You got 12 out of 15!

The dentist is a doctor who is specially trained to care for teeth. He or she diagnoses and treats problems with teeth and tissues in the mouth, along with giving advice and administering care to help prevent future problems. Dentists repair fractured teeth, fill cavities, remove tooth decay, straighten teeth, place sealants, whiten patient's teeth, and educate on proper oral hygiene.

Dentists use different equipment and technologies to do their job, such as laser and digital scanners, x-ray machines, drills, mouth mirrors, probes, forceps, brushes, and scalpels. They also must diagnose what is going on with a patient's mouth so they read x-rays as well and look for potential jaw problems, gum disease, or cavities.

Needless to say, to be a dentist you will need to possess a vast amount of knowledge to handle a variety of dental needs for your patients. Do you think you have what it takes to become a dentist? Take this quiz and see just how much you know about oral health and dentistry. Fret not if you have trouble with some of the questions, as only a dentist will score high on this one.