PDS Dental Trivia Night

What is the U-shaped bone that holds the lower teeth?

How many kinds of bacteria can you find in dental plaque?

How often should you replace your toothbrush?

The first electric toothbrush appeared in which year?

What is the main cause of tooth decay?

Which type of radiograph is best for evaluating the temporomandibular joint?

Which of the following foods can help clean teeth naturally?

Which toothbrush color is more popular?

Which vitamin deficiency is associated with bleeding gums?

How many roots does a maxillary first molar typically have?

Which part of the tooth contains nerves and blood vessels?

Which dental specialty focuses on the treatment of occlusion and jaw alignment?

Mummies have been found in Egypt with tooth fillings

One of the ingredients ancient Romans used to make a paste to clean their teeth was honey.

In ancient Greece, people used _____ as mouthwash.

What percentage of adults don’t brush their teeth twice a day?

How many primary (baby) teeth do humans have?

What material is commonly used for dental fillings?

Which salivary gland produces the most saliva when stimulated?

How many different types of smiles exist?

What is the first stage of gum disease?

The first toothbrushes were tree twigs

What percentage of people first notice someone’s smile when meeting them?

 The average American spends about _____ days of their life just brushing their teeth.

What is the only part of the human body that cannot heal itself?

Which animal has the greatest number of teeth?

What is the name of the natural shedding of primary teeth?

What is the most common dental disease?

What is the largest tooth in the human mouth?

What is the hardest substance in the human body?

Tooth decay is the _____ most common disease in the United States.

Which nerve provides sensory innervation to the maxillary teeth?

George Washington’s false teeth were made of wood?

How many teeth does a mosquito have?

The toothbrush was first patented when?

Which of the following is the correct eruption sequence for permanent first molars?

Which dental specialty focuses on root canals?

How many teeth does an average adult have, including wisdom teeth?

Which of the following is NOT a function of saliva?

What is the most common cause of bad breath (halitosis)?

What is the most common dental procedure performed?

What is the purpose of acid etching in composite restorations?

What is the name of the first set of teeth that children develop?

Which of the following is NOT a type of human tooth?

What is unusual about giraffes’ teeth?

Which dental specialty focuses on the replacement of missing teeth?

Which of the following can help prevent cavities?

What is a common symptom of dry mouth (xerostomia)?

What is the main ingredient in toothpaste that helps prevent cavities?

What is the most smile-inducing food?

Number of yards of dental floss the average person buys a year

Which of the following drinks is the most harmful to teeth?

What is the name of the tool dentists use to remove plaque from teeth?

What is the main risk of prolonged exposure to dental X-rays?

How many muscles does it take to frown?