This type of tooth is used in tearing food apart… Dogs have a bunch of them!
What is canines
100
Instrument used to view oral cavity, reflect light, and retract cheek.
What is mouth mirror
100
The disease that causes inflamation of the gums
What is gingivitis
100
A stage of graduate medical training, often done after 4 years in dental school
What is a residency program
100
A perfect score on the DAT
What is 30
200
Facilitates movement of food and assists in swallowing
What is tongue
200
Instrument used for pulling teeth
What is extraction forceps
200
Minerals from saliva and gingival crevicular fluid in plaque cause this hardened form of plaque
What is calculus or tarter
200
A specialty that provides primary, preventive, and therapeutic oral health care for infants and children through adolescence
What is pediatric dentistry
200
The number of questions in the PAT section of the DAT
What is 90
300
These types of teeth are the first to erupt during early child development
What is Incisors
300
Clears the airway of blood or saliva so that a patient can breathe
What is suction tube
300
The formation of benign and non-contagious mouth ulcers is called what?
What is Aphthous somatitis (Canker Sores)
300
To become a Dental Hygienist, you need at least this degree
What is an associate's degree
300
The date on which dental school applications open
What is June 1st
400
What are the four kinds of teeth found in the mouth?
What is Incisors, Molars, Pre-molars and Canines.
400
An x–ray that provides a full view of the upper and lower jaws, teeth, temporomandibular joints (TMJs) and sinuses.
What is panorex
400
This disorder causes pain and dysfunction of the muscles of mastication
What is Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction
400
What does a periodontist do?
What is Treat and cure diseases of the gums
400
The month in which the first interview offers are made
What is July
500
These play a role in protecting the body against respiratory and gastrointestinal infections
What is tonsils
500
An instrument used to remove enamel and dentin on teeth
Makes smooth cavity wall
What is Hatchet
500
This is the side effect of chemotherapy or radiotherapy that affects the rapidly dividing mucosal cells lining the mouth--of which can cause mouth ulcers (sores) and pain or difficulty swallowing.
What is Oral Mucositis
500
If you needed to get reconstructive surgery of the mouth and/or jaw, to whom would you go to?
What is Oral and Maxillofacial surgeon
500
The earliest date to receive a dental school acceptance offer