Columbia College Pre-Dental Society

29/08/2015

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28/08/2015

Make sure to sign up for the annual event of Give Kids A Smile. The event will be held on October 23 and 24th this year on St. Louis University campus. Information is below, as well as the link to register to volunteer!

http://www.givekidsasmile.org/VolunteerSign-UpForm.aspx

18/08/2015

Fluoride can help prevent cavities and make teeth stronger. Find out how it works and how you can add more fluoride protection to your daily routine.

02/08/2015

We had the wonderful opportunity over the past few days to be a part of something amazing. MOMOM was a great experience for all of us and we can't wait to help again next year. Thanks to all those who had a part in bringing much needed relief to over 1,700 people, and providing over $1,000,000 in dental care.

29/07/2015

Krystalyn and Matt recently volunteered at a Teamsmile dental clinic that partnered with the Kansas City Royals. About 300 children from the local Boys and Girls Club received free dental care.

07/06/2015

A good option if you need help with your personal statement or essays on your application.

Personal Statement and essay editing for college, dental, medical, and law school admissions.

05/06/2015

Secrets and tips from dentists around the country.

01/06/2015

Our oral hygiene presentation for the Moving Ahead Program here in Columbia on May 22! The kids were great!

31/05/2015

Human Teeth. Dental Anatomy. Tooth Morphology.

31/05/2015

The major difference between composite and silver mercury amalgam fillings is the material used. Dental amalgam is a blend of several metals which are approximately 50% mercury, 25% silver, 10% tin, 10% copper, and 5% zinc. Silver fillings have been used successfully since the Tang Dynasty in 659 and has been used reliably in Germany since the 1500’s. Since the early 1800’s silver mercury amalgam fillings have been the preferred filling of choice because it is low cost, easy to place, strong, long-lasting, and very durable. In recent years its popularity has diminished somewhat because of the concern for aesthetics, environmental pollution, and the availability of improved, reliable, tooth-colored, direct composite materials. Concerns about the toxicity of mercury have made its use increasingly controversial even though the mercury in silver fillings is formed into an insoluble salt with silver, zinc, copper and tin, and is not absorbed by humans, unlike the free ethyl and methyl mercury commonly found in seafood that is absorbed into your body and blood stream. It is always ironic to listen to anti-amalgam alarmist while they are eating shrimp, lobster, clams, oysters, tuna and sea bass, while breathing mercury in the air from burning coal. The material used for composite fillings is a mixture of polymers that can adhere to the tooth surface and are hardened with a blue light. Many people prefer this type of filling because it does not contain mercury, although they do contain many polymers and chemicals. Because composite is tooth-colored, it is not easily noticeable. Composite resins are strong enough to withstand pressures from the back teeth, and generally last ten years or more, making them a practical, comfortable, and attractive alternative to metal amalgam.

31/05/2015

We know we're supposed to floss every day for healthier teeth. But should we floss before or after brushing our teeth?

20/05/2015

6 Ways To Help Prevent Adult Cavities