Hygienist - Oral Prophylaxis, aides Doctor in diagnosing
Dental Assistant - First impression, aides in procedures, takes X-Rays and impressions
Front Desk - Scheduling, accounts receivable/payable, insurance verification
Lab tech - usually offsite, fabricates, indirect, restorations, dentures, etc.
How many quadrants are in the mouth? - 4
Teeth in the upper right quadrant - 1-8
Teeth in the upper left quadrant - 9-16
, Teeth in the lower left quadrant - 17-24
teeth in the lower right quadrant - 25-32
How many classifications of teeth are there? - 4
Molars and Premolar functions and characteristics; - To grind and chew, multi rooted, most cusps
Canine functions and characteristics - To rip and tear, longest rooted tooth
Incisor functions and characteristics - To cut, single rooted
Endodontist - Pulp health
Orthodontist - Align teeth
Periodontist - Gum health
Oral surgeon - Extractions, biopsy
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