Microbiology
What is different about Hepatitis D?
It can only be caused by Hepatitis B
What is the least desirable form of sterilization
Hand scrubbing
Another word for calculus
Tartar
What does ADME stand for
Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, Excretion
Where and what is the parotid papilla?
Bump on the cheek containing the opening of the parotid salivary duct
What disease is found in water?
legionnaires disease
Bleach, 1:100
Where is Class lV of Blacks identification
In the anterior interproximal and incisive edge
What chemical is commonly in topical and what forms can topical come in?
Benzocaine; liquids, sprays, patches, gels
What is the word for cells that form dentin
Odontoblasts
What does MRSA stand for
Methicillin-Resistant staphylococcus Aureus
where should a blood soaked materials go into
Infectious waste (biohazard)
Where is subgingival calculus found?
Under the gingival margin, can appear green or black.
Where is all injections located
Apical root of the injection site
Diseases in the dental units should be under…
Under 500 colony forming units (CFUs)
What is a common yeast found in the oral cavity
Candida
What is the typical temp and time for the autoclave
250 degrees Fahrenheit (121 degrees celsius - 30 minutes
What is the 5 stages of tooth decay
Demineralization, enamel decay, dentin decay, pulp damage/abscess, necrotic tooth.
What needle would you use for an IAN
yellow 27 gauge
What is the clock for the Assistant zone
2-4 oclock
If a dental assistant got a percutaneous injury from a patient with HBV what is this an example of
Patient to Dental team
How do you check the ultrasonic (SPECIFIC)
Aluminum Foil Test - (hold 5x5 inch sheet of aluminum foil vertically - half submerged - run it for 20 seconds - surfaces submerged should be marked with a pebbling effect)
What are the 2 pathogens that starts off and continues cavities?
Mutants Streptococci and Lactobacilli
What part of the syringe locks in the cartridge
Harpoon
What agency: one of the world’s foremost research centers supporting scientific studies for better health
National Institute of Health