Author

Julie Ford Page 2

Julie Ford teaches dental assisting at a vocational college in Corpus Christi, Texas. A certified dental assistant with six years of clinical practice, she stepped away from chairside duties in private offices to instruct students in restorative procedures, instrument management, and routine patient preparation. Ford, who lives near the coast with her spouse and dog, also contributes occasional educational pieces on oral health procedures to Biology Insights.

What Causes Dental Cysts? From Infection to Development
When Are Temporary Cements Used in Dentistry?
What Tools Do Dentists Use to Extract Teeth?
How to Place Dental Sealants: The Step-by-Step Process
Which Instruments Are Used for Caries Detection?
What Is the Purpose of a Matrix System?
What Is Ultrasonic Scaling and How Does It Work?
What Are Dental Loupes and How Do They Work?
In What Order Does a Dentist Drill Through Tooth Layers?
What Are Dental Sutures Made Of?
What Is a Disclosing Tablet and How Does It Work?
How to Take Digital Dental X-Rays
What Is a Dental Stayplate and When Is It Used?
What Is Tissue Conditioning? Its Purpose and Applications
How to Use a Gum Stimulator for Healthier Gums
What Is a Pontic in Dentistry?
Why Do Dentists Use Separate Instruments for Composite?
What Is a Curette Used for in Dentistry?
How to Properly Suction as a Dental Assistant
How to Read Dental X-Ray Numbers and Codes
What Is Gutta-Percha and How Is It Used in Dentistry?
How Dentists Measure Occlusal Height
What Is Dental Adhesive and How Does It Work?
What Are Dental Burs? Types, Materials, and Uses
Three Types of Custom Impression Trays in Dentistry
What Is a Cantilever Bridge in Dentistry?
How to Apply Dental Cement: Preparation and Process
What Is an Intraoral Scanner and How Does It Work?
What Is Dentin Made Of? Its Composition and Function
What Is a Rubber Dam and How Is It Used in Dentistry?