An ace dentist, Dr. Kami Hoss, DDS of The Super Dentists is a very popular name for pediatric dentistry in and around San Diego. His years of dedication to his practice and his in-depth knowledge of the subject made him realize the need for assistants during practice. It is with the intention of creating such individuals who would be able to appropriate assistance to dentists such as him, that he founded Howard Healthcare.
Dental assistance is gradually becoming popular as a career option and attracting a lot of youngsters. The program created by this academy by Dr. Hoss has been enlightening these individuals with a zest to make it big in the field. The receipt of accreditation from the COE, Commission of the Council on Occupational Education, has added to the feathers to the cap of success of this institute.
With a master’s degree in dentistry and a specialization in craniofacial biology, Dr. Kami Hoss from the University of South California has carved a niche for himself in the industry of dentistry. His vast expanse of knowledge in the business comes from his education on a post-doctorate level in orthodontic and dentofacial orthopedics. His favorite genre however among these is orthodontics, which he mentions in an interview.
Orthodontics is the branch of dentistry that deals with the realignment of the teeth to the original position where they not only look their best but also function their best. The predominant aspect here is the use of braces. A complete and proper examination of the status of the teeth using advanced tools and technology is the foremost thing in this.
Some of the advanced tools thus employed are 3D imaging, digital radiography, and digital tooth placement. After this comes the work of the braces. Different variants of braces are available and used by selecting the best possible option for the individual. One could select from either a removable brace or a fixed one. While the removable ones give the ease of removing it from time to time to relax the teeth, the fixed ones give a quicker result of perfectly aligned teeth.
Functional braces could give a facelift to the individual by changing the jawline with their use. Apart from the traditional metal braces, plastic as well as ceramic are used as materials for the braces. After the teeth attain the desired look, one is said to have reached the ‘retention’ phase. This is the time when the retainers or aligners are put to work.
The newly available transparent molds for the teeth, technically called aligners further help the teeth stay in the corrected position for some more time. These can be worn throughout the day and removed only when one wants to eat, drink or clean the teeth. Along with being comfortable to wear, they are not visible because of their clear appearance.
Dr. Kami Hoss emphasizes that dental care is often one of the most neglected areas which ought to be given more importance. This helps in the overall improvement of an individual, as it rejuvenates the self-confidence of an individual considerably.
