How Well Do You Know The CAO?
What year was the CAO founded?
a. 1949 b. 1955 c. 1969
a. 1949
When was the modern-day Aligner created?
a. 1992 b. 1997 c. 2005
b. 1997
The average adult human has how many teeth?
32
What kind of band never plays music?
A rubber band
Small, removable and can be used in conjunction with braces. Applies precise force to help guide teeth
Orthodontic Elastics
How many members does the CAO have?
a. 650 b. 780 c. 960
b. 780
The word "Orthodontics" is of what origin?
a. Latin b. Greek C. Egyptian
b. Greek
What percent of people in orthodontic treatment are adults?
a. 10% b. 20% c. 25%
c. 25%
I have many teeth, but I cannot bite.
What am I?
A comb or A Saw
Specialized instruments used by orthodontists to manipulate and position brackets
Bracket Tweezers
Of the 13 CAO Board Members, how many are women?
a. 2 b. 5 c. 7
c. 7
Braces are nearly __ years old.
a. 150 b. 200 c. 300
c. 300
How many days does the average human spend brushing their teeth in a lifetime?
a. 28.5 b. 35.5 c. 38.5
c. 38.5
Lose me once, I’ll come back stronger; lose me twice, I’m gone forever. What am I?
A tooth
Thin, metal ring, typically made of stainless steel, that is cemented around a tooth, usually a molar
Orthodontic Band
What is CAO's foundation called?
a. C.F.A.O b. C.A.F.O c. C.F.O.O
a. CFAO - Canadian Foundation for the Advancement of Orthodontics
What percent of Dentists are also Orthodontists?
a. 6% b. 12% c. 18%
a. 6%
True or false: Teeth start to form when the baby is still in the womb?
True
If you drop me I’m sure to crack. Give me a smile and I'll always smile back. What am I?
A Mirror
What instrument helps guide the archwire into the slot?
Howe/Weingart Plier
Who is the current CAO President?
Dr. Avi Goldberg
In ancient Roman times, what metal was used for braces?
a. Copper b. Aluminum c. Gold
c. Gold
How many Canadians and Americans are in orthodontic treatment?
a. 2 Million b. 5 Million c. 7 Million
b. 5 Million
I am often paired with bands, in a journey that requires skilled hands. I apply pressure, not too much nor too little, making sure teeth move little by little. What am I?
An Archwire
A specialized instrument used in orthodontics to precisely cut the ends of archwires, particularly those extending from molar tubes
Distal End Cutter