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Identify the members of the dental healthcare team and explain the role of each in a dental practice.
Identify the members of the dental healthcare team and explain the role of each in a dental practice.
Dentist, Dental Assistant, Dental Hygienist, Business Assistant, Dental Laboratory Technician.
Describe the supportive services provided by non-team members.
Describe the supportive services provided by non-team members.
Detail person, Dental equipment technician, Dental supply person.
Name and describe each recognized dental specialty.
Name and describe each recognized dental specialty.
Endodontics - preventing and treating problems related to pulp; Oral/maxillofacial radiology - imaging for diagnosis of diseases and tumors in the jaw/head/neck.
An individual who is trained to provide support to the dentist is a(n) ________
An individual who is trained to provide support to the dentist is a(n) ________
The specialty concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of the supporting structures is ________
The specialty concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of the supporting structures is ________
The specialty concerned with the diagnosis of disease through various forms of imaging, including radiographs, is _________
The specialty concerned with the diagnosis of disease through various forms of imaging, including radiographs, is _________
A(n) ____________ is a legally qualified practitioner of dentistry.
A(n) ____________ is a legally qualified practitioner of dentistry.
An individual who performs technical services specified by a written prescription from the dentist is a(n) ____________
An individual who performs technical services specified by a written prescription from the dentist is a(n) ____________
A(n) ___________ is a licensed auxiliary who provides preventative, therapeutic, and educational services.
A(n) ___________ is a licensed auxiliary who provides preventative, therapeutic, and educational services.
The specialty of promoting dental health through organized community efforts is _____________
The specialty of promoting dental health through organized community efforts is _____________
__________ is the specialty that is concerned with diseases of the oral structures.
__________ is the specialty that is concerned with diseases of the oral structures.
A(n) ______________ is a dentist who specializes in the diseases of the pulp.
A(n) ______________ is a dentist who specializes in the diseases of the pulp.
_______________ is the specialty of surgery of the head and neck.
_______________ is the specialty of surgery of the head and neck.
______________ is the specialty that is concerned with the correction of malocclusions.
______________ is the specialty that is concerned with the correction of malocclusions.
___________ is the specialty that is concerned with the restoration and replacement of natural teeth.
___________ is the specialty that is concerned with the restoration and replacement of natural teeth.
____________ is the area of dentistry that specializes in children from birth through adolescence.
____________ is the area of dentistry that specializes in children from birth through adolescence.
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Members of the Dental Healthcare Team
- Dentist: Qualified practitioner responsible for overall patient care and all team members.
- Dental Assistant: Aids the dentist during procedures, directs patients, and may perform certain tasks.
- Dental Hygienist: Focuses on preventative care, therapeutic services, and patient education.
- Business Assistant: Manages administrative tasks such as paperwork, appointments, and billing.
- Dental Laboratory Technician: Constructs and repairs dental prosthetics based on dentist prescriptions.
Supportive Services by Non-Team Members
- Detail Person: Provides specific product information to dentists from various companies.
- Dental Equipment Technician: Installs and maintains dental equipment, ensuring it functions properly.
- Dental Supply Person: Takes product orders, updates on new supplies, and arranges repairs and services.
Recognized Dental Specialties
- Endodontics: Specializes in the diagnosis and treatment related to dental pulp and root canals.
- Oral/Maxillofacial Radiology: Focuses on imaging for conditions and tumors in the jaw, head, and neck; aids in diagnosing mandibular disorders.
Dental Terminology
- Dental Assistant: Trained individual providing support to the dentist.
- Periodontics: Specialty focused on diagnosing and treating diseases of supporting structures of teeth.
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: Specialty concerned with diagnosing diseases through imaging techniques.
- Dentist: Legally recognized professional in the field of dentistry.
- Dental Laboratory Technician: Performs technical services based on written prescriptions from dentists.
- Dental Hygienist: Licensed professional offering preventative, therapeutic, and educational services.
- Dental Public Health: Specialty dedicated to promoting dental health through organized community efforts.
- Oral Pathology: Focuses on diseases affecting oral structures.
- Endodontist: Dentist specialized in dental pulp diseases.
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: Specialty involving surgical procedures for head and neck conditions.
- Orthodontics: Concerned with correcting malocclusions (misaligned teeth).
- Prosthodontics: Specializes in restoration and replacement of natural teeth.
- Pediatric Dentistry: Focuses on dental care for children from birth through adolescence.
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