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Dental Trivia
Test your knowledge of dentistry, oral health, and teeth with questions covering dental anatomy, procedures, history, and oral hygiene practices.
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What is the primary inorganic component of teeth?
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How long should you brush your teeth?
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What is the common name for dental caries?
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What is the colored part of the tooth you can see?
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What is the hardest substance in the human body?
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Which century saw the first dental school established in the US?
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What is gum disease called?
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What year was the first dental college established in the world?
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What are the front teeth called?
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What is the average force that can fracture a molar?
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What is the average thickness of tooth enamel?
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Which salivary gland is the largest?
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What is the sticky film on teeth called?
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What is the compressive strength of enamel in MPa?
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What is the pigmented tissue surrounding the teeth called?
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What is the soft tissue inside a tooth called?
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How many milliliters of saliva does an average person produce daily?
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What is the condition where enamel doesn't form properly called?
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What condition causes teeth to appear chalky white or brown?
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What is tooth grinding called?
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What is inflammation of the tooth pulp called?
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How many surfaces does each tooth have?
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What covers and protects a damaged tooth?
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Which bacteria is most associated with periodontal disease?
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How many baby teeth do children typically have?
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What is the space between two teeth called?
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What is the condition of abnormally small teeth called?
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What is the condition of having extra teeth called?
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Which cells produce dentin?
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What material were early dentures often made from?
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What is the main protein component of dentin?
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What is the term for complete absence of teeth?
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What is a tooth replacement anchored into the jawbone called?
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Which cells produce cementum?
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What percentage of dentin is inorganic material?
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What is the primary organic component of enamel matrix?
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What is the outer layer beneath the enamel called?
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What is the technical term for tooth extraction?
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What is dry mouth medically called?
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What is the incidence rate of cleft lip and palate?
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How often should you replace your toothbrush?
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What is the ideal angle for brushing teeth?
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What procedure removes the nerve of a tooth?
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What covers the root of a tooth?
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What is the average force exerted during chewing?
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Which teeth typically erupt first in babies?
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What is the average lifespan of a dental filling?
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What percentage of tooth length is typically crown vs root?
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How many canals does a maxillary first molar typically have?
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What are the pointed teeth used for tearing food called?
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Which material is commonly used for tooth-colored fillings?
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What is the term for teeth whitening in dentistry?
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What type of X-ray shows all teeth in one image?
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How many teeth does an adult human typically have?
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What pH level in the mouth begins to dissolve enamel?
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What do you call teeth that haven't erupted yet?
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What is the medical term for teeth that are misaligned?
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What embryonic structure gives rise to tooth enamel?
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What is the maximum recommended daily fluoride intake for adults?
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What is the condition where dentin forms improperly called?
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What is the technical term for jaw bone?
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How many premolars does an adult have?
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What is the term for a tooth doctor?
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Which teeth are most commonly extracted?
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What percentage of adults have some form of gum disease?
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What is the optimal concentration of fluoride in toothpaste for adults?
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What is the process of tooth development called?
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What is the critical pH for enamel demineralization?
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What specialist treats gum disease?
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What mineral helps strengthen tooth enamel?
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What type of dentist specializes in children?
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What is the critical angle for detecting interproximal caries on bitewing X-rays?
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What is hardened plaque called?
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What is the average width of the periodontal ligament space?
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What tool do dentists use to remove plaque and tartar?
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What is the average thickness of cementum?
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Which syndrome is characterized by absence of ectodermal structures including teeth?
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What is the average number of tubules per square mm in dentin?
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What age do wisdom teeth typically emerge?
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Who is considered the father of modern dentistry?
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What device is used to straighten teeth?
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What should you use to clean between your teeth?
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What percentage of a tooth is composed of inorganic material?
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What is the average eruption age for permanent first molars?
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What type of bacteria is primarily responsible for cavities?
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What specialist performs root canals?
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What is the half-life of fluoride in bone?
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What is the most common site for oral cancer?
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Which cranial nerve innervates the muscles of mastication?
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Which teeth have only one root?
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What is a tooth abscess?
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What is the average regeneration time for taste buds?
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Which classification system is used for cavities?
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What percentage of tooth structure must be lost before a cavity is visible on X-ray?
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What is the common term for the third molars?
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How long does it take for plaque to harden into tartar?
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What is the technical name for baby teeth?
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Which periodontal fibers are most numerous?
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Which artery supplies blood to the maxillary teeth?
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How many times per day should you brush your teeth?
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Which vitamin deficiency can lead to bleeding gums?
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Which tooth has the longest root on average?
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What is the tensile strength of enamel in MPa?
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What is the most common chronic disease in children?
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What are the grooves on chewing surfaces of molars called?
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What percentage of the population has congenitally missing wisdom teeth?
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What is the recommended fluoride concentration in drinking water?
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What is Miller's classification used for?
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What is the formation of a cavity called?
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Which nerve provides sensation to the lower teeth?
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What is the space where blood vessels and nerves enter a tooth called?
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What is the medical term for bad breath?
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What is the success rate of dental implants?
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What year was nitrous oxide first used in dentistry?
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Which lymph nodes primarily drain the oral cavity?
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What substance makes up most of a tooth?
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What is the most common complication following tooth extraction?
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What is the Mohs hardness of tooth enamel?
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What connects teeth to the bone?
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What are the large back teeth used for chewing called?
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