Dental instruments
A sharp-ended instrument used to examine teeth for any presence of gum diseases, plaque, and/or cavities.
What is a dental explorer?
How many language points do you need for active membership?
2!
The correct Spanish term for "hello"
What is "hola"
The amount of baby teeth we all start with
20
Who has been skydiving?
Kelci
Used to inject a numbing agent into the gums and teeth to make procedures less painful.
What is a dental syringe?
Who is your on-site leader for the VAW summer internship?
Josef!
The correct Spanish term for, "Nice to meet you"
What is "Mucho gusto"?
The strongest part of our mouth; harder than bone! (Hint: helmet)
What is the enamel?
Sofia
Used to loosen teeth before they are extracted with forceps.
What are dental elevators?
How much are dues?
$20!
The correct Spanish term for, "Could you please help me?"
What is, "Me puede ayudar, porfavor?"
supply blood and feeling to the whole tooth
What are the blood vessels and nerves?
Jadyn
Useful instrument used to mix sealing materials like cements and silicones, as well as medicinal substances and filling materials.
What is a spatula?
Where are the VAW 2025 teams headed to this summer?
The Dominican Republic
The correct term in Spanish for, "Please come with me"
What is "Venga conmigo porfavor"?
a layer of material that lies immediately underneath the enamel of the tooth.
What is the dentin?
Who has a blue birth mark??
Kevin
A spoon-shaped tool used to remove decayed dentin and tooth debris from cavities.
What is an excavator?
Where did the 2024 summer interns travel to??
Peru!
The correct Spanish term for "Please wait here for the doctor"
What is "Por favor, espere aqui a el doctor"?
the most visible teeth in your mouth
What are incisors?
Who has shaved their head before?
Maryum