Microbiology in Dentistry and Pioneers

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Why is the study of microbiology important in dentistry?

To understand how to prevent disease transmission in the dental office (correct)

To study the history of dentistry

To improve patient comfort during dental visits

To learn about different dental procedures

Which of the following are common oral diseases mentioned in the text?

Hepatitis and tonsillitis

Skin rashes and chickenpox

Gingivitis and tooth decay (correct)

Viral infections and strep throat

What is the definition of microbiology as provided in the text?

The branch of psychology that deals with microorganisms

The science of studying planets and stars

The study of microscopic life forms (correct)

The science of studying large organisms

Which microorganisms are included in the study of microbiology according to the text?

Virus, fungi, and algae Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of microorganisms are actually pathogenic according to the text?

3% Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of maintaining aseptic technique in dentistry?

To prevent infections from spreading Signup and view all the answers

What did Robert Koch develop that proved whether a particular organism is the cause of a disease?

Koch's postulates Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of Koch's postulates?

Healthy individuals must exhibit the disease for the causative agent to be present. Signup and view all the answers

What is an exception to Koch's postulates?

Healthy individuals carrying a pathogen but not exhibiting the disease Signup and view all the answers

What did Julius Petri invent that is commonly used in microbiology to isolate bacterial colonies?

Petri dish Signup and view all the answers

Why are some pathogens considered impossible to culture in a pure culture?

They require a living host to survive and grow. Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes opportunistic infections from other types of infections?

They can invade a host when the host's defenses are weakened. Signup and view all the answers

Who is credited with building the first magnifying lens to describe microorganisms?

Anton Van Leeuwenhoek Signup and view all the answers

Which century saw the discovery of microorganisms and the theory of abiogenesis?

17th century Signup and view all the answers

What did Anton Van Leeuwenhoek refer to microorganisms as?

'Animacules' and 'little beasties' Signup and view all the answers

What was the theory of abiogenesis in relation to the origin of life?

Life arose spontaneously from nonliving matter Signup and view all the answers

According to a 17th-century 'Mice recipe', how were mice believed to be created?

Sweat from underwear penetrated wheat and changed them into mice Signup and view all the answers

Who developed the first vaccine using cowpox to protect against smallpox?

Edward Jenner Signup and view all the answers

Which scientist disproved spontaneous generation and developed the germ theory of disease?

Louis Pasteur Signup and view all the answers

What did Louis Pasteur use for immunization against rabies?

Wine/Yeast/Sugar Signup and view all the answers

Who is known as the 'Father of Antisepsis'?

Joseph Lister Signup and view all the answers

What temperature did Louis Pasteur heat wine/beer to in order to prevent spoilage?

$50$C for 1 min Signup and view all the answers

Who showed that childbed fever was transmitted through unwashed hands?

Ignaz Semmelweis Signup and view all the answers