The Smile Gap

The Smile Gap
Author: Catherine Carstairs
Publisher: McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2022-06-15
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0228012597

As recently as fifty years ago most people expected to lose their teeth as they aged. Few children benefited from braces to straighten their teeth, and cosmetic procedures to change the appearance of smiles were largely unknown. Today, many Canadians enjoy straight, white teeth and far more of them are keeping their teeth for the entirety of their lives. Yet these advances have not reached everyone. The Smile Gap examines the enormous improvements that have taken place over the past century. The use of fluorides, emphasis on toothbrushing, the rise of cosmetic dentistry, and better access to dental care have had a profound effect on the oral health and beauty of Canadians. Yet while the introduction of employer-provided dental insurance in the 1970s has allowed for regular visits to the dentist for many people, a significant number of Canadians still lack access to good oral health care, especially disabled Canadians, those on social assistance, the working poor, the elderly, and new immigrants. At the same time, an attractive smile has become increasingly important in the workplace and in relationships. People with damaged and missing teeth are at a substantial disadvantage, not just because of the pain and suffering caused by poor oral health, but because we live in a society that prizes good teeth and warm smiles. The first history of oral health in Canada, The Smile Gap reveals that despite the gains made, too many Canadians go without any dental care, with damaging consequences for their oral health, general physical health, and self-image. To complete our health care system, it is time to close the gap.

The Book of Memory Gaps

The Book of Memory Gaps
Author: Cecilia Ruiz
Publisher: Blue Rider Press
Total Pages: 66
Release: 2015
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0399171932

"A hauntingly witty, illustrated debut in the vein of Edward Gorey, that explores the power and mystery of human memory, by artist Cecilia Ruiz"--

Smiles

Smiles
Author: Vince Cleghorne
Publisher: Puppy Dogs & Ice Cream
Total Pages: 44
Release: 2020-12
Genre:
ISBN: 9781953177735

Where can you find the perfect smile? Boost your child's imagination and confidence by learning about different smiles, and why each and every smile is beautiful in its own way. Whether it's a silvery smile with braces, a "pirate" smile with golden crowns, or a cute toddler's smile with just one tooth, or two, or a monkey's smile hanging upside-down. Perfect for early readers, this book features mischievous rhymes and charming illustrations that will make even the grumpiest child smile wide and cheerful.

Smiles to Go

Smiles to Go
Author: Jerry Spinelli
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 263
Release: 2008-04-29
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0060281332

What is stargazer, skateboarder, chess champ, pepperoni pizza eater, older brother, sister hater, best friend, first kisser, science geek, control freak Will Tuppence so afraid of in this great big universe? Jerry Spinelli knows.

The Smile Revolution

The Smile Revolution
Author: Colin Jones CBE
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Total Pages: 246
Release: 2014-09-25
Genre: History
ISBN: 0191024848

You could be forgiven for thinking that the smile has no history; it has always been the same. However, just as different cultures in our own day have different rules about smiling, so did different societies in the past. In fact, amazing as it might seem, it was only in late eighteenth century France that western civilization discovered the art of the smile. In the 'Old Regime of Teeth' which prevailed in western Europe until then, smiling was quite literally frowned upon. Individuals were fatalistic about tooth loss, and their open mouths would often have been visually repulsive. Rules of conduct dating back to Antiquity disapproved of the opening of the mouth to express feelings in most social situations. Open and unrestrained smiling was associated with the impolite lower orders. In late eighteenth-century Paris, however, these age-old conventions changed, reflecting broader transformations in the way people expressed their feelings. This allowed the emergence of the modern smile par excellence: the open-mouthed smile which, while highlighting physical beauty and expressing individual identity, revealed white teeth. It was a transformation linked to changing patterns of politeness, new ideals of sensibility, shifts in styles of self-presentation - and, not least, the emergence of scientific dentistry. These changes seemed to usher in a revolution, a revolution in smiling. Yet if the French revolutionaries initially went about their business with a smile on their faces, the Reign of Terror soon wiped it off. Only in the twentieth century would the white-tooth smile re-emerge as an accepted model of self-presentation. In this entertaining, absorbing, and highly original work of cultural history, Colin Jones ranges from the history of art, literature, and culture to the history of science, medicine, and dentistry, to tell a unique and untold story about a facial expression at the heart of western civilization.

The Tooth Book

The Tooth Book
Author: Edward Miller
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2009-03-05
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0823422062

Every child studies dental care in school and this lively picture book makes learning how to care for your teeth fun. Taking good care of your teeth and gums is an important part of maintaining overall health. After all, you need your pearly whites to eat, smile, and talk. But what should you expect when you go to the dentist? What should you do if you lose a tooth? Full of straightforward advice and animated, colorful art, as well as some bite-sized bits of history and lore, this guide provides accessible information about taking care of your teeth. The much-needed dental advice in this book is both timely and accessible to today's children. The "Monster Health Book", companion title to "The Tooth Book", was named a Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year and earned shining reviews.

Bridging the Gap

Bridging the Gap
Author: Avi Fertig
Publisher: Feldheim Publishers
Total Pages: 562
Release: 2007
Genre: Faith (Judaism)
ISBN: 9781583309629

Smile Design Integrating Esthetics and Function

Smile Design Integrating Esthetics and Function
Author: Jonathan B Levine, DMD
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 322
Release: 2016-01-14
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0723435553

Jonathan B. Levine DMD presents a new volume designed to introduce practitioners to aesthetic dentistry with the goal of safely expanding his or her current scope of ethical dental practice. Richly illustrated in full colour throughout, this beautiful yet practical volume introduces the subject of smile design to the reader with topics ranging from aligners and veneers to space management. Smile Design Integrating Aesthetics and Function will be suitable for dental practitioners worldwide. Experts of international renown present the latest scientifically authoritative and evidenced-based information, amply supported by a high-quality line artwork and photographic illustration Describes in detail assessment techniques for smile design, the use of trial procedures and the use of photography, aligners, and ceramic veneers. Highlights the way in which high quality esthetics can be achieved with a range of techniques. Emphasizes the importance of effective communication between the dentist, the oral healthcare team and the patient to ensure the patient's and team's expectations are appreciated, managed and met Designed to challenge traditional thinking, advance knowledge and expand the clinical approach to a growing discipline Offers a highly visual, practical approach in a unique series format Aims to strengthen, enhance and expand the scope of aesthetic professional practice Essentials in Esthetic Dentistry - a beautiful new book series from Elsevier - is under the editorial leadership of Professor Brian J. Millar, BDS, FDSRCS, PhD, FHEA, Consultant in Restorative Dentistry, Professor of Blended Learning in Dentistry, King's College London Dental Institute, London, UK. Each volume in the series is edited by the highest-profile practitioners and specialists from the USA and Europe and has guest contributors from throughout the world. The series aims to provide both a basic and advanced body of knowledge of the many and varied procedures used in esthetic dentistry that are considered by many to be paramount to successful modern-day clinical practice. The series includes a broad range on invasive and non-invasive procedures to suit individual philosophies and international trends.

Closing the Communication Gap

Closing the Communication Gap
Author: H. James Harrington
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 300
Release: 2017-08-21
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1466574895

Improved communication in business means higher profits. Improved communication in government means happier citizens. Improved communication in healthcare means quicker recoveries, fewer lawsuits, and happier nurses and patients.Closing the Communication Gap can help readers improve communication by closing the gap between what the communicator mea

The Age Gap Collection

The Age Gap Collection
Author: KL Donn
Publisher: KL Donn
Total Pages: 499
Release: 2024-10-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Broken Hearts & Happy Endings is KL Donn’s signature story telling. In this massive collection of books you’ll get to enjoy more than one genre or trope while getting the stories you love. Broken Hearts & Happy Endings - Volume 3: The Age Gap Collection - Five sexy as sin May/December romances that will leave you panting for more. Includes: Once Upon a Time Time Treat Me Taking Emmaline Tortured Duchess His Solace