Exam 1: Introduction to the Dental Profession

The dental team member who is responsible for cleaning, providing dental prophylaxis, removing deposits from the teeth, and patient education is  ________.

The first African American to graduate from dental school was _________.

The specialty that is concerned with the diagnosis and nature of the diseases affecting the oral cavity is __________.

The professional organization for dental assistants is the _________.

Pierre Fauchard was a Frenchman who ____________.

Pierre Fauchard recorded all known information on dentistry in a book.

State requirements for an expanded function dental assistant vary greatly.

The American Dental Association recognizes ____ specialties.

The individual responsible for discovering x-rays is ___________.

The specialty that is concerned with preventing dental disease and that works with the community to promote dental health is _________.

Paul Revere was the favorite dentist of George Washington.

The first dental engine with functioning handpiece, motor, and foot treadle was invented by Horace Hayden.

The dental health team approach to dentistry improves efficiencies and the overall patient experience.

Ida Gray, the first African American woman to earn a dental degree, graduated from the University of Ohio, School of Dentistry.

The first woman to graduate from dental school was ________.

The individual responsible for inventing the dental chair is __________.

Dental laboratory technicians fabricate _________. 1) amalgam restorations 2) full dentures 3) gold crowns and bridges 4) partial dentures 5) porcelain veneers

Who is the French surgeon who wrote the rules of oral hygiene?

Who is the father of medicine?