EDDA
HYGIENE
FRONT DESK
TEAM
RANDOM DENTAL FACTS
Dr. & Kenzie Fun Facts
100

Patient is complaining about pain. What is this called?

Chief complaint.

100

When is BP taken?

At the start of every appt.

100

Abbie called Mary to remind her of her appointment. What is this called?

Excitement Call

100

What meeting do we have every day as a team?

Morning Huddle.

100

What is the tip of the root called? 

Apex

100

What is Dr. Michelle's dog named?

Quincy

200

Give an example of a class IV filling.

Any incisal edge filling anterior tooth. 

200

What needs to be filled out completely to assess a patient's periodontal status?

Perio Chart. 

200

When Kenzie reviews patient appointments for medical history, insurance, and treatment plans for two days out, what is this called?

Chart Prep.

200

What is the Jeff office phone number?

812-280-8000

200

What do 60% of 15-year-olds have? 

Gingivitis.

200

What are Dr. Chase's dogs named?

Diggity & Flutter

300

When is BP taken?

Before any restorative work or administering anesthetic. 

300

What procedures are involved at a 6 month recall?

Prophy & periodic exam

300

Jill gathers her payments to find her end-of-day total. What is this called? 

Daily Deposit. 

300

What time should you be in the lab for morning huddle?

7:45am - text Kenzie or Dr if you will not be there in time

300

What do 84% of 17-year-olds have?

Tooth Decay.

300

What other state has Kenzie lived in?

Florida

400

Give an example of a class II filling.

Any interproximal filling on posterior tooth.

400

What does SRP stand for?

Scaling & Root Planing

400

If Kenzie checked to see if we missed sending any claims for the day. What is she checking?

Procedures Not Billed Report.

400

April noticed Grace did a great job recapping the appointment and let her know what was done today at check out. What is this transition between Abbie and Grace called? 

Hand Off

400

What is the life span of a taste bud?

10 days

400

Who is double jointed in both arms?

Kenzie

500

What three master switches need to be turned on when opening the office and turned off when closing the office? 

Central Air Compressor, Vacuum Unit, Dental Radiographic Unit

500

What is completed once a week on the hygiene to-do list? 

Calibrating Pano Machine

500

The Front Desk team needs to review all pending claims for the month of June. What are they reviewing?

Outstanding Insurance Claim Report.

500

How often does the medical emergency kit get checked?

Once a month

500

When the first dentist was ever recorded?

3000 BC

500

Who can say the alphabet backwards?

Dr. Chase

600

Name 5 things that need to be ready before Dr enters room for a restorative appt.

BP recorded, pt sunglasses, water full, x-rays open, today's tx displayed, syringe loaded, topical ready/placed

600

What type of bacteria causes gingivitis? (Gram positive vs negative and aerobic vs anaerobic)

Gram negative anaerobic bacteria

600

What days do the Jeff Front Desk work the info email?

Monday and Wednesday 

600

What procedures should be attached to all new patient appts wanting to receive comprehensive care? (There are 5)

Comp exam, FMX, iTero, fluoride, prophy

600

What is the procedure called when a root tip is amputated?

Apicoectomy.

600

What is Dr. Mary's favorite movie of all time?

Beauty & The Beast

700

What is the difference between a direct vs indirect pulp cap?

Direct=pulp exposure

Indirect=close to pulp, but not exposed

700

What does ANUG stand for?

Acute Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis 

700

What is our motto at DFD Jeff?

DFD Jeff is where we cultivate an inviting environment to deliver excellent patient care because we care!

700

Where is Dr. Michelle getting married in November?

St. Lucia