Dental Anatomy
The hardest substance in the human body?
What is Enamel?
The color code for sharps disposal containers?
What is red?
Every phone call should be answered within this many rings?
What is three rings?
Patients should have a dental checkup this often?
What is every 6 months?
This group keeps the schedule full and the phones under control?
Who are the front desk legends?
The number of primary teeth in a full set?
What is 20?
This agency regulates the disposal of sharps and contaminated waste?
What is OSHA?
Before dismissing a patient, always double-check that this has been collected?
What is payment or co-pay?
The CDT code D1110 refers to this procedure?
What is an adult prophylaxis (cleaning)?
This team member is known for polishing skills that make smiles sparkle?
Who is Zeeba (hygienist)?
This structure connects the tooth root to the alveolar bone?
What is the periodontal ligament?
Instruments must be sterilized in an autoclave at 121°C for this long?
What is 15–20 minutes?
This form must be signed before taking x-rays on a patient?
What is the informed consent form?
Fluoride treatments are primarily used to prevent this?
What are cavities (dental caries)?
The unsung heroes who pass, suction, and save the day when things get hectic?
Who are the dental assistants?
The part of the tooth visible above the gum line?
What is the crown?
The process that kills all microorganisms, including spores?
What is sterilization?
This rule ensures patient information stays private?
What is the HIPAA Privacy Rule?
Inflamed gums that bleed easily are a sign of this?
What is gingivitis?
The person who says, “Just a little pinch!” but always means well?
Who is the dentist?
The main mineral that makes up tooth enamel?
What is hydroxyapatite?
The organization that sets dental infection control standards?
What is the CDC?
If a sterilizer fails a spore test, this immediate step should be taken?
What is stop using the sterilizer and reprocess instruments using a backup?
This x-ray shows all teeth in both arches in one image?
What is a panoramic x-ray?
The true secret to keeping Preferred Dental Care running smoothly every day?
What is teamwork?