Role of DOA
Who is responsible (the main person) for the schedule?
Dental Office Administrator
Which Tooth Numbering Systems uses a vertical line to indicate the midline and a horizontal line to indicate the transverse plane.
Palmer's Tooth Identification
What is the term used to describe calcified plaque?
Tartar/Calculus
How often should teeth be brushed?
Twice a day
What foods should be limited between meals
Sugars & Starches
Particularly food that is sticky and tends to cling to the teeth.
When people understand the ______ of the services, they are more likely to schedule and keep their appointments.
value
Which Tooth Numbering System uses letters to indicate the primary tooth numbers
Universal Tooth Numbering System
Name the two types of bacteria species that are thought to be responsible for caries:
Lactobacilli
Streptococci
What tooth surfaces does dental floss clean?
Interproximal spaces
Name a food that is sticky and contains concentrated natural sugar.
Raisins
Pasta - contains starch
Many patients will wait until their teeth
_______ before they seek treatment
hurt
How many adult teeth are in quadrant 1 of an adult male
8 teeth
How is calculus removed from the teeth?
Scaling
What kind of vitamin is bad for your teeth as it will destroy the enamel of the teeth.
Chewable vitamin tablets
Instead of saying cleaning appointment, what more professional word should we use: __________ appointment.
Hygiene
What are the pediatric quadrants called in the International Tooth Numbering System.
5 / 6 / 7 / 8
How is plaque removed from the teeth?
Prophylaxis / Prophy
What is the purpose of gum massage?
If decay reaches the pulp of the tooth, what dental procedure will be required.
Root Canal or Extraction
The ________ is also one of the most important instruments for communication
mouth
Name the three tooth numbering systems
FDI
Palmer
Universal
Tooth decay is associated with eating what kinds of food?
Refined foods with various forms of sugars and starch.
What is a good song to sing while brushing your teeth to be sure you are spending an appropriate amount of time brushing?
Happy Birthday to you :)
What is the dental term for a Root Canal
Pulpitis