fluoridated areas in North America.

• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) scientists, after studying all the evidence, concluded that the public water supply should not be used "as a vehicle for disseminating this toxic and prophylactically useless ... substance."

• The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) states that fluoride is not a mineral nutrient; it is a prescription drug. Every prescription drug has side-effects, including fluoride. Fluoride has never received FDA approval and does not meet the legal requirements of safety and effectiveness necessary for such approval. Once this drug is put in the water there is no control over individual dosage.

• The American Dental Association supplement schedule shows that fluoride prescription drugs should not be given to infants under 6 months of age. One cup of water per day for children age 6 months to 3 years matches the supplement controlled dose. Therefore, in fluoridated areas, most children under 3 are getting an overdose of this drug via their drinking water, yet the ADA continues to recommend fluoridation.

• The widespread and uncontrolled use of fluoride in our water, dental products, and foods and beverages (grown and processed in fluoridated communities), is causing pervasive over-exposure to fluoride in the U.S. population. Most developed countries have rejected, stopped, or banned fluoridation because there is no margin of safety.

• Fluoride is not just "one of forty chemicals used to treat water". It is the only chemical added to public drinking water to treat individuals, rather than the water. It is mass medication. This website explains why a good number of leading scientists, doctors, and some dentists are avidly opposed to putting fluoride in our water supply. It also shows that this controversy has existed in the scientific field from the onset.

http://www.fluoridedebate.com/

Dental Supply

http://www.purelifedental.com/AboutUs.aspx

Pure Life dental supply is a dental supply company that attempts to provide good products while being environmentally savvy.  In the about us section of their website they state that they are, "dedicated to providing dental practices with the highest quality dental supplies and waste solutions available at truly affordable prices."  They have almost everything needed for a full practice on this site, including a "Green Collection" which is a list of supplies which are produced with the environment in mind.  

Applying to UofM

These are the requirements for applying to dental school at UofM.  They include lists of tests, classes, and general requirements and advice for those thinking to apply.  I posted this because it is where I want to go to graduate school after graduating from Michigan State University.  As is, I am already on track due to the fact that I am already taking Intro Psych this semester, and am enrolled to take Chemistry (including the lab portion) next semester.  Though this list is extensive and requires a lot of me I think I should be able to handle it.  :)

UofM Admission Instructions

The program in dental hygiene starts in the fall of each year. Prospective students should complete the Transfer Student Online Application and indicate Dental Hygiene BS as the unit of study. Applications and application materials are all processed through the University of Michigan, Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Prospective students should apply by February 1 of the year acceptance is desired in order to receive equal consideration with other applicants. Generaladmission policies of the University of Michigan are observed. For tuition information, see theOffice of the Registrar website.

Students enter the dental hygiene program as sophomores. All candidates must complete the equivalent of thirty semester hours of college level work in liberal arts. Prerequisite courses include:

• English composition
• Speech
• Introductory psychology
• Introductory sociology
• Chemistry (preferably with laboratory)

Suggested electives include Biology, additional English or Literature.

Required Tests

If you did not take the ACT or SAT as a high school student, these scores will not be required as part of your transfer application to the University of Michigan and you should not sit for the exams as a college student.

If you took the ACT or SAT as a high school student, we require that you send those scores to the University so they can be evaluated as part of your transfer application. If your ACT or SAT scores are not posted on your high school transcript, please have the scores sent directly to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions from the testing agency. If you have not yet had your scores reported to the University of Michigan, you may request to have them sent online using these links:

• ACT (U-M code is 2062)
• SAT (U-M code is 1839)

Rush paper scores are not accepted.

MELAB, TOEFL, or IELTS test scores are required of all speakers of English as a second language. Please click here for minimum score requirements.

Application Materials

All transfer students are required to submit the following prior to the deadline date:

• Completed application (The Common Application)
• Final official secondary school record (high school), including 9th-12th grades, test data, and graduation date
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions (colleges, universities, technical institutes)
• Essays (3)
• Application fee
• Test scores (ACT, SAT, MELAB, TOEFL, IELTS), if applicable

High school graduates desiring to spend their first year of study for the dental hygiene program at the University of Michigan should apply to the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts. College transfer students applying for admission must present at least a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale.

Admission to the dental hygiene program is based upon scholastic achievements. Consideration is given to applications from all qualified resident and non-resident candidates. Applicants are encouraged to arrange an interview. The purpose of the interview is to acquaint the prospective student with the areas of study in dental hygiene and with the university campus. E-mail hygiene.info@umich.edu for more information.

Defining Ethics

Below are the ethics of the dental field as defined by ADA (American Dental Association).  With official advisory opinions revised to April 2012.  Just as these ethics are very defined and to the point, I hope to adhere to the same strong ethics in my life.  With the dental field being a medical profession, there is not a lot of room for bad ethics.  This is a mindset which I want for myself.  Three ways in which what I am doing in college will help me prepare for the field are:  I am taking science classes such as chemistry, as well as biology.  I am learning from these blog posts what it means to be in the dental profession.  I am also maturing in many ways which will hopefully allow me to succeed in achieving my dream job.

The dental profession holds a special position of trust within society. As a consequence, society affords the profession certain privileges that are not available to members of the public-at-large. In return, the profession makes a commitment to society that its members will adhere to high ethical standards of conduct. These standards are embodied in the ADA Principles of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct (ADA Code). The ADA Code is, in effect, a written expression of the obligations arising from the implied contract between the dental profession and society. 

Members of the ADA voluntarily agree to abide by the ADA Code as a condition of membership in the Association. They recognize that continued public trust in the dental profession is based on the commitment of individual dentists to high ethical standards of conduct. 

The ADA Code has three main components: The Principles of Ethics, the Code of Professional Conduct and the Advisory Opinions. 

The Principles of Ethics are the aspirational goals of the profession. They provide guidance and offer justification for the Code of Professional Conduct and the Advisory Opinions. There are five fundamental principles that form the foundation of the ADA Code: patient autonomy, nonmaleficence, beneficence, justice and veracity. Principles can overlap each other as well as compete with each other for priority. More than one principle can justify a given element of theCode of Professional Conduct. Principles may at times need to be balanced against each other, but, otherwise, they are the profession's firm guideposts. 

The Code of Professional Conduct is an expression of specific types of conduct that are either required or prohibited. The Code of Professional Conduct is a product of the ADA's legislative system. All elements of the Code of Professional Conduct result from resolutions that are adopted by the ADA's House of Delegates. The Code of Professional Conduct is binding on members of the ADA, and violations may result in disciplinary action. 

The Advisory Opinions are interpretations that apply the Code of Professional Conduct to specific fact situations. They are adopted by the ADA's Council on Ethics, Bylaws and Judicial Affairs to provide guidance to the membership on how the Council might interpret theCode of Professional Conduct in a disciplinary proceeding. 

The ADA Code is an evolving document and by its very nature cannot be a complete articulation of all ethical obligations. The ADA Code is the result of an on-going dialogue between the dental profession and society, and as such, is subject to continuous review. 

Although ethics and the law are closely related, they are not the same. Ethical obligations may—and often do—exceed legal duties. In resolving any ethical problem not explicitly covered by the ADA Code, dentists should consider the ethical principles, the patient's needs and interests, and any applicable laws

Cited:"ADA Principles of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct." - American Dental Association. N.p., n.d. Web. 07 Oct. 2012. <http://www.ada.org/194.aspx>.

Invisalign vs. braces

Saw this on the invisalign site.  It maps out the reasons for more family dentists to switch completely to their product.  Though this list may be bias because it's on their website, ultimately invisalign is very practical, cost effective, and more comfortable for the patient.  One reason many dentists don't want to make the switch is because the price of braces is slightly higher than invisalign.  Switching would lose them some money.  However, it is a great solution to having metal braces which cut your cheeks, and are uncomfortable.  A practice which is aimed toward pleasing the customer should adopt these.  There are cases where braces are a better option but hopefully invisalign will become much more prevalent in coming years.

Cited:
" How Invisalign Works ." How Invisalign Invisible Braces Straighten Teeth. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Nov. 2012. <http://www.invisalign.com/How-Invisalign-Works/Pages/Default.aspx>.

Observing Community

I called a neighbor from my cottage at Glen Arbor who was also a pre-dental student at MSU.  She now attends UofM dental school and is on her way to her own practice.  I interviewed her over the phone about pre-dental work at Michigan State.

Q: What courses required for dental school were the most challenging?
A: General as well as organic chemistry

Q: Were there a lot of other pre-dental students that you know of?
A: Not really sure.  She met several people when interviewing for a job after graduation who also went to MSU but didn't know any of them personally.  However, she did know of a fair amount of people who were in the pre-dental club.

Q: Did you find that the heavy course load impeded your ability to have a good time at college?
A: Not at all, "Work hard, play hard"

Q: Was MSU a good place for a pre-dental student?
A: Absolutely, out of the 100 students in her graduate dental program there are 35 from Michigan State.

Though the community of pre-dental students at MSU is not large, they are successful in their work and are going on to graduate schools to begin practices.  MSU is a great place for getting into graduate programs.  To draw conclusions about its beliefs and values, I would say "work hard, play hard" is pretty accurate.  I hope I can pull it off.

Exploring Writing Process

Questions To Use for Interview

What does your average day at the office consist of?
How did you start in the field?
What is your favorite part of being a dentist?
Is your job very social?
What kind of writing is involved?

When asked about what writing is involved in dentistry, the person I interviewed said he really didn't write a whole lot and that it was not required because if there was a lot of writing required he would hire someone to do it for him.

Observing Writing Process: Interview

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Dental Terminology

This is a website that offers a "dental-glossary" or list of dental terminology.  These words among many more make up this thorough list of dental terminology which is key to everyday work in the field.  From this list can be found anything from surgical terms to tooth placement and name.  Some of the many new words I learned from this list are: Alveolar Bone - The jaw bone that anchors the roots of teeth, Anterior Teeth - The six upper or six lower front teeth, Deciduous Teeth - Commonly called "baby teeth", the first set of (usually) twenty teeth, Frenum - Muscle fibers covered by a mucous membrane that attaches the cheek, lips and or tongue to associated dental mucosa, Gingivoplasty - A surgical procedure to reshape or repair the gingiva (gum), Laser Cavity Detection - A laser diode provides pulsed light of a defined wave-length that is directed onto the tooth. When the light meets a change in tooth substance, it stimulates fluorescent light of a different wavelength. This is translated through the handpiece into an acoustic signal, and the wavelength is then evaluated by an appropriate electronic system. These words among many more make up this thorough list of dental terminology which is key to everyday work in the field.

Cited:

Eby, Eric. "Dentist Terminology, Dental Glossary, Terminology." Dentist Terminology, Dental Glossary, Terminology. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Nov. 2012. <http://www.geodentist.com/page.php?id=dental-glossary>.

New Numbing Method

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YaEWMk5YJuM

This is the technique my dentist used when I got some teeth knocked out by a wake surf board last summer.

The laser and cream definitely worked for me, and I didn't need to have any type of injection for the procedure.  This advance in dental technology is making it so much easier for dentists everywhere to complete their work in a less painful way.  Making life better for the patient, this new technique is an amazing discovery.

Comparative Delivery; Book/Blog

Though both sources offer good insight into the dental community, the delivery of information through a published book offers much more credible information due to the authors exceeding advancement in the field.  The blog is from a dental student who offers answers to questions from various people online about dental school and what is to be expected.  The style of the blog is very informal, the author seems to have a good sense of humor and jokes around a bit whereas the book is formal, and straight forward. Both are well directed toward a purpose and audience in that it is clear that the blog is for students coming into the field whereas the book covers the field in a broader and more general approach.

http://manicmolar.blogspot.com

Careers in Dentistry: Your Questions and Answers. Richmond: Trotman, 1996. Print.

Q/A On Dentistry

Q/A On Dentistry

Q's
1. What are the required courses for dental school?
2. Tuition for grad school?
3. Is a business degree also recommended?
4. Are dentists in demand?
5. What grad schools in MI have dental programs?
6. What qualifications do I need to get a certification?
7. What is an average dentist's income?
8. Where do dentists work?
9. What tests are needed for dental school?
10. What extracurriculars should I participate in?

A's
1. "There are both pros and cons to taking additional science courses to your schedule.  One advantage is that you will improve your general science knowledge.  You need a complete and solid chemistry, biology, and physics background as a foundation upon which to build your basic dental sciences."
2. Annual tuition fees for the University of Michigan range at around $13,184 annually.
3. "... It is helpful if the dentist has some business and management skills, running a practice is no small task."
4. Yes, "people will always need dental services so there will always be demand for dentists..."
5. There are two dental schools in Michigan.  University of Detroit Mercy, and the University of Michigan.
6. Either a diploma of Dental Hygiene or Dental Therapy
7. You will have "some assurance of a six figure income."
8. Dentists typically work at general practices, hospitals, the community, commercial labs, and the armed forces.
9. The required test is the D.A.T. (Dental Admissions Test)
10. "Besides gaining people skills, you will gain other skills through extracurricular activities.  Becoming proficient in a musical instrument or a sport are examples."

Works Cited,

Careers in Dentistry: Your Questions and Answers. Richmond: Trotman, 1996. Print.

Rogers, Carla S. How to Get into the Right Dental School. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons, 1999. Print.

"The Pre-Dental Guide: A Guide for Successfully Getting into Dental School [Paperback]." Amazon.com: The Pre-Dental Guide: A Guide for Successfully Getting into Dental School (9780595194476): Joseph S. Kim: Books. N.p., n.d. Web. 09 Sept. 2012. <http://www.amazon.com/The-Pre-Dental-Guide-successfully-getting/dp/0595194478>.

Traverse City, MI is where I hope to have a practice someday. It has a relatively high income with the average being somewhere around $40,000 per family. Like I mentioned in my "About Me" section, it is a beautiful area and I can't think of a better place to live and set up a practice. Who knows though, its always nice to branch out and find new amazing places.