Dentistry
This hard, outermost layer of the tooth protects against decay.
What is enamel?
This type of exercise, commonly prescribed by physical therapists, involves lengthening muscles to improve flexibility and range of motion.
What is stretching?
Patients usually visit PAs for routine checkups, also known as this type of care.
What is primary care?
This vitamin, produced when your skin is exposed to sunlight, helps regulate calcium levels in the body.
What is vitamin D?
This organ pumps blood throughout the body.
What is the heart?
This dental professional performs cleanings, takes X-rays, and helps prevent gum disease.
What is a dental hygienist?
This system of the body is composed of muscles, bones, and joints and is the primary focus of many physical therapy treaments.
What is the musculoskeletal system?
This national certification exam must be passed to become a PA.
What is the PANCE? (Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam)
This organ is primarily responsible for detoxifying chemicals and metabolizing drugs in the body.
What is the liver?
This blood vessel carries oxygenated blood away from the heart to the body
What is an artery?
This common oral disease is caused by plaque buildup and leads to cavities.
What is tooth decay?
This national exam must be passed after earning a DPT in order to become licensed to practice physical therapy in the united states.
What is the NPTE? (National Physical Therapy Examination)
This law protects patient health information and privacy.
What is HIPAA? (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)
This condition occurs when the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar due to insulin issues.
What is diabetes?
This common condition is characterized by high blood pressure.
What is hypertension?
This condition, also known as gum disease, involves inflammation and infection of the gums and supporting structures of the teeth.
What is periodontal disease? (or gingivitis/periodontitis)
This condition affects millions of people annually and is marked as one of the most commonly treated conditions by physical therapists each year.
What is low back pain?
This ethical principle involves respecting a patient's right to make their own decisions.
What is autonomy?
This part of the brain is responsible for coordination, balance, and fine motor control.
What is the cerebellum?
This diagnostic test records the electrical activity of the heart.
What is an electrocardiogram? (ECG or EKG)
This procedure removes infected pulp from inside a tooth and seals it to prevent further infection.
What is a root canal?
Range of motion around a joint in a patient is often assessed using this tool.
What is a goniometer?
This pharmacological concept refers to how the body processes a drug over time.
What is pharmacokinetics?
This emergency condition occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted, leading to potential brain damage.
What is a stroke?
This condition occurs when blood flow to part of the heart muscle is blocked, often called a heart attack.
What is a myocardial infarction?