Vaccinations
The varicella vaccin is used to immunize against this virus.
What is chicken pox?
Your nose and mouth should be covered with this common item when coughing or sneezing.
What is a tissue?
This is the total number of primary teeth in a standard human child.
What is 20?
These structural holes or damage in your teeth develop when sugar-containing foods linger too long.
What are cavities (dental caries)?
This clinical term describes the persistent, irrational fear of visiting the dentist.
What is odontophobia?
Pertussis is also known by this name because of the sound made from those who have it.
What is whooping cough?
Small particles, usually less than 5 micrometers, that are released when coughing or sneezing.
What are droplets?
This hard, outermost layer of the tooth is the hardest tissue in the human body.
What is enamel?
This primary bacterial culprit is most commonly associated with causing dental caries.
What is streptococcus mutans?
In ancient China, people commonly believed that tooth decay was caused by this mythical creature boring into the enamel.
What is a tooth worm?
Vaccines are given to help do this to a person's susceptibility to getting a specific disease.
What is decrease it?
The use of a respirator or facemask to cover a person's mouth and nose to prevent spread of respiratory secretions.
What is source control?
These back teeth are broad and flat, designed for crushing and grinding food.
What are molars?
This term describes an early m, reversible inflammation and bleeding of the gums.
Whats is gingivitis?
What is 95%
MMR is a vaccine given to cover these highly contagious illnesses.
What is measles, mumps, and rubella?
Control measures that can prevent the spread of all respiratory infections.
What is repiratory hygiene/cough etiquitte?
This is the number of permanent teeth in a standard adult human mouth.
What is 32?
This essential mineral is frequently added to public water supplies and toothpaste to strengthen enamel.
What is fluoride?
This specific oral lesion or precancerous white patch cannot be wiped off and does not clinically or pathologically characterize any other disease.
What is leukoplakia?
This is the recommended age for people to receive the flu, shingles and pneumonia vaccines.
What is 50?
This type of transmission occurs when very small respiratory particles travel six feet or more from the soure.
What is respiratory transmission?
This specific type of tooth is completely absent in the primary dentition.
What are premolars?
This advanced, destructive inflammatory condition of the supporting structures of the teeth is a leading cause of adult tooth loss.
What is periodontitis?
This is the specific pH threshold at which enamel beings to demineralize (hydroxyapatite dissolution).
What is 5.5?