Test
Review
Of
Weeks 1
through week 6
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100
How many teeth are in the permanent dentition?
What is 32?
100
How many teeth are in the primary dentition?
What are 20?
100
What surface of the tooth is towards the midline?
What is mesial?
100
What is the tooth that is not in the primary dentition that is in the permanent dentition?
What is premolar?
100
What PPE equipment has to be worn at all times during a procedure?
Mask, gloves, eye protection and labcoat
100
When applying a base, which step should be performed first?
What is isolating and drying the tooth?
200
When sterilizing instruments, what color should the indicator be when sterilized?
What is brown?
200
What type of impression material is most commonly used for final impressions in crown and bridge procedures due to its high accuracy and dimensional stability?
What is polyether?
200
When assisting a right-handed dentist, where should the dental assistant be positioned?
What is on the left side of the dentist?
200
In what year was the first dental school in the United States founded?
What is 1840?
200
What pathogens are most commonly associated with bloodborne transmission in the dental setting?
What is Hep B?
200
What should a patient avoid while wearing a temporary crown?
What is eating sticky or hard foods?
300
What is the purpose of sterilizing dental instruments?
What is to kill all microorganisms?
300
Who is considered the "father of modern dentistry"?
Who is Pierre Fauchard?
300
What is the most effective method for maintaining a dry working field during a restorative procedure?
What is using a rubber dam?
300
What instrument is used to examine the teeth for dental caries and abnormalities?
What is the explorer?
300
What is the primary function of the dental mirror?
What is to provide indirect vision and illumination.
300
Why is it essential to expel a few drops of anesthetic after loading the syringe?
What is to ensure the needle is properly placed and to remove any air bubbles?
400
What type of dental handpiece operates at a higher speed and is commonly used for cutting enamel and dentin?
What is a High-speed handpiece?
400
What type of water should be used in an autoclave?
What is distilled water?
400
What is a periodontal probe primarily used for?
What is measure pocket depth around teeth?
400
What is the primary concern with dental unit waterlines (DUWLs)?
What are biofilm formation and microbial contamination?
400
What is the primary purpose of dental sealants?
What is to protect occlusal surfaces from decay?
400
What type of crown is typically used for pediatric patients as a temporary solution?
What is a stainless steel crown (SSC)?
500
What is the best ergonomic practice for a chairside dental assistant to prevent musculoskeletal disorders?
What is maintaining a neutral posture with feet flat on the floor or on a footrest, keeping the back straight?
500
What is the primary function of a dental handpiece?
What is to remove tooth structure and modify restorations?
500
When dismissing a patient after treatment what is the correct procedure?
What is remove the patient's bib, provide post-operative instructions, lower the chair, ensure the patient is stable, assist if needed, and escort the patient to the front desk for scheduling and payment.
500
What instrument is used to remove decay from a tooth?
What is a spoon excavator?
500
What is the purpose of a fiber optic light in a high-speed handpiece?
What is to provide better visibility for the dentist?
500
What is the first step in loading a dental syringe?
What is Insert the needle, pull back the plunger and insert the anesthetic cartridge?
600
Which maintenance step is necessary for all handpieces after use?
What is lubrication and sterilization?
600
which instrument is typically placed first on a basic tray setup?
What is a mouth mirror?
600
What is the purpose of an articulating paper holder in a tray setup?
What is to detect high spots in the occlusion?
600
What is the primary purpose of a matric band in restorative dentistry?
What is to shape and confine restorative material?
600
What is the purpose of etching the tooth before placing a composite filling?
What is to create a rough surface for better bonding?
600
Which type of crown material provides the most natural appearance?
What is all porcelain?
700
What material is typically used as an etchant in composite filling procedures?
What is phosphoric acid?
700
What is the function of a wedge when placing a matrix band?
What is to stabilize the band and prevent overhangs?
700
What is the primary function of a tofflemire matric band?
What is to provide a temporary wall for class II restorations?
700
How is composite resin typically cured?
What is light curing with a curing light?
700
What are the primary advantages of using composite over amalgam for fillings?
What is composite matches the natural tooth color?
700
What are the main components of a traditional bridge?
What are abutments and pontics?
800
What is the proper way to pass a loaded syringe to the dentist?
What is with the needle pointing away from both the dentist and the assistant?
800
Which instrument is commonly used to carve and shape an amalgam filling?
What is a cleoid-discoid carver?
800
Which instrument is most commonly used to retract the gingiva during a crown prep?
What is retraction cord with a hemostat?
800
What is dental amalgam made of?
What is silver, mercury, tin, and copper?
800
What is the primary purpose of applying a dental base?
What is to protect the pulp from thermal, chemical, and mechanical irritation?
800
What is a common ingredient in topical anesthetics?
What is benzocaine?
900
What material is most commonly used for denture bases?
What is acrylic resin?
900
What is the primary difference between an onlay and inlay?
What is onlays cover one or more cusps, while inlays do not.
900
What is the primary purpose of a desensitizing agent?
What is to reduce tooth sensitivity?
900
Which type of gingival retraction material is most commonly used in dental procedures?
What is retraction cord?
900
What should be checked before cementing a provisional crown?
What is occlusion, marginal fit, and esthetics?
900
How should an alginate impression be stored before pouring the model?
What is wrapped in a damp paper towel and placed in a sealed plastic bag?
1000
What instrument is commonly used to remove a provisional crown?
What are hemostats or crown-removing forceps?
1000
What is the best method for a dental assistant to remove excess cement after a crown has been placed?
What is use a scaler or explorer to carefully remove excess cement?
1000
What should a patient do if their denture becomes loose over time?
What is visit the dentist for a reline or adjustment?
1000
How often should a complete denture be removed for cleaning?
What is daily?
1000
If a provisional restoration comes off, what should the patient do?
What is contact their dentist immediately?
1000
Which cement releases fluoride and helps prevent recurrent decay?
What is a glass ionomer?
1100
What is the purpose of vibrating the stone or plaster mix before pouring a model?
What is to remove air bubbles?
1100
What instrument is commonly used to retract the cheeks and lips during a soft tissue exam?
What is a dental mirror?
1100
What tool is commonly used to trim excess material from a hardened stone model?
What is the model trimmer?
1100
What is the primary purpose of a soft tissue oral examination?
What is to assess the health and gums, tongue, and other soft tissues?
1100
What is the major connector in a cast partial denture?
What is the metal framework that connects one side of the arch to the other?
1100
What is the primary purpose of a bleaching tray?
What is to deliver bleaching gel to the teeth evenly?
1200
What type of material is commonly used to fabricate bleaching trays?
What is vacuum-formed plastic?
1200
What should a patient do before placing their denture back into their mouth?
What is rinse with water and check for any debris?
1200
What is the correct term for an abnormal white patch found on the oral mucosa?
What is leukoplakia?
1200
What is the primary purpose of a removable partial denture?
What is to replace missing teeth and restore function?
1200
What is an immediate denture?
What is a denture placed immediately after tooth extractions?
1200
What is the recommended placement of bleaching gel in the tray?
What is a thin bead inside the facial surfaces of the tray?
1300
What is the primary purpose of a mouthguard?
What is to protect teeth and soft tissues from injury?
1300
Which material is commonly used to fabricate custom mouthguards?
What is thermoplastic materials?
1300
What is the primary purpose of a laboratory slip?
What is to provide instructions to the dental laboratory?
1300
What should be included in the "shade" section of the lab slip for a crown?
What is the shade number for color matching?
1300
What type of restoration would require a lab slip?
What are fixed and removable prosthodontics ( dentures, crowns, and bridges) ?
1300
Who is responsible for filling out a laboratory slip?
Who is the dentist?
1400
What is the primary purpose of a shade guide in dentistry?
What is to select the most appropriate tooth color for restorations?
1400
What is the most common shade guide used in dentistry?
What is Vita Classical Shade guide?
1400
What lighting condition is best for accurate shade selection?
What is natural daylight or color-corrected lighting?
1400
What tooth numbering system is most commonly used in the United States?
What is the Universal numbering system?
1400
What are the common signs of periodontal disease?
What are bleeding gums, Halitosis (bad breath), and tooth mobility?
1400
What is considered the supporting tissue of the teeth?
What are periodontal ligament, gingiva, and alveolar bone?