Chairside Final 2019

Part of DA stool designed to help user avoid back pain cause from leaning

HVE suction tip should be positioned

Veneers are applied to what surface of prepped tooth?

Injuries caused by a sudden twisting or wrenching of a joint with stretching of ligaments

Credential given to individual who pass the certification exam and is current in education

Important personal qualities of the dental assistant include:

Minimal education requirment for RDH is ___ academic years

Requirements to be RDH include

Which does not influence the manner in which operator grasps instrument?

Dental public health dentists treat the ______ rather than the individual.

Class III restorations involve interproximal surfaces of which teeth?

Which is most likely to be helpful if having difficulty w/ a dental material, such as a cement?

Recommendations for good grooming and appropriate dress:

Repetitive motion,overflexion,and overextension of the wrist can significantly increase risk of

How many surfaces does a class I restoration involve?

Ergonomic chairside suggestions include

Admin area is separate from reception and clinical area to

Tofflemire that has a slight bend to accomodate lingual surface postioning is

Class IV motion

Mouth mirror is positioned in what relation to the tooth surface?

Oral evacuation system should be flushed

Liscensed auxillary who provides preventative, therapeutic, and educational services

Team member legally responsible for care

Which normally doesn’t work in the office with other team members?

Specialty concerned with the diagnosis of disease through various forms of imaging?

How to reduce eyestrain

Device used to triturate dental materials

Pediatric dentistry treat children from birth to

Mentioning a celebrity patient while at lunch with friends is:

Which is not an expanded function?

ADAA was formed in 1924 by:

Which does not describe dry angle isolation?

Dental dam is ____ around each tooth to create seal

Managing financial arrangements is gernerally the role of the:

Wandlike attachment used to harden dental material

Mylar matrix protects adjacent teeth from materials

Used along with HVE to complete rinsing process

Which is used most throughout restorative dental procedure?

Dental public health dentists are involved with:

High speed is on occlusal surface of #14 where is HVE?

Classifications of motion used with single handed transfer

Patient position in the dental chair in which head is lower than the chest is called

What is material of choice for class III and class IV preparations?

Sharp pointed tool used for cutting

Maintaining a positive attitude is probably the single most important factor in stress relief

Matrix must be used to creat a temporary wall for which classifications?

Pain associated with continued flexion and extension of the wrist

Rheostat is used to control the

Which member of the team is responsible for removing deposits, exposing radiographs, etc.?

Which is of most concern when prepping a class V restoration?

During a class III restoration dentist enters tooth from which surface?

Viewing something with the mirror

Sterilization assistant is responsible for:

Class V lesion location will determine type of restorative material selected.

What is required before a dental lab tech can fabricate a crown?

Holes punched in dam are spaced __mm betwen edges

All areas require privacy EXCEPT

Which is an example of a direct restorative procedure?

Technique using a circulating assistant is ____ handed dentistry.

Area of dentistry that specializes in children from bith to adolescence

Both ends of metal matrix band need to be contoured

Piece of dental dam that stabilizes and stretches dam away from tooth

Essential aspects of professional appearance include

Which is TRUE regarding retention pins?

Material of choice for universal matrix band

Wedges is used to apply pressure to apical and gingival walls of prep

Veneers have an unlimited lifespan.

The end of the HVE tip is...

Which is considered esthetic dentistry?

Team member who ensures that privacy measures are in place and followed

Pain that results from stress to muscles, tendons, nerves and joints?

Wedge presses the band against tooth causing slight separation.

Which is NOT an expanded function?

Which method of placement does clamp be placed the stretch dam over it?

Endodontist is involved w/diagnosis and treatment of disease of the supporting tissues of teeth

Which step in cavity prep determines shap and placement of cavity walls?

Dental assistant who recieved additional trainging is legally allowed to provide intraoral care

Dentist who specializes in diseases of the pulp

Cotton rolls need to be wet for removal because

How is auto matrix band tightened?

Degree awarded when a dentist graduates from a dental university in the US

In which teeth are class II restorations found?

Finger rest

Mylar matrix protects adjacent teeth during prep

Position in which body is properly aligned and distribution of weight is equal

According to OSHA standards the sterilization area should be divided into two sections:

Exercise relieves neck strain

Which is NOT a role of a chairside DA?

Foot controlled device of dental handpiece

National agency that is responsible for administering the certification examination:

Model trimming, pouring, and making bleach trays take place?

Which is NOT true of certification by DANB?

DA grasps HVE in which hand when assisting a right handed dentist?

Which specialty became the first new specialty in 36 year, granted in 1999?

DAs responsibility in restorative procedures...

Single hand transfer with right handed dentist are transferred with what hand?

Metal Young frame and Ostby frame are place ____ the dam

In addition to assisting dental care DAs may find employment

Plastic U shaped frame is placed _______ dam

Try to eliminate what class movements to reduce stress?

In clock concept of zones the patients face represents what?

Whitening is not indicated for a patient with which condition?

Master switches to be flipped at opening and closing of the office

Recommended floor covering in clinical and lab areas

Specialty involving diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of malocclusions?

Placement of dental unit the keeps instruments and handpieces out of sight

Fastest most efficient way whiten teeth?

Most commonly used type of wedge is the round plastic form

Room in which dentist discusses diagnosis and treatment plans with patient

One advantage of an auto matrix over universal

Used to contour a metal matrix band

Instrument of choice when positioning wooden wedge

With clock concept DA zone for a right handed operator is

Patient dental chairs

Eyestrain is cause by not focusing for long enough periods

Training required for dental degree in US

Periodic stretching of muscles will keep them strong and healthy?

Injuries cause by extreme stretching of muscles or ligaments

Specialty concerned with diagnosis and treatment of supporting structures

Most dentists prefr a darker colored dam because

HVE is held using what grasp?

Goal in dental treatment design is to achieve

Isolation of anterior teeth is usually

The seated dentist and chairside assistant working as an efficient team:

Manner in which a specific instrument is held

Duties that an EFDA can preform will vary according to the state

Dry angles are placed on the

Mylar matrix helps in reconstructing natural contour of tooth

3 common methods of isolation

Specialty involving cause, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of disease and injury to pulp

Which form of delivery provides dentist with easiest acess to handpieces without twisting?

HVE has 3 main purposes 1- retract tongue 2-keep free of saliva and

Which is the speciality concerned with diagnosis of diseases in oral tissues that support teeth

All are advantages of using cotton rolls EXCEPT

What organization represents dental assistant professionals?

Surgical suction tips are

Body mechanics for the chairside dental assistant include:

Why is a matrix band contoured prior to placing restorative material?

Brush on whitening is as effective as other tooth whitening methods

Goal of ergonomics

Purpose of inverting dam into the gingival sulcus is to

Matrix system used for class II

Electrical machine used to mechanically mix materials

____ is punched as largest hole size to accommodate clamp that fits on the _____ tooth

Cotton roll holder is designed to hold rolls in a secure manner for what quadrant?

All are guidelines for air water syringe EXCEPT

Reach created by the sweep of forearm w/ the upper arm at side

The adaptation of the work environment to the human body

Seated matrix band extends 2-3mm above occlusal surface of tooth.

Specifies federal regulations ensuring privacy regarding healthcare information

Used to decrease size of matrix loop after band has been placed

Excess restorative material extending beyond cavity margin

Retainer on tofflemire is positioned where?

Rounded part of dam clamp

Circulating assistant is usually NOT responsible for:

Which matrix system is used with posterior composite restorations

Mechanically mix something

All are indicators for saliva ejector EXCEPT

When using retention pins one is placed for each missing cusp.

Training to be a dental specialist usually involves 2 to ___ years beyong dental school

Legally qualified practitioner of dentistry

If a patient does not respond to root canal treatment they will be referred to:

Dams are precut as

What class of restoration involves lingual pit of maxillary incisor?

Comprehensive class II restorations can involve as many as ____ surfaces of a tooth?

During a class III or IV restoration dentist may use a ____ for contouring.

General dentist can legally perfrom all dental specialty functions for molars

Type of meeting held to discuss a diagnosis or treatment

Risk for cumulative trauma disorders increases with

Dental light is directed where for the supine position ?

Before beginning exercise to prevent injury

Clear plastic matrix strips used for anterior restoration

The assistant can demonstrate work responsibility by all BUT

The letters in TEAM stand for:

Full back release involves

Reception are should have what to make patient more comfortable

Instruments with hinges are:

Pulpal floor aka

System used to remove fluid and debris from oral cavity

Control center of the clinical area in treatment area

Frequent reaching, twisting, and working w the arms can cause all EXCEPT

Clear plastic of mylar allows curing light to penetrate material

Upright position is used for fo all EXCEPT

Frequent removal of debris as it accumulates during procedure

Which type of matrix system is used for primary molars?

Supervised while dentist is in the same treatment area

Professional organization that represents the professional of dental assisting

HVE can take up water and debris because ____ volume is moved into hose at _____ pressure

Which is considered to be a musculoskeletal disorder?

DAs responsibility during permanent restorative procedure....

Patient who is having a radiograph exposed should be in

Reach created by vertical sweep of forarm w/elbow at mid torso level

Head, chest, and knees at same level

Which preforms majority of operative dental procedures?

Where do class V lesions occur?

CDA credential is issued by

Dental dam is placed ________ the local anesthetic is administered.

Duties of the clinical dental assistant include:

What class of motion is fingers, wrist and elbow?

Morning prep routine, the DA shoukd arrive?

Fleshy elevation of the palm side of the hand

Indirect vision

Ideal conditions during procedure , the isolation technique should

Which zone is where instruments are exchanged?

Room most likely used as a dental consultation

Disorder of the muscles and skeleton such as neck, shoulder, back pain, and carpal tunnel?

Regulations on what an EFDA can do is decided by the:

Maintenance of evacuation systems includes

Specialty using modern imaging techniques to locate and diagnosis diseases of jaw head and neck

Smaller circumference of metal matrix is placed toward gingiva

Dental assistant can become CDA by:

Smaller circumference of matrix band is placed toward occlusal surface

All are guidelines for positioning HVE EXCEPT

Bow that extends through the dam and is positioned toward the

Specialty of surgery of the head and neck

HIPAA laws ensure that:

HVE tip is

Optimal operator position includes

Minimum length of ADA accredited dental assisting program?

Antimicrobial solution should be flushed through the evacuation systems

Administrative assistants are also known as:

ADA recognizes how many specialties?

Which of the following is a memeber of the dental healthcare team?

Most treatment is completed in what position?

Specialty concerned with correcting malocclusion

When proximal surfaces are removed how is materials retained during procedure?

When a dentist assigns or entrusts a procedure to DA

What types of gloves are more likely to aggravate carpal tunnel syndrome?

Final step in a cavity prep

Which is considered a role of EFDA that is NOT permitted for chairside DA?

Used to remove solid debris from oral cavity

Ideal fulcrum position is

Goal of morning and evening routines for clinical areas in practice are:

Professionalism:

Water is removed from patients mouth by

Most important factor in preventing carpal tunnel syndrome

During procedure saliva ejector is place ____ the tongue on the ____ where dentist is working

Tooth whitening is permanent.

Specialty concerned with diseases of the oral structures

What class of motion is movements of fingers and wrist?

Piece of floss that is always attached to the bow of clamp

Which material is selected for restoration of a class I lesion?

Dental assistants salary depends on skills and the ____ associated w/ position.

Correct positioning of operators stool includes

Internal surfaces of cavity prep?

Example of esthetic dentistry includes which procedure?

What is purpose of a veneer?

Instrument exchange to transfer surgical instruments is

Which specialty preforms biopsies and works closely with oral surgeons for diagnosis?

Most common position for patient care

Temporary restorations can be placed on any tooth/surface for a short period of time is what?

Ergonomics is the:

Two features found on DA stool but not on the operators stool

Dam material between holes

Component on universal retainers that hold matrix band sercurely in device

Purpose of fulcrum

Which CANNOT be delegated to a hygienist?

Needed by the DA to preform limited rinse

Most common risk factor that contributes to musculoskeletal disorders

All describe an operative suction tip EXCEPT

Benefits of membership in the ADAA include:

Placed in embrasure to provide contour needed for interproximal restorations