Question 1

The degree awarded when a dentist graduates from a dental university in the United States is:

Accepted Answer

A) Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.). 
B) Medical Doctor (M.D.). 
C) Doctor of Oral Surgery (D.O.S.). 
D) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.). 
A) Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.). 
B) Medical Doctor (M.D.). 
C) Doctor of Oral Surgery (D.O.S.). 
D) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.).

Question 2

Dental public health dentists treat the ______ rather than the individual.

Accepted Answer

A) community 
B) association 
C) family 
D) general dentist 
A) community 
B) association 
C) family 
D) general dentist

Question 3

Which dental specialty became the first new dental specialty in 36 years when it was granted recognition by the ADA in 1999?

Accepted Answer

A) Oral and maxillofacial radiology 
B) Dental public health 
C) Oral pathology 
D) Periodontics 
A) Oral and maxillofacial radiology 
B) Dental public health 
C) Oral pathology 
D) Periodontics

Question 4

The training required for a dental degree in the United States includes:

Accepted Answer

A) an undergraduate degree. 
B) completion of a dental education. 
C) an apprenticeship. 
D) a residency. 
A) an undergraduate degree. 
B) completion of a dental education. 
C) an apprenticeship. 
D) a residency.

Question 5

Which specialty of dentistry performs biopsies and works closely with oral surgeons to provide a diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

A) Oral pathologist 
B) Orthodontist 
C) Endodontist 
D) Prosthodontist 
A) Oral pathologist 
B) Orthodontist 
C) Endodontist 
D) Prosthodontist

Question 6

Managing financial arrangements is generally the role of the:

Accepted Answer

A) business assistant. 
B) circulating assistant. 
C) dentist. 
D) EFDA. 
A) business assistant. 
B) circulating assistant. 
C) dentist. 
D) EFDA.

Question 7

The dental specialty that involves the cause,diagnosis,prevention,and treatment of diseases and injuries to the pulp and associated structures is:

Accepted Answer

A) orthodontics. 
B) periodontics. 
C) endodontics. 
D) prosthodontics. 
A) orthodontics. 
B) periodontics. 
C) endodontics. 
D) prosthodontics.

Question 8

Which of the following is the dental specialty that is concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of oral tissues that support and surround the teeth?

Accepted Answer

A) Orthodontics 
B) Periodontics 
C) Endodontics 
D) Prosthodontics 
A) Orthodontics 
B) Periodontics 
C) Endodontics 
D) Prosthodontics

Question 9

A general dentist can legally perform all dental specialty functions,such as surgical extractions,full-banded orthodontics,or endodontia for molar teeth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Duties of the clinical dental assistant include:

Accepted Answer

A) greeting patients and answering the telephone. 
B) performing scaling and root-planing procedures. 
C) assessing the patient's oral health needs as related to physical and emotional well-being. 
D) seating and preparing the patient. 
A) greeting patients and answering the telephone. 
B) performing scaling and root-planing procedures. 
C) assessing the patient's oral health needs as related to physical and emotional well-being. 
D) seating and preparing the patient.

Question 11

The sterilization assistant is responsible for:

Accepted Answer

A) preparing and delivering dental materials. 
B) completing the written prescription for dental laboratory work. 
C) placing topical fluoride and dental sealants. 
D) maintaining sterilization monitoring reports. 
A) preparing and delivering dental materials. 
B) completing the written prescription for dental laboratory work. 
C) placing topical fluoride and dental sealants. 
D) maintaining sterilization monitoring reports.

Question 12

Which of the following duties cannot be delegated to a dental hygienist?

Accepted Answer

A) Removing deposits on teeth 
B) Providing endodontic treatment 
C) Placing sealants 
D) Administering local anesthesia 
A) Removing deposits on teeth 
B) Providing endodontic treatment 
C) Placing sealants 
D) Administering local anesthesia

Question 13

Which of the following normally does not work in the dental office with the other members of the dental health team?

Accepted Answer

A) Dentist 
B) Business assistant 
C) Dental hygienist 
D) Dental laboratory technician 
A) Dentist 
B) Business assistant 
C) Dental hygienist 
D) Dental laboratory technician

Question 14

A(n)_______ dental assistant who has received additional training is legally allowed to provide certain intraoral patient care procedures.

Accepted Answer

A) chairside dental assistant 
B) clinical dental assistant 
C) certified dental assistant (CD
A)  
D) expanded-functions dental assistant (EFD
A)  
A) chairside dental assistant 
B) clinical dental assistant 
C) certified dental assistant (CD
A)  
D) expanded-functions dental assistant (EFD
A)

Question 15

The ADA recognizes how many dental specialties?

Accepted Answer

A) Seven 
B) Nine 
C) Eleven 
D) Thirteen 
A) Seven 
B) Nine 
C) Eleven 
D) Thirteen

Exam 3: The Dental Healthcare Team

The degree awarded when a dentist graduates from a dental university in the United States is:

Dental public health dentists treat the ______ rather than the individual.

Which dental specialty became the first new dental specialty in 36 years when it was granted recognition by the ADA in 1999?

The training required for a dental degree in the United States includes:

Which specialty of dentistry performs biopsies and works closely with oral surgeons to provide a diagnosis?

Managing financial arrangements is generally the role of the:

The dental specialty that involves the cause,diagnosis,prevention,and treatment of diseases and injuries to the pulp and associated structures is:

Which of the following is the dental specialty that is concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of oral tissues that support and surround the teeth?

A general dentist can legally perform all dental specialty functions,such as surgical extractions,full-banded orthodontics,or endodontia for molar teeth.

Duties of the clinical dental assistant include:

The sterilization assistant is responsible for:

Which of the following duties cannot be delegated to a dental hygienist?

Which of the following normally does not work in the dental office with the other members of the dental health team?

A(n)_______ dental assistant who has received additional training is legally allowed to provide certain intraoral patient care procedures.

The ADA recognizes how many dental specialties?

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

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Intraoral Imaging

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Restorative and Esthetic Dental Materials

Dental Liners, Bases, and Bonding Systems

Dental Cements

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Laboratory Materials and Procedures

General Dentistry

Matrix Systems for Restorative Dentistry

Fixed Prosthodontics

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Removable Prosthodontics

Dental Implants

Endodontics

Periodontics

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Pediatric Dentistry

Coronal Polishing

Dental Sealants

Orthodontics

Communication in the Dental Office

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Financial Management in the Dental Office

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