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Module 1-5

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Term
Definition
Of the two types of suction systems, the ____________ is the less powerful.   saliva ejector  
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In the ____________ position, the heart is below the head.   subsupine  
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To mechanically mix something is to ____________.   triturate  
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The ____________ provides the necessary electrical power, water, and air to the high-speed handpiece   dental unit  
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The ____________ provides compacted air to the dental unit   compressor  
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The ____________ is a means of delivering air and water to the oral cavity   air/water syringe  
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A ____________ is a type of meeting held to discuss a diagnosis or treatment   consultation  
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When the physical state of matter changes from water vapor to liquid   condensation  
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A patient is sitting in the ____________ position when their head and chest are vertical   upright  
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____________ is used to remove fluid and debris from the oral cavity during a dental procedure   HVE  
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A room designed for the treatment of dentistry is referred to as the ____________   dental operatory  
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A foot-controlled device used to operate the dental handpiece is a ____________   rheostat  
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A ____________ is an electrical machine used to mechanically mix encapsulated dental materials   amalgamator  
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When a a patient is in the ____________ position, the head, chest, and knees are at the same level   supine  
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The ideal temperature for the reception area of a dental practice is   72 degrees F  
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What type of flooring would be most suitable for the clinic area?   Tile/Linoleum  
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Where do transactions take place in an office?   Administration area  
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Another term for operatory   treatment area  
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What additions to a dental stool are different than an operators' stool?   Abdominal Bar Footrest  
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HVE stands for...   High-volume evacuator  
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Where are dental materials placed to be triturated?   In the amalgamator  
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The dentist is to provide ____________ when he or she is physically in the same treatment area overseeing an expanded-function procedure   Direct supervision  
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The dental team uses four ____________ of position when implementing four-handed dentistry   operating zones  
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____________ is the method of viewing a tooth using a mirror   Indirect vision  
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The ____________ comprises the five categories that describe the range of movement by the clinical assistant when they are assisting   classifications of motions  
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An ____________ is a procedure that is delegated to the DA by the dentist that requires additional skill   Expanded function  
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A ____________ is a finger rest used to stabilize a dental instrument or handpiece   fulcum  
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The process by which a skilled dental assistant and dentist work together as a team to perform clinical tasks is   four handed dentistry  
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A ____________ is the way a specific instrument or handpiece is held   grasp  
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The dentist provides ____________ when they are present in the immediate area to oversee the DA's expand functions   Indirect vision  
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To ____________ is when the dentist assigns or entrust a specific procedure to the DA   delegate  
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Static zone location   12-2 o'clock (right) 10-12 o'clock (left)  
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Instruments are to be exchanged in what zone   transfer zone  
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A type of drug used in dentistry that produces a temporary loss of feeling or sensation is a   anesthetics  
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____________ is a method to determine the measurement of the oxygen concentration in the blood   oximetry  
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The time from induction of anesthetic to its complete reversal is   duration  
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The ____________ is the standard dimension or measurement of the thickness of an injection needle   guage  
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The ____________ is a measurement of the amount of air inhaled and exhaled with each breath during N2O sedation   tidal volume  
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____________ is a temporary loss of feeling or sensation   anesthesia  
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A ____________ is a type of drug to prolong anesthetic action and constrict blood vessels   vasoconstrictor  
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To spread of flow throughout   permeate  
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____________ is determining the exact amount of drug to use to achieve a desired level of sedation   titrate  
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something that is ____________ will have openings to allow gas or fluid to pass through   porous  
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____________ is the supply or distribution of nerves to the jaw or a specific body part   innervation  
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hollow center of needle   lumen  
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Time from injection to the point at which anesthesia takes effect   induction  
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absence of feeling pain without being unconscious   analgesia  
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Topical anesthetics are used in dentistry for   numbing surface tissue  
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Most frequently used pain control in dentistry   local anesthesia  
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Most common needle sizes   1 inch 1 5/8 inch  
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First dentist to use N2O/O2   Horace Wells  
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What does a patient recieve at the beginning and end of every N2O sedation procedure   oxygen  
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A type of drug used in dentistry that produces a temporary loss of feeling or sensation is a __________   anesthesia  
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__________ is a method to determine the measurement of the oxygen concentration in the blood   oximetry  
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The time from induction of an anesthetic to its complete reversal is its __________   duration  
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The __________ is the standard dimension or measurement of the thickness of an injection needle   gauge  
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The __________ is a measurement of the amount of air inhaled and exhaled with each breath during nitrous/oxygen sedation   tidal volume  
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__________ is a temporary loss of feeling or sensation   anesthetic  
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A __________ is a type of drug to prolong anesthetic action and constrict blood vessel   vasoconstrictor  
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To spread or flow throughout is to __________   permeate  
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__________ is determining the exact amount of drug to use to achieve a desired level of sedation   Titrate  
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Something that is __________ will have openings to allow gas or fluid to pass through   porous  
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__________ is the supply or distribution of nerves to the jaw or a specific body part   Innervation  
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The __________ is the hollow center of the injection needle   lumen  
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The time from injection to the point at which anesthesia takes effect is the   induction  
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__________ is the absence of feeling pain without being unconscious   analgesia  
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Topical anesthetics are used in dentistry for __________   numbing surface tissues  
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The most frequently selected form of pain control in dentistry is   local anesthesia  
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Local anesthetics are injected near __________ to create a numbing effect   a nerve  
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What is added to a local anesthetic solution to prolong its physiological effect?   Epinephrine  
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What type of injection technique would the dentist most frequently use for a small area of maxillary teeth?   Infiltration  
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What needle sized are most commonly used in dentistry   1 inch 1 5/8 inch  
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Is it common for a patient with an acute infection to feel the numbing sensation of local anesthesia   no  
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What type of condition is paresthesia   numbness that lasts longer than normal  
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First dentist to use N2O/O2   Horace Wells  
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A patient would receive what at the beginning and end of N2O/O2 procedure?   Oxygen  
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At what level of stage of anesthesia would a patient reach if he or she is relaxed and fully conscious   Analgesia  
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What stage of consciousness should a patient reach during general anesthesia   stage 3  
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General anesthesia is best provided in what type of environment to be most safely administered   Hospital or surgical center  
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A tan of __________ is always green   oxygen  
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Anesthetic cartridges should be   enclosed in their packaging before use  
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__________ anesthesia is achieved by injecting the anesthetic into the posterior superior alveolar nerve   block  
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a __________ size needle is used for infiltration injections   1 inch  
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The recommended for of topical anesthetic for controlling a gag reflex is   spray  
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A used or contaminated needle is to be discarded in the   sharps container  
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What dental instruments are more commonly referred to by a number than by their name?   pliers  
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What part of the instrument is located between the handle and the working end?   Shank  
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Instruments of what classification are used to manually remove decay from prepared tooth structure?   Hand cutting  
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Besides indirect vision, mouth mirror is used for   retratction  
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The main characteristic of the working end of an explorer is that it is   pointed  
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Basic set up?   Cotton pliers, explorer, mirror  
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Measure the sulcus of a tooth   Periodontal probe  
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Which instrument is similar to the spoon excavator in appearance and use?   Black spoon  
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Which instrument is used to carve the interproximal portion of the amalgam restoration?   Hollenback (carver)  
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Which instrument is used to pack restorative material into the tooth preparation   Condenser  
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Discoid-cleoid is what type of instrument?   carver  
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What type of scissors would commonly be seen on a restorative tray setup   Crown and bridge  
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Howe pliers are also called   110 pliers  
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Newly triturated amalgam is places in the __________ before it is packed in the amalgam carrier   amalgam well  
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On which tooth surfaces would the Hollenback carver be used to carve a restorative material   Distal  
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How did the first dental handpiece operate?   Driven by a belt  
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Most versatile dental handpiece   low speed  
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low speed rotation rate   10,000-30,000 rpm  
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What attachment on the low speed handpiece motor is used to hold a latch type bur   contra-angle  
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high speed rotation rate   450,000 rpm  
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During cavity prep, how does the high-speed handpiece keep the tooth at a proper temperature and free of debris   water coolant  
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A bur is held in place in the high speed handpiece using a   friction grip  
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On the high-speed handpiece the __________ helps illuminate the working field   fiber optic light  
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What type of handpiece resembles a sandblaster   air abrasion  
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A __________ shank bur fits into the lab handpiece   long  
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Restorative burs are commonly manufactured from what material?   Tungsten carbide  
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What design of bur is a 33 1/2?   Inverted cone  
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__________ is an advantage of a diamond bur   Cutting ability  
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A finishing bur is commonly used for what type of restorative material?   Composite Resin Esthetic materials  
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The low-speed handpiece would be equipped with a __________ to hold a sandpaper disc   Mandrel  
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What specific information must the dental team receive from the patient before it can provide dental treatment?   Patient Registration Medical History Informed Consent  
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Which term describes the collection of date to help the dentist make a correct diagnosis?   Assesment  
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The patient record is a permanent document for whom?   Dentist  
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Quality assurance is an important asset of a practice because __________   it describes the type of care a patient is receiving  
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The patient should be instructed to enter their name on the registration form as   first name, last name, middle initial  
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a medical-dental history form is not complete until the __________ is entered   signature and date  
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The dental history section of health history form provides the dental team with information concerning __________   previous dental treatment and type of received  
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What dental form would a patient review and sign if referred to a specialist for an extensive procedure?   Informed consent  
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