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What is the surface facing the cheeks on the posterior teeth?
What is buccal
What is the definition of periodontitis?
What is a bacterial infection that leads to inflammation and destruction of the supporting structures of the teeth.
What does the abbreviation BID mean in dental terminology?
What is twice a day
Which teeth are the smallest in the permanent dentition?
What is mandibular central incisors
What is xerostomia?
What is dry mouth due to reduced or absent saliva flow
The patient record is considered a permanent document for whom in the dental office?
What is the dentist
What is another term for infectious waste?
What is regulated waste
What is the primary role of OSHA in the field of dentistry?
What is to ensure the safety and health of dental healthcare workers
how many quadrants are in the mouth?
What are 4
how many arches are in the mouth?
What is 2
What is the most common reason a patient may need dental treatment?
What is to treat or prevent tooth decay and gum disease
How do patients most often seek periodontal care?
What is a referral from a general dentist
Which of the following best describes direct supervision?
What is the supervisor is present and watching the task as it is being performed.
What is the color of the XCP for bitewing X-rays?
What is red
What type of toothbrush bristle is usually recommended by dental professionals for most people?
What is soft bristles
What are the two main types of protective eyewear used in a dental office?
What is safety glasses and face shields
Who is the “Father of Medicine”?
What is Fauchard
What is the only movable bone in the skull?
What is mandible
One of the earliest signs of gingivitis is?
What is the name of the space between adjacent teeth?
What is Interproximal space
Who discovered x-rays?
What is Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen
What color is the XCP used for posterior PA’s?
What is yellow
What three instruments make up the basic setup in the dental office?
What is Explorer, mirror, and cotton pliers
When the dentist taps on a tooth, the diagnostic test being performed is?
What is a percussion test
When should utility gloves be worn in a dental office?
What is While cleaning and disinfecting contaminated surfaces and instruments
Which teeth are commonly referred to as wisdom teeth?
What is third molars
How long has dental disease existed?
What is since ancient civilization, such as the Egyptians and Babylonians.
What is the term for bony growths in the palate?
What is tori
What is the best method to store scrap amalgam in a dental office?
What is in a sealed, labeled container with a mercury vapor suppressant or immersed in a waste fixing solution
What is the soft, sticky bacterial mass that adheres to the teeth called?
What is plaque
What is the medical term for inflammation of the tongue?
What is Glossitis
What is the anatomical term for gums?
What is Gingiva
What is the name of the specialist that performs root canals?
What is endodontist
Who performs root canal therapy?
What is an Endodontist
What is another term for a dental model?
What is dental cast
What color is typically used for Nitrous Oxide (N2O) tanks in dentistry?
What is blue
Which tooth is commonly referred to as the “cornerstone” of the dental arch?
What is Canine
What is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults?
What is periodontal disease
What type of waste are extracted teeth classified as in a dental office?
What is biomedical waste
Written consent is typically required for which of the following procedures?
What is Surgical tooth extractions
Which teeth are the longest in the permanent dentition?
What is canines
Which of the following conditions is characterized by the presence of white patches or areas in the mouth?
What is Leukoplakia
What are the two sets of teeth that people have in their lifetime?
What is primary teeth and permanent teeth
What is the primary purpose of dental sealants?
What is to prevent tooth decay in molars and premolars
What is another term for a finger rest?
What is a fulcrum
What is the term for the body’s negative reaction to a drug?
What is adverse reaction
What does Osseo- mean?
What is the process of implant bonding with bone
What is the name of the instrument used to measure the sulcus of a tooth?
What is periodontal probe
What is unique about the treatment setting of a pediatric practice?
What is the practice focuses on procedures for children only and creates a child-friendly environment.
The biting surface of the back teeth
What is the occlusal
What is an oral indication of bulimia?
What is dental erosion and enamel loss
What is the term for the four sections of the divided dental arches?
What is quadrants
Which of the following best defines “abandonment” in a dental office setting?
The dentist discontinues care without giving the patient adequate notice or time to find another provider
How does an ultrasonic cleaner work?
What is by creating high-frequency sound waves that produce microscopic bubbles which clean surfaces
What are the three primary periods in tooth formation?
What is Bud, Cap, Bell
What is the primary goal of ergonomics in the dental office?
What is to prevent work-related musculoskeletal disorders
What is the number for the forceps used for the extraction of the lower posterior arch?
What is 151
What term is used for overgrown tissue in the mouth, typically involving the gums?
What is Gingival hyperplasia
Where is a sublingual drug administered in a dental office?
What is under the tongue
When are immediate dentures typically used?
What is after all teeth have been extracted to replace missing teeth immediately
What two types of bacteria primarily cause dental caries?
What is Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacillus species
Which bones contribute to the formation of the cheekbone?
What is Zygomatic and Maxilla
What is the name of the dental condition that results from excessive fluoride intake during tooth development?
What is Dental fluorosis
What part of the tooth is covered by a full crown in dentistry?
What is the entire visible portion of the tooth
What is the definition of pulpitis?
What is inflammation of the dental pulp inside the tooth
What is the proper way to greet a patient when they arrive at the dental office?
What is greet them by name with a smile and confirm their appointment
What type of removable prosthesis replaces one or more teeth?
What is partial denture
What is the name of the dental tool commonly used to remove a temporary crown?
What is hemostat crown remover
What is the primary difference between a bitewing and a periapical X-ray image?
What is A periapical image focuses on a specific area of one tooth, including the root and surrounding bone.
How long can an implant procedure take to complete?
What is 1-2 hours
Which type of impression tray covers half the arch?
What is quadrant tray
What is the surgical procedure that involves the removal of the apex of the root called?
What is Apicoectomy
What is the number for the forceps used for the extraction of the upper posterior arch?
What is 150
What is the name of the upper arch in the mouth?
What is the maxillary
What are the four types of teeth found in the human mouth?
What is Incisors, Canines, Premolars, Molars
The surface of front teeth used for cutting
What is incisal
What is the hardest substance in the human body?
What is Enamel
What is the typical success rate for dental implants?
What is 85-95%
What is the most common route of contamination in a dental office?
What is direct contact with blood or saliva
Which tooth surface is most likely to have a veneer placed?
What is facial
What foot control is used to operate the dental handpiece?
What is Rheostat
For a local anesthetic to be effective in a dental procedure, where should the local anesthetic typically be injected?
What is near the nerve that supplies the affected area
What is the name of the specialist who applies braces?
What is Orthodontist
What is the primary function of a desensitizer in dentistry?
What is to reduce tooth sensitivity
Can a general dentist perform an extraction?
What is Yes
What type of bite registration is most popular among dental professionals?
What is Polyvinyl siloxane (PVS) bite registration
The surface farthest from the midline of the dental arch
What is the distal
What is the proper ratio of chest compressions to breaths for an adult victim when CPR is performed?
What is 30 compressions to 2 breaths
How many teeth are in the permanent dentition?
What are 32
What temperature should water be when mixing alginate impression material?
What is cold
If a patient has dental insurance, what is the first thing you would do if the patient needed a crown prep on #3?
What is take a PA and an intraoral photo and send in a predetermination
What material is commonly used to make dental models?
What is gypsum (dental plaster or stone)
What is the purpose of bitewing X-ray images in dentistry?
What is to detect cavities between teeth and assess bone levels
what should you avoid when wearing a temporary dental crown?
What is chewing sticky or hard foods
Who can legally write prescriptions in a dental office?
What is the dentist
What is the primary purpose of the HIPPA Privacy Rule?
What is to protect individuals’ medical records and personal health information
Provides dental care for children
What is Pediatric dentistry
What does the abbreviation HVE represent in a dental office?
What is High-Volume Evacuator
What is the surface facing the tongue?
What is lingual
What surgical instrument is used to trim and shape bone in dental procedures?
What is bone file
Which of the following is the primary purpose of using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in a healthcare or clinical setting?
What is to reduce the risk of exposure to infectious agents and hazardous materials
Focuses on straightening teeth and correcting bite issues
What is Orthodontist
What does the abbreviation AED stand for?
What is Automated External Defibrillator
What is the most common reason for performing a crown preparation on a tooth?
What is to restore a tooth that is damaged, weakened, fractured, or heavily filled
How long should you wait before separating the model from the impression in the dental office?
What is 45-60 minutes
What type of moisture control is recommended for root canal therapy?
What is rubber dam isolation
Who is qualified to repair a denture?
What is the dentist
What is the primary function of a dental liner?
What is to provide thermal insulation and protect the pulp
What is a gingivectomy?
What is a procedure to remove infected gum tissue to treat gum disease
Teeth located between canines and molars; used for grinding and tearing
What are premolars
Why are topical anesthetics used in dentistry?
What is numb the surface of the gums or mouth before and injection
Front teeth used for cutting food
What is incisor
What type of instrument is the discoid-cleoid?
What is carving instrument
What component of the endosteal implant attaches to the artificial tooth or teeth?
What is abutment
How is the tooth kept cool and clean during the use of the high-speed handpiece?
What is by using air and water spray from the handpiece
What can result if bacteria reach the nerves and blood vessels of a tooth?
What is abscess formation
What is the procedure called for a primary tooth root canal?
What is Pulpotomy
What does the abbreviation IRM stand for in dentistry?
Intermediate Restorative Material
What type of allergic reaction can be life-threatening in a dental office?
What is anaphylaxis
The surface closest to the midline of the dental arch
What is te mesial
the third set of molars that usually erupt in late teens or early twenties
What are wisdom teeth
What teeth are most frequently injured in pediatric patients?
What is maxillary central incisors
How did the first dental handpiece operate?
What is It was operated manually with a hand crank
Specializes in treating the dental pulp and root canals
What is Endodontist
What is the main purpose of a dental spacer?
What is to maintain space for a permanent tooth
Definition: the tip or bottom end of a tooth root
What is Apex
Definition: the upper jaw or the bones and structures related to it
What is maxillary
When should a child first see a dentist?
What is when the first tooth appears
What are the two most common types of dental handpieces?
What is Low-speed and high-speed handpieces
Definition: Having no teeth: toothless
What is edentulous
The name of the x-ray machine that takes a picture of your full mouth is?
What is a Panoramic
Large teeth used for grinding food
What are molars
Definition: a dental condition characterized by inflammation of the dental pulp
What is pulpitis
Defiition: the movement of a tooth within its socket, going beyond the normal physiological range
What is mobility/ mobile
Definition: movement of gum tissue away from the teeth, exposing the root surface
What is recession
What is the typical depth of a normal sulcus in the mouth?
What is 1-3mm
Definition: the formation of new cavities (dental decay) near or under existing dental restorations, such as fillings or crowns.
What is recurrent Caries
What procedure is recommended for children to protect the pits and fissures of posterior teeth?
What is Dental sealants
Involves surgical procedures such as tooth extractions and jaw surgery
What is oral surgery
Definition: The lower jaw
What is mandibular
Treats conditions related to the gums and bone supporting the teeth
What is periodontics
Why is a rubber stopper used on a dental file?
What is to help in measuring the depth of the canal
Pointed teeth used for tearing food
What is canines
Deals with replacing missing teeth with crowns, bridges, or dentures
What is prosthodontics