Question 1

What is required before a dental laboratory technician can perform a task?

Accepted Answer

A) A prescription from a dentist 
B) A model of the case 
C) Radiographs and models 
D) A phone call or fax from the dental office 
A) A prescription from a dentist 
B) A model of the case 
C) Radiographs and models 
D) A phone call or fax from the dental office

Question 2

The sterilization assistant is responsible for:

Accepted Answer

A) processing all instruments and managing biohazard waste. 
B) completing the written prescription for dental laboratory work. 
C) placing topical fluoride and dental sealants. 
D) vacuuming the carpets. 
A) processing all instruments and managing biohazard waste. 
B) completing the written prescription for dental laboratory work. 
C) placing topical fluoride and dental sealants. 
D) vacuuming the carpets.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) Six months 
B) One academic year 
C) Two academic years 
D) Four academic years 
A) Six months 
B) One academic year 
C) Two academic years 
D) Four academic years

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A) certified dental assistant (CD
A) . 
B) registered dental assistant (RD
A) . 
C) expanded-functions dental assistant (EFD
A) . 
D) licensed dental assistant (LD
A) . 
A) certified dental assistant (CD
A) . 
B) registered dental assistant (RD
A) . 
C) expanded-functions dental assistant (EFD
A) . 
D) licensed dental assistant (LD
A) .

Question 5

The dental specialty that is concerned with the restoration and replacement of natural teeth and tissues is:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Requirements for a registered dental hygienist (RDH) include:

Accepted Answer

A) four academic years of college study. 
B) an associate degree in an ADHA (American Dental Hygienists Association) accredited dental hygiene program. 
C) passing the written national or regional board examinations and the clinical state board examination. 
D) certification to administer local anesthesia. 
A) four academic years of college study. 
B) an associate degree in an ADHA (American Dental Hygienists Association) accredited dental hygiene program. 
C) passing the written national or regional board examinations and the clinical state board examination. 
D) certification to administer local anesthesia.

Question 7

Specialty training is usually ______ beyond dental school.

Accepted Answer

A) six months 
B) one year 
C) two to three years 
D) two to six years 
A) six months 
B) one year 
C) two to three years 
D) two to six years

Question 8

The ADA recognizes how many dental specialties?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A) orthodontist. 
B) endodontist. 
C) prosthodontist. 
D) oral pathologist. 
A) orthodontist. 
B) endodontist. 
C) prosthodontist. 
D) oral pathologist.

Question 10

Pediatric dentistry does not treat:

Accepted Answer

A) patients with special needs. 
B) children. 
C) seniors. 
D) adolescents. 
A) patients with special needs. 
B) children. 
C) seniors. 
D) adolescents.

Question 11

A duty that may not be delegated to a dental hygienist in most states is:

Accepted Answer

A) removing deposits on teeth. 
B) placing sealants. 
C) providing restorative treatment. 
D) administering local anesthesia. 
A) removing deposits on teeth. 
B) placing sealants. 
C) providing restorative treatment. 
D) administering local anesthesia.

Question 12

The dental specialty that uses new and sophisticated imaging techniques to locate and diagnose diseases of the jaw,head,and neck is:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A) an undergraduate degree. 
B) four years of dental education. 
C) an apprenticeship. 
D) both a and b. 
A) an undergraduate degree. 
B) four years of dental education. 
C) an apprenticeship. 
D) both a and b.

Question 14

The specialty of dentistry that works very closely with oral surgeons is:

Accepted Answer

A) oral pathology. 
B) orthodontics. 
C) endodontics. 
D) prosthodontics. 
A) oral pathology. 
B) orthodontics. 
C) endodontics. 
D) prosthodontics.

Question 15

Duties of the clinical dental assistant include:

Accepted Answer

A) handling dental insurance claims. 
B) coordinating financial arrangements with patients. 
C) providing oral evacuation during dental procedures. 
D) performing oral prophylaxis. 
A) handling dental insurance claims. 
B) coordinating financial arrangements with patients. 
C) providing oral evacuation during dental procedures. 
D) performing oral prophylaxis.

Exam 3: The Dental Healthcare Team

What is required before a dental laboratory technician can perform a task?

The sterilization assistant is responsible for:

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

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

The dental specialty that is concerned with the restoration and replacement of natural teeth and tissues is:

Requirements for a registered dental hygienist (RDH) include:

Specialty training is usually ______ beyond dental school.

The ADA recognizes how many dental specialties?

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

Pediatric dentistry does not treat:

A duty that may not be delegated to a dental hygienist in most states is:

The dental specialty that uses new and sophisticated imaging techniques to locate and diagnose diseases of the jaw,head,and neck is:

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

The specialty of dentistry that works very closely with oral surgeons is:

Duties of the clinical dental assistant include:

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

Communication in the Dental Office

Business Operating Systems

Financial Management in the Dental Office

Marketing Your Skills

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