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What is the main focus of community oral health education?
What does endodontics primarily deal with?
Which specialty addresses the malocclusion of teeth?
Who specializes in the care of children’s oral health from birth to adolescence?
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What is a common procedure performed by a prosthodontist?
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What is the primary responsibility of a dentist in a dental team?
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Which of the following is NOT a dental specialty?
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What is the role of a dental laboratory technician?
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Which duty is NOT typically performed by a chairside dental assistant?
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What is a primary focus of dental public health?
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Study Notes
Members of Dental Care
- The patient is the central figure in a dental office.
- The term "dontics" relates to teeth.
- Key members include:
- Dentist: General and specialist roles.
- Dental Assistant: Clinical, expanded functions, and business roles.
- Dental Hygienist.
- Dental Laboratory Technician.
Dentist
- Legally responsible for patient care and supervises the dental team.
- Recognized as the leader of the dental team.
- Nine dental specialties include:
- Dental Public Health
- Endodontics
- Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Oral Pathology
- Orthodontics
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Periodontics
- Prosthodontics
Dental Technicians
- Perform laboratory work under a licensed dentist's prescription.
- Construct and repair prosthetic devices such as full and partial dentures.
- Create restorations including crowns, bridges, inlays, and veneers.
Chairside Dental Assistant
- Responsibilities entail charting, handling rubber dams, passing instruments, mixing dental materials, and suctioning.
- Plays a direct role in patient dental care, providing reassurance to anxious patients.
Dental Public Health
- Focuses on policy development at various government levels to control and prevent disease.
- Engages in community dental screenings to assess public oral health needs.
- Prioritizes community health initiatives over individual patient care.
Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
- A new specialty utilizing advanced imaging techniques for diagnosing jaw, head, and neck issues.
- Aids in identifying tumors, infectious diseases, trauma, and temporomandibular disorders.
Endodontics
- Involves understanding, diagnosing, preventing, and treating pulp diseases.
- Commonly associated with root canal procedures; specialists are called endodontists.
Orthodontics
- Focuses on diagnosing, treating, and preventing teeth misalignment and related structures.
- Specialists in this area are orthodontists.
Periodontics
- Deals with diagnosing and treating diseases affecting the supporting structures of teeth.
- Specialists are known as periodontists.
Pediatric Dentistry
- Provides oral healthcare for children from birth through adolescence.
- Pediatric dentists address dental issues exacerbated by emotional and behavioral challenges.
Prosthodontics
- Concerns the restoration and replacement of teeth with artificial devices like crowns, dentures, and bridges.
- Specialists are referred to as prosthodontists.
Dental Terms
- Removable Complete Denture
- Removable Partial Denture
- Fixed Bridge
- Fixed Crown
- Fixed Implant
- Fixed Orthodontics
- Invisalign (removable orthodontics)
Additional Concepts
- Bacterial plaque and dental caries are significant dental health concerns.
- Types of fillings include prepared lab fillings and direct fillings.
- Night guards and mamelons are notable dental appliances used for specific conditions.
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This quiz explores the vital roles of various members of the dental team, emphasizing the importance of patient care. It covers the responsibilities of dentists, dental assistants, hygienists, and laboratory technicians in a dental practice. Test your understanding of dental care roles and appliances.
