AY Honors/Oral Hygiene - Advanced/Requirements

Oral Hygiene - Advanced

Skill Level

1

Year

2012

Version

25.12.2024

Approval authority

South American Division

1. Have the Oral Hygiene honor.

2. Be able to identify the following parts of the teeth, describing the function of each:

a. Enamel

b. Dentin

c. Pulp

d. Gums

e. Cement

f. Periodontal fiber

3. Describe the following dental problems:

a. Plaque

b. Tartar

c. Gingivitis

d. Periodontitis

4. What is prophy paste?

5. Describe how fluoridation occurs, describing each step.

6. What should you do when there is trauma to a tooth due to a fall?

7. What causes teeth sensitivity? How can this problem be solved?

8. What additional oral care should a person wearing braces have?

9. What additional oral care should a person wearing dentures have?

10. Create a story that illustrates ways to prevent cavities and present it in a creative way to a group of children.