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is a course
intended to acquaint the student with the scope and responsibilities of dentistry as a health profession and its relation with other professions.

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Perspective dentistry

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is given to the application of
his academic preparation to clinical
practice.

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Consideration

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Objective of the course

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To prepare dental students for clinical work
To point out why and how one can enjoy a career in dentistry

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Types of reasons for students choice of dent

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Personal and external

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Characteristics that a dental student should possess

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Energy
•Enthusiasm
•Patience
•Perseverance

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is knowledge obtained through systematized investigation / study / inquiry concerning the various theories, principles and concepts of dentistry

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Dent as a science

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involves skilled craftsmanship / psychomotor skills / or technical skills in the practice of the profession

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Dent as an art

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is a calling or vocation requiring specialized knowledge and technical skills following lengthy and intensive preparation

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As a profession

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Ideal traits of a dentist

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Dedication to service
•Honesty and sincerity
•Diligence and thoroughness
•Resourcefulness
•Charity

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Types of private practice

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Solo/individual practice
Partnership and group practice
Multi-located practice
Part-time practice

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Means the dentist practices as a one-man practitioner

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Individual/solo practice

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Defined as, either one is a practice of two/three or more dentists joined in a cost-sharing arrangement to provide improved service at a minimized cost

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Partnership and group practice

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In need of more clientele, a dentist may apportion his time to serve other locations
-A difficult method of establishing a practice
-Can be very expensive

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Multi-located practice

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The practice is limited to a few hours only.

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Part-time practice

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Affords a novice dental practitioner a grand opportunity whether in the employ of the national or local government

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Public health dentist

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Dentists practicing in a private hospital

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Hospital dentists

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Dentists who wishes to make use of their specialized skills serving in the AFP dental corps unit

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Military dentist

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Dentists employ by private company or industry in a full-time basis or retainership

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Industry/company dentist

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Dentists who seeks employment in a private school /college or university

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School dentist

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Dentists who opt to pursue a career in teaching
-Requires education units in teaching
-Administrative skills and capabilities

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Dental educator

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-A novice dentist who seek employment to a private dentist
-Can serve as a buffer or period of re-adjustment during which one can acquire experiences and evaluate private practice opportunities
-Dentists who wish to seek employment abroad but are not licensed to practice as dentists in other countries

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Dental assistant

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A dental practitioner who choose to do research or investigation in any dental field or specialization
-Usually inside a University (local or abroad)

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Dental researchers

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dentists opt for a limited practice of one or two specific fields
-Requires to pursue a 3 to 4 years additional graduate study such as Master of Science or Doctoral degree in Dentistry (Endodontics, Oral Surgery, Prosthodontics, Orthodontics, Pediatric Dentistry, Periodontics, etc)

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Graduate study

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Practice is retained in a family or class of practitioner with the patient load inherited by the beginner member.
-Ultimately, the latter takes over the entire practice

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Heritage practice

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One who seeks employment in major drug companies and dental traders
Dental or medical representative
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One who is employed by a dental company, laboratory and/or trader for his/her expertise
Dental consultants
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Foreign employments
Dentists -Dental assistants -Dental hygienists -Dental nurse -Dental technician
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The practice of dentistry in relation to the social, economic and cultural
Practice management with entrepreneurship
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Study of the relation of law and ethics to dental practice
Jurisprudence and ethics
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Study of concepts and principles of learning and characteristics of adult learners and its process elements for adult education
Adragony
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sheltered system that required architectural considerations, mechanical facilities, pharmaceutical supplies, industrial devices and business where a dentist performs and carry out his duty.
The dental office
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ideal office is located in
a quiet neighborhood or in a quiet commercial building.
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Important things to consider for a dental office
accessibility of transportation ventilation light absence of pollution
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parts of the dental office that are essential for the practice of dentistry.
Fundamental Compartments -
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Fundamental compartments of a dental office
a.Reception Room or Waiting room b.Operating Room or Clinic c. Laboratory room d. Lavatory Facilities / Comfort Room e. Infirmary Aids for emergency cases
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Optional compartments
a.Business and secretary’s office b.Rest or recovery room c. Dark room – for developing radiographs d. Store room
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The reception room or waiting room Desirable but optional features:
1. receptionist 2. reading materials of general interest 3. basic items in a homey living room 4. correct interior decoration like educational work of art
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The operating room / clinic Stationary Equipment
1. Dental Chair 2. Dental Unit
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also called field chair -used for a makeshift place - for mobile clinic -parts are easy removable or detachable and made convenient for packing and transporting
Portable dental chair
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characterized by a wide base and is too heavy -designed to conform with the approximate contour of the patient’s anatomy -usually upholstered for utmost comfort of patients
Non portable or stationary dental chair
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Three types according to function:
standard or all-purpose chair exodontist’s chair child’s chair
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The Dental Unit parts
Cuspidor or spittoon – Saliva ejector – Tumbler holder – Air syringes – Water syringes – Pilot light – Opaque glass plate / x-ray viewer – Bracket table – High and low speed adaptors – Other parts of a dental chair/ units: foot control – push bottoms
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a bowl-like receptacle for the reception of saliva, fluids and debris coming from the mouth of the patient, usually provided with water pipes to cleanse the bowl to push them toward the drain.
Cuspidor or spittoon –
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– a metal / plastic holed mouthpiece which helps in keeping the mouth and the field of operation free from the interference of saliva.
Saliva ejector
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holds the glass / tumbler used by the patient, generally provided with a faucet that automatically fills the tumbler with tap water.
Tumbler holder
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gives off air blasts directly aimed to the tooth being treated.
Air syringes
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gives off a fine, thin stream of water for flushing or cleaning the tooth being treated.
Water syringes
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a strong shaded electric bulb that can be swung in all direction to light up the mouth.
Pilot light
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holds radiograph in place for reading and interpretation.
Opaque glass plate / x-ray viewer –
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holds the hand instruments and other materials such as cottons, cotton holder and the like used by the operators.
Bracket table
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devices used to hold the handpieces used by the operators.
High and low speed adaptors –
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allows the handpiece to function as needed
Foot control
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to allow adjustments of the chair to permit the dentist to place the patient in convenient positions
Push bottoms
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Movable equipments
Dental X-ray machine – X-ray –
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a diagnostic apparatus used to reveal conditions of tissues not visible during clinical visual examination.
Dental Xray machine
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a form of energy, of very short wave-lengths that penetrate opaque substance / tissue.
Xray
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( lighter ) – objects that are resistant to x-rays ; e.g bone, enamel
Radiopaque shadow
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( darker ) – objects that are less resistant to x-rays; e.g soft tissues of the mouth
Radiolucent shadow
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Types of Radiographic Films:
Intra-oral Extra-oral
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standard film or periapical film ( include 2 or 3 teeth) Child-sized film
Intra-oral
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panoramic film cephalometric film
Extra oral
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refers to a wide variety of highly specific instruments held in hand and applied during the actual treatment procedure.
Dental instruments
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substances that temporarily reduces oral malodor, leaving a pleasant taste
Mouthwash
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dental tape, used for interdental cleaning method waxed or unwaxed 18-inch length of floss is recommended
Dental floss
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paste of whitening and cleansing agent with appropriate amount of fluoride for caries prevention. pea-sized amount is sufficient fluoride concentration of 1,000ppm to 1,500ppm
Dentifrices
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one of the indispensable hand instruments in the cleaning the teeth and other structures such as the tongue and gums.
Toothbrush

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