Dental School
How many years is dental school?
4 years
What is another type of employee you may see in the dental office, besides the dentist?
Dental hygienist, dental assistant, front desk receptionist, etc
If a patient in your office became very angry, how would you deescalate the situation?
Ask the patient why they're upset, tell them you understand their concerns, explain yourself/explain the actions that made them upset, etc
Why are teeth important? What do they let us do?
They let us talk, eat/chew, smile, etc
How long should you be brushing your teeth?
Name three parts of the mouth that dental students study...
Teeth, gums, tongue, palate, bone, floor of the mouth, etc
What does a dental hygienist do?
They clean teeth and educate patients
If a patient needs dental care but cannot pay, what can you do? A) turn them away without treatment B) offer a discount or give them information for a dental school that charges less
B
If your teeth are crooked, what type of dental treatment can you get to straighten them? Hint: they're made of metal
braces
What foods have a lot of sugar?
cookies, brownies, candy, etc (you get the points if you say anything sugary)
Do you have to do a residency after dental school?
Nope! After 4 years of dental school you are officially a dentist and can practice without going to residency.
How many times a year should a dentist see their patients for check-ups?
2x/day (every 6 months)
If a parent of a child asks how many times they should brush and floss their child's teeth, what would you say?
Brush 2x/day and floss 1x/day
Cavities can be seen in the mouth and on ____. Hint: these images are black/white and use radiation
xrays
What is a type of drink that weakens your teeth and makes them more sensitive over time? Hint: they keep you awake and energized
energy drinks and soda
How many dental schools are in Illinois?
3
When a tooth has a big cavity, what type of procedure can a dentist do to fix the tooth? Hint: What does a king wear on his head?
a crown
If someone calls your office and demands to know how their wife/husband's appointment went, do you have to tell them? Hint: is a patient's information confidential?
No, you don't have to tell them even if they're married. Everything at a patient's appointment is confidential
How many teeth do adults usually have?
32
Name a toothpaste brand
colgate, sensodyne, crest, etc
What's the best dental school in the whole world?! Hint: their mascot is the flames...
UIC
How much money do dentists make a year? (The team that gets closest wins the point!)
$184,000
As a dentist, you notice that your assistant is always watching TikTok instead of cleaning the rooms. How do you ask them to put their phone away?
Mention the importance of cleaning the room before the next patient comes, say they can watch TikTok during their lunch break or if a patient cancels, etc
What is the main cause of cavities?
dental plaque which is made by the bacteria in your mouth when you eat sugars and carbs
What is your favorite part about MAAP so far?
Anything you say gets you the points!