My future profession (dentist)

What are the objectives of stomatology?

• To study and spread the knowledge of heart diseases
• To foster scientific understanding between psychology and medicine
• To study and spread the knowledge of dental and oral diseases
• To promote the use of dental equipment

What is required for well-planned stomatology treatment in a patient's best interest?

• Thorough evaluation and consideration of patients' health status
• Ambulatory surgery
• Quick diagnosis without evaluation
• Immediate treatment without evaluation

Why is greater interaction between health professionals important in dental care?

• To reduce the need for dental care
• To increase the cost of dental care
• To improve comprehensive health care for patients
• To limit the role of the dentist in patient care

What are the two main concerns that patients usually have when they come to the dentist?

• Fear of the dark and concern about dental tools
• Fear of needles and concern about medical history
• Fear of pain and concern about diagnosis and treatment
• Fear of anesthesia and concern about the dentist's credentials

How can verbal 'sedation' be beneficial in dentistry?

• It involves the use of medications to induce sleep during procedures
• It helps convince patients of painlessness before procedures
• It is a form of physical restraint for patients
• It involves the use of strong painkillers

Stomatology primarily deals with the study, management, and treatment of diseases affecting the mouth, jaws, teeth, and their supporting tissues.

• True
• False

Modern devices and medicines in stomatology make dental procedures painful and unpleasant.

• True
• False

Facial angiography and skull tomography are special methods of investigation mentioned in modern stomatology.

• True
• False

Patients are less cooperative when they fully understand the nature of their condition and the proposed therapy.

• True
• False

Modern stomatology offers a great variety of dental equipment, including wooden dental drills.

• True
• False