Terminology

Question 1

Maxilla

Answer 1

Upper jaw

Question 2

Enamel

Answer 2

Outer covering of tooth

Question 3

Medial

Answer 3

Surface closest to the midline

Question 4

Distal

Answer 4

Surface farthest from the midline

Question 5

Lingual

Answer 5

Surface you touch with your tongue

Question 6

Buccal

Answer 6

Surface cheek side of your posterior tooth

Question 7

Occlusal

Answer 7

Chewing surface of the posterior tooth

Question 8

Submandibular

Answer 8

Under the mandible

Question 9

Sublingual

Answer 9

Under the tongue

Question 10

Frenum

Answer 10

Tissue that connects two parts

Question 11

Periodontist

Answer 11

Specializes in diseased gum tissue & bone loss

Question 12

Prosthodontist

Answer 12

Specializes in replacing missing teeth

Question 13

Pedodontist

Answer 13

Children’s dentist

Question 14

Pathologist

Answer 14

Specializes in the study of diseases

Question 15

Endodontist

Answer 15

Specializes in the diseased pulp

Question 16

Oral surgeon

Answer 16

Specializes in surgical procedures

Question 17

Orthodontist

Answer 17

Specializes in teeth and jaw alignment

Question 18

Denturist

Answer 18

Specializes in dentures only

Question 19

Dental assistant

Answer 19

Cleans, polishes and takes x-rays of patients teeth

Question 20

Dentist

Answer 20

Diagnoses, performs and monitors patients dental needs

Question 21

Dental laboratory technician

Answer 21

Fabricates prosthetics from a written script

Question 22

Asepsis

Answer 22

To provide a germ free area

Question 23

Disinfection

Answer 23

The application of chemicals to kill or reduce germs

Question 24

Sterilization

Answer 24

The total destruction of spores and all forms of microorganisms

Question 25

Mandible

Answer 25

Lower jaw