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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What type of gloves are used for surgical procedures? | Sterile gloves |
| What is the natural shedding of a primary tooth called? | Exfoliation |
| What is the hardest calcified substance in the body called? | Enammel |
| What are rounded portions of the incisal edge that wear with age? | Mamelons |
| Which of the following is a characteristic of a healthy gingiva? | Stippled texture |
| Which numbering system is most commonly used in the United States? | Universal/National |
| What is the abnormal formation of stones or salivary calculus in the salivary glands called? | Sialolith |
| What is xerostomia? | Dry mouth |
| What is used to triturate dental materials? | Amalgamator |
| What are hand cutting instruments used for? | Cavity preparation |
| What should be done to high-speed handpieces prior to heat sterilization? | Lubricate then bag them in a commercial autoclave pouch |
| When should central vacuum traps be changed? | Weekly |
| Which of the following conditions indicate that the anesthetic cartridge should be discarded? | Large bubbles |
| Which dental charting color indicates that work has been completed? | Blue |
| What position is a patient in when his or her head and knees are on approximately the same plane? | Supine position |
| What are cotton pliers used for? | To handle cotton pellets, rolls, and small items |
| What type of computer program allows the dental staff to enter all expendable supplies used in the office and maintain an inventory report on a monthly basis? | Computerized inventory system |
| What are bacteria stained by Gram's dye? | Gram positive |
| What is designed to make dental care more accessible by reducing the cost to the patient? | Dental insurance |
| What does Universal Precautions mean? | That all patients are treated as if they are infectious |
| What does asepsis mean? | An environment free of pathogens |
| What should be done to the instruments prior to heat sterilization? | Pre-cleaned, rinsed and dried |
| What type of soap is recommended for proper handwashing technique? | Anti microbial soap |
| What process destroys ALL forms of microorganisms? | Sterilization |
| What is the largest muscle used for mastication? | Masseter |
| What type of injection places local anesthetic directly into the cancellous bone? | Intraosseous |
| In the dental office, who is legally authorized to prescribe medications? | Dentist |
| What will activate and control the speed of the handpiece? | Rheostat |
| What is used to set light-cured materials? | Curing light |
| What is the required certification in Arizona, for a dental assistant to expose dental radiographs? | DANB RHS certification |
| What is the air-water syringe used for? | To dry and/or rinse the oral cavity |
| How should the mouth mirror be positioned in the oral cavity? | Parallel to the tooth |
| Which zone are dental instruments and materials exchanged? | Transfer zone |
| What is the sterilization room used for? | Clean, process, and store instruments |
| In which week of prenatal development will the face begin to form? | Fourth |
| When should a patient's medical history form be updated? | Each visit |
| When using color-coded charting pencils, how is a existing gold restoration recorded? | Blue diagonal lines |
| When using color-coded charting pencils, a needed restoration would be charted in: | red |
| In dental charting, a small red circle charted at the apex of the tooth indicates what type of condition? | An abscess |
| What initiates an allergic reaction? | Allergen |
| What can be caused by vigorously scrubbing the teeth with a toothbrush? | Abrasion |
| What is called the "forgotten nutrient" because people usually do not think about it as a nutrient? | Water |
| Which vitamin deficiency is associated with swollen and bleeding gums? | Vitamin C |
| What is a severe allergic reaction called? | Anaphylaxis |
| What is the most frequently encountered emergency in a dental environment? | Syncope |
| Within a state, the practice of dentistry is supervised and regulated by what agency? | State board of dentistry |
| What is the normal blood pressure range for adults? | Systolic less than 120 and Diastolic less than 80 |
| What type of time telling device should be used when taking a patient's pulse? | Analog watch |
| What is the preferred method of appointment scheduling? | Advanced appt system |
| What is the first thing to do once a check is received in the mail? | Stamp the check with a restrictive endorsement |
| What is the term used for an item that is not available immediately but will be delivered when it becomes available? | Backorder |
| What is a child or spouse of a subscriber referred to as? | Dependent |
| What term is used to describe a patient that has coverage under more than one insurance plan? | Dual coverage |
| Which dental team member is legally responsible for the care of the patient? | Dentist |
| What area of the dental office do all clinical procedures take place? | Dental operatory |
| What is perpetuated when pathogens are allowed to pass from dentist to patient or patient to dentist? | Cross- contamination |
| What type of gloves can be decontaminated and reused? | Utility gloves |
| What instruments are used to penetrate soft tissue or bone? | Critical instruments |
| What should be done to instruments that cannot be cleaned immediately? | Be put in a holding solution |
| What process reduces the number of microorganisms on a surface? | Disinfection |
| What type of sterilization monitoring confirms that all endospores are killed? | Biological monitoring |
| what is a reason why toothbrushes should be replaced after 3 months? | worn out bristles |
| What do both Type l and Type ll diabetes lead to? | High blood sugar |
| What is the most common dental disease affecting those living with diabetes? | Periodontal |
| What is one way your dentist can help you fight diabetes? | Providing professional deep cleanings |
| What is the effect of too much fluoride? | White lines across teeth |
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