Tooth Anatomy
What is the common term for the third set of molars that typically emerge in late adolescence or early adulthood?
wisdom teeth
During interphase, DNA is referred to as which of the following? A.) histones B.) chromatin C.) nucleosomes D.) chromosomes E.) sister chromatids
B) chromatin
What is NOT a requirement for the dental school application?
A) DAT
B) Shadowing
C) Organic Chemistry
D) Research
E) Physics
F) Biology
G) General Chemistry
D) Research
(research is always encouraged BUT it is not required- only do it if it is the right fit for you! )
What does PDS stand for?
Pre-dental Society
Who is known as the "First Avenger"?
Captain America
What is the hardest substance in the human body, making up the outer layer of the tooth?
enamel
Which of the following best describes the bond character for hydrochloric acid?
A. Polar Covalent
B. Covalent
C. Ionic
D. Hydrophobic
E. Hydrogen bonding
A. Polar covalent
What is NOT a section on the dental admissions exam (DAT)?
A) Biology
B) General Chemistry
C) Organic Chemistry
D) Physics
E) Perceptual ability
F) Reading Comprehension
G) Quantitative Reasoning
D) Physics
4 general meetings
Question: What mythical creature, known for guarding treasure, is encountered by Harry, Ron, and Hermione in the first Harry Potter book?
A. Hippogriff
B. Basilisk
C. Grindylow
D. Norwegian Ridgeback Dragon
B. Basilisk (a giant serpent capable of causing petrification)
What is the term for a tooth that has not erupted from the gum and is still below the surface of the jawbone?
impacted tooth
Blood in the pulmonary vein would be best characterized as which of the following?
A. High in CO2
B. Low in O2
C. High in O2
D. Low in iron
E. High in NaCl
C. High in O2
What is the EARLIEST date you can SUBMIT your dental school application?
A) May 9th
B) May 10th
C) May 30th
D) May 31st
E) June 1st
C) May 30th
(according to the ADEA AADSAS website, the application will open on May 9 and SUBMISSIONS will open on May 30)
How many socials/community service events must you attend every quarter to be an active member in PDS?
1 social or community service event! (good job for being here today 😁)
What NFL team does Taylor Swift's boyfriend play on?
The Kansas City Chiefs
In the Universal Numbering System, what is the number for the upper right first molar?
3
A molecule of hemoglobin can hold how many molecules of oxygen in the blood for transport?
A. 2
B. 4
C. 6
D. 8
B. 4
What is the only dental school that awards a DDS degree after 3 years?
A) UCLA
B) USC
C) Loma Linda University
D) University of Pacific
E) Western University
F) UCSF
G) California Northstate University
University of Pacific (UOP)
What room and location is the PDS held every week?
Royce Hall 162
Who sang this lyric: "In another life, I would be your girl. We'd keep all our promises, be us against the world"
(extra points if you can name the song title)
a) Dua Lipa
b) Taylor Swift
c) Ariana Grande
d) Katy Perry
e) Olivia Rodrigo
d) Katy Perry
Which of the following technique is INCORRECT regarding the handling of the avulsed tooth?
A) Hold the tooth only from the crown
B) Scrub the root surface of the tooth
C) Store the tooth in saliva
D) Clean the debris/dirt on the tooth with saline
B) Scrub the root surface of the tooth
A species of desert plant secretes a chemical into the surrounding soil that kills seeds from any other species of plant that attempts to germinate in that area. What is this an example of?
A. Commensalism
B. Allelopathy
C. Exploitation competition
D. Apparent competition
E. Intraspecific competition
B. Allelopathy
a) 1
b) 2
c) 4
d) 5
c) 4
(Letters of evaluation are a required portion of the ADEA AADSAS application. ADEA AADSAS allows you to submit up to four letters.)
(Depending on where you apply, some schools may require less)
What are the names of the presidents in PDS? (hint: there are 3)
Chloe, Queen, and Daniella
What are the names of all of the 7 dwarfs from the Disney movie Snow White?
1. Doc
2. Grumpy
3. Happy
4. Sleepy
5. Bashful
6. Sneezy
7. Dopey