Dental Assistant
What is the purpose of OSHA?
To ensure the safety & health of America's workers
List all tooth numbers of the posterior teeth in permanent dentition.
1-5, 12-16, 17-21, 28-32
How many teeth make up the Permanent Dentition?
32
A. What is IRM & Cavit?
B. Which is medicated with Eugenol?
A. Temporary Fillings
B. IRM
What are the 5 components of Personal Protective Equipment?
Gloves, Mask, Face Shield, Safety Glasses, and Lab Coat
What is the purpose of HIPAA?
To ensure a patient's private health information remains confidential.
List the tooth numbers of all incisors in the permanent dentition.
7-10, 23-26
How many teeth make up the Primary Dentition?
20
What color is the anesthetic needle used for Maxillary injections, and why?
A. Blue
B. Used for Infiltration
How can you tell if a sterilization pouch has been sterilized?
The sterilization pouch turns from blue to green/brown
How many roots does a maxillary molar have?
3
What color is the anesthetic needle used for Mandibular injections, and why?
A. Yellow
B. Acts as a Nerve Block
List the tooth numbers of all premolars in the permanent dentition.
4, 5, 12, 13, 20, 21, 28, 29
What is the name of the solution used to sterilize items that cannot be placed in the Autoclave?
Glutaraldehyde
What's the name of the machine you place dirty instruments in to remove debris?
Ultrasonic
How many roots does a mandibular molar have?
2
List all tooth numbers of the anterior teeth in permanent dentition.
6-11, 22-27
List the tooth numbers of all canines in the permanent dentition.
6, 11, 22, 27
What are the five surfaces of a tooth, including those that can vary between anterior and posterior teeth?
What's the name of the machine you place instruments in to become sterilized?
Autoclave
Name the 4 quadrants of the mouth.
Upper Right, Upper Left, Lower Left, Lower Right
What is Standard Precautions?
A standard set of infection control practices used to prevent the spread of infections in dental settings. These precautions are applied to all patients, regardless of their health status.
List the tooth numbers of all molars in the permanent dentition.
1-3, 14-16, 17-19, 30-32
How many hours must item(s) remain fully submerged in the solution used to sterilize instruments that cannot be placed into the autoclave?
10 Hours
What is the difference between Sterilization & Disinfection?
Sterilization = Kills ALL Microorganisms
Disinfection = REDUCES the Amount of Bacteria/Microorganisms