Author: Isreal Olabanji DST RN

Drug addiction is something that affects every country in the world, and there are many addictive drugs we need to be careful of, not only illicit drugs but over the counter prescription medication as well. When somebody who is addicted to a drug comes off them, their body will go through drug withdrawal symptoms, which can vary depending on their addiction. Below is information to help those dealing with a loved one that has a drug habit helping to understand the drug withdrawal process and what they can expect to experience through the process. Drug Withdrawal Symptoms May Vary…

If you start to research, you will find many professional gyms like Pinnacle Health Club in your area. But you cannot just go and join any gym that comes your way. You have to understand, and know a few things about it before you decide to join as a full-time member. Most of the time, people rush behind luxurious gym centers and have mere media hype. In reality, this is not the criteria to evaluate if the gym is good enough or not. This article is compiled so that we may mention, and discuss points that one needs to consider…

Your job ought to bring joy and make you fulfilled your dream. If you suffer from a lack of satisfaction at work, it could make you sick, without personal growth and promotion, among other factors. When that happens, you need to find out why. Do a critical self-appraisal to discover the causes of the problems and address them to improve your mental and physical wellbeing. To help you determine the problems, below are the signs that your job is harming your health. Lack Of Satisfaction And Interest In The Work Work is not supposed to leave you drained. If the…

Impression trays are used in conjunction with various types of materials to take imprints of the patient’s dentition. The type of tray chosen depends on the type of impression needed and the procedure that is indicated. USES AND FEATURES OF IMPRESSION TRAYS Used to hold impression material Can be perforated for better retention Have a handle for better grasp during placement and removal Dentate impression trays – for patients with teeth Edentulous impression trays – for patients with no teeth 5 TYPES OF IMPRESSION TRAYS Metal perforated type trays Plastic-type/stock tray The universal sectional impression tray Custom tray/special tray Triple…

There are many times when measuring devices are needed for measurement in many disciplines of dentistry. Some examples of what we may need to measure are the length of root canals, width of lesions and the thickness of crowns. 5 Measuring Devices Figure-of-eight calipers Iwanson gauge Vernier gauge Boley gauge Dividers. Figure-of-eight calipers Uses and features of Figure-of-eight calipers Used for measuring the thickness of porcelain and metal Calibrated in millimetres and 1/10 millimetres  2. Iwanson gauge Uses and features of Iwanson guage Used for measuring the thickness of porcelain and metal Calibrated in millimetres and 1/10 millimetres  3.Boley gauge…

Periodontal scalers are dental instruments used in the prophylactic and periodontal treatment of teeth (most often individual teeth), such as scaling and root planing. The working ends come in many different sizes and shapes, but they're constantly narrow in the tip, in order to allow for entry to narrow embrasure spaces between teeth. They differ from periodontal curettes, which have a blunt tip. Whether performing surgery or a routine examination. In periodontal dentistry, scalers and curettes are used for root planning and the elimination of tartar and plaque from individual's patient teeth. Make sure you navigate the Henry Schein Dental…

A rubber dam is a thin sheet of material that is used to isolate the desired tooth or teeth to: aid moisture control protect the patient’s airway aid operator visibility and access reduce aerosols caused by the air turbine handpiece provide patient comfort by reducing the amount of water and materials in the mouth 1. Rubber dam punch Uses Used to make holes of different sizes in the rubber dam sheet Size and position of the teeth to be isolated determines the orientation of the punched holes Punch stylus pierces a hole in the rubber dam sheet When the handle of…

Dental Elevators are used to loosen and ‘elevate’ the teeth in their sockets prior to extraction. Care should be taken to avoid causing  damage/trauma to nearby teeth while using elevators. PARTS OF AN DENTAL ELEVATOR Working end The working end is functional, elevating and retracting end of the elevator Single-ended The working end is adapted to the function of the instrument Shank The area between the working end and the handle The shank may be straight or angled for easy access to some areas in the mouth The shank may also have a finger rest to enable the operator to…

As the dental profession evolves, there is an increasing demand for supplementary material that can keep up with advancing trends. ‘Hands-on’ practical experience is essential for anyone in the dental profession, and this needs to be supplemented with written information to reinforce our practical experiences. A dental surgery contains instruments and equipment of various shapes, sizes and functions. The most oral surgery instruments commonly used during the procedure are: 1. Oral Surgery Instrument:  Straight Elevators Uses: To loosen the tooth from periodontal ligaments before extraction. To separate and lift tooth from the socket. Characteristics: Single-ended. Variety of sizes. 2. Oral…

Acid reflux might seem like a simple condition, just a form of indigestion. While this is partly true, it can still be very painful. It's caused by acid traveling up from the stomach instead of going the other way to aid the digestive process, producing a burning sensation in the chest as it rises and then again as it goes back down, so you suffer twice. Eating the wrong diet can bring it on, or it could be a medical issue such as a hiatal hernia. It can harm the linings of your stomach and digestive tract if you ignore…