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HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW?!

OSU PDC

Question: What building do we hold meetings in?
Answer: Postle Hall

Question: Where can you find information about meetings when you are not able to attend?
Answer: The OSU PDC website (and check for emails!)

Question: Are you aware of your volunteer opportunities?! Name 3.
Answer: ODA, GKAS, Relay 4 life.

Question: Name all 8 OSU PDC officers.
Answer: Jimmy, Jenna, Dina, Kira, Taylor, Alex, Adel, Tara

Question: What intramural sport is PDC playing this fall?
Answer: Dodge Ball!

DENTISTRY

Question: How often should patients see the hygienist?
Answer: Every 6 Months

Question: What are the specializations for dentists? Name 5 of 9!
Answer: Orthodontics, Periodontics, Pediatric dentistry, Oral Surgeon, Prosthodontics, Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology & Radiology, Endodontics

Question: What is the name of the instrument used to find cavities?
Answer: The explorer.

Question: What is the main reason people do not go to the dentist?
Answer: High Cost.

Question: What agent is frequently used as a local anesthetic for dental procedures?
Answer: lidocaine

APPLYING

Question: When does the AADSAS application open for each cycle?
Answer: The beginning of June!

Question: What takes the most time on your application? Get started early!
Answer: Personal Statement.

Question: Most schools require how many letters of recommendation? And from whom?
Answer: 3 Letters: 2 Science Professors, 1 dentist (Usually, BUT not always)

Question: Is there anything that comes after the AADSAS application process?
Answer: Supplemental Apps and Interviews

Question: What is the name of the common application for applying to dental school and what does it stand for?
Answer: AADSAS (Associated American Dental Schools Application Service)

ORAL CAVITY

Question: How many times a day should you brush your teeth?
Answer: After every meal! (Hopefully 3 times).

Question: What are the names of the upper/lower jaw bones?
Answer: Maxilla/Mandible

Question: What is the bacterium that causes most tooth decay?
Answer: Streptococcus mutans

Question: What are the 3 main parts of a tooth?
Answer: Enamel, Dentin, Pulp

Question: How many teeth do most adults have?
Answer: 32 - 8 incisors, 4 canines, 8 premolars, and 12 molars (including 4 wisdom teeth)

DENTAL SCHOOL

Question: How many years is dental school?
Answer: 4 years.

Question: What are competitive stats for OSU CoD according to their website? (Closest Response wins)
Answer: GPA 3.6
AA 20
PAT 20

Question: How many dental schools are there in the United States?
Answer: 64

Question: When should you take the DAT?
Answer: By spring of the year in which you are applying! You can take the DAT every 3 months.

Question: What are the minimum number of shadowing hours for OSU CoD?
Answer: 40 hours (general dentist hours only!)