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What was discovered in the mid-20th century that led to a significant decrease in tooth decay incidence?
What was discovered in the mid-20th century that led to a significant decrease in tooth decay incidence?
- Fluoridation of water and toothpaste (correct)
- Development of X-ray technology
- Dental aesthetics treatments
- Improved dental prosthesis materials
What technological development implemented in the last century revolutionized dental offices?
What technological development implemented in the last century revolutionized dental offices?
- Increased emphasis on prevention
- Improved dental prosthesis materials
- Development of X-ray technology (correct)
- Dental aesthetics treatments
What became an important concern for patients in the 20th century regarding dentistry?
What became an important concern for patients in the 20th century regarding dentistry?
- Oral hygiene promotion
- Development of more durable dental materials
- Prevention of dental diseases
- Dental aesthetics (correct)
How has dentistry evolved to include greater attention to general health?
How has dentistry evolved to include greater attention to general health?
Which professionalization model is mentioned in the text as being part of dental academic training?
Which professionalization model is mentioned in the text as being part of dental academic training?
What development led to a decreased incidence of tooth decay in the population?
What development led to a decreased incidence of tooth decay in the population?
Who is credited with creating the first dental school in the United States?
Who is credited with creating the first dental school in the United States?
Who is known for pioneering dental hygiene and creating the first school of dental hygiene?
Who is known for pioneering dental hygiene and creating the first school of dental hygiene?
Who conducted research on the brown mottling pattern on enamel, leading to the discovery of the cause of fluorosis?
Who conducted research on the brown mottling pattern on enamel, leading to the discovery of the cause of fluorosis?
Who proposed adding fluoride to drinking water as a preventive action against tooth decay?
Who proposed adding fluoride to drinking water as a preventive action against tooth decay?
Which individual is associated with founding the Angle School of Orthodontia and proposing a classification system for malocclusion?
Which individual is associated with founding the Angle School of Orthodontia and proposing a classification system for malocclusion?
Which requirement was necessary to obtain a Diploma in Odontology in Spain from 1901-1944?
Which requirement was necessary to obtain a Diploma in Odontology in Spain from 1901-1944?
What trend became prevalent in dentistry from 2010 onwards?
What trend became prevalent in dentistry from 2010 onwards?
