"regard for self-determination, doing no harm, promotion of well-being, and regard for justice," would be defined as this...
What is the four basic principles of ethics for healthcare providers
100
The dental assistant may hold the HVE using the what grasp.
What is the pen and thumb-to-nose
100
A process in which tissue is removed and examined, to distinguish malignancies from nonmalignant lesions, is called a(n) _____.
What is a biopsy and exfoliative cytology
100
A beam alignment device can be used to help the dental radiographer position the PID in relation to the _____ and film.
What is a tooth
100
The most common symptom of pulpal damage is: _____.
What is sharp pain when occluding
200
The dental assistant is not legally obligated to report questionable actions when....
A dental assistant faces a situation in which the dentist/employer's conduct violates ethical standards.
200
The _____ provides rapid calculus removal by converting very-high-frequency sound waves into mechanical energy and also reduces operator hand fatigue.
What is the ultrasonic scaler
200
How long does it take for a dental implant to osseointegrate to the bone
What is three to six months
200
Immediately after an extraction, sterile 2 x 2 gauze is folded and placed over the socket to control bleeding. The patient is told to keep the pack in place for at least _____.
What is thirty minutes
200
Common signs and symptoms of pulpal nerve damage include _____.
What are pain during chewing, sensitivity to hot and cold foods, and facial swelling
300
These laws are used to protect the public from incompetent dental healthcare providers...
What is the purpose of a state dental practice act.
300
_____ is defined as a surgical procedure involving the removal of bone.
What is Ostectomy
300
The process by which the living jawbone naturally grows around the dental implant is called _____.
What is osseointegration
300
This procedure is used to contour and smooth the margins of the tooth socket after an extraction?
What is alveoplasty
300
The process used to remove bacteria, necrotic tissue, and organic debris from the root canal is called:
What is debridement
400
Duty, dereliction, direct cause, and damage are referred to a what in dentistry...
What are the "four Ds" that must be present for a malpractice suit against a dentist to be successful
400
A periodontal examination should include ______________.
What is the patient's medical and dental history and an examination of the teeth and oral tissues
400
Implants are frequently made from titanium, either by itself or coated with _____.
What is hydroxyapatite
400
The purpose in luxating a tooth before extraction ____________________
What is it helps to compress the bone and enlarge the socket, making it easier to remove the tooth
400
Guidelines for establishing trust between the child and dentist include _____.
What is tell, show, do
500
________ is a rule implemented by the board of dentistry that allows an individual currently licensed in one state to become licensed in another state if certain requirements are met.
What is licensure by credential
500
The procedure of smoothing the surface of a root by removing abnormal tooth tissue that is rough, contaminated, or permeated with calculus is the _____.
What is root planing
500
Name the medical conditions that may contraindicate implants
What is cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, compromised immune systems, and chronic conditions that may impede healing
500
When sizing a stainless steel crown, it must _____.
What is fit snugly on the prepared tooth and have both mesial and distal contact