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What shows that people understood the need to keep their teeth clean?

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  • toothbrushes made from twigs

- Etruscan (people of ancient Italy and Corsica) fashioned crowns and bridges

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What are crowns

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caps for broken or weak teeth

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What are bridges

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artificial teeth or crowns attached to adjoining teeth

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Who was the earliest dentist

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Egyptian Hesi-Re

- died about 2600 B.C

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What was the Romans view of dentistry

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great believers in oral hygiene

- used tooth-cleaning powders and fancy toothpicks in between courses

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What 3 cultures performed dentistry as part of medical duties

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rome
india
islam

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Who provided dental care in Europe

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monks

- barbers who visited monks became surgical assistants

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When did barbers become dentists

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The Catholic Church forbade monks from providing medical and dental care in Rome
- Barber Surgeons

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What lead to the recognition of dentistry as a separate area of science

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renewed interest in human anatomy and surgery during the renaissance

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Who performed extractions in colonial america

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tooth-drawers
surgeon dentists
barbers
blacksmiths

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What did paul revere

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identification of the corpse of Dr.Joseph Warren based on the tooth bridge he made for him

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what happened in 1840 in colonial America (dentist)

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first dental college was established in Baltimore

  • first national organization of dentists formed
  • increase of publication in dnetal literature
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What professional journal for dentists was created in 1840

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American Journal of Dental Science

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what happened in 1859 for dnetists

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26 dentists meet in Niagara Falls, N.

- formed American Dental Association (ADA)

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what important change happened in the 20th century for dentists

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professional standards

  • ADA tightened state laws
  • 1926 landmark report on dental education highlighted problems in some dental schools
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What happened in 1928 for dentists

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ADA formed National Board of Dental Examiners

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What happens in 1933 for dentists

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first National board dental examinations were given

  • dental specialties were established
  • dental tech advanced
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what are the two requirements for dental school admission

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  • at least two years of undergraduate

- DAT (dental admission test)

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what do students do in the first 2 years of dental school

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learn basic principles of diagnosing and treating tooth and gum disease
- practice on models or manikins

treat patients in the second year

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what do students in the last 2 years of dental school

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treat patients under the supervision of licensed dentists
- work in other settings

take classes useful in managing dental practice

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what two degrees can dentistshave

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D.D.S = doctor of dental surgery 
D.M.D = doctor of dental medicine
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how are dentists licensed

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take National Board Dental Examination

  • renewal 1-3 ears
  • continuing education
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how many things can a dentist specialize in

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9

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Name 10 tasks of a dnetist

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examine patient's teeth, gums, mouth
interpret x-ray
formulate plan of treatment
administer anesthetic
fill cavity, give dentures 
apply crown
root canal
extract tooth
apply braces
insert dental implant
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name and describe the 9 dental specialities
orthodontics - straighten teeth with braces and retainers oral and maxillofacial surgery - surgery on mouth and jaws pediatric dentistry - dental treatment of children periodontics - care of gums and bones supporting teeth prosthodontics - replacement of broken parts of teeth or missing teeth with crowns, bridges, dentures endodontics - treatment of interior of tooth (root canal) dental public health - promotion of oral health and disease prevention oral and maxillofacial pathology - diagnosis and treatment of oral disease oral and maxillofacial radiology - use of imaging to diagnose head and neck disease
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what is the largest dental specialty
orthodontics
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what is a root canal
pulp filled cavity in root of the tooth
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what is a pocket
a space between an inflamed gum and surface of the tooth
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what does a probe do
assess and measure pockets
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where is a pocke tmeasured from
the gingival margin | - border of gum that surrounds but is not attached to the tooth attached to periodontal tissue
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what are the four reasons for increased demand
population growth preventive care for younger people increased dental coverage among private insurance companies rising popularity of cosmetic dental services
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describe specialty distribution fro dentists
5% are orthodontists 5% are oral maxillofacial surgeons rest are other specialties
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what is the national professional organization for dentists
ADA
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who accredits dental programs
Commission on Dental Accreditation
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who do most patients see first during a dental checkup
dental hygienist
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what does the history of dental hygienists show
people understood that there was a connection between caring for their teeth and preventing dental disease
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what happened in 1890 (dental hygienists)
publication of Microorganisms of the Human Mouth - by Willoughby D.Miller - described basic theoretical understanding of dental decay
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What did Miller's book show
preventive dentistry | - the focus on preventing dental disease through professional cleaning and polishing of teeth
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who is alfred c. fones
coin the term dental hygienist | father of dental hygiene
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what is prophylaxis
professional cleaning and polishing
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what did Fones do in 1913
open the first oral hygiene school | - Bridgeport Board of education
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what happened in 1916 (dental hygienist)
started first university-based hygienist program | - licensed dental hygienists in 1917
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what did dental hygienists do in 1923
form the national association for dental hygienists, the AHDA (american dental hygienists association)
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what happened in 1951 for dental hygienists
licensure was mandatory
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what happened in 1947 for dental hygienists
ADHA and ADA established accreditation standards for dental hygiene program accreditation began in 1952
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what happened in 1962 for dental hygienists
first National Board Examination for Dental Hygienists
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what are the entrance requirements for accredited dental hygienist programs
high school diploma or equivalent pertinent high school courses college entrance exam
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what 3 areas do dental hygienists take classes in
basic sciences dental sciences dental hygiene sciences + 650 hours of supervised clinical work
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how do you obtain licensure as a dental hygienist
graduation from accredited program pass written exam - national exam administered by the ADA's Joint Commission on National Dental Examination (JCNDE) pass clinical exam - through state or regional testing agencies additional exam on legal issues related to hygiene practice renewal 1-5 years depending on the state
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describe Alabama's difference for dental hygienists
does not require written examination for licensure | - candidates must take courses, be trained on the job, and pass a different written exam
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Describe Indiana's difference for dental hygienists
call dental hygienists RDHs (registered dental hygienist) LDHs (licensed dental hygienist)
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what are the 10 typical tasks of a dental hygienist
1.remove plaque, calculus, and stains 2. take and process x-rays 3. apply cavity-preventive agents 4. use periodontal probe 5. apply topical flouride 6. apply a light-cured sealant 7. make maxilllary preliminary impression 8 apply rubber dam 9. finish and polish amalgam restoration 10. place stainless steel crown
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what is a rubber dam
a piece of latex that isolates a tooth for work while protecting the surrounding teeth
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what is a amalgam restoration
mercury and silver alloy filling
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describe a dental hygienists ranking
rank first among all occupations for employment growth
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why are dental hygienists increases
expanding population elderly population preventive care
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what is the professional organization for dental hygienists
ADHA | - three tier structure of local, state, and national groups/associations
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what is the specific organization within the AHDA for dental hygienists
Institute for oral Health
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who founded dental assisting
Dr.C Edmund Kells | - new orleans dentist
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what did Dr.Kells do
first person in the US to take dental xrays invented the aspirator
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what is the aspirator
device for removing fluid and other materials
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what did Dr.Kells do in 1855
hired a female assistant to make females more comfortable in entering the office alone
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What was the most important function of dental assistants
chairside assistant | - working closely with dentist as he/she performs procedure
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Who was one of the earliest dental assistants
Juliette Southard | -hired by Dr.Henry Fowler in 1021
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What did Juliette Southard do
found the- Education and Efficiency Society - eventually the ADAA
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what did the ADAA do in 1930 | and in 1944
1930 = formed committee to develop educational guidelines and training courses 1944 = created committee to develop standards and competency exam
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what was adopted in 1946 (DA)
140 hour training course
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what happened in 1948 *(DA)
ADAA established certifying board | - Dental Assisting National Board (DANB)
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who accredits DA programs
commission on dental accreditation
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describe the education of a DA
may be trained on the job | - dental assisting programs USUALLY
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what are the two parts of a DA program
classwork and classroom subjects | clinical practice with dentist
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describe credentials of a DA
most states must be licensed or registered for advanced tasks
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what are advanced tasks of a DA called
expanded functions
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describe certification for a DA
certified dental assistant (CDA) certified orthodontic assistant (COA) specialty - radiation health - safety and infection control
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what are the typical tasks of a DA
1. open the office 2. prepare dental treatment room 3. set up instrument trays 4. seat patient 5. take and dev. x-rays 6. hand instrument to dentist 7. instruct patient in oral hygiene 8. clean and polish removable appliances 9. complete health history records 10. prepare bank deposits
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why are DA increasing
preventive care cosmetics elderly population
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what is the professional organization for DA
ADAA | - DANB

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