Each state sets its own licensure requirements (use this state-by-state guide to navigate). However, all licensing boards use the National Board Dental Examinations to satisfy a major portion of their written requirements. The NBDE Parts I and II are…
A dental hygienist or oral hygienist is a licensed dental professional, registered with a dental association or regulatory body within their country of practice. WikipediaMedian pay (annual): 72,330 USD (2015) Median pay (hourly): 34.77 USD (2015) Entry…
The State of Florida does not have reciprocity with any state and does not issue licenses by endorsement or credentials. The requirements for licensure by examination are listed below and can be found in Section…
Supporting Tissues The gingiva surrounds the teeth at the base of their crown. The alveolar ridges are trabecular bone containing sockets for the teeth. The periodontium consists of the tissues that support the teeth—the…
Glossary arteriole (also, resistance vessel) very small artery that leads to a capillary arteriovenous anastomosis short vessel connecting an arteriole directly to a venule and bypassing the capillary beds artery blood vessel that conducts…
A new weapon in the battle against antibiotic resistance could be hiding in your stomach. A new study suggests that short amino-acid chains found in human gastric juices can kill foodborne pathogens and stymie skin infections….
The gingival sulcus is an area of potential space between a tooth and the surrounding gingival tissue and is lined by sulcular epithelium. The depth of the sulcus (Latin for groove) is bounded by two entities: apically by the gingival fibers of the…
Diastole is defined by the following characteristics: Diastole is when the heart muscle relaxes. When the heart relaxes, the chambers of the heart fill with blood, and a person’s blood pressure decreases. Systole is defined…
PROTEIN STRUCTURE • Amino Acid Structure Interactions Water Hydrophobic Interaction Van der Waals Interactions and London Dispersion Forces Hydrogen Bonds Secondary Structure Protein Stability Favorable (Good) Interactions Unfavorable (Bad) Interactions Temperature-Sensitive Mutations Ligand-Binding Specificity Global…
Foreign-Trained Dentists in the United States: Challenges and Opportunities The aim of the present study is to review the licensing process and challenges faced by foreign-trained dentists in United States (U.S.), and how incorporating foreign-trained…
Advanced Standing Program for Foreign Trained Dentists The Advanced Standing Program for Foreign Trained Dentists is designed for graduates of a recognized foreign dental school who want to practice dentistry in the United States. The…
DENTAL HYGIENE EXAM CALENDARDENTAL HYGIENE EXAM FORMSDENTAL HYGIENE EXAM MANUALSDENTAL HYGIENE EXAM ORIENTATIONThe following is a brief description of the ADEX Dental Hygiene Examination. For more extensive information please download the Dental Hygiene Candidate Manual. The…