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Introduction to Dental Assisting Review-1
Introduction to Dental Assisting Review-1
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This is a review of the Introduction to Dental Assisting Course
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1
The anterior teeth include:
premolars and molars
canines and premolars
incisors and canines
incisors, canines and premolars
2
Which bacteria are associated with a high sugar intake?
lactobacilli
porphyromonas gingivalis
streptococcus mutans
bacteroides gingivalis
3
_____ describes the seated dentist and one chairside assistant working as a team.
shared responsibility
single-handed dentistry
four-handed dentistry
two-handed dentistry
4
They baby should never be put to bed with a bottle or sippy cup unless it contains____
fruit juice
milk
water
nothing (empty)
5
A general dentist can legally perform all dental specialties.
true
false
6
Which specialty performs biopsies and works closely with oral surgeons for a diagnosis
prosthodontist
orthodontist
endodontist
oral pathologist
7
Dental caries can not occur without dietary:
proteins
fats
starches
sugars
8
Which type of teeth are not found in the primary dentition?
molars
canines
premolars
incisors
9
Cavity equation= susceptible tooth, fermentable carbohydrates (sugar) &
specific bacteria
acid food
fats
any bacteria
10
How many premolars are in each arch?
4
6
2
8
11
To refrain from wrongdoing and to treat patients to the best of one's ability is:
Mandated by the American Dental Association
The Hippocratic Oath
The Dental Assistant Association's Law
A law from HIPPA
12
Which is used to protect difficult to clean occlusal surfaces of teeth from caries?
a crown
fluoride varnish
fluoride gel
a sealant
13
Area where the mesial or distal surfaces of the tooth touch the adjacent tooth in the arch is :
the line angle
the contact area
the point angle
the embrasure
14
There are ____ molars in the primary dentition.
4
0
12
8
15
Dental Plaque can reform in about how many hours after a cleaning?
72
24
48
6
16
Which term is used to identify a food that causes dental caries?
anticariogenic
cariogenic
xylitol
aspartame
17
Which of the following can be caused by vigorously scrubbing the teeth with a toothbrush?
abrasion
erosion
abfraction
attrition
18
Food containing sugar or other carbohydrates that can be metabolized by bacteria in plaque
a complex carbohydrate
sweet
cariogenic
composed of empty calories
19
The first step in patient education is:
reinforce home care
instruct patient on how to remove dental plaque
listen & make patient an active & responsible partner
select home care aids
20
Which sugar substitute prevents caries?
sorbitol
xylitol
mannitol
aspartame
21
Guidelines for Infection Control in the Dental Health Care Settings were released by the :
Occupational Safety & Protection (OSAP)
Environmental Agency (EPA)
Centers For Disease Control
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
22
As a dental assistant your 1st step as a partner in prevention with your patient is:
be partners in preventing dental disease in their families
understand what causes dental disease and how to prevent it
change their behaviors
become partners in preventing dental disease themselves
23
The degree awarded when a dentist graduates from a dental university in the US is:
Ph.D
D.D.S. or D.M.D.
D.O.S.
M.D.
24
Which of the following protects the confidentiality of patient health information?
OSAP
HIPAA
OSHA
EPA
25
Dental public health dentists treat the _______ rather than the individual.
association
family
general dentist
community
