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Chapter 3
The Dental Healthcare Team
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Dentistry
Undergraduate 1
08/27/2012

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Term
Identify the members of the healthcare team, andexplain there role of each in a dental practice.
Definition

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Dentist (General Dentist or specialist)

Dental Assistant ( clinical, expanded-functions, business)

Dental Hygienist

Dental Laboratory technician

Term
Name the nine dental specialties
Definition

1) Dental Public Health

2)  Endodontics

3) Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology

4) Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

5) Oral Pathology

6) Orthodontics

7) Pediatric Dentistry

8) Periodontics

9) Prosthodontics

 

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Term
What is the minimal length of education for dental hygiene licensure?
Definition
Two academic years of college study, and an ADA accredited Dental Hygiene Program.
Term
A RDH has to pass both the _____ & _______ to be licensed in the state you plan to practice?
Definition
Both written national and regional board exams & clinical state board exams to get lisences in your state you want to work in.
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