Name that radiograph
A new patient is 3yo. What x-rays will we take for their 1st visit?
2OCC
Name the instruments used for EXT #K.
Curette, 151
Patient has Delta Dental.
SDF is treatment planned on 2 teeth.
SDF is NOT a covered benefit for this patient. What is the patient total?
SDF- $87
X2=174
Name 2 things that could be causing grey extrinsic staining.
Iron supplement
Berries
Leafy greens
Coffee
Tea
Name 2 things JB should never haver to do chairside.
- Touch the light
- Grab her own instruments
- Search for correct screen on comp
- Grab her own gloves
- Ask for air/water
- Have to ask for next instrument
A new patient is 7yo. No previous x-rays have been taken. What x-rays will we take for their 1st visit?
2BWX
This is used to insert a wedge for interproximal composite.
Howe pliers
What is our SED cost? Does insurance cover it?
$300
Cutting it
Reward system
Only keep 1
Bedtime only
What is a touchpoint?
Give 2 examples of touchpoints we currently do.
Answer
A patient is up to date on BWX. The last pano WE took was 6 years ago. We have a pano from 1 month ago, but it was sent from the orthodontist. What x-rays will we take?
3PAs
Used to finish/ smooth interproximal composites prior to flossing
Finishing strip
BONUS: Can we accept patients with an OON insurance? Explain
DD, UC
Name 3 snacks we recommend
Meat
Nuts
Fresh veggies
Fresh fruit
Cheese
Walk us through the proper way/ timing of leaving a sib for your next patient.
BONUS: Is there anything extra you need to go back for/ check in on after you leave that patient?
5 minutes until next appointment you are not getting your exam. You need to link your patient with the sib assistant and explain to parent and patient that "Miss__ will be hanging out for the exam" Say goodbye, and get to your next patient on time.
BONUS: Clean the chair!
A patient is coming in for a limited exam. They are having pain (hot, cold, and sweet sensitivity) on tooth number #4 and #14. The previous office sent us up to date diagnostic BWX. What x-ray/s if any, will we take?
2 PAs
Instrument used to remove SSC from tooth when finding correct fit.
(2 acceptable answers)
1- Howe plyers
2- Cleoid discoid
How much is an OG?
BONUS: Process of OG
$556
What does fenestration mean?
Defect in the bone. Where a window-like area exposes the root surface of a tooth.
(If needed) please fix this discussion note.
"Dr. Banks told Danny and his mom to try and wiggle his tooth out at home in the next 2 weeks. If they can't do it, call us and we will help wiggle it out here."
"DDS encouraged patient and parent to exfoliate #_ at home, if in 2 weeks they are unsuccessful DDS advised parent to please call our office to schedule EXT. "
A new patient is 14yo. They had a previous pano sent over from 2 months ago. What x-rays will we take?
4BWX
Used to cut or remove cortical bone
Rongeur Forceps
Patient has Aetna (we are not in network w/ them)
1st time sealants are treatment planned.
Insurance plan notes say "Sealants are covered 1x per tooth".
Will there be any balance for this patient?
Answer
What is gemination?
What is the difference between fusion and gemination.
A single bud splits and forms two teeth.
Fusion: 2 buds fuse
Gemination: 1 bud splits
Name 1 core value and something you specifically do to uphold it.
BONUS: Give me 1 of our Keys, and 1 example of how you uphold it.
1. I have personal integrity and high standards.
2. I treat everyone with respect.
3. I embrace change. I am flexible. I have grit.
4. I am committed, hard working, and dedicated. I am self motivated. I follow through.
5. I am a problem solver. I am intelligent. I am intuitive. I am inferring.
6. I have a heart for service. I am compassionate. I am caring. I am thoughtful.