Dental Anatomy
Name of an extra cusp that would be found on a molar?
Carabelli Cusp
What type of x-ray should be attached to a crown claim?
PA
When do we write off $30 for x-rays?
4 bitewings and 2 PAs
What year did Progressive Dental first open?
October 1991
When is Stericycle due?
Dec. 2, 2025
What is curvature of the mandibular occlusal plan
Curve of spee
Yes or No: Do we have to note whether an immediate denture is initial or replacement on a dental claim?
Yes
When do we not write off a Panoramic xray?
4 Bitewings and Pano
Who was the Dentist that Dr. Spera bought his first office from?
Dr. Lawney
What is the office-wide emergency code?
Go get the blue folder
What gracey is used for the distal of #16?
17/18
How many x-rays should be attached to a periodontal maintenance claim?
Zero
What should be noted on the route slip before walking the patient out?
What was completed, any courtesies, discounts or write offs?
Who named Progressive Dental?
The patients, through a contest
What is OSHA?
Occupational Safety Health Administration
Who is the curve of speed named after?
Ferdinand graf von spee
How are COB decided for a minor?
Date of parent's birthday
When should we write off a CT scan?
When the patient has the implant placed
In 2005 we added two lovely dentists, Who are they?
Dr. Franklin and Dr. Quinones
What are the two ladder safety trainings we complete every year?
Step ladder safety
Extension ladder safety
What is the purposed of a bone graft?
To preserve the ridge for possible future restoration with an implant.
True or False: We have to send all attachments to the secondary insurance that were sent to the primary.
True
What should a patient never leave without?
Two of our offices were different businesses before being turned into dental offices. Which offices are they and what were they before?
Kirkwood: State police barracks
Montrose: Bowling alley
What should we always be wearing when handling instruments on the dirty side of sterile?
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