Preventative Dentistry & Specialty Practice Settings
Across
- 2. brushing method is common for children and involves using large circles
- 3. specialty that uses imaging techniques to locate tumors and infectious diseases of the jaw, head, and neck
- 5. mineralized substance forms on teeth within 72 hours and can only be removed by dental scaling
- 7. specialist trained to treat malocclusion of the teeth
- 8. bacterial infection is characterized by inflammation of the gingival and supporting tissues resulting in loss of bone and pocket formation
- 10. specialist trained to restore and replace missing natural teeth
- 14. this type of intrinsic stain is due to abnormally high levels of systemic fluoride during tooth development
- 15. two-fold procedures involving removing hard deposits and polishing teeth with a rubber cup
- 17. brushing method is commonly recommended for adults and places the bristles at a 45-degree angle toward the gingival sulcus
- 18. specialist trained to treat children and adolescents
- 19. inflammation of the gingiva is associated with poor oral hygiene
- 20. this broad-spectrum antibiotic is contraindicated in pregnant patients or children under the age of 12
Down
- 1. specialist trained to treat diseases and injury of the pulp
- 4. component of preventative dentistry to prevents dental decay
- 6. bulky white mass of food debris and bacteria provides a source for plaque growth on the grooves of teeth and on dental appliances
- 9. specialist trained to treat diseases of tissues supporting the teeth
- 11. commonly prescribed antimicrobial mouth rinse reduces plaque and gingivitis, but is not intended for long-term use
- 12. component of preventative dentistry teaches the patients skills necessary to maintain a healthy mouth
- 13. sticky substance accumulates on the surfaces of the teeth within 24 hours and can be removed with brushing and flossing
- 15. thin, film of proteins and fats forms within minutes of removal
- 16. component of preventative dentistry that guides the patient's decisions with what they put into their body