Dental Specialists
This is the surface that faces the tongue
What is "lingual"?
Surface towards the midline (front)
What is mesial?
Artery related to the radius
What is the radial artery?
Each time you brush your teeth, it is recommended that you spend this amount of time.
What is 2 minutes?
This surface is the farthest from the midline
What is the distal?
This is the outer layer of the tooth.
What is enamel?
The degree of hot or coldness in the body
What is temperature?
This substance helps to remineralize tooth structure and strengthen teeth.
What is fluoride?
This surface faces the "cheek"
What is "Buccal"?
The upper teeth are set in this.
What is the maxillary arch?
To examine by touching
What is palpate?
Ideally, this is how often everyone should visit their dentist for a dental exam and hygiene appointment.
What is every 6 months?
Chewing surface of the posterior teeh
What is the "occlusal"?
This is a licensed dental professional that specializes in preventative oral health, and performing dental cleanings.
What is a Dental Hygienist?
When a pregnant patient becomes dizzy or lightheaded
What is " turn her on her left side"?
When left on the teeth for long periods of time, plaque hardens to become this difficult to remove substance.
What is calculus or tartar?
This surface is used to "cut"
What is "incisal edge"?
Healthcare professional licensed to do dentistry
What is the "dentist"?
Term to describe loss of consciousness or level of consciousness
What is "Syncope"?
Tooth brush designed with high frequency vibration.
What are Sonicare toothbrushes?