Admission to Dental School
Dental Team Members
Dental School 101
Nutrition
Oral Hygiene
100
How many hours of shadowing and community service are required for admission to dental school?
What is 100-150
100
This member of the dental team educates patients about oral hygiene, cleans teeth, and takes x-rays.
What is a dental hygienist
100
How many years is dental school?
What is 4 years.
100
A lack of ____ in your diet can cause your teeth to soften over time, making them more prone to decay.
What is calcium
100
I should brush my teeth for ________ minutes.
What is two minutes
200
How many years of education after high school are required to become a general dentist?
What is 8 years.
200
This member of the dental team assists the dentist during procedures and preforms administrative office tasks.
What is a dental assistant.
200
How many dental schools are located in Virginia?
What is one.
200
What is the most tooth-friendly beverage?
What is water
200
What type of bristles should your tooth brush have?
What is soft.
300
I will need to take this entrance exam prior to be admitted to any college or university.
What is SAT or ACT
300
This member of the dental team works with dental materials to construct crowns, bridges, and dentures.
What is a dental technician
300
When you graduate dental school what degree are you awarded?
What is DDS or DMD
300
This beverage has emerged as one of the most significant dietary sources of tooth decay affecting people of all ages.
Soda
300
This protective coating can be added to your teeth to prevent cavities.
What is a sealant
400
Taking classes in ____________ or ___________ may help with my manual dexterity. Dentists are required to have great hand-skills.
What is art or music.
400
This member of the dental team places braces on your teeth.
What is an orthodontist?
400
Approximately how much does it cost to attend dental school?
What is $150,000 - $200,000 (in-state)
400
Chewing on this after a meal will help prevent cavities.
What is sugar-free gum.
400
Halitosis is the clinical name for this oral condition.
What is bad breath.
500
I will need to take this entrance test prior to admission to dental school.
What is the DAT
500
This member of the dental team preforms root canals.
What is an endodontist.
500
How many students apply to VCU School of Dentistry each year?
What is 2,500
500
Name three healthy foods for your oral health.
What is fruits, veggies, milk, nuts, etc.
500
How often should you replace your tooth brush?
What is every three months.
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