Law/Ethics
The confidentiality created by the dentist, the record and the patient is called...
Privilege
What is a foreshortened image on a dental radiograph most likely caused by?
excessive vertical angulation
What dental office item protects work surfaces from contamination, like the air/water syringe and the dental light switch?
Barriers
What is acceptable to use for cleaning dental suction lines?
Non-detergent, enzymatic vacuum cleaner.
How does the pulp, sinuses, and foramen show up on a dental image?
radiolucent
3 Types of disposable items in the dental office
Gloves, Needles, Intravenous Fluid, Intravenous administration tubing, Intravenous Cather/needles
When compared to the actual length of the tooth, the image of the tooth will appear longer. What type of error is this?
Elongation
What contains information about fire and explosive data, hazardous ingredients and spill procedures?
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
What is red, has a closed safety lid, is puncture resistant, and marked for biohazards?
Sharps container
What is the purpose of occlusal film?
To record a major portion of the maxilla or mandible on one film.
What 3 items are required for a dental assistant to register with the State?
1. Current CPR card, 2. Proof of passing an examination of radiology, infection control, and jurisprudence, and 3. pay the application fee.
How does enamel appear on the dental image?
radiopaque
What must be done prior to dental laboratory cases before going to a dental laboratory?
They must be disinfected and labeled non-biohazardous.
The partial elimination of active growth stage bacteria and the inactivation of some viruses is...
Disinfection
What is the purpose of a collimator?
It limits the size and shape of the x-ray beam reaching the patient.
Name 2 ways a dental assistant's registration may be revoked.
Violation of rules of SBDE, Violation of Dental Practice Act, Other applicable rules or statues affecting radiological procedures in Texas.
2 main purposes of the developing solution
1. expose the silver halide crystals, and 2. to turn the entire crystals into a block of metallic silver.
What can improper wrapping of instruments cause?
It may diminish the effectiveness of various sterilizers used in the dental office.
How many CE credits are required for a dental assistant to renew their license?
6 hours a year
What is required film mount information?
Patient name, number of radiographs, and exposure factors.
Requirements for a dental assistant to do coronal polishing.
2 years of dental assisting work experience and complete a CODA accredited dental assisting program.
What type of x-ray can view the entire tooth including 4mm of the bone surrounding the apical area?
Periapical
When can a licensed dentist delegate to a dental assistant to apply Pit and Fissure sealants?
If the dentist is a Medicaid provider or services are being performed in an area determined to be under served the the Department of Human Services.
Who should be present in the patient room when administering nitrous oxide?
The dentist and at least one other dental auxiliary.
What is the technique of choice when utilizing the Rinn instrument?
Paralleling technique