Dental Anatomy
The number of teeth adults normally have
What is 32?
Early stages of a cavity appear as
What is white spots?
Type of bristle toothbrush that is recommended
Soft
A professional who cleans teeth, takes X-rays, assesses gum health, and educates patients on oral hygiene
What is a dental hygienist?
The hardest substance in the human body that can't heal itself
What is enamel?
Age at which wisdom teeth start erupting
What is 17-25?
Acids produced by bacteria in the mouth erode the tooth's enamel over time.
What is the cause for cavity formation?
Should be done at least twice a day for 2 minutes
What is brushing and flossing our teeth?
Number of specialities in dentistry
What is 12
Fafsa, scholarships, and student loans
What is options to finance college?
Makeup crown of a tooth
What is enamel, dentin & pulp?
Sugar+Bacteria=Acid -> Acid +Healthy Tooth= Decay
What is the dental decay equation?
Involves angling a toothbrush at the gum line, 45°, brushing in circular motion, brushing all tooth surfaces, and brushing the tongue
What is proper tooth brushing technique?
A dental specialty that focuses on root canals
What is endodontics
Have a strong GPA, ace standardized tests, pursue deep extracurriculars, write a compelling essay, secure recommendations, submit financial aid forms, and track deadlines
What is requirments to get into college?
Adult teeth numbering
What is upper right, upper left, lower left, and lower right?
Grams of sugar in a teaspoon
The shape dental professionals recommend using when wrapping the floss around your tooth to clean it properly
What is a C-shape?
Former Pre-Dental student in UCSD PDS, current Clinical Co-Director and volunteer provider at every free clinic, including the one at this school
What is Dr. Sussi Yamaguchi
The ability to move your hands with skill and coordination
What is manual dexterity?
Nerves and blood vessels, which provide nutrients for a tooth and communicate information with the brain
What is components of a pulp chamber and their function?
Experiment intended to visually demonstrate how acids produced by plaque bacteria, sugary drinks, and food weaken tooth enamel and cause cavities, while highlighting the protective role of fluoride toothpaste
What is the egg experiment?
The experiment is designed to demonstrate how food particles, particularly carbohydrates like cookies, stick to teeth, causing plaque buildup and acid production, and compares different "no-brush" cleaning methods, such as eating crunchy, healthy foods (apples/carrots) and swishing water, to see which best removes debris
What is the cookie experiment?
A profession that requires 4 years of college, extracurricular activities, dental shadowing, experience, 4 years of dental school, and continuing education
What is dentistry?
Required to do a filling on a tooth with a cavity, while viewing the tooth only through a small, flipped-image dental mirror
What is hand-eye coordination?