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Periodontics Answer: treatment of diseases of the oral tissues that support and
surround teeth
Endodontics Answer: treatment of the pulp and associated structures
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Answer: treatment of diseases, injuries, and
defects of the oral and maxillofacial
Dental Public Health Answer: development of policies to control and prevent
disease
Orthodontics Answer: treatment of the malocclusions of the teeth and
associated structures
Prosthodontics Answer: restoration and replacement of natural teeth with
artificial constructs such as crowns, bridges, and dentures
Oral Pathology Answer: examination of the nature of diseases that affect the
oral cavity and adjacent structures
Pediatric Dentistry Answer: oral healthcare of children from birth to
adolescence
Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Answer: uses new and sophisticated imaging
techniques to locate tumors and infectious diseases of the jaw, head, and neck
Pierre Fauchard Answer: "father of modern dentistry"
List the [3] requirements of direct supervision: Answer: -dentist must be
physically present in the office
-dentist must examine the patient before and after the procedure
-DA must be legally qualified
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Who technically 'owns' the patient's radiographs? Answer: the dentist
Do patients have the right to access or retrieve their radiographs at any time?
Answer: yes, but only a copy
When writing entries in a the patient's chart, is it better to chart too much or
too little? Answer: too much
List (from smallest to largest) the [4] levels of organization in the human body:
Answer: 1. cells
2. tissues
3. organs
4. body systems
How many types of viral hepatitis are there? Answer: 5 (A,B,C,D,E)
How is the herpes virus transmitted? Answer: direct contact with lesions or
infectious saliva
How often should dental personnel wash their hands? [3 instances] Answer: -
before putting on gloves
-after removing gloves
-after touching contaminated objects with bare hands
What is the rationale behind the standard precautions concept? Answer: it is
NOT possible to identify all patients that might be infectious
Canines Answer: the longest teeth in the human dentition and are used for
cutting and tearing
Canine teeth numbers are: [4 teeth] Answer: #6
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