Preventative Dentistry & Dental Caries
Oral Physiotherapy Devices
Fluoride
Oral Pathology
Basic Food Groups
Vitamins & Minerals
Nutrition Counseling
Geriatric Health Conditions
100
Reentering of calcium, fluoride, and phosphate ions into the enamel
What is "remineralization"?
100
A device that may be useful for a patient to floss underneath a fixed appliance
What is a floss threader?
100
When it comes to systemic fluoride, PPM stands for this and is optimal/safe for consumption at this level
What is "Parts per Million and 1 PPM"? Although more precisely, 0.7mg/L
100
Name this severe condition.
What is "bruxism"?
100
Our primary energy source as it can quickly be converted into energy for our cells.
What are "carbohydrates"?
100
Class of vitamins that the body will store for a rainy day and is not destroyed by cooking. Give an example.
What is "fat soluble" and Vitamin A, D, E, and K?
100
According to the American Heart Association, women are recommended to not exceed this amount of daily added sugar (in tsps).
What is 6 tsp (25 grams/ 100 calories)?
100
A progressive and degenerative disease that destroys memory and other mental functions. This condition will cause you as the DCHP to have to repeat yourself often.
What is "Alzheimer's disease"?
200
The onset of incipient lesions, leading to the development of cavitation on several teeth throughout the mouth .
What is Rampant Caries?
200
The age the AAPD recommends children have their first visit to the dentist.
What is, by their first birthday?
200
Varnish fluoride is an example of topical fluoride and contains this specific type of fluoride and fluoride concentration.
What is "5% Sodium Fluoride "?
200
Name this condition most commonly effecting the lingual surfaces of the teeth and its cause.
What is "erosion" caused by an acidic environment (either from diet or behavior)?
200
The most prevalent, but often overlooked, nutrient in our body. Used to lubricate our joints and mucous membranes, regulate temperature, and remove toxins.
What is "water"?
200
The class of minerals that the body only needs a small amount of. Name one example.
What is "trace amount" and fluorine, iodine, copper, or zinc?
200
An eating disorder that is characterized by self-starvation.
What is "Anorexia Nervosa"?
200
Condition where bones become weak and brittle. Can lead to bone loss in the jaw and contribute to tooth loss.
What is "Osteoporosis"?
300
This assessment (or test) allows us to identify the factors that contribute to our patients increased risk of developing dental caries
What is "Caries Risk Assessment" or "CAMBRA"
300
The toothbrushing technique that uses short vibrating strokes with the bristles angles at a 45 degree angle to allow the bristles to clean slightly in the sulcus area is known as:
What is "the bass method"?
300
A condition where too much fluoride is consumed. May result in varying levels of white or pitted enamel staining, as shown in this picture.
What is "fluorosis"?
300
Name this condition and one of its linked causes.
What is "Aphthous Ulcer" or canker sore and stress?
300
The only nutrient that can help the body build and repair body tissues. It also aids in regulating body temperature, provide energy, promote blood clotting, and manufacture hormones.
What is "protein"?
300
Mineral that is found in teeth and bones, aids in blood clotting, NS functions, muscle contractions, and regulation of BP. Name a source.
What is "calcium" and milk, leafy green veggies, soy products, sardines, and salmon?
300
Diets that make unrealistic promises or are not sustainable long term.
What are "yo-yo" or "Fad diets"?
300
Joint pain and stiffness, which gets worse with age. This condition can cause difficulty when performing oral hygiene.
What is "Arthritis"?
400
Protective coating easily applied to the teeth to prevent bacteria and food particles from settling into the deepest cervices of the tooth. Considered to be one of the greatest advances in modern dentistry.
What are dental sealants?
400
Patients should be educated about damaging tooth structure and gums caused by vigorously scrubbing the teeth. Aggressive brushing can cause gum recession and as well as an abnormal wear of tooth structure clinically termed as _______.
What is abrasion?
400
This fluoride is beneficial to patients with periodontal disease.
What is "Stannous Fluoride"?
400
Name this condition and it's cause.
What is a "dental abcess or pustule" and infection, irreversible pulpitis?
400
A term used to describe any food that contains sugars or other carbohydrates that can be metabolized by bacteria in plaque.
What is "Cariogenic"?
400
This vitamin comes from vegetables & helps maintain gingival health. A deficiency can lead to swollen or bleeding gum tissue.
What is "vitamin C"?
400
An eating disorder characterized by excessive working out and very limited eating.
What is "Athletes Triad"?
400
A condition where there is a decrease in salivary production. This may lead to dental caries and periodontal disease. Can be caused by medications and/or chemotherapy treatments.
What is "Xerostomia"?
500
The bacteria mainly responsible for dental caries
What is Streptococcus Mutans and/or Lactobacilli
500
The clinical term for "toothpaste"
What is dentifrice?
500
California law states that this DHCP, under this type of supervision can place topical fluoride.
What is a "Dental Assistant under direct supervision"?
500
Name this condition seen on the left side of the patient and its cause.
What is "Cellulitis" and infection?
500
A consumable nutrient that the body is unable to digest, and it provides no energy value, however it helps improve digestion.
What is "dietary fiber"?
500
This mineral, along with Calcium and Fluorine, are important for the formation of strong bones and teeth is.
What is "Phosphorus"?
500
Type of nutrition where nutrients are depleted and cannot meet the body's needs.
What is "malnutrition"?
500
Death of brain cells due to shortage of blood and deprivation of essential oxygen.
What is a "Stroke"?
600
This disease, called ECC for short, affects one third of preschool children, causing many children to miss school and not concentrate in school.
What is Early Childhood Caries?
600
These special devices are recommended as aide for cleaning between large or open interdental spaced and under fixed bridges.
What are "interdental devices"?
600
This type of fluoride should be avoided on ceramic or composite restorations.
What is Acidulated Phosphate Fluoride? (APF)
600
Name this condition shown at the vestibule and its cause.
What is "exostosis" and extra bone growth?
600
Peas, beans, and grains are good source of this type of protein.
What is "plant protein"?
600
Liver, red meats, egg yolks, dried fruits (raisins), leafy green vegetables are good sources of this mineral, it aids in the formation of hemoglobin, which supplies oxygen to the cells.
What is "Iron"?
600
The SCIENCE of how the body uses food for development, growth, repair, and maintenance.
What is "nutrition"?
600
A condition in which airways are narrow and swell and may produce extra mucus. This can make breathing difficult and trigger coughing, a whistling sound (wheezing) when exhaling and shortness of breath.
What is "Asthma"?
700
A device used to analyze the density of the tooth and can be used as an assessment tool to determine the health of a specific tooth.
What is a caries detector or "Diagnodent"
700
A sugar substitute that has been linked to help prevent tooth decay by inhibiting the growth of bacteria. (anticariogenic).
What is "Xylitol"?
700
Along with preventing decay and periodontal disease, fluoride has also been proven to help with eliminating this.
What is "Tooth Sensitivity"?
700
Name this condition and on of the causes.
What is "leukoplakia" and a weakened immune system and/or stress?
700
"Good fats" that are associated with lower levels of heart disease and cancer.
What are "unsaturated fats"?
700
Organic substances that are essential for our body function. They do assist in chemical reactions, prevent cellular breakdown as antioxidants, and help prevent inflammation in the body. However, they do not supply energy.
What are "vitamins"?
700
The essential guidelines established by the Food and Nutrition Board of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, for nutrient intake. They represent the average daily levels of nutrients necessary to meet the requirements of nearly all (97–98%) healthy individuals.
What is the "Recommended Daily Allowance or RDA"?
700
Clinical term for this systemic concern-- The force of blood against the arterial walls. If high enough, it can lead to health problems.
What is "Hypertension"?