Question 1

Supragingival scalers are used on which part(s) of a tooth's anatomy?

Accepted Answer

A) Crown 
B) Root 
C) Dentin 
D) All of the above 
A) Crown 
B) Root 
C) Dentin 
D) All of the above

Question 2

Which of the following choices represent a type of dentin, which is created in response to a stimulus, such as caries?

Accepted Answer

A) Tertiary 
B) Primary 
C) Secondary 
D) Stationary 
A) Tertiary 
B) Primary 
C) Secondary 
D) Stationary

Question 3

Which term describes a dog's ideal dental alignment, in which the upper incisors just touch the lower incisors?

Accepted Answer

A) Level bite 
B) Cross bite 
C) Scissor bite 
D) Lateral bite 
A) Level bite 
B) Cross bite 
C) Scissor bite 
D) Lateral bite

Question 4

The proper PPE for performing a dental prophylaxis includes:

Accepted Answer

A) Mask 
B) Gloves 
C) Eye protection 
D) Cap or Bouffant 
E) All of the above 
A) Mask 
B) Gloves 
C) Eye protection 
D) Cap or Bouffant 
E) All of the above

Question 5

The rotational speed on a prophy handpiece is .

Accepted Answer

A) 4000 rpm 
B) 6000 rpm 
C) 8000 rpm 
D) 10,000 rpm 
A) 4000 rpm 
B) 6000 rpm 
C) 8000 rpm 
D) 10,000 rpm

Question 6

What purpose does Subgingival/Sulcal Lavage serve when scaling a patient's teeth?

Accepted Answer

A) To remove accumulated saliva pooling in the mouth 
B) To remove loose debris trapped under the gums 
C) To stop bleeding from pockets where teeth were extracted 
D) To remove and kill mouth bacteria 
A) To remove accumulated saliva pooling in the mouth 
B) To remove loose debris trapped under the gums 
C) To stop bleeding from pockets where teeth were extracted 
D) To remove and kill mouth bacteria

Question 7

Of the main types of teeth that dogs possess, which ones are considered the "shearing teeth," designed for tearing the flesh of prey animals?

Accepted Answer

A) Molar 
B) Premolar 
C) Incisors 
D) Canines 
A) Molar 
B) Premolar 
C) Incisors 
D) Canines

Question 8

What is another term for tartar?

Accepted Answer

A) Dentitis 
B) Enamelitis 
C) Periocalculus 
D) Dental calculus 
A) Dentitis 
B) Enamelitis 
C) Periocalculus 
D) Dental calculus

Question 9

The cause of tooth loss in a patient with periodontal disease is caused by .

Accepted Answer

A) Too much plaque 
B) Too much sugar 
C) Destruction of periodontal ligaments 
D) Excessive dental scaling 
A) Too much plaque 
B) Too much sugar 
C) Destruction of periodontal ligaments 
D) Excessive dental scaling

Question 10

Which of the following would be a cause of a retained deciduous tooth in a puppy?

Accepted Answer

A) Faulty dentin 
B) Failure of the root to resorb 
C) Eroded enamel 
D) A weak pulp 
A) Faulty dentin 
B) Failure of the root to resorb 
C) Eroded enamel 
D) A weak pulp

Question 11

What is the term for the debriding of foreign debris and granulation tissue of the gingiva?

Accepted Answer

A) Subgingival curettage 
B) Subgingival planing 
C) Subgingival excision 
D) Subgingival management 
A) Subgingival curettage 
B) Subgingival planing 
C) Subgingival excision 
D) Subgingival management

Question 12

What is the study and treatment of the pulp and periapical tissues of the tooth?

Accepted Answer

A) Dentalontics 
B) Apicalontics 
C) Endodontics 
D) Pulpfication 
A) Dentalontics 
B) Apicalontics 
C) Endodontics 
D) Pulpfication

Question 13

In general, what is the visible part of the tooth, above the gum line, referred to as?

Accepted Answer

A) Dentin 
B) Crown 
C) Cementum 
D) Incisor 
A) Dentin 
B) Crown 
C) Cementum 
D) Incisor

Question 14

Sally is about to recommend a proper diet to a client to help minimize the accumulation of plaque and tartar on her pet's teeth. Which type of diet is best suited for minimizing the rate of plaque accumulation?

Accepted Answer

A) Semi-moist 
B) Canned 
C) Dry 
D) Raw 
A) Semi-moist 
B) Canned 
C) Dry 
D) Raw

Question 15

In order for a horse to masticate, the jaws must be able to move independently of each other. In which direction does a horse's jaw move when chewing?

Accepted Answer

A) Rostral 
B) Lateral 
C) Caudal 
D) All of the above 
A) Rostral 
B) Lateral 
C) Caudal 
D) All of the above

Question 16

What is the white slippery film that collects around the gingival sulcus of the tooth?

Accepted Answer

A) Tartar 
B) Plaque 
C) Gingivitis 
D) Enamel 
A) Tartar 
B) Plaque 
C) Gingivitis 
D) Enamel

Question 17

What is the name of the instrument used to detect calculus or tooth abnormalities below the gingiva?

Accepted Answer

A) Dental explorer 
B) Gingiva explorer 
C) Periodontal probe 
D) Curette 
A) Dental explorer 
B) Gingiva explorer 
C) Periodontal probe 
D) Curette

Question 18

The inflammation of the gingiva that leads to bleeding of the gums is referred to as .

Accepted Answer

A) Dentitis 
B) Gingivalgia 
C) Gingering 
D) Gingivitis 
A) Dentitis 
B) Gingivalgia 
C) Gingering 
D) Gingivitis

Question 19

Balancing the mouth of an equine patient is important for aiding in the proper digestion of feed. Which of the following statements regarding equine dentistry is correct?

Accepted Answer

A) Only the molars play a role in creating full mouth balance. 
B) Filing the front incisors can create a condition known as "wave" mouth. 
C) The front incisors never require filing because they are reduced naturally by grazing. 
D) Failing to file the incisors can create problems with the molars' ability to grind food. 
A) Only the molars play a role in creating full mouth balance. 
B) Filing the front incisors can create a condition known as "wave" mouth. 
C) The front incisors never require filing because they are reduced naturally by grazing. 
D) Failing to file the incisors can create problems with the molars' ability to grind food.

Question 20

Periodontal disease can contribute to the systemic infection of the liver, kidneys, and heart. Why is this?

Accepted Answer

A) The mouth is the window to the body. If the gums are inflamed, other soft tissues are inflamed. 
B) The bacteria associated with periodontal disease can be released into the blood due to the inflammation of gums and the loss of teeth. 
C) This statement is not true. The mouth has nothing to do with other internal organs. 
D) None of the above. 
A) The mouth is the window to the body. If the gums are inflamed, other soft tissues are inflamed. 
B) The bacteria associated with periodontal disease can be released into the blood due to the inflammation of gums and the loss of teeth. 
C) This statement is not true. The mouth has nothing to do with other internal organs. 
D) None of the above.

Supragingival scalers are used on which part(s) of a tooth's anatomy?

Which of the following choices represent a type of dentin, which is created in response to a stimulus, such as caries?

Which term describes a dog's ideal dental alignment, in which the upper incisors just touch the lower incisors?

The proper PPE for performing a dental prophylaxis includes:

The rotational speed on a prophy handpiece is .

What purpose does Subgingival/Sulcal Lavage serve when scaling a patient's teeth?

Of the main types of teeth that dogs possess, which ones are considered the "shearing teeth," designed for tearing the flesh of prey animals?

What is another term for tartar?

The cause of tooth loss in a patient with periodontal disease is caused by .

Which of the following would be a cause of a retained deciduous tooth in a puppy?

What is the term for the debriding of foreign debris and granulation tissue of the gingiva?

What is the study and treatment of the pulp and periapical tissues of the tooth?

In general, what is the visible part of the tooth, above the gum line, referred to as?

Sally is about to recommend a proper diet to a client to help minimize the accumulation of plaque and tartar on her pet's teeth. Which type of diet is best suited for minimizing the rate of plaque accumulation?

In order for a horse to masticate, the jaws must be able to move independently of each other. In which direction does a horse's jaw move when chewing?

What is the white slippery film that collects around the gingival sulcus of the tooth?

What is the name of the instrument used to detect calculus or tooth abnormalities below the gingiva?

The inflammation of the gingiva that leads to bleeding of the gums is referred to as .

Balancing the mouth of an equine patient is important for aiding in the proper digestion of feed. Which of the following statements regarding equine dentistry is correct?

Periodontal disease can contribute to the systemic infection of the liver, kidneys, and heart. Why is this?

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Exam 3: Dentistry

Supragingival scalers are used on which part(s) of a tooth's anatomy?

Which of the following choices represent a type of dentin, which is created in response to a stimulus, such as caries?

Which term describes a dog's ideal dental alignment, in which the upper incisors just touch the lower incisors?

The proper PPE for performing a dental prophylaxis includes:

The rotational speed on a prophy handpiece is .

What purpose does Subgingival/Sulcal Lavage serve when scaling a patient's teeth?

Of the main types of teeth that dogs possess, which ones are considered the "shearing teeth," designed for tearing the flesh of prey animals?

What is another term for tartar?

The cause of tooth loss in a patient with periodontal disease is caused by .

Which of the following would be a cause of a retained deciduous tooth in a puppy?

What is the term for the debriding of foreign debris and granulation tissue of the gingiva?

What is the study and treatment of the pulp and periapical tissues of the tooth?

In general, what is the visible part of the tooth, above the gum line, referred to as?

Sally is about to recommend a proper diet to a client to help minimize the accumulation of plaque and tartar on her pet's teeth. Which type of diet is best suited for minimizing the rate of plaque accumulation?

In order for a horse to masticate, the jaws must be able to move independently of each other. In which direction does a horse's jaw move when chewing?

What is the white slippery film that collects around the gingival sulcus of the tooth?

What is the name of the instrument used to detect calculus or tooth abnormalities below the gingiva?

The inflammation of the gingiva that leads to bleeding of the gums is referred to as .

Balancing the mouth of an equine patient is important for aiding in the proper digestion of feed. Which of the following statements regarding equine dentistry is correct?

Periodontal disease can contribute to the systemic infection of the liver, kidneys, and heart. Why is this?

Anesthesia

Animal Care

Imaging

Lab Procedures

Pharmacology

Surgical

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Analgesia

Critical Care

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