Question 1

An endodontist is involved with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the supporting tissues of teeth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Training as a dental specialist usually involves 2 to ___ years beyond dental school.

Accepted Answer

A) 3 
B) 4 
C) 6 
D) 8 
A) 3 
B) 4 
C) 6 
D) 8 C

Question 3

Which of the following is most likely to be helpful if the assistant is having difficulty with a particular dental material,such as a cement or bonding agent?

Accepted Answer

A) Dental supply person 
B) Dental equipment technician 
C) Detail person 
D) Dental laboratory technician 
A) Dental supply person 
B) Dental equipment technician 
C) Detail person 
D) Dental laboratory technician C

Question 4

Which team member is legally responsible for the care of the patient?

Accepted Answer

A) Dentist 
B) Dental hygienist 
C) Dental assistant 
D) Expanded-functions dental assistant 
A) Dentist 
B) Dental hygienist 
C) Dental assistant 
D) Expanded-functions dental assistant

Question 5

The technique that uses a circulating assistant is _____-handed dentistry.

Accepted Answer

A) two 
B) three 
C) four 
D) six 
A) two 
B) three 
C) four 
D) six

Question 6

The dental specialty of __________ uses new and sophisticated imaging techniques to locate and diagnose diseases of the jaw,head,and neck.

Accepted Answer

A) oral and maxillofacial radiology 
B) oral and maxillofacial surgery 
C) oral pathology 
D) pediatric dentistry 
A) oral and maxillofacial radiology 
B) oral and maxillofacial surgery 
C) oral pathology 
D) pediatric dentistry

Question 7

Which member of the dental team ensures that patient privacy measures are in place and followed?

Accepted Answer

A) Clinical dental assistant 
B) Expanded-functions dental assistant 
C) Business assistant 
D) Dental hygienist 
A) Clinical dental assistant 
B) Expanded-functions dental assistant 
C) Business assistant 
D) Dental hygienist

Question 8

Requirements for a registered dental hygienist (RDH)include:

Accepted Answer

A) certification to administer local anesthesia. 
B) passing the written national or regional board examinations and the clinical state board examination. 
C) a bachelor's degree in dental hygiene. 
D) an associate's degree in a dental hygiene program accredited by the ADHA (American Dental Hygienists Association). 
A) certification to administer local anesthesia. 
B) passing the written national or regional board examinations and the clinical state board examination. 
C) a bachelor's degree in dental hygiene. 
D) an associate's degree in a dental hygiene program accredited by the ADHA (American Dental Hygienists Association).

Question 9

What is the minimum length of an ADA-accredited dental assisting program?

Accepted Answer

A) Ten weeks 
B) Three months 
C) Six months 
D) One academic year 
A) Ten weeks 
B) Three months 
C) Six months 
D) One academic year

Question 10

Which member of the dental healthcare team is primarily responsible for removing deposits on teeth,exposing radiographs,placing topical fluoride and sealants,and providing patients with home care instructions?

Accepted Answer

A) The dentist 
B) The dental hygienist 
C) The dental assistant 
D) The business assistant 
A) The dentist 
B) The dental hygienist 
C) The dental assistant 
D) The business assistant

Question 11

Dental public health dentists are involved with:

Accepted Answer

A) treating diseases and injuries of the tooth pulp. 
B) dental screening within a community. 
C) using sophisticated imaging techniques to locate tumors. 
D) performing biopsies. 
A) treating diseases and injuries of the tooth pulp. 
B) dental screening within a community. 
C) using sophisticated imaging techniques to locate tumors. 
D) performing biopsies.

Question 12

The circulating assistant is usually not responsible for:

Accepted Answer

A) caring for treatment rooms. 
B) completing the written prescription for dental laboratory work. 
C) placing topical fluoride and dental sealants. 
D) seating and dismissing patients. 
A) caring for treatment rooms. 
B) completing the written prescription for dental laboratory work. 
C) placing topical fluoride and dental sealants. 
D) seating and dismissing patients.

Question 13

If a patient does not respond to the root canal treatment in your dental office,he or she most likely will be referred to a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) periodontist. 
B) endodontist. 
C) prosthodontist. 
D) orthodontist. 
A) periodontist. 
B) endodontist. 
C) prosthodontist. 
D) orthodontist.

Question 14

Regulation of the functions that an extended-functions dental assistant (EFDA)can legally perform is decided by the:

Accepted Answer

A) state dental association. 
B) American Dental Association (AD
A) . 
C) state board of dentistry. 
D) American Dental Assistants Association (ADA
A) . 
A) state dental association. 
B) American Dental Association (AD
A) . 
C) state board of dentistry. 
D) American Dental Assistants Association (ADA
A) .

Question 15

What is required before a dental laboratory technician can fabricate a crown?

Accepted Answer

A) A telephone call or fax from the dental office 
B) A predetermination from the insurance company 
C) Radiographic images of the tooth to be restored 
D) A prescription from a dentist 
A) A telephone call or fax from the dental office 
B) A predetermination from the insurance company 
C) Radiographic images of the tooth to be restored 
D) A prescription from a dentist

Question 16

Pediatric dentistry treats children from birth up to:

Accepted Answer

A) elementary school age. 
B) when they become teenagers. 
C) adolescence. 
D) when they are able to bear children. 
A) elementary school age. 
B) when they become teenagers. 
C) adolescence. 
D) when they are able to bear children.

Question 17

The minimal education requirement for a registered dental hygienist is _____ academic years of college study and an associate's degree in an ADA-accredited dental hygiene program.

Accepted Answer

A) one 
B) two 
C) three 
D) four 
A) one 
B) two 
C) three 
D) four

Question 18

Which of the following dental specialties involves the diagnosis,treatment,and prevention of malocclusions of the teeth?

Accepted Answer

A) Oral pathology 
B) Oral and maxillofacial radiology 
C) Orthodontics 
D) Oral and maxillofacial surgery 
A) Oral pathology 
B) Oral and maxillofacial radiology 
C) Orthodontics 
D) Oral and maxillofacial surgery

Question 19

_______ describes the seated dentist and chairside assistant working as an efficient team.

Accepted Answer

A) Single-handed dentistry 
B) Two-handed dentistry 
C) Four-handed dentistry 
D) Shared responsibility 
A) Single-handed dentistry 
B) Two-handed dentistry 
C) Four-handed dentistry 
D) Shared responsibility

Question 20

Which of the following is a member of the dental healthcare team?

Accepted Answer

A) Dental manufacturer 
B) Dental assistant 
C) Dental supply representative 
D) Dental journal publisher 
A) Dental manufacturer 
B) Dental assistant 
C) Dental supply representative 
D) Dental journal publisher

Exam 3: The Dental Healthcare Team

An endodontist is involved with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the supporting tissues of teeth.

Training as a dental specialist usually involves 2 to ___ years beyond dental school.

Which of the following is most likely to be helpful if the assistant is having difficulty with a particular dental material,such as a cement or bonding agent?

Which team member is legally responsible for the care of the patient?

The technique that uses a circulating assistant is _____-handed dentistry.

The dental specialty of __________ uses new and sophisticated imaging techniques to locate and diagnose diseases of the jaw,head,and neck.

Which member of the dental team ensures that patient privacy measures are in place and followed?

Requirements for a registered dental hygienist (RDH)include:

What is the minimum length of an ADA-accredited dental assisting program?

Which member of the dental healthcare team is primarily responsible for removing deposits on teeth,exposing radiographs,placing topical fluoride and sealants,and providing patients with home care instructions?

Dental public health dentists are involved with:

The circulating assistant is usually not responsible for:

If a patient does not respond to the root canal treatment in your dental office,he or she most likely will be referred to a(n):

Regulation of the functions that an extended-functions dental assistant (EFDA)can legally perform is decided by the:

What is required before a dental laboratory technician can fabricate a crown?

Pediatric dentistry treats children from birth up to:

The minimal education requirement for a registered dental hygienist is _____ academic years of college study and an associate's degree in an ADA-accredited dental hygiene program.

Which of the following dental specialties involves the diagnosis,treatment,and prevention of malocclusions of the teeth?

_______ describes the seated dentist and chairside assistant working as an efficient team.

Which of the following is a member of the dental healthcare team?

History of Dentistry

The Professional Dental Assistant

Dental Ethics

Dentistry and the Law

General Anatomy

General Physiology

Oral Embryology and Histology

Head and Neck Anatomy

Landmarks of the Face and Oral Cavity

Overview of the Dentitions

Tooth Morphology

Dental Caries

Periodontal Disease

Preventive Dentistry

Nutrition

Oral Pathology

Microbiology

Disease Transmission and Infection Prevention

Principles and Techniques of Disinfection

Principles and Techniques of Instrument Processing and Sterilization

Regulatory and Advisory Agencies

Chemical and Waste Management

Dental Unit Waterlines

Ergonomics

The Patient Record

Vital Signs

Oral Diagnosis and Treatment Planning

The Special Needs and Medically Compromised Patient

Principles of Pharmacology

Assisting in a Medical Emergency

The Dental Office

Delivering Dental Care

Dental Hand Instruments

Dental Handpieces and Accessories

Moisture Control

Anesthesia and Pain Control

Foundations of Radiography, Radiographic Equipment, and Radiation Safety

Digital Imaging, Dental Film, and Processing Radiographs

Legal Issues, Quality Assurance, and Infection Prevention

Intraoral Imaging

Extraoral Imaging

Restorative and Esthetic Dental Materials

Dental Liners, Bases, and Bonding Systems

Dental Cements

Impression Materials

Laboratory Materials and Procedures

General Dentistry

Matrix Systems for Restorative Dentistry

Fixed Prosthodontics

Provisional Coverage

Removable Prosthodontics

Dental Implants

Endodontics

Periodontics

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Pediatric Dentistry

Coronal Polishing

Dental Sealants

Orthodontics