This part of the dental anatomy will only be around for about 10 days.
what is The lifespan of a taste bud?
This is the hardest substance in our body.
What is Enamel?
It was in this city that in 1885 a dentist hired what would be the first Dental Assistant.
What is New Orleans
In a lifetime, the average American spends approximately this total # of days just brushing their teeth.
What is 38.5 days?
This insect has 47 teeth.
what is a Mosquito?
When we do this, we only use 17 muscles.
What is a Smile?
By this year Colgate had mass produced the first toothpaste.
What is 1873?
This type of injury account for approximately 5 million missing teeth per year
What are Sports-related injuries?
This was invented by a Dentist and it used to be called Fairy Floss.
What is cotton candy?
The only anterior teeth that are wider M-D than F-L.
it was in this year that America’s first dental hygiene program was established, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, by Dr. Fones.
What is 1913
People with periodontal disease are 2X more likely to develop this medical condition
What is heart disease?
All dental assistants were first known by this professional designation
What is a "Lady in Attendance"?
Other than 3rd molars these teeth are most often congenitally missing.
What are anterior maxillary lateral teeth?
A French surgeon credited as the Father of Modern Dentistry
who is Pierre Fauchard ?
60% of people don't known that a sore jaw, when combined with chest pain, can signal this condition - especially in women.
What is a Heart Attack?
Not too long ago, these were common wedding gifts in the British Isles. At that time, many people expected to lose all their teeth and had their teeth extracted at an early age.
What are Dentures?
Plays an important role in supporting your oral and overall health. For example: Keeps your mouth and throat lubricated and comfortable.
What is Saliva?
Most Americans did not adopt good brushing habits until after this event
What is World War II ?
48% of young adults have untagged themselves from a photo on Facebook because of this
What is a Smile?