UNIT 1/2
The American Dental Association (ADA) recognizes how many dental specialties?
9
Which bone(s) form(s) the prominence of the cheek?
zygomatic arch
Grinding food is a primary function of:
Molars
Forms of life that are most resistant to extremes of heat and dryness are
spores
Laundering contaminated protective clothing is the responsibility of the employer.
True
When a patient enters a dentist's office, the patient gives _______.
Implied consent
The orbicularis oris pertains to the:
lips
What is made of blood vessels and nerves?
Pulp
Which disease poses the greatest threat to dental personnel?
Tuberculosis
Employee training for hazard safety is required at which interval?
Annually
Which entity interprets and enforces state dental practice act regulations?
State Board of Dentistry
The space between the teeth and the inner mucosal lining of the lips and cheeks is the:
Vestibule
The normal process of shedding or losing primary teeth is:
exfoliation
Infectious pathogens carried in the blood and body fluids are:
bloodborne
What destroys all forms of microbial life, including bacterial spores?
Sterilization
Involves the causes, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases and injuries of the pulp and associated structures.
Endodontics
A natural opening in bone through which blood vessels and nerves pass is the:
foramen
A(n) _________ is a triangular space near the gingiva between the proximal surfaces of two adjoining teeth.
embrasure
Handling contaminated instruments or touching contaminated surfaces facilitates what form of transmission?
Indirect
Ortho-phthalaldehyde is a ___ ____ disinfectant
high level
The recognized expert in matters concerning public health.
CDC-centers for disease control and prevention
The body system that causes muscles to conract and stimulates glads to secrete is the _____ system.
Nervous
Tooth #10 of the Universal National System is which tooth in the (FDI)Federation Dentaire Internationale System?
22
Bacterial endocarditis is prevented by which means
Prophylactic antibiotics
Issues clearance for all medical and dental devices in the United States.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)