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Instructors need not be a DDS but should at least be someone who works in a dental office and can either give a tour of a functioning office or bring in lots of show-and-tell items.</b> | Instructors need not be a DDS but should at least be someone who works in a dental office and can either give a tour of a functioning office or bring in lots of show-and-tell items.</b> | ||
| − | <b>1. <section begin=req1 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Explain how a tooth is alive. | + | <b>1. <section begin=req1 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:1--> |
| + | </noinclude>Explain how a tooth is alive. | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1 /></b> | ||
| − | <b>2. <section begin=req2 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Which is harder, a tooth or a bone? | + | <b>2. <section begin=req2 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:2--> |
| + | </noinclude>Which is harder, a tooth or a bone? | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req2 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req2 /></b> | ||
| − | <b>3. <section begin=req3 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>How many sets of teeth does a human being have over their lifetime? Name the sets and describe when each set occurs and how many teeth are in each set. | + | <b>3. <section begin=req3 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:3--> |
| + | </noinclude>How many sets of teeth does a human being have over their lifetime? Name the sets and describe when each set occurs and how many teeth are in each set. | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req3 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req3 /></b> | ||
| − | <b>4. <section begin=req4 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Draw a diagram of a tooth with the gum and label the enamel, cementum, dentin, pulp, crown, root, gingiva (gum) and bone. | + | <b>4. <section begin=req4 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:4--> |
| + | </noinclude>Draw a diagram of a tooth with the gum and label the enamel, cementum, dentin, pulp, crown, root, gingiva (gum) and bone. | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req4 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req4 /></b> | ||
| − | <b>5. <section begin=req5 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Be able to name the following dental equipment and explain their purposes/functions: | + | <b>5. <section begin=req5 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:5--> |
| + | </noinclude>Be able to name the following dental equipment and explain their purposes/functions: | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req5 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req5 /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>a. <section begin=req5a /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Intra-oral Mirror | + | :<b>a. <section begin=req5a /><noinclude><translate><!--T:6--> |
| + | </noinclude>Intra-oral Mirror | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req5a /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req5a /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>b. <section begin=req5b /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Explorer | + | :<b>b. <section begin=req5b /><noinclude><translate><!--T:7--> |
| + | </noinclude>Explorer | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req5b /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req5b /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>c. <section begin=req5c /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Scaler | + | :<b>c. <section begin=req5c /><noinclude><translate><!--T:8--> |
| + | </noinclude>Scaler | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req5c /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req5c /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>d. <section begin=req5d /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Light | + | :<b>d. <section begin=req5d /><noinclude><translate><!--T:9--> |
| + | </noinclude>Light | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req5d /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req5d /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>e. <section begin=req5e /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Dental Chair | + | :<b>e. <section begin=req5e /><noinclude><translate><!--T:10--> |
| + | </noinclude>Dental Chair | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req5e /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req5e /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>f. <section begin=req5f /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Air/Water/Syringe | + | :<b>f. <section begin=req5f /><noinclude><translate><!--T:11--> |
| + | </noinclude>Air/Water/Syringe | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req5f /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req5f /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>g. <section begin=req5g /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Suction | + | :<b>g. <section begin=req5g /><noinclude><translate><!--T:12--> |
| + | </noinclude>Suction | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req5g /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req5g /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>h. <section begin=req5h /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Dental Handpiece and Bur | + | :<b>h. <section begin=req5h /><noinclude><translate><!--T:13--> |
| + | </noinclude>Dental Handpiece and Bur | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req5h /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req5h /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>i. <section begin=req5i /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Forceps | + | :<b>i. <section begin=req5i /><noinclude><translate><!--T:14--> |
| + | </noinclude>Forceps | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req5i /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req5i /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>j. <section begin=req5j /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>X-Ray Machine | + | :<b>j. <section begin=req5j /><noinclude><translate><!--T:15--> |
| + | </noinclude>X-Ray Machine | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req5j /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req5j /></b> | ||
| − | <b>6. <section begin=req6 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>With your instructor, discuss the following careers in oral health care. What is the function of each professional? What training and/or education is required? What aspects of each career do you think you would enjoy? | + | <b>6. <section begin=req6 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:16--> |
| + | </noinclude>With your instructor, discuss the following careers in oral health care. What is the function of each professional? What training and/or education is required? What aspects of each career do you think you would enjoy? | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req6 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req6 /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>a. <section begin=req6a /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>General Dentist | + | :<b>a. <section begin=req6a /><noinclude><translate><!--T:17--> |
| + | </noinclude>General Dentist | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req6a /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req6a /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>b. <section begin=req6b /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Dental Hygienist | + | :<b>b. <section begin=req6b /><noinclude><translate><!--T:18--> |
| + | </noinclude>Dental Hygienist | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req6b /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req6b /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>c. <section begin=req6c /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Dental Assistant | + | :<b>c. <section begin=req6c /><noinclude><translate><!--T:19--> |
| + | </noinclude>Dental Assistant | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req6c /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req6c /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>d. <section begin=req6d /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Dental Lab Technician | + | :<b>d. <section begin=req6d /><noinclude><translate><!--T:20--> |
| + | </noinclude>Dental Lab Technician | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req6d /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req6d /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>e. <section begin=req6e /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Pedodontist or Pediatric Dentist | + | :<b>e. <section begin=req6e /><noinclude><translate><!--T:21--> |
| + | </noinclude>Pedodontist or Pediatric Dentist | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req6e /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req6e /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>f. <section begin=req6f /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Orthodontist | + | :<b>f. <section begin=req6f /><noinclude><translate><!--T:22--> |
| + | </noinclude>Orthodontist | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req6f /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req6f /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>g. <section begin=req6g /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Periodontist | + | :<b>g. <section begin=req6g /><noinclude><translate><!--T:23--> |
| + | </noinclude>Periodontist | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req6g /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req6g /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>h. <section begin=req6h /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Endodontist | + | :<b>h. <section begin=req6h /><noinclude><translate><!--T:24--> |
| + | </noinclude>Endodontist | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req6h /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req6h /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>i. <section begin=req6i /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Oral Surgeon | + | :<b>i. <section begin=req6i /><noinclude><translate><!--T:25--> |
| + | </noinclude>Oral Surgeon | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req6i /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req6i /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>j. <section begin=req6j /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Prosthodontist | + | :<b>j. <section begin=req6j /><noinclude><translate><!--T:26--> |
| + | </noinclude>Prosthodontist | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req6j /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req6j /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>k. <section begin=req6k /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Dental Anesthesiologist | + | :<b>k. <section begin=req6k /><noinclude><translate><!--T:27--> |
| + | </noinclude>Dental Anesthesiologist | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req6k /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req6k /></b> | ||
| − | <b>7. <section begin=req7 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Using pictures and illustrations, discuss the following oral health issues, what they are, common ways to prevent them, and common ways to address them: | + | <b>7. <section begin=req7 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:28--> |
| + | </noinclude>Using pictures and illustrations, discuss the following oral health issues, what they are, common ways to prevent them, and common ways to address them: | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req7 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req7 /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>a. <section begin=req6a /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Cavities/Caries | + | :<b>a. <section begin=req6a /><noinclude><translate><!--T:29--> |
| + | </noinclude>Cavities/Caries | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req6a /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req6a /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>b. <section begin=req6b /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Dental Infection/Abscess | + | :<b>b. <section begin=req6b /><noinclude><translate><!--T:30--> |
| + | </noinclude>Dental Infection/Abscess | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req6b /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req6b /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>c. <section begin=req6c /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Gingivitis | + | :<b>c. <section begin=req6c /><noinclude><translate><!--T:31--> |
| + | </noinclude>Gingivitis | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req6c /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req6c /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>d. <section begin=req6d /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Periodontitis | + | :<b>d. <section begin=req6d /><noinclude><translate><!--T:32--> |
| + | </noinclude>Periodontitis | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req6d /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req6d /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>e. <section begin=req6e /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Oral Cancer | + | :<b>e. <section begin=req6e /><noinclude><translate><!--T:33--> |
| + | </noinclude>Oral Cancer | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req6e /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req6e /></b> | ||
| − | <b>8. <section begin=req8 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Explain the following dental procedures and why they are used: | + | <b>8. <section begin=req8 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:34--> |
| + | </noinclude>Explain the following dental procedures and why they are used: | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req8 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req8 /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>a. <section begin=req8a /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Prophylaxis | + | :<b>a. <section begin=req8a /><noinclude><translate><!--T:35--> |
| + | </noinclude>Prophylaxis | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req8a /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req8a /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>b. <section begin=req8b /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Root Canal Therapy | + | :<b>b. <section begin=req8b /><noinclude><translate><!--T:36--> |
| + | </noinclude>Root Canal Therapy | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req8b /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req8b /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>c. <section begin=req8c /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Dental Implants | + | :<b>c. <section begin=req8c /><noinclude><translate><!--T:37--> |
| + | </noinclude>Dental Implants | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req8c /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req8c /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>d. <section begin=req8d /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Orthodontic Treatment | + | :<b>d. <section begin=req8d /><noinclude><translate><!--T:38--> |
| + | </noinclude>Orthodontic Treatment | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req8d /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req8d /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>e. <section begin=req8e /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Crown | + | :<b>e. <section begin=req8e /><noinclude><translate><!--T:39--> |
| + | </noinclude>Crown | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req8e /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req8e /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>f. <section begin=req8f /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Bridge | + | :<b>f. <section begin=req8f /><noinclude><translate><!--T:40--> |
| + | </noinclude>Bridge | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req8f /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req8f /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>g. <section begin=req8g /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Braces | + | :<b>g. <section begin=req8g /><noinclude><translate><!--T:41--> |
| + | </noinclude>Braces | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req8g /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req8g /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>h. <section begin=req8h /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Filling | + | :<b>h. <section begin=req8h /><noinclude><translate><!--T:42--> |
| + | </noinclude>Filling | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req8h /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req8h /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>i. <section begin=req8i /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Extraction | + | :<b>i. <section begin=req8i /><noinclude><translate><!--T:43--> |
| + | </noinclude>Extraction | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req8i /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req8i /></b> | ||
| − | <b>9. <section begin=req9 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Discuss some newer or alternate dental technologies and practices that some consider safer than older technologies and practices. | + | <b>9. <section begin=req9 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:44--> |
| + | </noinclude>Discuss some newer or alternate dental technologies and practices that some consider safer than older technologies and practices. | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req9 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req9 /></b> | ||
| − | <b>10. <section begin=req10 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Tour a dental office and/or interview an oral health care professional. Interview questions should include their work routines, education, and what they enjoy about their job. | + | <b>10. <section begin=req10 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:45--> |
| + | </noinclude>Tour a dental office and/or interview an oral health care professional. Interview questions should include their work routines, education, and what they enjoy about their job. | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req10 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req10 /></b> | ||
| − | <b>11. <section begin=req11 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Demonstrate to your instructor the proper techniques for brushing and flossing your teeth. Use disclosing tablets to demonstrate your effectiveness. | + | <b>11. <section begin=req11 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:46--> |
| + | </noinclude>Demonstrate to your instructor the proper techniques for brushing and flossing your teeth. Use disclosing tablets to demonstrate your effectiveness. | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req11 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req11 /></b> | ||
| − | <b>12. <section begin=req12 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Using mirrors, provide an examination on your mouth. Examine your teeth after brushing/flossing and make as many observations as you can. Your observations should include effectiveness of your dental hygiene practices, number of teeth, previous dental work possibly visible, positioning of teeth, overall health of the tongue and other parts inside the mouth. | + | <b>12. <section begin=req12 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:47--> |
| + | </noinclude>Using mirrors, provide an examination on your mouth. Examine your teeth after brushing/flossing and make as many observations as you can. Your observations should include effectiveness of your dental hygiene practices, number of teeth, previous dental work possibly visible, positioning of teeth, overall health of the tongue and other parts inside the mouth. | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req12 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req12 /></b> | ||
<section begin=challenge /> | <section begin=challenge /> | ||
| − | <b>13. <section begin=req13 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Do one of the following spiritual applications: | + | <b>13. <section begin=req13 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:48--> |
| + | </noinclude>Do one of the following spiritual applications: | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req13 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req13 /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>a. <section begin=req13a /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Write a short essay (250-300 words) on how dentistry can be viewed as a form of service to others, considering the teachings of Jesus about serving others in love and humility. Discuss how the act of helping people with their dental health can be seen as a reflection of Christ's care for the whole person — body, mind, and spirit. | + | :<b>a. <section begin=req13a /><noinclude><translate><!--T:49--> |
| + | </noinclude>Write a short essay (250-300 words) on how dentistry can be viewed as a form of service to others, considering the teachings of Jesus about serving others in love and humility. Discuss how the act of helping people with their dental health can be seen as a reflection of Christ's care for the whole person — body, mind, and spirit. | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req13a /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req13a /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>b. <section begin=req13b /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Actively participate in a health, medical, or dental outreach project assisting medical professionals. | + | :<b>b. <section begin=req13b /><noinclude><translate><!--T:50--> |
| + | </noinclude>Actively participate in a health, medical, or dental outreach project assisting medical professionals. | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req13b /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req13b /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>c. <section begin=req13c /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Prepare and give a sermonette using oral care as an illustration. | + | :<b>c. <section begin=req13c /><noinclude><translate><!--T:51--> |
| + | </noinclude>Prepare and give a sermonette using oral care as an illustration. | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req13c /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req13c /></b> | ||
<section end=challenge /> | <section end=challenge /> | ||
<section end=Body /> | <section end=Body /> | ||
Revision as of 14:56, 6 April 2026
Dental Health
Skill Level
Year
Unknown
Version
06.04.2026
Approval authority
Instructor required.
Instructors need not be a DDS but should at least be someone who works in a dental office and can either give a tour of a functioning office or bring in lots of show-and-tell items.
1. Explain how a tooth is alive.
2. Which is harder, a tooth or a bone?
3. How many sets of teeth does a human being have over their lifetime? Name the sets and describe when each set occurs and how many teeth are in each set.
4. Draw a diagram of a tooth with the gum and label the enamel, cementum, dentin, pulp, crown, root, gingiva (gum) and bone.
5. Be able to name the following dental equipment and explain their purposes/functions:
- a. Intra-oral Mirror
- b. Explorer
- c. Scaler
- d. Light
- e. Dental Chair
- f. Air/Water/Syringe
- g. Suction
- h. Dental Handpiece and Bur
- i. Forceps
- j. X-Ray Machine
6. With your instructor, discuss the following careers in oral health care. What is the function of each professional? What training and/or education is required? What aspects of each career do you think you would enjoy?
- a. General Dentist
- b. Dental Hygienist
- c. Dental Assistant
- d. Dental Lab Technician
- e. Pedodontist or Pediatric Dentist
- f. Orthodontist
- g. Periodontist
- h. Endodontist
- i. Oral Surgeon
- j. Prosthodontist
- k. Dental Anesthesiologist
7. Using pictures and illustrations, discuss the following oral health issues, what they are, common ways to prevent them, and common ways to address them:
- a. Cavities/Caries
- b. Dental Infection/Abscess
- c. Gingivitis
- d. Periodontitis
- e. Oral Cancer
8. Explain the following dental procedures and why they are used:
- a. Prophylaxis
- b. Root Canal Therapy
- c. Dental Implants
- d. Orthodontic Treatment
- e. Crown
- f. Bridge
- g. Braces
- h. Filling
- i. Extraction
9. Discuss some newer or alternate dental technologies and practices that some consider safer than older technologies and practices.
10. Tour a dental office and/or interview an oral health care professional. Interview questions should include their work routines, education, and what they enjoy about their job.
11. Demonstrate to your instructor the proper techniques for brushing and flossing your teeth. Use disclosing tablets to demonstrate your effectiveness.
12. Using mirrors, provide an examination on your mouth. Examine your teeth after brushing/flossing and make as many observations as you can. Your observations should include effectiveness of your dental hygiene practices, number of teeth, previous dental work possibly visible, positioning of teeth, overall health of the tongue and other parts inside the mouth.
13. Do one of the following spiritual applications:
- a. Write a short essay (250-300 words) on how dentistry can be viewed as a form of service to others, considering the teachings of Jesus about serving others in love and humility. Discuss how the act of helping people with their dental health can be seen as a reflection of Christ's care for the whole person — body, mind, and spirit.
- b. Actively participate in a health, medical, or dental outreach project assisting medical professionals.
- c. Prepare and give a sermonette using oral care as an illustration.
