Instrumentation and Ergonomics
The shank of an instrument should be _______ to the tooth surface during scaling.
What is parallel?
Which of the four tongue papillae form a "V" near the back of the tongue
What is circumvallate?
What device uses high heat to clean dental instruments?
What is a sterilizer?
How is fluoride varnish recorded in the patient notes?
What is NaF 5%?
What is the normal range for adult blood pressure?
What is less than 120/80 mmHg?
What is the only area of the mouth you debride at either the 7:30 or 4:30 seating position?
What is sextant 5 facial and lingual towards?
This tooth is known as the “cornerstone” of the mouth and usually has a prominent cusp called the cusp of Carabelli.
What is the maxillary first molar?
What is the strip of paper put in your cassette prior to sterilization called?
What is a biological indicator strip?
This index measures plaque thickness at the gingival margin.
What is the Plaque Index (PI)?
What is the name of the space between the tooth and free gingiva?
What is the sulcus?
This explorer is ideal for detecting calculus in deep pockets.
What is the 11/12 explorer?
The muscle responsible for elevating the mandible during chewing is called?
What is the masseter muscle?
What does the term PPE stand for?
What is personal protective equipment?
A white lesion that cannot be wiped off and is commonly caused by chronic irritation.
What is leukoplakia?
What is the most effective method of preventing dental caries in communities?
What is water fluoridation?
This finger provides support and stability during instrumentation.
What is the fulcrum (ring finger)?
This salivary gland is the largest and located near the ear.
What is the parotid gland?
According to OSHA, this document must be available for all chemicals used in the dental clinic.
What is the Safety Data Sheet (SDS)?
This type of bone loss occurs in a uniform pattern across several teeth.
What is horizontal bone loss?
This viral lesion presents as vesicles that rupture and crust over, usually on the lips.
What is herpes labialis (cold sore)?
The part of the instrument that is adapted to the tooth surface is called?
What is the working end?
This bony projection is located posterior to the maxillary central incisors and houses the nasopalatine nerve.
What is the incisive foramen?
This term describes contact with blood, saliva, or other potentially infectious materials.
What is occupational exposure?
This dental material is most commonly used for pit and fissure sealants.
What is resin-based composite?
Who is your favorite clinic coordinator that you have ever had?
Who is Ms. Nichols? :)