Deck 26: Dental Careers

Question 1

Some areas in which the ____________________ may specialize include clinical work, education, administration, research, consumer advocacy, or veterinary dental practice.

Answer 1

Dental hygienist

Question 2

The role of the ____________________ varies greatly with the size and type of practice in which he or she works.Job responsibilities may include answering the telephone, making appointments, and working with billing accounts, as well as infection control.

Answer 2

Dental assistant

Question 3

The term buccal refers to:

A) The treatment of disease of the inside of the tooth
B) The cheek
C) The upper jaw and face
D) Inflammation of the gums
E) The lower jaw

Answer 3

The cheek

Question 4

____________________ refers to the treatment of gum disease and education for prevention.

Question 5

Gingivitis is a dental term that means :

A) The treatment of disease of the inside of the tooth
B) The cheek
C) The upper jaw and face
D) Inflammation of the gums
E) The lower jaw

Question 6

____________________ refers to the prevention of disease and decay and therapeutic care of children's teeth from birth through adolescence.

Question 7

Endodontics is:

A) The treatment of disease of the inside of the tooth
B) The cheek
C) The upper jaw and face
D) Inflammation of the gums
E) The lower jaw

Question 8

The term maxillofacial pertains to:

A) The treatment of disease of the inside of the tooth
B) The cheek
C) The upper jaw and face
D) Inflammation of the gums
E) The lower jaw

Question 9

____________________ refers to extraction of teeth and the treatment of injury, disease, and deformity of the mouth, such as a cleft palate.

Question 10

____________________ refers to the prescription and fitting of braces to correct misaligned teeth or jaws.

Question 11

Odontology is a dental term that refers to:

A) Correcting tooth placement
B) The teeth of children
C) The study of the tooth
D) One who places artificial appliances on teeth
E) Middle

Question 12

Pedodontics is a dental term that pertains to:

A) Correcting tooth placement
B) The teeth of children
C) The study of the tooth
D) One who places artificial appliances on teeth
E) Middle

Question 13

____________________ refers to the design and fitting of bridgework and dentures, as well as substitutes for missing teeth or tissue.

Question 14

The term mandibular pertains to:

A) The treatment of disease of the inside of the tooth
B) The cheek
C) The upper jaw and face
D) Inflammation of the gums
E) The lower jaw

Question 15

____________________ is the treatment of disease of the dental pulp, usually with a root canal procedure.

Question 16

Prosthodontist is a dental term that pertains to:

A) Correcting tooth placement
B) The teeth of children
C) The study of the tooth
D) One who places artificial appliances on teeth
E) Middle

Question 17

Dental _________________________ are the only members of the dental health care team who do not work directly with patients.

Question 18

Orthodontics is a dental term that pertains to:

A) Correcting tooth placement
B) The teeth of children
C) The study of the tooth
D) One who places artificial appliances on teeth
E) Middle

Question 19

____________________ refers to laboratory testing and biopsy to diagnose oral conditions.

Question 20

The term mesial pertains to:

A) The treatment of disease of the inside of the tooth
B) The cheek
C) The study of the tooth
D) Inflammation of the gums
E) Middle

Question 21

Match the numbered word below with the best definition.
a.Bony cavities in the maxilla and mandible in which the roots of the teeth are attached
b.Mass adhering to the enamel surface of a tooth, composed of mixed bacterial colonies and organic material
c.A localized collection of pus in a cavity formed by the destruction of tissue
d.Used to designate natural teeth in the mouth
e.An irregularly shaped bone that forms the upper jaw
f.A solid mixture of two or more metals
g.The gum of the mouth; mucous membrane with supporting fibrous tissue
h.A mixture of calcium phosphate and carbonate with organic matter that is deposited on the surfaces of teeth; tartar
i.The bone of the lower jaw
j.Decalcification of the surface of the tooth followed by disintegration of the inner part of the tooth; a cavity
1.Abscess
2.Alloy
3.Alveoli
4.Calculus
5.Caries
6.Dentition
7.Gingiva
8.Mandible
9.Maxilla
10.Plaque

Question 22

Investigate various dental insurance plans available for patients.

Question 23

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible.
What are the four main types of teeth? How many of each do people have?

Question 24

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible.
What services do dentists perform?

Question 25

Investigate the effects of smokeless chewing tobacco on oral hygiene.

Question 26

Write an expository specifying the role of the dentist, dental hygienist, dental assistant, and dental lab technician, including personal qualities, levels of education, and credentialing requirements.

Question 27

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible.
What causes periodontal disease?

Question 28

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible.
Explain the nine dental specialties.

Question 30

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible.
Who makes up the dental team and what is its goal?

Question 31

Research the most current innovations in tooth replacement.

Question 32

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible.
Discuss the role of the dental hygienist.

Question 33

Research the treatments available, both medical and over-the-counter medications, to combat halitosis.

Question 34

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible.
What are the most common types of periodontal disease?

Question 35

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible.
What are the three functions of the teeth?

Question 36

Research the cost of orthodontic services for people with imperfect tooth placement.

Question 37

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible.
When does human tooth formation begin?

Question 38

When would a patient seek the services of an endodontist?

Question 39

Write an expository describing the methods of preventing and detecting caries and periodontal disease.

Question 40

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible.
What are the two sections of the tooth?

Question 41

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible.
What are some systemic conditions that contribute to the formation of caries and periodontal disease?