General Anatomy & Physiology
Landmarks of the Face & Oral Cavity
Overview of Dentitions
Tooth Morphology
Dental Prefixes & Patient Records
Oral Embryology & Histology
Head & Neck Anatomy
100

What is the difference between anatomy and physiology? 

Anatomy is the study of structure. Physiologiy is the study of function. 

100

What does EOIO stand for? 

Extraoral/ Intraoral

100

What are the 3 dentition periods? 

Primary, Mixed, Permanent

100

Which tooth has a supplemental 5th cusp and what is it called? 

Maxillary 1st Molar; Cusp of Carabelli

100

Hyper     

Excessive

100

What is the name for the process of tooth formation? 

Odontogenesis

100

Is the sphenoid a singular or paired bone? 

Singular

200

What is anatomic position?

The body is standing upright, with the feet parallel to each other and flat on the ground. The arms are extended alongside the body with the palms facing forward.

200

What is this intraoral structure? 

Lingual Frenum

200

How many primary teeth are there? How many permanent teeth are there? 

20; 32
200

Use the D-A-Q-T system to identify tooth #1. 

Permanent Maxillary Right 3rd Molar 

200

Xero

Dry

200

What are the three stages of the growth period? 

Bud Stage (initiation), Cap Stage (proliferation), Bell Stage (differentiation)

200

Why is the hyoid bone unique? 

It does not articulate with any other bone. 

300

What plane divides the body into superior and inferior? 

Horizontal/Transverse Plane

300

What is this name for the outside border of the lips (where one would place lip-liner)? 

Vermillion Border

300

What is the function of incisors? 

Biting/Cutting

300

What anatomical structure is the black arrow pointing to? 

Cingulum
300

How often should health histories be updated? (Ex/ new medications or new medical conditions)

At every office visit. 

300

The root surface of a tooth is covered by what tissue? 

Cementum

300

Provide a mnemonic for the 12 Cranial Nerves

(Answers May Vary) Oh Oh Oh To Touch And Feel Very Good Velvet, Ah Heaven!

400

The Frontal/Coronal plane divides the body into what? Use anatomical directional terminology. 

Anterior + Posterior

400

What intraoral structure is this? 

Uvula

400

What are the 5 tooth surfaces of the permanent maxillary right second premolar? 

Mesial, Distal, Buccal, Lingual, Occlusal

400

Which permanent teeth are bilaterally the smallest and most symmetric?

Permanent Mandibular Incisors

400

If a mistake was made while paper charting, how would you fix the error?

Use a single line to cross out the mistake, then inital/date the entry. 

400

What is this tissue called? 

Dentin

400

What major salivary gland is the largest in size? 

Parotid Salivary Gland

500

What are the 4 structural units of the body in order from the smallest to largest? 


Cells, Tissues, Organs, Body Systems

500

What is the name of the line where pink gingiva meets more red alveolar mucosa? 

Mucogingival Junction (MGJ)

500

Using Angle's Classifications, what class is this? 

Class III 

500

What anatomical feature is highlighted in this photo? 

Triangular Fossa

500

What does HIPAA require all dental practices to have?

A written privacy policy. 

500

When does the fetal period occur? 

Weeks 9 - Birth

500

If a patient has issues with the TMJ what is this called?

Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD)

600

Which type of tissue lines the oral cavity? 

Epithelial Tissue

600

The oral cavity can be divided into two major areas. What are their names? 

Vestibule + Oral Cavity Proper

600

Which teeth are nonsuccedaneous? 

All permanent molars. 

600

Which premolar has 2 roots? 

Maxillary 1st Premolars

600

What are the two areas of personal health information (PHI)?

Personal Information (Ex/ Tax information, credit card number, SS) + Health Information (Ex/ Any medical/dental history or treatment notes) 

600

The life cycel of a tooth is composed of three major periods. This includes the growth period, calcification period, and _______________. 

Eruption period

600

Name the 4 muscles of mastication.

Temporal; Masseter; Internal (Medial) Pterygoid; External (Lateral) Pterygoid

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