I have an appointment with a Dentist soon.  I'm not looking forward to it.  How do you feel about Dentists?
I do not like getting major work done. But the dental assistants, dental hygienists, dental technicians are always helpful.
Normal work is terrifying for me!  I was unaware of all the specific dental positions.  What do dental technicians do?
I can totally understand as I have had a lot of dental problems. They are very similar to dental assistants in that they prepare the patient and help with dental tools along with doing some limited dental procedures themselves.
Fascinating!  The dentist sure does have a large team.  I'm curious about the pay difference between all those positions.
Dentists make very good money even though procedure costs throughout areas vary. I know one thing, after they fix my toothache it is priceless!
Indeed!  Toothache has to be in the top 10 list of most painful ways your body tortures you.  Hopefully you haven't had to go to the dentist for something worse than a toothache?
Yes I have actually. I have had root canals, but a toothache is so excrutiating before hand that I would almost consider it worse.
Neither of those sound fun.  Do you by chance know the difference between an Orthodontist and a Dentist?
Dental emergency
A dental emergency is an issue involving the teeth and supporting tissues that is of high importance to be treated by the relevant professional. Dental emergencies do not always involve pain, although this is a common signal that something needs to be looked at. Pain can originate from the tooth, surrounding tissues or can have the sensation of originating in the teeth but be caused by an independent source (orofacial pain and toothache). Depending on the type of pain experienced an experienced clinician can determine the likely cause and can
population. Dentists collaborating with dental hygienists do not need to be present to authorize or administer treatment. However, dental hygienists must have the availability to communicate with a dentist in order to review patient records and establish emergency protocols. Hygienists need to apply to the state department of community health for grantee status.
Direct access to care with a dental hygienist United States Washington.
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