Dental Science Guidlines
Name one other cluster within David Suzuki’s HOSA team
Behavioural Health, Sports Med, CPR, Pharmacy Science, Forensic Science, Clinical Nursing
Ask the person if they are correct!
True/False: Amalgam well contains the amalgam mixture, until used during the cavity filling
True!
True/False: Bird Beak Pliers are used to correctly shape sections of a faulty tooth
False! - Actually used to bend and form wires
How many permanent teeth do adults have?
32 permanent teeth
Dental Science is a SOLO EVENT: True/False
TRUE!
What is the name of your Dental Science Exec?
Tharusya
Used to condense/pack amalgam into cavity preparations
Used in bite x-rays
Name one type of human teeth
Incisor, canine, premolar, molar, etc
How many questions are on the written test at SLC for Dental Science?
50 multiple choice questions
Name two cluster members
Ask if they are correct!
What is amalgam?
A liquid mixture of metals that is used as a filling for cavities
What are three ways that a Bone File can be used?
To remove, shape, and smooth alveolar bone
What is the protective, outer layer of your teeth called?
Enamel
How many rounds does HOSA have for Dental Science (name them)?
2 Rounds (written and skills)
Create a handshake with 5 steps with someone on your team.
Must be completed in 30 seconds!
Name one use of an Anesthetic Aspirating Syringe
To prevent an anesthetic injection into a blood vessel and to inject local anesthesia
Name the 4 types of burnishers
Ball Burnisher, Football Burnisher, T-Ball Burnisher, Acorn Burnisher
What sticky substance made from leftover food and saliva can build up on teeth?
Plaque
Name one skill for Dental Science
Dental Instruments, Anesthetic Aspirating Syringe, Patient Preparation, Barriers, Oral Hygiene, Alginate Impressions, Ultrasonic Cleaner, PPE
Name three cluster members!
Ask if they are correct!
What is lateral occlusion?
How the teeth comes together/its position
What is the alveolar bone?
The bone that supports the tooth and is connected to the root of the tooth (in the gum)
The common type of gum disease that occurs due to bacteria build-up on the teeth is _________
Gingivitis