Tooth Numbers
Give the number for the two maxillary central incisors
#8 #9
Lingual
Name the person responsible for answering the phones, and scheduling, typically the first person the patient sees in the office
The front desk assistant
The specialty that deals with children the most
Pediatrics
What is the name of the treatment done to repair a tooth that has a basic cavity?
Filling
Give the tooth number for all four wisdom teeth/3rd molars
#1, #16, #17 and #32
Name the surface of the tooth facing closer to the midline
Mesial
Name the person who is responsible for all the treatment, diagnosis and overall care for the patients
The dentist
The specialty you would see if you need braces or to fix malocclusion
Orthodontics
What is the name of the treatment done when a tooth needs to be removed from the mouth completely?
Extraction
Give the numbers for the two mandibular central incisors
#24 #25
Name the tooth surface furthest from the midline
Name the person in the office who is responsible for cleaning patients teeth
Dental Hygienist
The specialty you would see if you need a difficult extraction, implants and bone grafting done
Oral surgery
What is the name of the treatment done to attempt to straighten teeth or fix malocclusion?
Braces
Give the numbers of all four canines
#6, #11, #22 and #27
Name the tooth surface on the posterior teeth, touching the inside of the cheek
Buccal
Name the person in the office who helps with procedures, and works side by side with the dentist
The chairside/dental assistant
The specialty you would see if you need a root canal done
What is the fixture used to replace multiple missing teeth in the mouth?
Bridge
Give the numbers of all 8 premolars
#4, #5, #12, #13, #20, #21, #28 and #29
Name the tooth surface on the anterior tooth touching the inside of the lips
Facial
Name the person who handles presenting treatment plans and taking payments from patients
The financial/treatment coordinator
The specialty you would see if you need help with gum disease and gum recession
Periodontics
What is a permanent fixture placed in the jaw bone to replace one or more teeth?
Dental Implants