What do we do? | What does it take? | Trends in pediatric dentistry. | Miscellaneous questions in pediatric dentistry. |
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What age range is our patient population?
1-18 (typically)
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Dental school takes ______ years to complete.
4 years
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The number of children with untreated cavities is [increasing OR decreasing]?
Decreasing
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What is the shirt/pant outfit called that pediatric dentists typically wear to work?
Scrubs
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For a small cavity, what procedure is typically performed?
Filling
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To become a pediatric dentist, a residency program is an additional how many years after dental school?
2-3 years
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There is a trend in [more OR less] multi-doctor offices/ group practices as opposed to solo practices?
More
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What are the specialized glasses that some pediatric dentists wear?
Loupes
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For a larger cavity, what procedure is typically performed?
Silver Crown
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To maintain a pediatric dental license, one must take continuing education and renew your license every ______ years.
3 years
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There are [more OR less] graduating pediatric dentists than ever before?
More
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Including pediatric dentistry, how many specialties in dentistry are there?
12
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At twice yearly check-ups, what services do we typically perform?
Cleaning, X-rays, Exams
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What test is needed to get into dental school?
DAT (Dental Admission Test)
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What is the program that helps fund children’s dental care?
Child Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
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How many baby teeth does the average child have?
20 teeth
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For younger children with a lot of need, children with special health care needs, or uncooperative children, where can pediatric dentists perform their work?
Hospital/Operating Room/General Anesthesia
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Name a skill beneficial to become a pediatric dentist.
Good with hands
Good communication Adapt to routine Leadership qualities Organized |
The average student loan debt for dentist is ______?
$305,000
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How are baby teeth identified in the mouth?
Letters of the alphabet! (A-T)
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