Pediatric Basics
The dental specialty focuses on the oral health of children and adolescents.
What is pediatric dentistry?
Treatment that strengthens tooth enamel and helps prevent cavities
What is Fluoride?
The most common type of crown in pediatric dentistry
What are stainless steel crowns?
Length of additional training that a pediatric dentist completes after dental school
What are 2 or 3 residency years?
Genetic condition associated with an extra copy of chromosome 21
What is Down syndrome?
The most common restorative procedure used to repair a tooth damaged by decay
What is a filling?
Difference between pediatric dental reception area and general dental office reception
What are toys, colorful decor, educational brochures, and magazines?
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Neurological disorder that affects muscle control, positioning, and involuntary movements.
What is cerebral palsy?
Attempt to stimulate and preserve pulp regeneration
What is Pulp therapy?
2 of the 5 characteristics a pediatric dental assistant should have.
What is Enthusiasm, Patience, Communication, Hiding Frustration, and Keeping Calm in an Emergency?
What is 1st birthday or when first tooth erupts?
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The trauma when a tooth is completely knocked out.
What is avulsion?