Oral Hygiene

Oral Devices and Techniques

100

Used Mechanically and/or Manually..

What is toothbrushes?

200

Time recommended to clean the incisal, occlusal, lingual, and facial surfaces of teeth..

What is 2 minutes?

300

Most popular brushing technique, used to remove plaque next to and directly beneath the gingival margin..

What is Bass or Modified Bass brushing technique?

400

Used to flush away debris from orthodontic devices using a pulsating water flow..

What is Water Irrigation Device?

500

Mouth rinses are used cosmetically or aesthetically to reduce_______..

What is Halitosis?

Oral Hygiene Aids

100

A visual approach used to educated the patient on where to focus when brushing, ( liquid, Tablets, or liquid)..

What is disclosing agent?

200

This organization awards a seal of acceptance of classification to products that are safe and affective for self care in Canada.

What is CDA, (Canadian Dental Association)?

300

Recommended instead of high-abrasives when buying new toothoaste..

What is Low-abrasive toothpaste?

400

Stimulates saliva that buffers plaque acid and is said to have carious-inhibition properties..

What is Chewing Gum?

500

Stimulates the soft tissues and removes plaque in interproximal areas..

What is Rubber tip Stimulators?

Fluoride

100

Early in the 1900's, ________ and ________ of Colorado, first revealed the fact that people with mottled enamel do not have as much dental decay..

Who is Doctor G.V Black and Doctor F. McKay?

200

Occurs when large amount of Fluoride are ingested in the body?

What is Fluoride Poisoning?

300

In August of 1983 Springfield, Mo began this process to the Water supply?

What is Fluoridation?

400

Sodium, Stannous, acidulated..

What is Fluorides used today?

500

Can assist in the remineralization of calcified areas?

What is Topical Fluoride?

Pros/Cons of good Oral Hygiene

100

Sticky mass that contains bacteria and grows in colonies on teeth..

What is plaque?

200

Sugar + Plaque = Acid + tooth = Decay

What is Dental Decay, (Caries Equation)?

300

Gums appear Red, swollen, or bleeding..

What is Gingivitis?

400

Using these 3 Techniques you can have a beautiful, healthy smile?

What is Brushing, Flossing, and Mouth Rinsing?

500

When minerals, calcium, and phosphate are lost from the enamel surface?

What is Demineralization?

Dental Terminology

100

When Minerals are replaced into teeth enamel?

What is Remineralization?

200

Y-Shaped Device..

What is Floss Holder?

300

AKA Toothpaste..

What is Dentifrice?

400

Chalky bands or flecks appear on the surface and the enamel structure is affected?

What is Enamel Hypo-calcification?

500

White areas or brown lines on the enamel surface of teeth..

What is Enamel Hypoplasia?