Name that celebrity smile
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Taylor Swift
What is the hard outer layer that covers the crown of a tooth?
Enamel
What section of the DAT tests your ability to visualize multi-dimensional objects, including hole punching and keyholes?
Perceptual Ability Test (PAT)
What procedure removes tooth decay and restores a tooth with filling material?
Filling
Name 4 specialties of dentistry.
Endodontics, Periodontics, Orthodontics, Prosthodontics, Pediatric dentistry, Oral and maxillofacial surgery, etc.
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Jacob Elordi
What is the total number of permanent adult teeth in a standard human mouth?
32
What is the maximum score you can achieve on any individual section of the DAT?
30 (old scale)
600 (new scale)
What procedure replaces a missing tooth with an artificial tooth?
Dental Implant
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Explorer
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Angelina Jolie
What is hardened plaque that builds up on teeth called?
Tartar/calculus
When is Dental School Decision Day?
December 15th
What procedure removes a tooth from its socket?
Extraction
What is another name for canine teeth?
Cuspids
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Will Smith
What is the soft tissue inside the center of the tooth that contains blood vessels and nerves?
Pulp
AADSAS stands for...
Associated American Dental Schools Application Service
What thin, protective coating is placed on the surfaces of back teeth to prevent cavities?
Sealants
What is the difference between DMD and DDS?
DMD: Doctor of Dental Medicine
DDS: Doctor of Dental Surgery
Both are the exact same professional degree, and dentists with either title complete the identical education and clinical training. It is simply up to each individual university which of the two equivalent titles they choose to award their graduates.
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Jennifer Lawrence
In the Universal Numbering System, what tooth number belongs to the permanent mandibular left third molar (wisdom tooth).
17
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What is the last month to submit the AADSAS application?
Early February (Feb 5th, 2027)
But many schools have their own specific deadlines ranging from September to February!
What procedure uses a patient's own gum tissue or donor tissue to cover exposed tooth roots?
Gum Graft
The average American spends ___ total days brushing their teeth during their lifetime.
38.5