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Describe the role of Hippocrates in history. |
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Father of Medicine, and created the Hippocratic Oath |
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Who was the earliest recorded dentist? |
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Who was the First Dental Hygienist? |
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What is the basic premise of the Hippocratic Oath? |
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A standard of ethical standards ( To act ethically) |
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Name the first woman to graduate from a college of dentistry. |
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Name the first woman to practice dentistry in the United States. |
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Name the first African American woman to recieve a formal (DDS) dental degree in the United States. |
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Name the first African american to recieve the DMD degree from harvard University. |
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Horace H. Hayden and Chapin A. Hassis are knowen for what contribution? |
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Describe (2) major contributions of G.V. Black. |
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- Principle of extension for prevention
- Shared his work
- Standardized Rules
- Designed Dental Instruments
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Name the first dentist to employ a dental assistant. |
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Name the first female Dental Assistant. |
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Name the scientist who discovered radiographs. |
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Name the physician who first used nitrous oxide for tooth extractions. |
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Discuss the purpose and activities of the National Museum of Dentistry. |
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It provides an opportunity to learn about the heritage & future of dentistry. (More info in Ch.1) |
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Is when one studies under the guidance of one already in the profession. (ie. Dentist or other professional) |
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What type of dentistry is identified on the basis of dental records alone? |
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What is Periodontal Disease? |
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A disease of the structures that support the teeth
(gums and bone). |
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What does Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association (CODA, ADA) do? |
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Accredits Dental, Dental Assisting, Dental Hygiene, and Dental Laboratory Educational Programs. |
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How long has dental disease existed? |
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Who is referred to as the Father of Medicine? |
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What does the Hippocratic oath Promise? |
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What types of dentistry did the Romans Provide? |
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Oral Hygiene, Gold Crowns, & Tooth Extraction, & Fixed Bridgework |
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What did the Romans believe was responsible for their toothaches? |
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What artist first distinguished molars and premolars? |
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Who is reffered to as the Father of Moderen Surgery? |
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Who is referred to as the Father of Modern Dentistry? |
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Who was the famous patient of John Baker and later John Greenwood? |
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What famous colonial patriot first used forensic evidence? |
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Who was one of the first dentists to travel throughout the colonies? |
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Who is credited with founding the first dental school in America? |
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Who is referred to as the Grand Old Man of Dentistry? |
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Where is the National Museum of Dentistry located? |
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In what year was the first edition of Modern Dental Assisting published? |
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African Americans were first accepted for education in dental schools in what year? |
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1) Who developed silver amalgam paste?
2) What is it used for?
3) What is it made of? |
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1) Chinese
2) Used for fillings in 2000 BC
3) Made up of a mixture of mercury, silver, and tin. |
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Name the female dentist who discovered and published first paper on oral "hairy" leukoplakia in 1984. |
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What pain meds were available before Nitrous Oxide? |
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Brute force, alcohol, and opium. |
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What percentage do women represent in dental schools today? |
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