Name the specialty that deals with kids and special needs patients
Pedodontist
How many patients can be seen on a daily basis in a ortho office?
Anywhere from 30 to 60 patients
what doctor treats clef lip?
Oral and Maxiofacial Surgeon
How many sets of teeth does everyone have?
2 sets
The average man smiles how many times a day
8 times a day
When was the first toothbrush created?
1498, using bristles from hogs, horses and badgers
UL First Molar
14
What is the first thing you do when seating the patient in the operatory?
Place the bib on
How long does your floss have to be when flossing?
18 inches
How many muscles does it take to smile?
17
how fast does a sneeze come out of your mouth?
600mph
Name dental's second most common disease?
Tooth Decay
Whats the average time that a person brushes there teeth?
45 seconds
What is dental plaque made of?
300 types of bacteria
What is the most worn part of the tooth?
Enamel
Just like fingerprints, what do we all have that is unique to each individual?
teeth
what is the going rate for a tooth for tooth fairy today?
$2
What president of the U.S. wore dentures?
George Washington
The average times a day a woman smiles
62 times
What was the average amount of money left from the tooth fairy in the 1900's?
12 cents
how many teeth do dogs have?
42
how many teeth do pigs have?
44
which 1950's heart throb had no front teeth?
James Dean
how much sugar is in a single can of soda?
10-12 teaspoons
how many times does a kid laugh a day?
400 times