The Dentist's Office Quiz : Terms and definitions.
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Equipment and tools found in a dental office.
The Dentist's Office: This quiz identifies some of the tools and equipment found in a dentist's office.
Test items include: Dental Light (overhead light), Dental Mirror (mouth mirror), Dental Explorer, X-ray Machine, Dental Chair, Tooth Polisher (prophy handpiece).
Quiz goals: An introduction, or review, of dental equipment and tools for children preparing for a visit to the dentist.
- A) Dental Light :
- The bright, adjustable light that a dentist uses so they can see in your mouth better. Some dentists call this an Overhead Light.
- B) Dental Mirror :
- A small hand tool that helps the dentist see back teeth more easily. Some dentists call this a Mouth Mirror.
- C) Dental Explorer :
- A small hand tool that a dentist feels teeth with. It helps the dentist find cavities.
- D) X-ray Machine :
- The machine that a dentist uses to take special pictures that show your teeth and jawbones.
- E) Dental Chair :
- The chair you sit in at the dentist's office. It can be raised and tilted so the dentist can see in your mouth better.
- F) Tooth Polisher :
- The spinning rubber cup that a dentist uses to polish teeth. Some dentists call this a Prophy Handpiece. "Prophy" is a word that means "dental cleaning."
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