Question 1

Prior to beginning a dental prophylaxis, it is important to perform a thorough exam of the oral cavity. Which finding(s) should be noted on the patient's dental chart?

Accepted Answer

A) Ulceration 
B) Missing, loose, or fractured teeth 
C) Periodontal pockets 
D) All of the above 
A) Ulceration 
B) Missing, loose, or fractured teeth 
C) Periodontal pockets 
D) All of the above

Question 2

What is the name of the instrument used to perform subgingival curettage?

Accepted Answer

A) Scaler 
B) Curette 
C) Bur 
D) Explorer 
A) Scaler 
B) Curette 
C) Bur 
D) Explorer

Question 3

Which of the following choices represents the best reason why polishing the teeth is an important step during dental prophylaxis?

Accepted Answer

A) Improves the esthetics of the teeth 
B) It cleans off any leftover tartar 
C) It kills any remaining harmful bacteria 
D) It lessens the adherence of plaque-causing bacteria 
A) Improves the esthetics of the teeth 
B) It cleans off any leftover tartar 
C) It kills any remaining harmful bacteria 
D) It lessens the adherence of plaque-causing bacteria

Question 4

Periodontitis is the most common disease in animals and humans. What is it caused by?

Accepted Answer

A) Plaque 
B) Dentin 
C) Malnutrition 
D) Soda water 
A) Plaque 
B) Dentin 
C) Malnutrition 
D) Soda water

Question 5

"Oronasal Fistula" is a term used to describe which of the following conditions?

Accepted Answer

A) An opening between the esophagus and trachea 
B) An opening between the anal gland and the rectum 
C) An opening between a tear duct and the nasal cavity 
D) An opening between the mouth and the nasal cavity 
A) An opening between the esophagus and trachea 
B) An opening between the anal gland and the rectum 
C) An opening between a tear duct and the nasal cavity 
D) An opening between the mouth and the nasal cavity

Question 6

Which of the following choices is the correct term for the substance that makes up the bulk of a tooth?

Accepted Answer

A) Pulp 
B) Dentin 
C) Cementium 
D) Enamel 
A) Pulp 
B) Dentin 
C) Cementium 
D) Enamel

Question 7

The supporting structures of the tooth include:

Accepted Answer

A) Gingiva 
B) Periodontal ligament 
C) Alveolar bone 
D) Cementum 
E) All of the above 
A) Gingiva 
B) Periodontal ligament 
C) Alveolar bone 
D) Cementum 
E) All of the above

Question 8

A normal gingival sulcus depth in a healthy mouth of a dog is generally:

Accepted Answer

A) Less than 1mm 
B) 1 to 3 mm 
C) 3 to 6 mm 
D) Greater than 6 mm 
A) Less than 1mm 
B) 1 to 3 mm 
C) 3 to 6 mm 
D) Greater than 6 mm

Question 9

The free area between the enamel of the tooth and the gingiva is referred to as .

Accepted Answer

A) Free gingiva 
B) Gingival margin 
C) Gingival sulcus 
D) None of the above 
A) Free gingiva 
B) Gingival margin 
C) Gingival sulcus 
D) None of the above

Question 10

Why is "non-anesthetic" dental prophy generally frowned upon as a viable technique for routine teeth cleaning in a healthy patient?

Accepted Answer

A) It does not allow for Supragingival cleaning 
B) The patient is forced to swallow loose debris & bacteria 
C) It does not allow for Subgingival cleaning 
D) The patient is at risk for aspiration of aerosolized particles 
A) It does not allow for Supragingival cleaning 
B) The patient is forced to swallow loose debris & bacteria 
C) It does not allow for Subgingival cleaning 
D) The patient is at risk for aspiration of aerosolized particles

Question 11

What is the term for scaling tartar and necrotic cementum from an exposed root?

Accepted Answer

A) Root planing 
B) Tissue exuviation 
C) Gingival flap 
D) A and B 
E) A and C 
A) Root planing 
B) Tissue exuviation 
C) Gingival flap 
D) A and B 
E) A and C

Question 12

A horse has presented to the veterinary hospital with a fractured buccal tooth. On a horse, where are the buccal teeth located?

Accepted Answer

A) Back of the mouth 
B) Front of the mouth 
C) Cheek area 
D) All of the above 
A) Back of the mouth 
B) Front of the mouth 
C) Cheek area 
D) All of the above

Question 13

At what age do a potbelly pig's permanent teeth erupt?

Accepted Answer

A) They are born with them. 
B) After 1 year of age 
C) Between 5-7 months of age 
D) Between 9 -12 months of age 
A) They are born with them. 
B) After 1 year of age 
C) Between 5-7 months of age 
D) Between 9 -12 months of age

Question 14

Why is it important to polish the teeth following a dental scaling?

Accepted Answer

A) It makes the teeth shiny 
B) To smooth any pits or scratches on the tooth's surface 
C) It makes their breath smell good 
D) All of the above 
A) It makes the teeth shiny 
B) To smooth any pits or scratches on the tooth's surface 
C) It makes their breath smell good 
D) All of the above

Prior to beginning a dental prophylaxis, it is important to perform a thorough exam of the oral cavity. Which finding(s) should be noted on the patient's dental chart?

What is the name of the instrument used to perform subgingival curettage?

Which of the following choices represents the best reason why polishing the teeth is an important step during dental prophylaxis?

Periodontitis is the most common disease in animals and humans. What is it caused by?

"Oronasal Fistula" is a term used to describe which of the following conditions?

Which of the following choices is the correct term for the substance that makes up the bulk of a tooth?

The supporting structures of the tooth include:

A normal gingival sulcus depth in a healthy mouth of a dog is generally:

The free area between the enamel of the tooth and the gingiva is referred to as .

Why is "non-anesthetic" dental prophy generally frowned upon as a viable technique for routine teeth cleaning in a healthy patient?

What is the term for scaling tartar and necrotic cementum from an exposed root?

A horse has presented to the veterinary hospital with a fractured buccal tooth. On a horse, where are the buccal teeth located?

At what age do a potbelly pig's permanent teeth erupt?

Why is it important to polish the teeth following a dental scaling?

Anesthesia

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Pharmacology

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Exam 3: Dentistry

Prior to beginning a dental prophylaxis, it is important to perform a thorough exam of the oral cavity. Which finding(s) should be noted on the patient's dental chart?

What is the name of the instrument used to perform subgingival curettage?

Which of the following choices represents the best reason why polishing the teeth is an important step during dental prophylaxis?

Periodontitis is the most common disease in animals and humans. What is it caused by?

"Oronasal Fistula" is a term used to describe which of the following conditions?

Which of the following choices is the correct term for the substance that makes up the bulk of a tooth?

The supporting structures of the tooth include:

A normal gingival sulcus depth in a healthy mouth of a dog is generally:

The free area between the enamel of the tooth and the gingiva is referred to as .

Why is "non-anesthetic" dental prophy generally frowned upon as a viable technique for routine teeth cleaning in a healthy patient?

What is the term for scaling tartar and necrotic cementum from an exposed root?

A horse has presented to the veterinary hospital with a fractured buccal tooth. On a horse, where are the buccal teeth located?

At what age do a potbelly pig's permanent teeth erupt?

Why is it important to polish the teeth following a dental scaling?

Anesthesia

Animal Care

Imaging

Lab Procedures

Pharmacology

Surgical

CVPM

Analgesia

Critical Care

Filters