We will be providing emergency care, urgent care and essential care. At this time, we are postponing dental cleanings, orthodontic braces services and elective care. Our team is healthy, and we are here to help should you have needs, just as always. We, as licensed and trained healthcare providers, are standing together to care for our families and yours too.
Our decision to stay open with some changes is to continue to provide superior care as always, but also reduce the workload of the emergency departments and urgent care centers.
These centers have resources that are stretched very thin. We will also be offering to provide services to new patients. Your dental hygienist will take x-rays of your teeth so that Dr.
Evanson gets an inside look at the health of your teeth and jaw. Clean and remove stains, plaque, and tartar from teeth. Dental hygienists professionally clean your teeth , ensuring that plaque is removed from the surface of your teeth.
Catching these problems as early as possible can lower your risk of more extensive problems if left untreated. After cleaning your teeth your dental hygienist communicates the findings to Dr. Evanson where she reviews your information and performs a comprehensive exam to see if there are any signs of decay or gingivitis.
National Dental Hygienist Week is celebrated every year on April These licensed oral health professionals assist dentists and play an important role in maintaining good oral hygiene.
Dental hygienists are highly trained professionals. After completing either an accredited dental hygiene diploma or a bachelor program, dental hygienists must either be registered or licensed. This is done by the dental hygiene regulatory authority in whichever provincial or territorial jurisdiction they reside. Then, the dental hygienist is able to begin working alongside dentists and assisting with everything from polishing your teeth to applying fluoride treatments.
In addition to the once or twice a year cleanings and basic exams, dental hygienists help maintain your oral hygiene by:. Dental hygienists are not just important for maintaining oral health. They play an important role in your overall health as well.
Albert C. Fones trained his assistant, Irene Newman, to act as an apprentice, scaling and polishing teeth. As more and more folks became interested in this new career category, Fones struggled with what to call it. Together, both organizations saw the need for more Americans to put a heavier emphasis on keeping their teeth healthy.
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