M15 — Dentistry

Question 1

A dental professional’s job is to ensure that patients are __________ and __________ that they are receiving excellent dental care.

Answer 1

Comfortable; Confident

Question 2

With dental clinics being one of the feared clinics by people, what ability does a dentist need in order to mend this?

Answer 2

Ability to soothe fears

Question 3

Specific skills that a dentist needs in order to perform well in operations, or just fixing oral issues in general

Answer 3

Dexterity and attention to detail

Question 4

True or False

Dentists diagnose, prevent, and treat teeth problems

Answer 4

False

Dentists diagnose, prevent, and treat teeth AND TISSUE problems

Question 5

Enumerate

What are the operations that a dentist does?

Answer 5

• Remove decay
• Fill cavities
• Examine x-rays
• Place protective plastic sealants on children’s teeth
• Straighten teeth
• Repair fractured teeth

Question 6

Dentists also perform ______ surgery on gums and supporting bones to treat gum diseases

Answer 6

Corrective/ Corrective surgery

Question 7

Dentists also _____ teeth and make _____ and measurements for ________ to replace missing teeth

Answer 7

Extract, models, dentures

Question 8

True or False

Dentists provide instruction on diet

Answer 8

True

Dentists provide instruction on diet, brushing, flossing, the use of fluorides, and other aspects of dental care

Question 9

True or False

Dentists administer anesthetics

Answer 9

True

Dentists administer anesthetics and write prescriptions for antibiotics and other medications

Question 10

Enumerate

What are the tools and equipment that dentists mostly use?

Answer 10

• x-ray machines
• drills
• mouth mirrors
• probes
• forceps
• brushes
• scalpels

Question 11

Enumerate

What are the protective equipments that dentists use to protect themselves from the infectious diseases that the patients may have?

Answer 11

• Masks
• Gloves
• Safety glasses

Question 12

True or False

Dentists are also involved in the general health of the patient

Answer 12

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

Question 13

Enumerate

What are the other duties that a private practice dentist may have?

Answer 13

• Bookkeeping
• Buying equipment and supplies
• Employ and supervise dental hygienists, dental assistants, dental laboratory technicians, and receptionists

Question 14

Identify the dental specialty

Correction of teeth placement and facial structures

Answer 14

Orthodontics

Question 15

Identify the dental specialty

Surgery of the mouth and jaws

Answer 15

Oral and maxillofacial surgery

Question 16

Identify the dental specialty

Dentistry for infants through adolescents

Answer 16

Pedodontics/Pediatric Dentistry

Question 17

Identify the dental specialty

Gum and supporting structure treatment

Answer 17

Periodontics

Question 18

Identify the dental specialty

Treatment with artificial teeth or dentures

Answer 18

Prosthodontics

Question 19

Identify the dental specialty

Root canal and related therapy

Answer 19

Endodontics

Question 20

Identify the dental specialty

Community dental health

Answer 20

Public Health Dentistry

Question 21

Identify the dental specialty

Investigating the cause, process and effect of dental diseases

Answer 21

Oral Pathology

Question 22

How many days per week are most dental offices open?

Answer 22

5 days per week

Question 23

In what situation can a dentist work in weekends?

Answer 23

When dentists have offices in retail stores or work for franchised dental outlets

Question 24

How many hours per week does most dentists work for?

Answer 24

42 hours per week, some spend more than 45 hours per week

Question 25

In what situation does dentists reduce their working hours

Answer 25

They work for fewer hours as they grow older, and some still continue beyond their retirement age

Question 26

Enumerate

What are the important health safeguards for dentists

Answer 26

• 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

Question 27

Identify the educational requirement described

A four-year graduate degree program designed to prepare students for becoming a Registered Dentist in the Philippines

Answer 27

Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)

Question 28

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

Answer 28

Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)

Question 29

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

Answer 29

Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)

Question 30

Before proceeding to the DMD program, what pre-requirements does it need?

Answer 30

• Complete a two-year pre-dentistry course
• Any medical-related Bachelor’s degree program

Question 31

How many years is spent on internship in the Doctor of Dental Medicine program?

Answer 31

Two years/ their last two years

Question 32

What does the DMD internship program involve?

Answer 32

Assigning students to hospitals

Question 33

Who guides the students in the DMD internship program?

Answer 33

Senior Dentist

Question 34

True or False

DMD internship program is done after two years

Answer 34

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

Question 35

Who CONDUCTS the Dental Board Examination?

Answer 35

Board of Dentistry

Question 36

Who SUPERVISES the Dental Board Examination?

Answer 36

Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)

Question 37

After their board exams, a student can now choose their specialization. How many years is the residency training for a dentistry specialization?

Answer 37

Two years (in accredited hospitals and other health care institutions)

Question 38

What are other requirements that a students needs aside from their completion of residency training?

Answer 38

• Post doctoral
  or
• Master’s degree
  or
• Specialty education program related to their desired field of specialization

Question 39

Enumerate

What are the aptitudes needed to become a Dentist?

Answer 39

• 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