M15 — Dentistry Flashcards
A dental professional’s job is to ensure that patients are __________ and __________ that they are receiving excellent dental care.
Comfortable; Confident
With dental clinics being one of the feared clinics by people, what ability does a dentist need in order to mend this?
Ability to soothe fears
Specific skills that a dentist needs in order to perform well in operations, or just fixing oral issues in general
Dexterity and attention to detail
True or False
Dentists diagnose, prevent, and treat teeth problems
False
Dentists diagnose, prevent, and treat teeth AND TISSUE problems
Enumerate
What are the operations that a dentist does?
- Remove decay
- Fill cavities
- Examine x-rays
- Place protective plastic sealants on children’s teeth
- Straighten teeth
- Repair fractured teeth
Dentists also perform ______ surgery on gums and supporting bones to treat gum diseases
Corrective/ Corrective surgery
Dentists also _____ teeth and make _____ and measurements for ________ to replace missing teeth
Extract, models, dentures
True or False
Dentists provide instruction on diet
True
Dentists provide instruction on diet, brushing, flossing, the use of fluorides, and other aspects of dental care
True or False
Dentists administer anesthetics
True
Dentists administer anesthetics and write prescriptions for antibiotics and other medications
Enumerate
What are the tools and equipment that dentists mostly use?
- x-ray machines
- drills
- mouth mirrors
- probes
- forceps
- brushes
- scalpels
Enumerate
What are the protective equipments that dentists use to protect themselves from the infectious diseases that the patients may have?
- Masks
- Gloves
- Safety glasses
True or False
Dentists are also involved in the general health of the patient
True
Today’s dentists is involved not only with the treatment of the gums and teeth but also with patients’ general health. Many dentists discover symptoms that call for a referral to a physician
Enumerate
What are the other duties that a private practice dentist may have?
- Bookkeeping
- Buying equipment and supplies
- Employ and supervise dental hygienists, dental assistants, dental laboratory technicians, and receptionists
Identify the dental specialty
Correction of teeth placement and facial structures
Orthodontics
Identify the dental specialty
Surgery of the mouth and jaws
Oral and maxillofacial surgery
Identify the dental specialty
Dentistry for infants through adolescents
Pedodontics/Pediatric Dentistry
Identify the dental specialty
Gum and supporting structure treatment
Periodontics
Identify the dental specialty
Treatment with artificial teeth or dentures
Prosthodontics
Identify the dental specialty
Root canal and related therapy
Endodontics
Identify the dental specialty
Community dental health
Public Health Dentistry
Identify the dental specialty
Investigating the cause, process and effect of dental diseases
Oral Pathology
How many days per week are most dental offices open?
5 days per week
In what situation can a dentist work in weekends?
When dentists have offices in retail stores or work for franchised dental outlets
How many hours per week does most dentists work for?
42 hours per week, some spend more than 45 hours per week
In what situation does dentists reduce their working hours
They work for fewer hours as they grow older, and some still continue beyond their retirement age
Enumerate
What are the important health safeguards for dentists
- Strict adherence to proper radiologic procedures
- Compliance with recommended aseptic techniques
- Including the latest safety precautions
- Use of appropriate protective devices such as gloves, masks, and safety glasses
Identify the educational requirement described
A four-year graduate degree program designed to prepare students for becoming a Registered Dentist in the Philippines
Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)
Identify the educational requirement described
Aims to develop skills and technical problems of different dental procedures as well as in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of oral diseases
Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)
Identify the educational requirement described
It educates students on how to interpret diagnostic information and procedures, develop a comprehensive oral health plan, perform appropriate clinical procedures and provide emergency dental services
Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)
Before proceeding to the DMD program, what pre-requirements does it need?
- Complete a two-year pre-dentistry course
- Any medical-related Bachelor’s degree program
How many years is spent on internship in the Doctor of Dental Medicine program?
Two years/ their last two years
What does the DMD internship program involve?
Assigning students to hospitals
Who guides the students in the DMD internship program?
Senior Dentist
True or False
DMD internship program is done after two years
False
It is not necessarily only two years, a student must have their number of hours coincide with the standard number of hours set by the university. Furthermore, the summary of the number of hours done is one of the requirements needed to be passed to the PRC when a student wants to take the board exam, and this needs to coincide with the standard number of hours set by the PRC
Who CONDUCTS the Dental Board Examination?
Board of Dentistry
Who SUPERVISES the Dental Board Examination?
Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)
After their board exams, a student can now choose their specialization. How many years is the residency training for a dentistry specialization?
Two years (in accredited hospitals and other health care institutions)
What are other requirements that a students needs aside from their completion of residency training?
- Post doctoral
or - Master’s degree
or - Specialty education program related to their desired field of specialization
Enumerate
What are the aptitudes needed to become a Dentist?
- Ability to learn complex science, math, and the methods and techniques of dentistry
- Strong verbal abilities for effective oral and written communication with the health care team
- Analytical abilities for measuring, calculating, and evaluating
- Strong manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination
- Good space and form perception
- Good observational skills and ability to relate to all kinds of people
- Scientific curiosity, emotional maturity, and empathy
