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variety of mean to alleviate problems
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Wooden sticks with frayed ends
Ivory handled brushes
Animal hair bristles
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early reference of dentistry date back to…..
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3000b.c
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Hesi-re
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earliest dentist known by name
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chief of the tooters and physicians
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Hesi-re
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greeks practiced dentistry based on…
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worship practices of priesthood
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hippocrates aka
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father of medicine
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hippocrates
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described teeth and method of treatment
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hippocrates developed
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mouth wash, toothpaste, and Hippocratic oath
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aristole
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teeth notes in 384-322bc
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romans
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Wrote extensively about dentistry
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romans
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tooth warm caused toothaches
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romans were
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skilled at restoring teeth with gold crowns and replacing with bridges
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saint apollonia
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patroness of dentistry and those suffering from toothache or other dental problems
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Leonardo da vinci
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Sketched internal and external structure of the body
First anatomist to distinguish premolars and molars
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ambroise pare aka
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father of modern surgery
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ambroise pare began as an apprentice to a….
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barber surgeon
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Writings include dental extraction methods and reimplantation of teeth
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ambroise pare
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Credited for 1st use of artificial eyes, hands and legs
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ambroise pare
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Used boiling oil, mixture of egg whites, oil of roses and turpentine to treat wounds
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ambroise pare
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Described toothache as “the most atrocious pain that can torment a man without being followed by death”
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ambroise pare
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pierre fauchard aka
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father of modern dentistry 1678-1761
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pierre fauchard developed dentistry as an
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independent profession
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originated title surgeon dentist
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pierre fauchard
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In U.S. degree conferred to dentist is DDS or Doctor of Dental Surgery
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pierre fauchard
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paul revere
silversmith by trade
Used skills as silversmith to make artificial teeth and surgical instruments
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Created Forensic Dentistry
| Identified human corpse using dental I.D.
paul revere
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paul revere aka
dr john baker in boston
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Robert Woofendale
First dentist to travel throughout the American Colonies
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John Greenwood
Dentist to George Washington
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Horace H. Hayden and Chapin A Harris
Set the foundation for the profession of dentistry
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Established the first dental college in the world
| Baltimore College of Dental Surgery, now the School of Dentistry at the University of Maryland
Horace H. Hayden and Chapin A Harris
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G.v Black aka
Grand Old Man of Dentistry
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Believe that dentistry should stand as a profession independent from and equal to that of medicine
g.v black
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Major contributions to dentistry:
The principle of extension for prevention
Standardized rules of cavity preparation and fillings
Believed in preventive rather than restorative dentistry
g.v black
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Wilheim Conrad Roentgen
Bavarian physicist
Discovered x-rays or radiographs
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Awarded Nobel Prize in 1901 for physics, the first ever in this category
Wilheim Conrad Roentgen
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Discovery revolutionized diagnostic capabilities and changed practice of medicine and dentistry
Wilheim Conrad Roentgen
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C. Edmund Kells
Credited with employing the first dental assistant (“lady in attendance”)
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Horace Wells
Dentist credited with discovery of inhalation anesthesia in 1844
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discovered nitrous oxide
Horace Wells
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Realized the potential for “pain free dental surgery”
Horace Wells
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Dr. Freeman was the first
African American Graduate of Harvard School of Dental Medicine
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Dr. Spruce was the first
American Indian dentist in the United States graduating from Creighton University
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Emiline Roberts
First woman dentist in the United States
Began as dental assistant for husband, Dr. Daniel Albion Jones
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Became her husbands partner and took over his practice when he died and continued to practice for next 34 years
Emiline Roberts
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Dr. Jones was a graduate from the
University of Michigan School of Dentistry
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Lucy Beaman Hobbs
Began as a teacher with desire to become a dentist
Unable to gain admittance to the Ohio College of Dental Surgery
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Trained with dentist in Cincinnati, Dr. Samuel Warble
| 1861 Hobbs opened her own practice in Cincinnati and later moved to Iowa
Lucy Beaman Hobbs
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____ graduated from Ohio College of Dental Surgery on Feb. 21, 1866, the first woman in the world to graduate from dental school
hobbs
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_____ and _____. coauthored Modern Dental Assisting which became the first major textbook written by dental assistants for dental assistants.
Torres and Ehrlich
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Modern Dental Assisting
is the premier international learning system for dental assisting education.
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Ida Gray-Rollins
First African American Woman in U.S. to earn a formal D.D.S. from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry.
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Dr. Rickert was the first recognized
American Indian female dentist in 1975. She graduated from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry
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Dr. Sai So Leong became the first
woman to graduate from the College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1904 (University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry)
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Dental Accreditation
1900 profession of dentistry established with educational system
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20th century many changes occur in area of:
Dental equipment
Treatment procedures
Patient care
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Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association
Responsible for evaluation and accreditation of all educational programs for study of dentistry in the United States
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Commission sets standards for
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Graduate dental programs
Postgraduate specialty programs
Residency programs for dentist
Dental assisting
Dental hygiene
Dental laboratory technology
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Accreditation of educational programs provides assurance to the students, public, and institution that the program meets the standards set forth by the dental profession.
Accreditation of educational programs provides assurance to the students, public, and institution that the program meets the standards set forth by the dental profession.
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Dentistry’s Purpose or Mission
To provide quality oral health care for the people of the community
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Team leader or Captain of the dental team is
the dentist
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Dental Health Care Team
Dentist (general or specialist)
Dental assistant
Dental hygienist
Dental laboratory technician
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Dentist and Dental Specialists
Must graduate from a dental school approved by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association
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Most dentist have
undergraduate degree
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DDS
Doctor of Dental Surgery
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DMD
Doctor of Medical Dentistry
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Dentist and Dental Specialist`must plass
National Board Examination and clinical board examination (Northeast Regional Boards)
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Dentist Practice Options
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Private practice
Partnerships
Group practices
Military
Public health
Community clinics
Research
Teaching
Return to school for specialty training
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Dentist and specialists are members of the
American Dental Association (ADA)
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Dentist recognizes patient’s dental needs as related to _____ and ____ well being
physical and emotional
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Applies up to date diagnostic skills with emphasis on
oral health conditions
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Uses current techniques and skills in all aspects of patient care
Dentist and specialists
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Dentist
trained and can legally perform all dental functions
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Difficult cases referred to
Dental Specialist
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there are _ dental specialties
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Dental Specialties
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Dental public health
Endodontics
Oral and maxillofacial radiology
Oral and maxillofacial surgery
Oral pathology
Orthodontics
Pediatric dentistry
Periodontics
Prosthodontics
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Endodontics
root canal, tooth savior
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Oral and maxillofacial radiology
cat scan/ mri
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Oral and maxillofacial surgery
extractions, facial/bone surgeries
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Oral pathology
diseases of oral cavity
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Orthodontics
braces
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Periodontics
treatment of gums
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Prosthodontics
fixes missing parts
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Characteristics of a Professional Dental Assistant
Acquires knowledge
Develops skills
Becomes a Professional
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professionalism
An attitude that is apparent in everything you do and say, in and out of the dental office
Distinguishes people who “ have a job” from those who “have a career”.
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Dental Assistant
Minimal standard of education required
1 year academic post high school education
Approved by Commission on Dental Accreditation
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Approved by Commission on Dental Accreditation
| Curriculum includes:
Didactic (lecture)
Laboratory
Clinical
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Clinical Dental Assistant
Chairside assistant
Circulating assistant
Sterilization assistant
Expanded –Functions Dental Assistant
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Business assistant
Administrative assistant
Secretarial assistant
Receptionist
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Responsibilities of Clinical Dental Assistant
Seats and prepares patients
Maintains and prepares treatment rooms and instruments
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Responsibilities of Clinical Dental Assistant
Assists dentist at chairside
Provide patient education
Performs basic laboratory procedures
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Chairside Assistant
Mixes dental materials
Exchanges instruments
Provides oral evacuation
Maintains a clear operating field
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Works primarily with the dentist
Provides four-handed dentistry:
Seated dentist and assistant working as efficient team
Chairside Assistant
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Circulating Assistant
Extra pair of hands
Six-handed dentistry
Seating and dismissing patients
Preparing instruments and treatment rooms
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Efficiently and safely processes all instruments
Manages biohazard waste
Weekly monitoring of sterilizers
Maintaining sterilizer reports
Selection of infection control products
Quality assurance procedures
Sterilization Assistant
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Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA)
Receives additional training
Legally allowed to provide certain intra-oral procedures
Duties delegated vary from state to state
State of Michigan: Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)
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Business Assistant aka
secretarial assistant, receptionist, or patient coordinator
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Responsible for smooth and efficient operation of the business office
business assistant
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business assistant duties include
Controlling appointments
Telephone communication
Financial arrangements
Dental insurance claims
Patient relations
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Registered Dental Hygienist
Removes deposits on the teeth
Exposes radiographs
Places topical fluoride and dental sealants
Provides patients with home care instructions
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Minimum education required is 2 academic years of college and an associate’s degree in an ADA-accredited dental hygiene program
Must pass both written national or regional board examinations and clinical state board examinations to be licensed.
Registered Dental Hygienist
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Dental Laboratory Technician
Usually does not work in the dental office
Commercial dental laboratory
In-house dental laboratories
May legally perform only task specified by the written prescription of the dentist
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Dental Laboratory Technician ....
Most states do not require formal education:
Apprenticeship
Commercial schools
ADA accredited programs
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Certified Dental Technician (CDT)
Must pass written examinations
Members of the American Dental Laboratory Technician Association (ADLTA)
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Supporting Services
Not officially members of the Dental Team
Necessary for service and support
Former DA, DH, DLT
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Dental Supply Person
Representative from Dental Supply Company
Take orders for supplies
New product information
Arranges service and repair
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Detail person
Representative of specific company:
Drug rep
Dental product manufacturer
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Dental equipment technician
Specialist who installs and maintains dental equipment
May have contract or on as-needed basis
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Dental consultants
Manages business of dental practice
Helps in associate transition
Manages staff relations
