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How many times a day should you brush your teeth?
2x
Your diet does NOT affect your teeth.
FALSE
name the eyewear that hygienists use to magnify our vision
loupes
How long should you be brushing your teeth?
2 minutes each time
Using a soft bristle tooth brush is better than a hard bristle tooth brush.
TRUE
Name of the dental tool that is used TO FEEL build up under the gums?
explorer
How many teeth are in an adult mouth? (including wisdom teeth)
32
Enamel is the second hardest substance in the human body.
FALSE
Name one of the 4 uses of a dental mirror
- indirect vision
- retraction
- illumination
- transillumination
How many primary (baby) teeth are there?
20
You should be visiting your dentist every 6months.
TRUE
Dentists go to school for ___ years.
Hygienists go to school for ___ years.
8, 4.
How often should you replace your toothbrush?
every 3 months
Dentists and Dental hygienists are the same career
FALSE
name one skill needed to be a dental hygienist.
dexterity, vision, good ergonomics, time management, communication, critical thinking, hand-eye coordination (any more you can think of!)