What do Dentists Do?
Tools dentists use to remove decayed teeth
What are Handpieces and burs?
This is the regulatory body for pharmacists in Manitoba
College of Pharmacists of Manitoba
This type of action allows gingivitis mouthwashes to oral bacteria and stop plaque formation.
What is antimicrobial activity?
This is the name of the part of your mouth that becomes red and swollen when you have gingivitis
Gums
These two daily habits help with keeping your teeth and mouth clean
Flossing and Brushing
These special pictures help the dentist see in between and inside of teeth
What are dental x-rays or radiographs
This type of pharmacist has advanced training and can prescribe and help manage medications within their scope of practice (more than other pharmacists without this training)
Extended practice pharmacist
This common side effect of chlorhexidine includes brown discoloration of teeth and altered taste sensation.
What is tooth staining? (Also acceptable: What is altered taste? or What is dysgeusia?)b
Doing this twice a day helps stops gingivitis from starting
brushing your teeth
This type of food is very bad for keeping good oral health
Sugary food
When you have a cavity, the dentist removes the decayed part of the tooth and replaces it with this material to fix and protect the tooth.
What is a filling (ex. comp/Ag/RMGI)
Name a condition that pharmacists in Manitoba can prescribe for
UTI, smoking (cessation), minor ailments e.g. cough/cold, certain vaccines
This local antimicrobial agent, available as a mouth rinse or gel, can be used to help with periodontitis treatment.
What is chlorhexidine? (Also acceptable: What is doxycycline gel? What is iodine solution?)
This sticky stuff on your teeth, made of germs can cause gingivitis if it’s not cleaned off
Plaque
How many times per year do you have to visit dentist even if you have no cavities
Twice
Treatment dentists perform OTHER than drilling and fillings
What are crowns, root canals, extractions, braces
Name a vaccine that pharmacists can administer
Flu, COVID, Td/Tdap, pneumococcal, Hep A/B, measles, shingles, RSV, HPV, travel vaccines, etc.
This is why iodine solution is not commonly used in periodontitis therapy.
What is it is contraindicated in pregnancy, breastfeeding, and hypothyroidism?
If untreated, gingivitis can progress to this more serious form of gum disease that can cause bone loss
Periodontitis
Dental hygienist apply this product after cleaning in order to maintain good oral hygiene and strengthen your teeth
Fluoride