The Boy Who Lived
Harry Potter's pet that was given to him on his 11th birthday by Hagrid.
Who is Hedwig the owl?
The number of canals that are found in maxillary anterior teeth 100% of the time.
The pulpal diagnosis for a tooth that has a lingering response to the cold test
Symptomatic Irreversible Pulpitis
This is the term for verifying a patient's insurance eligibility and benefits before their visit.
What is insurance verification?
"Every time I see a surgery, I want a steak."
He who shall not be named
Who is Lord Voldemort?
According to the Weine Classification System, this type has two canals at the orifice of the root, and one foramen at the apex of the root.
What is Type 2?
This type of tooth is typically a mandibular molar that is hyperresponsive to cold and often requires intrapulpal injections
What is a "hot tooth"?
This privacy law requires you to protect patient information and obtain written consent before sharing any medical details.
What is HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)?
"There were skid marks on the wall."
Who is Katy?
The object that hangs in the front window of the Knight Bus, periodically making comments.
What is a shrunken head?
Large, unmyelinated nerve fibers located in the center of the pulp that elicit a dull-ache when stimulated.
What are C-fibers?
With this type of periapical diagnosis, "a switch is flipped", and rather than bone being removed, bone is added to the site. It is due to low-grade chronic inflammation.
What is condensing osteitis?
This technique involves restating what a patient says to confirm understanding and show empathy?
What is reflective listening?
"Butts make the best pillows."
The method by which elves become free
What is if their master presents them with clothes?
This type of radiograph allows us to easily view the apex of the teeth in question as well as their surrounding tissues.
What is a periapical (PA) radiograph?
These 7 pulpal diagnostic terms are helpful in determining the status of the pulp and what type of treatment should be rendered.
What are:
1) Normal Pulp, 2) Reversible Pulpitis, 3) Symptomatic Irreversible Pulpitis, 4) Asymptomatic Irreversible Pulpitis, 5) Previously Initiated, 6) Previously Treated, 7) Pulp Necrosis
If a claim is denied due to a lack of medical necessity, this documentation can help overturn the denial?
What is a narrative?
"I am going to quit dentistry and become a marketer for Depends."
Who is Dr. Willison?
Invisible creatures that float into your ears and make your brain go fuzzy, (according to Luna Lovegood).
What is a Wrackspurt?
A complex type of canal system that exhibits multiple isthmuses and fissures. These types of canals can be found anywhere, but are most commonly found in mandibular second molars. Most commonly found in the Asian population.
What is C-shape pulpal anatomy?
Following endodontic surgery, biopsy results usually come back as one of these 3 results
Code 3330 refers to which standard insurance code?
What is a molar root canal?
"I've got my rectal thermometer and know how to use it"
Who is Dr. Griffin?