Dental School Application
When do applications open?
June 1st
In what area do Pediatric Dentists specialize?
Children/adolescents OR Preventative Dentistry
Teeth are considered bone, true or false?
FALSE, teeth are not bone
How many adult teeth are present?
32 teeth
How many LORs and from whom are suggested?
2 from Science Professors
1 from Dentist
1 from Non-Science Professor or Employer
What does a Periodontist do?
Treat and cure diseases of the gums
What are the four types of teeth?
Molars, premolars, canines and incisors
How often should someone get a dental cleaning?
Every 6 months
What are the four topics on the DAT?
Natural Sciences, Perceptual Ability, Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Reasoning
What does an Endodontist do?
Specialize in root canals
Which part of the tooth is visible in the oral cavity and covered with enamel?
Crown
What food group is found to prevent tooth decay?
Dairy
How many hours of shadowing are recommended?
What does a prosthodontist do?
Dentures, implants, cosmetic procedures
What type of teeth are tooth numbers 18 and 31? (assuming all adult/permanent teeth are present)
Second Molars
What animal has the largest canines in the world?
A narwhal
What resources can you use to study for the DAT?
DAT Bootcamp, Kaplan DAT Prep, Study Guides and Books, ADA DAT Practice Tests, etc
If you needed to get reconstructive surgery of the mouth and/or jaw, to whom would you go?
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
What is the function of the neck or dental cervix of the tooth?
In simple terms, it connects crown to root
What famous nail supply company started as a dental supply company?
OPI (nail polish/ nail care)
The creator found that nail techs were buying dental porcelain to make acrylic nails, so he decided to pivot to making nail lacquer.