PAT
What does PAT stand for
Perceptual Ability Test
How many dental specialties are officially recognized by the American Dental Association's National Commission?
a.) 11
b.) 12
c.) 13
d.) 14
b.) 12
What is the maximum possible score on the DAT's current scoring scale?
600
What was the first dental school in the world, founded in 1840?
Baltimore College of Dental Surgery
What mineral helps prevent cavities?
Fluoride
How many questions are in the PAT section of the DAT?
90 questions
What does the abbreviation OMFS stand for?
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
According to the ADEA, how many hours of shadowing should you have
100+
What is the hardest substance in the human body?
Tooth enamel
Why shouldn’t you push down hard on your teeth when brushing
Wears enamel- an important protective layer
Which dental specialty requires a 3 year residency and focuses on rehabilitation of oral function
Prosthodontics
When does the application cycle generally open
June 1
What is the name of the situational judgment assessment required by some dental schools?
Casper
Which U.S. president is famously associated with wearing dentures that were mistakenly believed to be wooden?
George Washington
What specialty is known for doing root canals
Endo
What state has its own service/ process for dental school applications?
Texas
What percent of people are born without wisdom teeth?
33
What is the 3-3-3 rule for brushing teeth
- Brush 3 times a day
- 3 minutes each time
- wait 30 mins after eating to brush
Wha dental specialty can also craft artificial eyes, ears, and noses for patients
Prosthodontics
What day is considered dental decision day
December 15
Which animal has three sets of teeth throughout its lifetime, with new teeth continuously replacing old ones?
Shark (many replacement sets, not just three)
What famous, wooden invention from dentist George Grant helps position the ball for a popular sport and is still used today
Golf tee