Dentistry
The substance that forms on teeth and can lead to cavities if not removed.
Plaque
Where was the first toothbrush invented?
1. Egypt
2. China
3. Italy
4. Greece
China
How many dental specialties are recognized?
12
Name the 3 dental schools in Florida.
UF, Nova, and LECOM
How many planets are in our solar system?
8
True or false: Tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the human body.
True
The name of the silver and mercury mixture that was used for fillings.
1. Composite
2. Etch
3. Dentin
4. Amalgam
Amalgam
This specialty treats periodontal disease (gingivitis – inflammation of the gums) and periodontitis (gum and bone disease).
Periodontist
The oldest dental school in the United States.
1. Harvard University Dental School
2. Western University Dental School
3. New York University Dental School
4. Baltimore College Dental School
Baltimore College Dental School
This person has the most followers on Instagram
1. Lionel Messi
2. Selena Gomez
3. Taylor Swift
4. Cristiano Ronaldo
The name of the gas that is most commonly used for sedation during dental procedures.
Nitrous oxide (laughing gas)
The scientific term for "fear of dentists"
1. Odontophobia
2. Ombrophobia
3. Odentophobia
4. Gingiphobia
Odontophobia
This specialty provides teeth straightening by moving them through the bone structure using braces or other corrective appliances.
Orthodontist
The average score on the DAT for UFCD students.
22
What year was Jimmy Buffett born?
1. 1935
2. 1946
3. 1953
4. 1964
1946
How many baby teeth does the average child have?
20 baby teeth.
This person's tooth is considered the "most valuable tooth", selling at auction for $3600
1. George Washington
2. Albert Einstein
3. Elvis Presley
4. Isaac Newton
Isaac Newton
A root canal is an example of a procedure performed by this specialty.
Endodontist
What does DMD stand for?
Doctor of Dental Medicine
What is the #1 most used social media site?
1. Instagram
2. Facebook
3. TikTok
4. X (formerly known as Twitter)
Name the four types of human teeth
What are incisors, canines, premolars, and molars
About how many gallons of toothpaste do Americans buy each year?
5 million
14 million
18 million
25 million
14 million
This specialty will repair natural teeth and replace missing teeth on a larger scale than a general dentist. They will utilize dentures or crowns (caps) as permanent replacements for missing or extracted teeth.
Prosthodontist
For professional development, name one of the Dental School's admissions teams coming to visit UF next week
Western University OR University of the Pacific
What year did leap years begin?
1. 45 B.C.
2. 1 B.C.
3. 0 A.D
4. 1204 A.D.
45 B.C.