Think you know your teeth from your gums — or are you just smiling your way through the basics? This fun dentistry quiz tests your knowledge of teeth, oral health, brushing, dental terms, and surprising tooth facts. Answer each question and find out if you have real dentist potential, need a little more studying, or should probably stay on the patient side of the dental chair.
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Just like a fingerprint-every person has a unique tongue print.
- True
- False
- I am not sure about that one…
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What is periodontology?
- the study and treatment of gums
- the study and treatment of the tongue and lips
- the study of dinosaur bones
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How far do dentists recommend you keep your toothbrush away from the toilet to prevent airborne particles from flushing contaminating the toothbrush?
- at least 6 feet or more
- studies show it doesn’t matter that much…
- I keep mine on top of the toilet tank cover…
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How many teeth does an adult human usually have, including wisdom teeth?
- 32
- 34
- 28
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What is the medical term for bad breath?
- Halitosis
- Hyperhidrosis
- Polyuria
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The first dental college in the United States was established in 1840. In what city was this school started?
- Baltimore, Maryland
- Washington DC
- Los Angeles, California
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How often should you brush your teeth?
- Once daily
- Twice daily
- After every meal
- Question of
The first career professionals to perform dental work in history occurred in France and China. Their real jobs were:
- barbers
- butchers
- cooks
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What is the procedure called when you get a space in your tooth filled?
- Dental filling
- cavity
- Tooth implant
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What is cementum ?
- Hard connective tissue covering the tooth root
- The pointed portion of the tooth
- The “cement” used to keep dentures in place.
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What is a Malocclusion ?
- Improper alignment of the upper and lower teeth.
- An infection in the gum pocket that can destroy hard and soft tissues
- The same thing as buck teeth.
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What is Scaling ?
- removing plaque and stains from the tooth surface
- filing teeth so they are even
- scraping cells from your tongue
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