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The individual responsible for inventing the dental chairs
Josiah Flagg
The individual responsible for discovering x-rays
Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen
This individual perfected several dental treatments still used today, and developed step-by-step procedures for dental treatments. Referred to as "the founder of dentistry".
Pierre Fauchard
Who was the first woman to graduate from dental school?
Lucy Beeman Hobbs (Ohio College of Dental Surgery in 1866)
The specialty concerned with diagnosing and treating the diseases of the supporting and surrounding tissues of the tooth
Periodontics
The specialty concerned with the pathology and morphology of the dental pulp and surrounding tissues
Endodontics
What are the three channels of communication?
1.) Auditory (hearing or listening)
2.) Visual (observing, seeing)
3.) Kinesthetic (caring touch)
One of the most observed and critical components of nonverbal communication
Facial expression
Ethical Behavior
The ability to distinguish right from wrong
The sticky mass that grows on teeth and contains bacteria
Plaque
What motion should you use while flossing between two teeth?
Sawing
What type of fluoride comes in gels, rinses, and foams.
Topical Fluroide
Interdental aids
Help in cleaning between the teeth and stimulating the gingival tissue (Ex: interproximal brush, wooden dental stimulator, floss threader)
What should oral hygiene goals be based upon?
The patient's age, the patient's knowledge of oral hygiene, and the patient's skill level in approving oral hygiene.
Vitamin that is produced in the body when the body is exposed to the sun
Vitamin D
What vitamins are excreted by the body daily?
B complex & Vitamin C
In what year did the USDA first develop guide to a balanced diet?
1992
Found in the thyroid gland and regulates metabolism of the body
Iodine
The study of the structure of the body
Anatomy
System responsible for the processing of the food we take in to sustain life
Digestive System
System that relays messages from the brain to the body systems and back again
Nervous System
Divides the body into left and right halves
Sagittal Plane
Skeleton that consists of the bones of the cranium, face, spinal column, ribs, and sternum.
Axial Skeleton
A term that relates to bone
Osseous
What make up gastric juices?
Pepsin & Hydrochloric Acid
Another name for the windpipe
Trachea
A term referring to the back of the body or area of the body
Posterior
When assisting with dental procedures, the dental assistant uses his/her lower back and neck, putting stress and strain on the __________ system.
Muscular
Excess bone formations that form on the lingual of the mandible
Torus Mandibularis
What bone does the mandible articulate with?
Temporal Bone
Provides nourishment and lubrication in the TMJ
Synovial fluid
Another name for the articular disc in the TMJ
Meniscus
Muscle that forms the floor of the mouth
Myohyoid
Branches of the maxillary nerve include:
Infraorbital, pterygopalatine, and zygomatic nerves
When the cells begin to outline the future shape of the developing tooth
Morphodifferentiation
Cementum-forming cells
Cementoblasts
What happens when a primary tooth is loosened?
The roots evanesce or dissolve
The thin covering over enamel on newly erupted primary teeth, which may stain very easily
Nasmyth's membrane
Peritubular Dentin
Creates the wall of the dentinal tubule
Primary Dentin
Formed before the completion of the apical foramen and forms the bulk of the tooth
Alveolar Crest
The area where two cortical plates come together between two teeth
Interradicular Septum
In multirooted teeth, the area of bone between the roots
Periodontal Ligaments
Secure the tooth into the socket by a number of organized fiber groups
What happens during week 7 of fetal development?
The palate and tongue form
How many teeth are there in each arch in the deciduous dentition?
10 teeth
Lingual Surface
The tooth surface that is on the tongue side
Transverse Ridge
The union of two triangular ridges that produces one ridge across the occlusal surface
Triangular Ridge
An elevation of enamel that descends from the cusp into the middle area of the occlusal surface
Often called the "cornerstone of the mouth"
Cuspids
What is the smallest permanent tooth in the dentition?
Mandibular Central
What does the "contact" of the tooth refer to?
Where the proximal side of two teeth come together and touch
Who is the "father of microbiology"?
Anton Van Leeuwenhoek
Proved bacteria is the cause of some diseases
Robert Koch
The group(s) of microorganisms that are of importance to dentistry is/are
Bacteria & Viruses
If bacteria is in warm, dark, and moist areas what will happen?
They will divide every 20 minutes
Aerobic Bacteria
Must have oxygen to live and grow
Another name for protozoa
Amoeba
Candidiasis & Thrush
Thick, white, raised patches in the mouth
Smallest microorganism
Virus
How long can the hepatitis B virus live on a dry surface?
14 days
Varicella-Zoster Virus
Responsible for chickenpox
What causes the common cold and flu?
A virus
Herpes simplex virus 1
Affects the lips and mouth
After people have had a disease...
They develop natural acquired immunity to that disease
The route of transmission of a microorganism by a contaminated instrument
Indirect contact
Group of fungal infections characterized as white patches of the fingernail
Tinea unguium
TSEs
Rare microorganisms; deady (affect brain tissue)
Latent
A slow-growing virus that may be suppressed or dormant for a period of time
Exhibits signs of rapidly progressing dementia, memory loss, and speech impairment
Creutzfeldt-Jacob disease
Antimicrobial means...
Growth inhibitor
What is the glove of choice for working chairside?
Latex glove
Sodium Hypochlorite
Irritating to the eyes and skin, corrosive to metals, and unstable and must be mixed daily
After instruments have been removed from the ultrasonic cleaner they should be _______ and __________.
Rinsed & Dried
Heated Ethylene Oxide Sterilization Method
Requires 120 degrees for 2 to 3 hours to sterilize
Failure of complete sterilization in an autoclave could result from...
Overloading the chamber, improper wrapping of instruments, and improper setting of time and temperature
BSI
A system that requires that PPE be worn to protect against contant with all bodily fluids
Ultrasonic Cleaner
A cleaning device that uses a cavitation process to clean debris from the instruments.
Used to ensure bags are not overfilled and sterilizers are not overpacked
Sterilization indicators
Rooms and equipment that are often overlooked for disinfecting include
Radiography room, radiography processing equipment, and the dental laboratory
MSDS is mandated by who?
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
OPIM
Other potentially infectious material
The criteria for a sharps container include:
-Leakproof
-Puncture resistant
-Labeled
How long must an employer maintain employee records on exposures and other medical records?
The duration of employment plus 30 years
How should any broken glass be cleaned up?
Using a broom and dustpan
Before being sent offsite for cleaning, laundry must be placed in a ____________.
Biohazard bag
Assembled MSDSs should be...
Alphebetized, indexed, and available to all employees.
The color blue on a warning label indicates
Health Hazard
What shape is the chemical warning label?
Diamond shaped
The patient must sign and date the ________.
Medical history form
Basic Vital Signs include:
-Respiration rate
-Pulse rate
-Body temperature
-Blood pressure
An abnormally slow resting pulse
Bradycardia
Sphygmomanometer
Instrument used to control the flow of blood in the artery; used to measure blood pressure
The charting symbol for caries
Outline filled in red
What is a side effect?
An unintended result that is caused by a drug
Sublinguals
Drugs that must be placed under the tongue to dissolve
Halitosis
Bad breathe
Cirrhosis
Deterioration of the liver
Barbiturates
Drugs that depress brain activity
What may be given to treat oral thrush?
Nystatin
How can alcohol affect the body process?
Acting as a depressant
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