History & Law
This organization represents dental assistants
What is the ADAA?
The best method of homecare to remove interproximal plaque
What is flossing?
movable and adjustable seat for the dentist side of the chair - usually has a back rest.
What is the operator stool?
Dentist that specializes in the surgical treatment of the teeth and jaws
What is an Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon?
This is the hard outer covering of the crown of the tooth
What is enamel?
This is the name up the upper jaw
What is the maxilla?
The bony front portion forms the roof of the mouth
What is the hard palate?
The moral principles that govern a persons behavior. (what is morally right or wrong)
What is ethics?
Another name for tooth decay.
What is caries?
This is used for aspiration of saliva, water and debris while dentist is using the high speed handpiece
What is the HVE?
Dentist that specializes in treatment of disease within the tooth performing root canals on pulp tissue
What is an Endodontist?
This is the tissue layer that lies beneath enamel and cemenum
What is dentin?
This the name of the lower jaw
What is the mandible?
This muscle near the angle of the jaw helps close and open the mouth
The set of rules established and enforced by local, state and federal governments.
What is Jurisprudence?
This brushing method angles bristles toward the gumline and uses gentle vibrations.
What is Bass Method?
Small treatment room equipped with a dental chair, light, dental unit and other dental appliances.
What is Operatory?
Dentist that specializes in the treatment of children
What is a Pedodontist?
The soft tissue that contains nerves and blood vessels
What is pulp?
These initials name the joint that lets the jaw move
What is TMJ?
Major salivary gland beneath the tongue
What is the sublingual gland?
This Act, created in 1996, was established to allow for safeguards with healthcare transactions transmitted electronically.
What is HIPAA? Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Clear resin placed in the biting surface of newly erupted posterior teeth to prevent caries from occurring.
What is a sealant?
The upright, stationary or moveable table providing handpiece power, aspiration, water and air.
What is the dental unit?
Dentist that specializes in the treatment of diseased tissue around the teeth
What is a Periodontist?
The tissue surface that covers the root surface
What is cementum?
This describes the horizontal overlap of the front teeth
What is overjet?
This large salivary gland is located near the ear
What is the parotid gland?
This legal doctrine holds the dentist legally responsible for the actions of his employees within the scope of the employment
What is Doctrine of Respondeat Superior?
Initial changes in the tooth surface, often appearing as a white spot that can eventually become caries.
What is demineralization?
This foot control operates the handpiece.
Dentist that specializes in replacing missing teeth with partials or dentures
What is a Prosthodontist?
The ligament helps attach a tooth to its socket
What is the periodontal ligament?
This class occlusion describes a large underbite
What is Class III occlusion?
Major nerve for facial/oral sensation and chewing motor function
What is the Trigeminal Nerve?