Tooth Anatomy
What is the hard outer layer of the crown of a tooth?
Enamel
What surface is closest to the midline?
Mesial
True or False: All microorganisms are harmful.
False
What legislation protects personal health information in the private sector?
Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA)
What is the difference between an emergency and a disaster?
emergency: sudden, potentially life-threatening situation requiring immediate action.
Disaster: large-scale event involving significant casualties/damage and potentially requiring multiple facilities/resources.
What is the tissue underneath the enamel?
Dentin
What tooth is the upper-right second molar in the international numbering system?
17
What are disease-causing microorganisms called?
Pathogens
Name three examples of personal health information.
Address
DOB/age
Medical history
Medications
Contact information
Insurance/payment information
Treatment information
What is a buffer zone?
A 30-minute block kept open in the schedule for emergencies.
What part of the tooth contains the nerves and blood vessels?
Pulp / pulp chamber
What are the three surfaces cleaned by brushing?
Occlusal, buccal/labial, lingual
Name the three things that must be present for an infection to occur.
Infectious agent
Mode of transmission
Susceptible host
Why is privacy and confidentiality important?
To protect patients' personal, medical, financial, insurance, and treatment information.
A patient calls saying their permanent tooth has been knocked out. What is this called?
Answer: Avulsion / avulsed tooth
What structure connects the tooth to the surrounding bone?
Periodontal ligament
What surface is furthest from the midline?
Distal
Name the six links in the chain of infection.
Infectious agent
Reservoir
Portal of exit
Mode of transmission
Portal of entry
Susceptible host
Who should be notified if a confidentiality breach occurs?
The privacy officer.
Name THREE instructions you would give for an avulsed tooth.
What is the opening at the tip of the root through which nerves and blood vessels enter?
Apical foramen
What surfaces are cleaned by flossing?
Mesial and distal/interproximal surfaces
An infection that occurs in a healthcare facility is called what?
Nosocomial infection
What should happen after a privacy officer is notified of a breach?
The privacy officer responds to the patient and conducts an investigation.
What is intrusion?
Trauma that pushes a tooth into the socket.