DJ Trava

Archive for April, 2011

It is a much larger field than one may have first imagined. The history of dentistry is one that goes back to the prehistoric era. Perhaps it’s logical that there would always have been a need for dentists, given the tenacity of a tooth pain, which is something that everyone with teeth experiences to some degree. Yet not all of those who are practicing, or attending dental assistant school will necessarily be aware of the extent of their own field’s history in the world. Fewer still are aware that the practice was often elevated to an art form in various ways.

One of the greatest sources of evidence for this comes from the Etruscan civilization. The Etruscans, early ancestors to the modern Swiss, had sophisticated methods for nearly everything, and the breadth of their knowledge rivals other classical civilizations such as the Maya. In terms of their art output, there are plenty of splendid artifacts on display. Some might be baffled when they see some of the objects, which are nothing less than Etruscan dental devices . Most of these had the simple function of helping people to keep teeth in their mouth, but the level of artistry involved reveals a very imaginative people. Their legacies do continue in the very best dental practices today.

There’s one in every middle and lower class neighborhood. A guy who majored in auto shop in high school or took auto repair in vocational school. Even if they don’t have a job as a mechanic, they serve as the unofficial go to guy for anyone with a car problem. Family members and friends will drive for miles to get their opinion and, if needed, to coax them into doing the repairs.

Many people seek out these backyard mechanics because they don’t want to face the inflated prices that professionals charge. A good friend or neighbor is going to expect to be reimbursed for the parts, but may not ask to be paid for their time. This is especially true if the car’s owner rolls up their sleeves and helps with the repair. Best of all, the car guy usually has an in with a parts store or junkyard to get used parts without the markup that a professional repair shop would charge. It is good etiquette to at least offer to pay these driveway automotive savants. Some will be willing to barter for other services, like babysitting, carpentry, or whatever the friend has to offer.

Some of these guys end up having their own form of apprenticeships, as neighborhood kids learn automotive repair by first watching and then assisting their idol with his work.

Most people turn to amateur mechanics because they trust them. These people are can never shake the feeling that the repair shop down the street is going to take advantage of them by overcharging or might even tell them something needs to be replaced when their neighbor would tell them it could run fine for another twenty or thirty thousand miles.