Dental anatomy
This hardest substance in the human body covers the outer layer of teeth ?
What is enamel?
Brushing twice daily helps remove this sticky film of bacteria.
What is plaque?
The standardized test required for dental school admission.
What is the DAT (Dental Admission Test)
The ancient civilization credited with the first known dental fillings.
What is the Egyptians?
The only part of the body that can’t heal itself.
What is tooth enamel?
These are the sharp teeth used for cutting food.
What are incisors?
This mineral found in toothpaste helps prevent tooth decay.
What is fluoride?
The degree typically earned after dental school in the U.S.
What is DDS or DMD?
This founding father was also known for his dental work and false teeth.
Who is George Washington?
True or False: Shark teeth can regrow throughout their life.
What is true?
The number of permanent teeth in a complete adult human mouth.
What is 32?
This stringy tool cleans between your teeth where brushes can't reach
What is dental floss?
This organization accredits dental schools in the United States.
What is the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)?
This dental professional is known for the invention of the dental drill.
Who is George F. Green?
This is the average number of times a person should floss per day.
What is once?
This part of the tooth contains nerves and blood vessels.
What is the pulp?
Gingivitis is the early stage of this condition.
What is gum disease (or periodontal disease)?
The typical length, in years, of dental school.
What is four years?
The term for the historical practice of barbers also performing dental extractions.
What is barber-surgery?
These teeth usually erupt between the ages of 17 and 25.
What are wisdom teeth?
This anatomical term refers to the surface of the tooth that faces the tongue.
What is the lingual surface?
This term describes the loss of tooth structure due to acid, not bacteria.
What is dental erosion?
One key difference between DDS and DMD degrees.
What is the name only both degrees are equivalent?
This Frenchman is known as the "father of modern dentistry."
Who is Pierre Fauchard?
Name of the fictional dentist from Finding Nemo.
Who is Dr. Sherman?