Antique Books Revisited

There are many books from the 19th century and early 20th century that deserve a new attention given to them. These books can inspire a wonderful new original work. For example,”Wicked” is a derivative work of “The Wizard of Oz,” but it is itself a great interpretation of the original.

The First Woman Dentist in the U.S.

Lucy_Hobbs_TaylorDr. Lucy Hobbs Taylor: The very first woman to earn a degree in Dental Surgery. She was born on March 14, 1833 in northern New York. At twelve years old, she was sent to the Franklin Academy in New York and graduated at the age of 16. In March of 1861, Lucy completed her apprenticeship and applied to the Ohio College of Dentistry for admission. She was refused admission because she was a woman. At that time, it was not necessary to have a formal degree and Lucy, on her 28th birthday, started a practice in Cincinnati. The cost 25 cents to have a tooth extraction and $50.00 to have a denture made. Business, however came to a standstill when Fort Sumpter was fired upon and the Civil War started!

Dental Assisting Careers

A career in dental assisting can be a very rewarding one. There are many areas of expertise that can be achieved, including procedures in General Dentistry as well as specialties in the field of dentistry. Orthodontic assistants help orthodontists provide treatment for braces, while a periodontal assistant will aid in the treatment of various periodontal treatments. Many options are available and one can enjoy a successful and fulfilling career!

What Happens if I Break a Tooth

If you break a tooth or even chip it, especially if it is a front tooth, you will want to have it fixed! There are many ways, according to how badly the tooth is broken, to fix a broken front tooth. Composite bonding can be done, veneers, or even crowns may be an option. Different options can be discussed once you see your dentist and an x-ray is done to determine the extent of the injury.

How Many Teeth Do We Have!

Human beings have 20 primary teeth (called deciduous teeth) and 32 permanent teeth. Each of the permanent teeth have specific jobs that they are designed to do. Missing one can throw the whole tooth puzzle out of whack. Our 3rd molars, called wisdom teeth, are sometimes removed because of inadequate space for these teeth to erupt into normal positions.