1. Dental Unit

2. Dental Abbreviations ADA-American Dental Association
ADAA-American Dental Assistant Association
DANB-Dental Assistant National Board
CDA-Certified Dental Assistant
RDH-Registered Dental Hygenist

3. Dental Unit There are 20 baby teeth
Permanent teeth begin to erupt in the mouth at age 5
There are 32 permanent teeth (adult)
Odontology is the growth and study of diseases
Periodontium supports and surrounds the teeth
Transverse/Horizontal plane separates the mouth into a maxillary and mandibular section

4. Dental Laboratory Technician
Aid the dentist
Provide retainers
Manufacture dentures
2 years of college

5. Dental Assistant Operate and maintain dental equipment Perform x-rays
Position the patient
Take impressions
Demonstrate brushing techniques (good hygiene)
Usually get reimbursed by the dentist for continuing education classes
29% growth in the next 10 years

6. Tooth Anatomy

7. Tooth Anatomy Dentin-tissue making up main bulk of tooth
Apical Foramen-opening in tip of root of the tooth
Pulp-made of nerves and blood vessels
Cervix/Cemento-enamel junction-area where crown joins root
Crown-section of tooth visible in the mouth
Enamel-forms protective outer layer on the tooth
Cementum-tissue that helps hold tooth in place
Root-section of tooth below gingiva and gums
Pulp-provides nourishment and sensation for the tooth
Enamel-hardest tissue in the body

8. Alveolar Process Contains a series of sockets
Bone tissue that surrounds the root of the teeth

9. Attached Gingiva Gum tissue attached to alveolar bone
Made of epithelial tissue covered with mucous membrane

10. Free Gingiva
Gum tissue that surrounds cervix and fills interproximal spaces
Made of epithelial tissue covered with mucous membrane

11. Periodontal Ligament
Contains nerves and blood vessels that provide nourishment
Fibers of connective tissue that attach to the cementum and alveolus
Acts as a shock absorber and prevents teeth from resting on the bone

12. Wisdom Teeth 3rd molars Show up around 16-25 years old Hypodontia
Supernumerary
Impacted: fail to erupt from gingiva, different categories

13. Identification of the Teeth

14. Bicuspids- Pulverize or grind food
Cuspids- tear food, Aka canines/eyeteeth, longest teeth in the mouth
Incisors- broad, sharp edges, use to cut food
Molars-largest and strongest teeth, located in the back of the mouth