Function Of Dentistry

Physical therapists (PT’s) are professionals in medical scrubs who diagnose and treat patients of all ages, from infants to old people, who have illnesses or injuries which limit their ability to move or to function normally in everyday life. A dental implant is a titanium rod used to replace lost or failing tooth roots, to provide support for replacement teeth, such as crowns, bridges and dentures. For many dental problems, both functional and aesthetic, implant treatment is increasingly the patient’s preferred clinical option. Patients who have benefited from dental implant treatment are often very enthusiastic about the results. Patients should be asking their dentist or specialist how many cases they have been involved with and their successes and their failures. Patient should also inquire if they are patient testimonials available and if they could speak to one or more previous patients that underwent the a similar procedure. Patients should also … Read the rest

Oral Health

There are over 68,000 practicing physician’s assistants in the United States, with another 12,000 hopeful PAs enrolling in schools across the country this year to get their degrees. I wrote this article years ago when people were asking me how I got into PT school. My preparation at the time was a little insane. I read every single book I could find on physical therapy. I remember waking up at 3 am to read a book on neuromechanics. I understood about half of the words I read. The answer to this question is at least two times per day. But we all know that sometimes doesn’t happen. And we all know that sometimes it happens more than that. But good brushing and flossing on a daily basis keeps our mouth clean and our gum tissue healthy. If you have the opportunity to brush and floss at least twice per day, … Read the rest

Clinical Dentistry