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10. Dental Crowns: Crowns, often made from porcelain or metal, restore
the function and appearance of damaged teeth.
12. Braces and Aligners: Traditional braces and clear aligners are
common methods for improving dental alignment and occlusion.
20. Diet and Oral Health: Reducing the intake of sugary foods and
beverages is recommended to minimize the risk of cavities.
23. Dental Anxiety: Many patients experience dental anxiety, and many
dental clinics now offer sedation techniques to ease discomfort.
26. Dental Fillings: Fillings are used to repair minor decay and restore
the structure and function of a tooth.
32. Saliva’s Role: Saliva not only aids in digestion but also helps
neutralize acids and protect teeth from decay.
36. Public Health Initiatives: Public health programs often promote oral
hygiene and regular dental check-ups to prevent widespread dental
problems.
11. What are the sharp, pointed teeth used for tearing food called?
a) Molars b) Premolars c) Canines d) Incisors
12. What are the broad, flat teeth used for grinding food?
a) Canines b) Molars c) Incisors d) Wisdom teeth Dental Treatments
and Procedures
13. Which dental procedure is used to remove the infected pulp
from a tooth?
a) Extraction b) Root canal therapy c) Filling d) Whitening
14. What is a material used to repair a decayed or broken tooth?
a) Crown b) Filling c) Implant d) Retainer
15. What is a protective cover placed over a damaged tooth called?
a) Filling b) Implant c) Crown d) Sealant
16. Which type of dental restoration involves placing a metal or
porcelain structure in the jawbone to replace missing teeth?
a) Implant b) Crown c) Veneer d) Filling
17. What is the process of removing a tooth from the mouth?
a) Extraction b) Prophylaxis c) Scaling d) Bleaching
18. Which dental procedure improves the appearance of teeth by
changing their color?
a) Whitening b) Bonding c) Drilling d) Crowning Dental Specialties
and Professionals
19. Which dental specialist focuses on correcting misaligned teeth
and jaws?
a) Endodontist b) Orthodontist c) Periodontist d) Prosthodontist
20. Who specializes in treating gum diseases?
a) Orthodontist b) Periodontist c) Endodontist d) Hygienist
21. Which dental specialty deals with the diagnosis and treatment of
root canal infections?
a) Prosthodontics b) Endodontics c) Orthodontics d) Pedodontics
Orthodontics and Prosthetics
22. What is a removable appliance used to align teeth called?
a) Crown b) Filling c) Retainer d) Veneer
23. What is the term for artificial replacements for missing teeth?
a) Dentures b) Braces c) Sealants d) Whitening strips
24. What is the thin layer of material placed over the front of teeth
to improve their appearance?
a) Filling b) Veneer c) Crown d) Implant Preventive Dentistry
25. Which dental treatment is applied to the chewing surfaces of
teeth to prevent decay?
a) Whitening b) Bonding c) Sealant d) Veneer
26. Which professional specializes in cleaning teeth and teaching
oral hygiene? a) Orthodontist b) Dental hygienist c) Prosthodontist
d) Periodontist
27. What is the professional cleaning of teeth called?
a) Whitening b) Prophylaxis c) Extraction d) Veneering Technology
and Materials in Dentistry
28. Which modern technology is used for designing and producing
dental restorations?
a) CAD/CAM b) Endoscope c) Stethoscope d) Ultrasonography
29. Which imaging technique helps dentists detect cavities and
bone loss?
a) Ultrasound b) MRI c) X-ray d) Sonogram
30. Which tool is used to remove decay before filling a tooth?
a) Dental drill b) Retainer c) Crown d) Laser scanner
31. Which dental material is commonly used for aesthetic fillings?
a) Composite resin b) Amalgam c) Porcelain d) Titanium Public
Health and Miscellaneous Topics
32. What is the study of diseases and their effects on the body?
a) Radiology b) Pathology c) Anatomy d) Botany
33. Which condition is linked to poor oral health and can affect the
heart?
a) Cardiovascular disease b) Arthritis c) Asthma d) Epilepsy
34. Which fluid in the mouth helps to neutralize acids and protect
teeth?
a) Bile b) Saliva c) Plasma d) Mucus
35. Which professional studies dental records for identification
purposes?
a) Orthodontist b) Forensic dentist c) Periodontist d) Prosthodontist
Ethics in Dentistry:
Dentistry is an important profession that helps people maintain good oral
health. Dentists must follow ethical rules to ensure they treat patients
fairly and professionally. Ethics in dentistry means doing the right thing,
being honest, and respecting patients.
Respect is also a key part of dental ethics. Dentists should respect their
patients’ choices and listen to their concerns. Every patient has the right
to accept or refuse treatment. Dentists should never force a patient to
agree to a treatment.
Vocabulary Test
1. Profession
a) A hobby
c) A type of illness
d) A place to eat
e) A kind of toothpaste
2. Ethical
a) Related to money
c) Dangerous
d) Very expensive
e) A type of treatment
3. Treatment
b) A dentist’s office
c) A type of toothbrush
e) A list of medicines
4. Harm
b) To clean teeth
c) To improve something
d) To give advice
e) To teach a skill
5. Unsure
a) Confident
b) Not certain
c) Very happy
d) Well-trained
e) Fast
6. Professional
c) A beginner
d) A type of medicine
7. Honesty
b) Cleaning teeth
c) Being late
d) Making mistakes
e) Ignoring a patient
8. Explain
b) To hide information
c) To remove a tooth
d) To stop treatment
e) To write a prescription
9. Expensive
b) Very cheap
c) Difficult to understand
d) Related to teeth
e) Easy to use
10. Decision
b) A type of medicine
c) A dental tool
e) A bad habit
11. Respect
b) To be rude to someone
c) To ignore a problem
d) To laugh at someone
e) To change a treatment
12. Concerns
a) Worries or problems
b) Happy moments
c) A kind of toothpaste
13. Accept
a) To agree to something
b) To reject something
c) To break something
d) To write something
e) To ignore a patient
14. Refuse
a) To say no
b) To agree
c) To clean teeth
e) To explain something
15. Force
b) To give advice
c) To offer help
d) To discuss treatment
e) To listen carefully
16. Confidentiality
c) Talking loudly
d) A type of treatment
17. Personal
a) Related to one person
b) A public issue
c) A type of medicine
d) A dental tool
e) A cleaning method
18. Necessary
a) Needed or important
b) Not useful
c) A kind of toothpaste
d) A dental assistant
19. Skills
a) Abilities or expertise
c) A kind of toothbrush
e) A type of medicine
20. Kind
c) A type of medicine
e) A dental tool
21. Patient
b) A doctor or dentist
c) A type of toothpaste
d) A dental tool
e) A method of treatment
22. Trust
c) A cleaning tool
d) A kind of toothpaste
e) A type of medicine
23. Build
a) To create or develop
b) To remove a tooth
c) To break something
d) To hide information
e) To stop treatment
24. Fair
b) A kind of toothpaste
c) A dental tool
25. Maintain
c) To break something
d) To ignore a problem
e) To stop treatment
7. Pulp – The soft inner part of a tooth containing nerves and blood
vessels.
9. Root – The part of the tooth inside the gum and jawbone.
19. Implant – A metal post placed in the jaw to replace a missing tooth.
26. Dry Mouth (Xerostomia) – A condition where the mouth does not
produce enough saliva.
27. Abscess – A pocket of pus caused by infection in the tooth or gums.
30. Impacted Tooth – A tooth that does not emerge fully from the gums.
31. Mirror – A small tool used to view the inside of the mouth.
36. Suction Device – A tool that removes saliva and debris from the
mouth.
38. X-ray Machine – A device that takes images of teeth and bones.
43. Veneer – A thin layer of material placed over a tooth for cosmetic
purposes.
8. Tooth Worm Theory a) A belief that cavities were caused by tiny worms
b) A method for extracting infected teeth c) A practice of filling teeth with
metal d) A type of mouth disease
10. Gold Filling a) A common historical method for filling cavities b) A way
to clean teeth c) A type of anesthesia d) A tool used in dental surgery
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11-20: Ethics in Dentistry – Choose the Correct Option
18. What does “do no harm” mean in dentistry? a) Dentists should only
perform safe and necessary procedures b) Dentists can experiment on
patients c) Dentists should work quickly without worrying about mistakes
d) It only applies to serious surgeries
21. The ________ was a belief that tiny creatures caused tooth decay. a)
Forceps b) Tooth Worm Theory c) Barber-Surgeon d) Gold Filling
22. In ancient times, ________ were used to extract teeth. a) Gold fillings b)
Trepanations c) Forceps d) Ethics
26. Ancient dentists used ________ to fill cavities before modern materials
were available. a) Tartar b) Gold c) Quackery d) Worms
27. A ________ was someone who practiced both surgery and dentistry in
the past. a) Modern dentist b) Barber-Surgeon c) Ethical specialist d)
Orthodontist
30. The principle of ________ ensures that dentists act in the patient’s best
interest. a) Professional honesty b) Tooth worm theory c) Trepanation d)
Barber surgery
22. c) Forceps
27. b) Barber-Surgeon
29. b) Quack