subject: Your Dentist: The Star Of The Helping Profession [print this page] Dentists aren't always given the credit they are due. Unfounded fears brought about by bad horror movies and perpetuated by TV sitcoms, they are constantly working to overcome this unfair stereotype and in reality, are very caring people who have dedicated their lives to helping others. This article will describe the many ways dentists embody the values of the'helping profession.'
First, do no harm: this is the pledge that all medical students are taught, and the fundamental principle guiding all in the medical field including dentistry. These days, dentists go to great lengths to manage and prevent pain during procedures and treatment, as well as in recovery stages of any dental care plan. Pain is not generally any part of routine dental maintenance. They are well aware of the vast network of nerves present in the areas of which they treat, and they continually do their best to avoid any potential discomfort in their patients.
They take great pride in restoring confidence and dignity in their patients. Those that choose to enlist a dentist's help in cosmetically enhancing their smiles bring a special opportunity for dental health professionals. Not every profession can claim the success of making a person feel better. Even the elderly who seek a dentist to help with dentures or veneers walk away with a new appreciation for their beauty as well as strengthened teeth to help them eat better. Their health and ability to nourish them is protected by the work of their dentist.
They have the unique opportunity to educate many people on better health through optimal oral care. Daily brushing and flossing and the importance of regular maintenance are all words of wisdom taught to us.
Many patients see dental health professionals to diagnose and treat various diseases, malformations or issues created by wear and tear. Some live in daily pain, and others have their overall health compromised by their maladies. Dental health professionals have the power to change lives by correcting debilitating problems, and erasing chronic pain. There are times when dentists even save lives. Certain conditions, such as infections left to spread and flourish, could be lethal if left untreated. Their ability to diagnose and cure these ailments saves lives, just like their frequency of diagnosing oral cancers.
They are clearly the unsung heroes of the medical field. Enhancing our beauty, helping us eat better, teaching us how to take better care of ourselves, correcting our irregularities and saving us from deadly afflictions, dentists are the true stars of the helping profession.
