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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.
Detail person, Dental equipment technician, Dental supply person.
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) ________
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The specialty concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of the supporting structures is ________
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The specialty concerned with the diagnosis of disease through various forms of imaging, including radiographs, is _________
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A(n) ____________ is a legally qualified practitioner of dentistry.
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An individual who performs technical services specified by a written prescription from the dentist is a(n) ____________
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A(n) ___________ is a licensed auxiliary who provides preventative, therapeutic, and educational services.
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The specialty of promoting dental health through organized community efforts is _____________
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__________ is the specialty that is concerned with diseases of the oral structures.
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A(n) ______________ is a dentist who specializes in the diseases of the pulp.
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_______________ is the specialty of surgery of the head and neck.
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______________ is the specialty that is concerned with the correction of malocclusions.
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___________ is the specialty that is concerned with the restoration and replacement of natural teeth.
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____________ is the area of dentistry that specializes in children from birth through adolescence.
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Study Notes
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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Explore the various members of the dental healthcare team and their roles in delivering patient care. Learn about supportive services and recognized dental specialties that enhance dental practice efficiency. This quiz covers the essential functions within a dental team.
