Category Archives: dental

How can I get dental treatment done in Canada as a United States citizen?

Gnarly Like Whoa asked: I’m an Iraq war veteran and the VA is refusing to continue a routine (but expensive) dental treatment which began while in the military. I cannot afford a dental plan and I do not qualify for … Continue reading

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Can a dental hygienist tell a dentist to put on clean gloves?

Frosty-pants asked: If a dental hygienist notices that a dentist forgot to put on a fresh pair of gloves between patients, would it be okay for her to say something to the dentist (in front of the patient)? What would … Continue reading

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What is the difference between Pre-Dentistry and Dentistry?

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What in dentistry is it called to replace a missing tooth?

I color outside the lines asked: What is the term used in dentistry to replace a missing tooth? I had a root canal done on a tooth, and it was never finished, the tooth was left hollow and it recently … Continue reading

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Dental assistants. What are the most important things the office will expect you to know?

Just me asked: In a few months I will be working as a dental assistant. My classes have gone by so quickly I feel like I haven’t really spent as much time as I should had on certain areas, or … Continue reading

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How do dental professionals avoid carpal tunnel, muscluloskeletal strain, and other health issues?

J B asked: I have not yet entered the dental field, but it is something I am very interested in. During one of the information sessions I attended, our speaker mentioned one male hygienist that started every day of class … Continue reading

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How do you get braces for really cheap? And what is the school of dentistry program called?

u.killa asked: I believe the program for college dentistry begins with an r, it’s where student orthodontics need people to prove that they know what they are doing. I hear that is really cheap, but there may be cheaper ways. … Continue reading

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How much does it cost a dental implant at a dental school?

sobusy asked: I know a regular dental implant costs about 3200$ (total cost with crown) but I heard dental schools have cheaper prices.Anyone knows how much is it and are the students reliable?Do they perform under the supervision of an … Continue reading

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Is it possible to get dental work done at a school for dental assistants and technicians?

2~k~r~i~s~p~y asked: Ok, here there is no dental school close to where I reside.BUT, there is a school for medical & dental assistants and technicians. Would it be safe to get work done at this kind of school?dental

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Dentistry?

pogo asked: How many specialized fields do we have in the study of dentistry?dental

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