Specialties
Safety Measures
"Dent"-al Terms
How to Become a Dentist
Oral Hygiene
100
This dentist specializes in working with children.
What is a Pediatric Dentist?
100
It is important for patient and provider to protect their eyes with these to avoid any unwanted materials from damaging their eyes.
What are safety glasses?
100
A prosthodontist might make these to help a patient who has lost all of his teeth.
What are dentures?
100
This person is available at school and can help you find a job or apply to colleges.
What is a guidance counselor?
100
Each time you brush your teeth, it is recommended that you spend this amount of time.
What is 2 minutes?
200
This is a dentist who pulls out decayed teeth or performs surgeries of the head and neck.
What is an Oral Surgeon?
200
To protect the provider and patient from bacteria spread from the mouth and nose, this is worn.
What is a mask?
200
This is the layer of tooth structure under enamel and cementum.
What is dentin?
200
This piece of paper lists all of your schools attended, jobs held, awards, and volunteer experiences.
What is a resume?
200
This substance, found in drinking water and toothpaste, helps to remineralize tooth structure to strengthen teeth.
What is fluoride?
300
This type of dentist makes oral appliances to help straighten a patient's teeth.
What is an orthodontist?
300
To protect the provider from accidental injury, these types of shoes are not permitted in the clinic.
What are open-toed shoes?
300
This is another term for a person who is completely toothless.
What is edentulous?
300
At this type of meeting, you discuss your qualifications with a potential employer or a school official.
What is an interview?
300
Poor oral hygiene can lead to "bad breath", which is also known as this.
What is halitosis?
400
This type of dentist performs root canals.
What is an endodontist?
400
To maintain a safe environment, used needles and blades must be disposed of this type of container.
What is a sharps container?
400
This is the name given to undergraduate students who are interested in the field of dentistry.
What is a pre-dental student?
400
This natural science course, which focuses on the study of life and living organisms, is one of many pre-requisites for dental school.
What is biology?
400
When left on the teeth for long periods of time, plaque hardens to become this difficult to remove substance.
What is calculus?
500
This dentist specializes in making sure your gums are healthy?
What is a periodontist?
500
When recapping a needle following an injection, this technique is used to avoid an accidental exposure.
What is the one-handed scoop technique?
500
This is a liquid, paste, or powder that is used to maintain oral hygiene.
What is dentifrice?
500
This is the standardized test applicants must take when applying to dental school (full name please).
What is the DAT - Dental Admissions Test
500
Diet is an important part of oral hygiene. Along with sugar, this organic compound is often associated with a high rate of cavities.
What are carbohydrates?
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