Dental Sciences
The maxillary lateral incisors are numbered as what?
#7 and #10
Which agency regulates the eye was stations in offices where chemicals are used?
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
The colored side of the film packet should always face which way to the PID?
Away
Dental Assistants become certified if they pass an exam given by who?
DANB (Dental Assisting National Board)
What's the first thing you should do after removing a film from a patients mouth?
Wipe off film with paper towel or gauze
The surface of anterior teeth facing the lips is called what?
Which agency responsible for regulating medical waste disposal?
EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
Which type of X-ray shows the bones of the face and skull as well as the soft tissue profiles of the face?
Cephalometric
Each state has a _______________ that contains legal restrictions on the practice of dentistry.
Dental Practice Act
Surfaces likely to be contaminated during x-ray exposure include the exposure button, tube head, and what else?
Lead Apron
What other term can be used for the word buccal?
Facial
Which agency is responsible for patient privacy?
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)
Which radiography technique is used for a patient with large tori or a small mouth?
Bisecting
Who provides professional representation for the dental assistant?
ADAA (American Dental Assistants Association)
To prevent overlapping when taking a bitewing film, the central ray must be directed through what?
The unattached edge of the gingival tissue is called what?
Gingival Margin
According to the CDC (Center for Disease Control), tell me 3 single-use items in the dental office.
facemasks, syringe needles, patient napkins, gloves, tray covers, saliva ejectors, etc.
The identification dot on the film must always be placed toward which surface of the tooth?
Occlusal/Incisal
Who determines the procedures a dental assistant can perform?
State Board of Dentistry
What should you add to the developing solution on a daily basis?
Replenisher
What is found on the lingual surface of anterior teeth?
Cingulum
Which agency is responsible for chemical disinfectants?
EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
Which radiographic technique is the central ray perpendicular to the long axis of the tooth and film?
Paralleling
Who issues rules and regulations which dental offices must comply?
Regulatory Agency
A test to confirm the effectiveness of the darkroom safelight is called what?
Coin Test