History of Dentistry
What were toothpicks made of?
Metals, straw, sticks, wood, and feather quills
True or False: Going to the dentist every 2 years is okay.
False! You should go every 6 months.
You should ______ your teeth every day.
Brush!
What part of the tooth can you normally see?
Crown!
A dentists average salary is ?
158,000
True or False: Barbers used to be dentists.
True !
True or False: The roots of your teeth are covered by your gums.
True!
A bad tooth needs a ________
filling
How many teeth does an average person have?
32
True or False: 80% of dentists go into their private practice.
True !
What is the earliest record of dentistry?
7000 B.C.
True or False: Plaque forms on your roots.
False!
Brush your teeth and ________ twice a day.
Gums
What two things are checked at the dentist?
Teeth & gums!
True or False: One in four adults don't brush their teeth every day.
True
1960
True or False: The inside of your mouth contains as many bacteria as there are people on earth.
True !
Children lose their first teeth when they are ____ years old.
Six
What is the average age you lose your wisdom teeth?
17-25 years old
Are oral surgeons the highest paid dentists?
Yes
Who was the first dentist ever?
Hesi-Re
What happens if plaque builds up on your teeth?
You could get cavities!
If you eat a lot of sweet treats, you will have a _______.
cavity
About how many dentists will there be by 2028?
10,400
Without your tongue, you would not be able to taste anything.
False ! Without saliva, we would not be able to taste anything.