Dentition
How many teeth are in the primary dentition?
20 teeth
When donning PPE, which item goes on first?
Gown or Lab Coat
The tooth surface that is on the cheek side of the posterior
Buccal
When flossing between two teeth what motion should you use?
See-Sawing motion
The school you attend
Carrington College
Which permanent teeth are NOT succedaneous?
Molars
Sanitation is the process of removing all infectious microorganisms from an inanimate object.
False - Sterilization removes all microorganisms including spores
True or False: The hardest substance in the body is cementum.
False - It's Enamel
Sticky mass that grows on teeth and has bacteria
Biofilm or Plaque
Which dental team member can diagnose?
Dentist
True or False: The crowns of primary teeth are whiter than the crowns of permanent teeth
True
Give an example of a critical instrument
Bone chisel, arch wires, needles, blade
Which teeth are sometimes called the "cornerstones" of the mouth?
Canines
What type of toothbrush bristles are recommended for patients?
Soft bristles
Who is known as the grand old man of dentistry?
DR. G.V.Black
A child's first dental appointment should take place at around the age of ______ year(s).
1 year
When precleaning contact surfaces, what should you use for disinfection?
An EPA registered hospital disinfectant
The tooth that has the cusp of carabelli?
Maxillary first molar
The loss of enamel due to an acid attack is called _____.
Demineralization
The American Dental Association recognizes how many specialties?
9
The period of mixed dentition is about ________ years of age. (Range)
6-12 years old
The creation of an environment free of pathogens
Asepsis
Tell me the teeth in order from the midline backwards
Central Incisors, lateral incisors, canines, premolars, molars
Severe dental erosion most closely associated with which eating disorder?
Bulimia
The organization that certifies dental assistants.
The Dental Assisting National Board (DANB)