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what is the concept of preventative dentistry
goal is to help an individual achieve and maintain an optimal oral health throughout their lives
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what is the concept of preventative dentistry
goal is to help an individual achieve and maintain an optimal oral health throughout their lives
dental assistants role in preventative dentistry is to
educate and motivate patients to maintain good oral health
what is one of the biggest barriers in which rdas overcome and should be aware of their behaviour and expressions while dealing with different patients
language barrier
tooth deposit order
acquired pellicle, plaque, material alba, food debris, calculus
materia alba can be removed with __ ,whereas ___ cannot
a water spray or oral irrigator; plaque
what is acquired pellicle
a thin acellular colourless transparent bacteria free film that forms on the teeth within minutes after cleaning
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
what is the concept of preventative dentistry | goal is to help an individual achieve and maintain an optimal oral health throughout their lives |
dental assistants role in preventative dentistry is to | educate and motivate patients to maintain good oral health |
what is one of the biggest barriers in which rdas overcome and should be aware of their behaviour and expressions while dealing with different patients | language barrier |
tooth deposit order | acquired pellicle, plaque, material alba, food debris, calculus |
materia alba can be removed with __ ,whereas ___ cannot | a water spray or oral irrigator; plaque |
what is acquired pellicle | a thin acellular colourless transparent bacteria free film that forms on the teeth within minutes after cleaning |
acquired pellicle is composed of | glycoproteins from saliva aka mucin |
pros of acquired pellicle | keeps surfaces moist and acts as a barrier against acids produced by plaque |
the first stage in biofilm formation is the | acquired pellicle |
acids released from dental plaque lead to ___ of the adjacent tooth surface leading to caries/decay | demineralization |
plaque is soft and can be easily removed by | brushing flossing |
if plaque is not removed thoroughly and effectively at least once within 24 hours is can cause | gingivitis |
calculus (tartar) refers to calcified deposits on the teeth formed by | mineralization of dental plaque |
calculus frequently occurs on | lingual of mand. anteriors and buccal of max. molars |
what is the cause of periodontal disease | plaque |
if left undisturbed plaque can cause | destruction of epithelial attachment, pocket formation, bone destruction |
periodontal disease is described in terms of | severity and loss of attachment |
dental caries is a bacterial infection caused by specific bacteria which is | streptococcus mutans and lactobacilli |
plaque bacteria + sugar/starch = | acid |
the first sign of demineralization is a small | white spot/ white fleck |
the teeth that benefit the most from optimum level of fluoride are | the ones still developing and newly erupted ones |
2% sodium fluoride has a ___ pH and is safe for | neutral; safe for existing restorations |
1.23% acidulated phosphate fluoride pH? should not be used on? | 3.0-3.5; restorations |
stannous fluoride can cause | staining of the teeth |
disclosing agent contraindications | do not apply to tooth coloured restorations, do not apply before a sealant to be placed |
toothbrushing technique recommended for patients with periodontal pockets and gingival inflammation | modified stillmans |
when should a patient floss | before brushing |
halitosis is | bad breath |
coronal polishing removes plaque and | extrinsic stains |
carbohydrates are the | chief source of energy and bulk |
a co plate protein supports | life and normal growth |
lipids (fats) provide | essential fatty acid, cushions main body organs, provides heat insulation, provides concentrated energy, makes food taste better, act as carrier of fat-soluble vitamins |
HDL = ___ cholesterol | good cholesterol |
deficiency of vitamin B causes | anemia and angular chelitis |
deficiency of vitamin C | scurvy |
deficiency of vitamin d | rickets in children and calcium loss from bones in adults |
deficiency of vitamin E | muscular wasting, nerve damage, and reproductive failure |
deficiency of vitamin K | bleeding disorders lack of clotting |
deficiency of folic acid | gi disorders , anemia |
anorexia nervosa is characterized by | self starvation |
bulimia nervosa is characterized by | rapid overeating followed by purging |
a good source of vitamin d is | fish, sunlight, butter |
saliva flow serves what function(s) | speeds the clearance of food from the mouth, aids in remineralization of the teeth, delivers fluoride to the teeth |