Dental Radiology
What is the primary purpose of the lead apron with a thyroid collar during dental radiographic procedures
Protect sensitive tissues from scatter radiation
This instrument checks lateral and centric occlusion
Articulating paper holder
TRUE OR FALSE
True
What does OSHA stand for?
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
The word “LEGO” comes from the Danish phrase leg godt, meaning what?
"Play well"
Foreshortening of a radiographic image is caused by
Excessive vertical angulation
Instrument used to seperate tissue from tooth or bone fragment.
To hold tissue away from surgical site.
Periosteal Elevators
What is the hardest substance in the human body?
Tooth enamel
Gloves, safety glasses, and masks.
Which of the six main characters on the TV show “Friends” never got married
Joey
How many volts are equal to 70 kilovolts?
70,000 Volts
Instrument used to extract maxillary centrals, laterals, cuspids, pre-molars, and roots
150 Forceps
What percentage of Adult Americans have NO teeth?
25%
List the correct sequence of Donning PPE
(Donning=putting on)
Hand Hygiene, Mask, Eye Wear, Gloves. *This sequence is applicable when all new PPE is being put on*
What year did Kate Middleton and Prince William get married?
2011
Which type of rays are an example of electromagnetic radiation?
Gamma Rays
Commercial floss was first manufactured in what year?
1882
What are the 3 most common bloodborne pathogens in dental settings?
hepatitis B virus (HBV)
hepatitis C virus (HCV)
human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
What was the first candy eaten in space?
M&M's
What does the "p" in kVp stand for?
Peak
This Dental Speciality has the title of DDS MD
What were George Washington’s dentures were made of?
ivory, metal, and human teeth—not wood.
When did OSHA regulations start for dental offices in the US
in the 1970's
The unicorn is the national animal of which country
Scotland