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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
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
#11
#22
#27
Are prescription glasses worn during dental treatment sufficient protection for the
eyes? - Answer✅✅no, need side shields
Who is required to wear protective eyewear during dental treatment? [3 people] -
Answer✅✅-patient
-dental assistant (DA)
-dentist (DDS)