Dental Specialties
one of the main concerns of this type of dentist is preventing childhood tooth decay
a dentist uses indirect vision while using this tool
What is a general dentist?
as long as there are no extracted teeth, adult humans have this many teeth
What is 32?
this is the hardest surface in the human body
What is enamel?
practitioners of this specialty commonly perform root canals
What is Endodontics?
this water-cooled tool spins at over 250,000 rpm
What is a handpiece?
A US law designed to provide privacy standards to protect patients' medical records and other health information provided to health plans, doctors, hospitals and other health care providers.
What is HIPAA?
humans have four of these teeth adjacent to the incisors
What is canine?
this disease that can be prevented by the use of fluoride is the second most common disease after the common cold
What is tooth decay?
some wishing to practice this specialty may earn a MD degree as part of their residency
What is Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery?
this device removes plaque and tartar from the surface of your teeth
What is a scaler?
member of the dental team that perform a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties, and often work chair-side as dentists examine and treat patients
What is a Dental Assistant?
the name for the four parts your mouth is split up into for numbering purposes
What is a quadrant?
this specialty has dentists that typically practice in non-clinical settings and focus on promoting oral health to many people
What is Public Health Dentistry?
these dentists perform many tasks including working the increasingly popular dental implants and dentures
What is Prosthodontics?
this much-feared tool is often filled with lidocaine
What is a dental syringe?
dental worker specializing in scaling and polishing teeth and in giving advice on cleaning the teeth.
What is a dental hygienist?
this directional term is the opposite of distal, explained as the side of the tooth that faces toward the midline of your teeth under your nose
What is mesial?
this specialty concerns the gums and the surrounding structures that support the teeth
What is Periodontics?
this specialty is not recognized by the ADA; however, it falls under the prosthodontics umbrella
What is Cosmetic Dentistry?
this sharp tool can be used to feel for cavities
What is Dental Explorer/sickle Probe?
sometimes found on site, a member of dentistry that manufactures or customizes a variety of products to assist in the provision of oral health care by a licensed dentist. These products include crowns, bridges, dentures and other dental products.
What is a dental lab technician?
this directional term refers to the tongue side of teeth
What is lingual?
The inner substance of your teeth...where the nerves are
What is the pulp?