Powered toothbrushes are becoming increasingly popular among the general population, and there are many models on the market from which to choose. Based on analysis of market for powered (electric) toothbrushes has grown exponentially in recent years, and consumers are asking dental professionals, on a regular basis. Although there is a wealth of data in the PTB literature, there is by no means unequivocal certainty regarding the best design of PTBs. Finally, it is important to mention the concept of equivalence that has rarely been applied to toothbrush studies and, in particular, those involving PTBs. There does appear to be an overall consensus that PTBs are more effective in removing plaque and resolving gingivitis than MTBs. To …show more content…
Decision making related to finances is of significant importance. Reports abound throughout the media regarding a plethora of financial hardships being faced by consumers. Consumer Spending Self-Control and General spending self control. Having established a valid, reliable, and parsimonious measure of consumer spending self-control. The impact of other external prompts on spending/payment behaviors is warranted. The consumer behaviour for the toothbrush market, for which a total of 120 respondents were randomly selected from Jaipur district. Data , sample and sampling distribution. The East and North Jaipur, most of the consumers buy toothbrushes from residential vicinity shops. 32% of the consumers told that while buying toothbrushes, sellers in_luence them to buy a specific type of toothbrushes. Consumers are mostly making the purchase decision based on the product's availability and affordability. Tendency of consumers to buy new products more often and more quickly than other people. Sample and product selection. Motivated innovativeness is an important personality trait in
A dental hygienist is a very important role in any dental office. As stated by a dental assistant, “Dental hygienists work closely with the dentist as well as hands on with the patients. They assist dentists with operative procedures such as fillings and extractions, and making molds of patients teeth” (Wilson, Jennifer). A large part of their job is teaching patients proper dental care to ensure a lifetime of healthy teeth. This includes proper brushing and flossing techniques. According to the job out look, a day as a dental hygienist can include taking x-rays, cleaning and scaling teeth, charting treatment plans, putting sealants on teeth, taking impressions of teeth and completing information about the patient’s oral and medical history (Summary). In some states dental hygienist are allowed to give local anesthetic and place and remove sutures (Delivering Local Anesthetic). According to advantages of becoming a dental hygienist, hygienists spend more hands on time with the patients than the dentist does. These are some of the instruments that dental hygienists use on a daily basis: toothbrush, scaler, mirror, ultrasonic scaler, explorer, suction, computer, salvia ejector, rubber cap polisher, dental models, x-ray machine and probe. The dental hygienist uses a toothbrush to remove soft plaque from the teeth. Plaque is a soft coating on the teeth that contain bacteria. The bacteria can cause tooth decay and gum disease. The amount of plaque on the teeth gives the hygienist an idea of how well the daily brushing and flossing of the patient’s teeth are completed on a regular basis. The scaler is used to remove hardened plaque or calculus from the teeth. The mirror is used to look closely at the surfaces of the teeth a...
Magnification devices are yet another important product for dental hygienists to consider. “Magnification in dental hygiene practice can improve quality of assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and clinician posture”. The most preferred form of magnification by dental hygienists is magnification loubes. Magnification loubes magnify the oral cavity and in turn, prevents the hygienist from having to distort their body in order to see into a patient’s mouth. Loubes should be lightweight, comfortable, and properly adjusted to prevent musculoskeletal disorders .
o Please describe a time when you performed a thorough head, neck and oral exam and the findings had a significant impact on how you proceeded with the dental hygiene process of care. Annette was performing her usual head, neck, and oral exam on a patient and found an enlarged thyroid. She recommended to the patient that she go see her primary care physician to get a better diagnosis. The patient went to her primary care physician and was told there was probably nothing. Later, the patient returned to the dental office and saw Annette and told her what the physician said.
Ongoing research linking oral health and general health will continue to spur the demand for preventative dental services, which dental hygienists often provide. New and increasingly accurate technologies to help diagnose oral health problems are also expected to increase demand. Example: new tests use saliva samples that a hygienist takes to spot early signs of oral cancer. As their practices expand, dentists will hire more hygienists to perform routine dental care, allowing the dentist to see more patients
Since I was a child my mom used to tell me “you needed to brush your teeth at least twice a day because if you don’t do so, you are going loose them forever, and guess what, once you lose them they won’t grow back again”. I am pretty sure that for some of you this words sound very familiar, right? As I grew up I started to wonder why my mom always tell me brushing and flossing is so important? And that is the main reason why I decided to become a dental hygienist, in order to be able to teach my patients its importance.
In the Dental Hygiene field, many challenges come about every day and during different situations. Every day there are new challenges and unusual situations that occur in the dental field, but one challenge that continues to come about and has been a big dispute over the years is the ability to provide beneficial information about oral health care for the underprivileged. For the individuals that are not fortunate enough to pay to have services done in the dental office, lack the knowledge of how important good oral health care is. They do not receive the one on one conversations explaining the significance of taking care of your teeth and gums that the patients who can afford to make appointments and receive essential services do. That
Hygienist are the dentists who educate their patients on the importance of oral health care. Hygienist examine any chipped tooth,damage filling,discolored or swollen gums, and also take x-rays, and help prevent tooth decay. Today, dental care focuses on prevention. Preventing tooth decay and related problems is the main job of a dental hygienist. As generations pass, not many people are fully aware of the downside of not properly taking care of their pearly whites. This topic was brought to my attention by noticing the lack of dental hygiene among my peers. This doesn’t necessarily just mean having only cavities, sore gums, but also bad breath.
As I started my new journey of becoming a dental hygienist, I came into the program with no background of dental. I came into this program with an open mind and willing to embrace new concepts as well as develop new skills. During my time at the Canadian Academy of Dental Hygiene (CADH), I learned that as a dental hygienist that I am committed to promoting and helping each individual achieve their optimal oral health goals. In support of my client’s goals, I may assume any or all of the roles included in the dental hygiene scope of practice. My goal throughout this program was to help my clients achieve their optimal oral health goals through education, health promotion and providing preventive and clinical therapy.
Dr. Levi Spear Parmly (1790-1859), an influential American figure in the field of dental prevention, introduced flossing as the most efficient way to prevent dental disease (Sanoudos). Flossing wasn’t a big hit back then. Until, after World War II. That was when flossing became more advertised and Doctor Charles Bass made flossing an essential part of daily oral hygiene care. Dental floss has the ability to reach deep in the crevassees of your teeth and become more effective than
Consumers make choices every day that affect the economy we live in, and in return these choices impact one’s personal finances. Take for instance, buying clothing at retail establishment that is trending,
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2. How is the toothbrush market segmented .? Compare consumer behavior for toothbrushes and toothpaste ..?
Although Colgate is mostly known for their toothpaste, they’ve now came out with a line of toothbrushes. They have a wide range of audience, considering that everyone grows teeth eventually, and they need to be washed. The ad targets everyone, because everyone eats and everyone has to brush their teeth in order to keep their mouth nice and fresh. Considerably everyone has gone, or goes to the dentist at least a few times in their life, where they hear the dentist promote brushing, flossing and mouth washing every night before
Dental tourists travel abroad mainly for price considerations. Dental care providers in „developing countries“ provide dental care at significant cost savings when compared with their peers in the developed world.