Is Chemistry really needed for Dental School?!


Question: Is Chemistry really needed for Dental School?
I know I have to take it in College as a requirement but is it really needed?

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Yes, you'll need to have a basic understanding about the chemical elements and how atoms interact with each other in order to answer certain question from your patients. For instance:

Is mercury really dangerous in silver fillings when it's combined with other atoms?
What is the molecular composition of white fillings?
How hydrogen peroxide whiten teeth?
How does fluoride reinforce the calcium structure of your enamel?
How does acidic solutions demineralize teeth?
What does the pH of saliva do to the plaque acids?




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