Dental CTI Exam PT 1

If a patient has plaque buildup over a period of time , the acid attacks will cause

Use __ to evaluate the occlusal contact on a newly placed restoration

An item that is unavailable for delivery with an order, but will be delivered as soon as possible, is considered to be

Which procedure will the dentist need to perform in order to obtain correct occlusion?

According to the CDC, single-use items might include

Placing a ligature on a dental dam clamp

A gingival retraction cord containing epinephrine is

A patient’s pulse is commonly taken using the __ artery

Use pit and fissure sealants to

A/An ___ is the replacement for a natural tooth in a fixed bridge

When using a proper phone etiquette, the first information given to a patient by the phone is

A/An__is used to remove plaque and calculus at a high rate of speed.

When performing a restorative procedure the term, matrix refers to

Lubricate dental handpieces___

SDS(safety and data sheets) must be kept on file for all__

Non verbal communication is words said or heard by someone

The tear, fulcrum, refers to

The patient is advised to refrain from eating or drinking for a minimum of__ after a topical fluoride application

To protect both the assistant and the operator from microbial contamination during cavity preparation

Consumble dental supplies are the supplies that

When etching a tooth for a composite resin restoration, use ___ acid

Epinephrine in local anesthesia causes ?

Patient records are

Following the treatment involving local anesthetic, advise the patient to___

When working with a right-handed dentist on #14 occlusal, the assistant’s main area of recreation will be the __

An endodontist would typically preform which of the procedures

After seating the patient be sure to

The ___ forceps is designed for use in either quadrant in the same arch

Which agency regulates the implementation of eye wash stations in offices where YOUR chemicals are used?

The dental assistant should wash hands with___ soap before assisting

The dental assistant should wear ___ gloves during routine patient care

Use dental dam to

When using self-curing in temporary crowns, the stage that gives off a lot of heat is called __stage

The preferred reliable method of sterilization is

Study models

SDS (safety data sheets) files describe

Dental assistant can become certified if they pass an exam given by the ____.

High speed hand piece should be

A patient requires a series of appointment at one-week intervals, the best scheduling option is to assign the patient __

What type of dental handpiece attachment is commonly used when polishing teeth?

When pre-setting trays, hand instruments are placed according to

The term , impacted tooth, describes a

When preparing the incisal edge of tooth #8, place the high speed evaluation tip

Placing an “S” on the occlusal surface of a tooth on a clinical chart indicates

Sticky bacterial deposits that collect and colonize on tooth surfaces are referred to as ___

Fluoride that may be taken by mouth and swallowed is known as

When mixing calcium hydroxide (Dycal) it is important to

Treatment of anaphylactic shock includes administration of oxygen antihistamines, and__

Alginate material is most often used for

Everything that said and done in the dental office must be recorded in patient record

Chart existing restoration in

The member of the dental healthcare team who is legally allowed to perform dental prophylaxis is the ?

A wedge is used to

The term “sharp” includes contaminated

The primary goal of tooth brushing is to

Who perform a gingivectomy

Who is the most common provider of treatment for malocclusion

The purpose of the bite registration in denture construction is to

Periodontal treatment includes

The dental dam clamp is supposed to be placed on the anchor tooth

Main purpose of using provisional coverage is to

To obtain a accurate blood pressure, it is best if the patient is

A dental assistant should follow the guidelines for professional appearance such as minimum makeup

The___ provides professional representation of the dental assistant

The term unit of time in the dental office typically refers to computer scheduling

In order to kill a bacteria spores, the dental assistant must use___

The highest level of chemical disinfection for instrument is Glutaraldehyde

A patient’s medical history is updated

A gingivectomy is the

The most effective method for removing plaque from interproximal tooth surface is

Who perform a gingivectomy

After use, place disposable needles in an ___

When an exposure occurs, the dental assistant should tell the doctor

The agency responsible for regulating medical waste disposable is the

When locals anesthesia is administered, aspiration will

Disposable suction traps should be changed __ to maintain proper vacuum strength

The purpose of informed consent is to

Which of the following is considered a chronic infection?

Prior to seating the patient in the dental chair

Surgical suction tips are designed to

When fabricating a custom, acrylic provisional crown, the alginate impressions is taken

A biotoxic material used in the dental office is

When assisting a right-hand dentist, the dentist area or zone is between

When etching a tooth for a composite resin restoration, use ___ acid

Main purpose of using provisional coverage is to maintain natural teeth alignment

When using the elastomeric impression material, it is necessary to coat the impression tray with

To reduce and shape a cast , use a/an

Following a routine extraction of a tooth, advice the patient to

Zinc oxide-eugenol has a ___ consistency when used as a temporary filling

Each state has a____ that contain legal restrictions on the practice of dentistry.

When taking a message for the doctor, the basic info. From the patient should be

If an accidental exposure occurs while assisting with a procedure, the first thing the dental assistant school do is

Which member of dental healthcare team can diagnose dental radiographs

Instruction for use and safe handling of chemical can be found in the

When measuring the depth of a gingival sulcus, use a/an

To correct a/ an error in charting

Pre-medication before dental treatment may be recommended for

The term, trituration, as related to amalgam, describes the process of

Amalgam condenser are used to

The dental assistant should wear utility gloves during routine patient care