Strachan Corner Dental
In the Words of Dr.Mark
Floss-ophy
*general dental trivia*
*general dental trivia*
A Trip to the DENTist
*every answer contains "dent"*
*every answer contains "dent"*
Famous Smiles
100
What day did Strachan Corner Dental open it's doors?
What is October 1st, 2019?
100
After a common mistake often made by dental assistants and hygienists neglecting to provide Dr. Mark with a 2x2 gauze, staff are often told they owe him what?
What is a toonie?
100
This tissue contains the blood vessels and nerves inside the tooth.
What is the pulp?
100
The layer of the tooth beneath enamel, which exists in primary, secondary, and tertiary forms.
What is DENTin?
100
This animated Disney character is famous for a wide, mischevious grin that remains visible even after the rest of his body completely disappears.
Who is the Cheshire cat?
200
Which four word tagline is associated with Strachan Corner Dental?
What is "We Cater To Cowards?"
200
What is another phrase often used to describe the need to relax the jaw, commonly heard when Dr. Mark is taking a patient's bite record or assessing the TMJ?
What is "like porridge in a sock?"
200
This phenomenon occurs when previously demineralized enamel gains minerals from saliva and fluoride, potentially reversing an early carious lesion.
What is remineralization?
200
A formal qualification or achievement that provides evidence of someone's education or expertise.
What is a creDENTial?
200
Painted by Leonardo da Vinci in the early 1500s, this woman possesses the most heavily debated, mysterious smile in art history.
Who is the Mona Lisa?
300
Female patients from the colonies seen by Dr. Mark are often gifted with what?
What are clippings/plants?
300
Amy woke up at 4:30am and is starting to crash at work. Dr. Mark makes the suggestion of supplying her with what "pick me up" treat often bought at Starbucks?
What is a "protein square?"
300
This cranial nerve provides the primary sensory innervation to the teeth and most structures of the oral cavity.
What is the trigeminal nerve (CN V) ?
300
The duty to safeguard information. In the dental office it is the protection of information acquired in the professional relationship with a patient.
What is confiDENTiality?
300
In the DC comic universe, this green-haired villian's iconic, chemically altered smile is a permanent fixture of his chaotic face.
Who is the Joker?
400
Who is the Jolly Brit giant who often comes to the office for cheerful banter and SOS maintenance?
Who is Martyn?
400
A male patient is in your chair and just had some restorative work done on the max anteriors. Before cementing, Dr. Mark often suggests the patient check in with "her ladyship" for approval. Which phrase spoken by DMM often follows?
What is "the generals wife is the general's general?"
400
This bacterium is strongly associated with periodontitis.
What is P. gingivalis?
400
Any substance or agent - such as a paste, powder, gel or liquid - used to clean, whiten or polish teeth. Ex. Toothpaste
What is DENTifrice?
400
This legendary Queen frontman famously refused to get his severe overbite addressed, believing his extra 4 incisors gave his singing voice a greater resonance.
Who is Freddie Mercury?
500
Which Greek physician and philosopher sits in the Strachan Corner Dental waiting room?
Who is Hippocrates?
500
To better relate to an older adult male patient in a familial fashion, Dr. Mark suggests the patient look at the situation as if the treatment recommended is coming from the care of the patient's what?
What is "kid-brother?"
500
This anatomical feature on the lingual surface of a maxillary first molar is a common site for an additional developmental groove and is associated with a supplemental cusp.
What is the Cusp of Carabelli?
500
Affecting the middle layer of the tooth, this inherited genetic disorder of tooth development causes teeth to be discoloured, translucent, and structurally weak.
What is DENTinogenesis Imperfecta?
500
This fictional, British secret agent and International Man of Mystery is just as famous for his terribly neglected teeth as he is for his velvet suits and catchphrases.
Who is Austin Powers?
