Dental Review

Dental Assistants are:

If plaque is not removed acid attacks will cause

the term xerostomia is the abnormal dryness of the mouth

Too much fluoride can cause white and brown spots on the teeth. This is called

Juliette Southard founded

Ethics influence

Fluoridation is ______________

Halitosis means bad habits

The ratio of fluoride to water in the public water systems is

Mouth rinses can replace brushing and flossing

All surfaces in the treatment room should be wiped with

Moral conduct is determined by

Hands should be washed in-between patients for

Dentifrice is

What is the amount of time that patients cant eat or drink after fluoride treatment

Colored and flavored floss do a better job removing plaque

Who determines what procedures can be performed by the dental assistant

The state _________ contains legal restrictions on the tasks in dentistry

If you have an accidental exposure, what is the first thing done

EFDA stands for

What organization certifies Dental assistants

why is it important to have legible clinical notes

the ultrasonic cleaner could also be called a

What is the mission of the Dental Assisting National Board

HIV and HBV

Using an alcohol based hand rub when your hands appear clean is acceptable

What organization provides professional recognition for Dental assistants

Since the 1950's the primary weapon in combating dental caries is

treatment room surfaces should be disinfected

The member of the dental team who is legally allowed to perform a dental prophylaxis is the:

A fluoride treatment in the office is called

When you apply to much pressure when brushing teeth ____________ can occur

Doctrine of Respondeat Superior means that _______ is responsible for compliance in the office

toothbrushing goal is to

Members of the dental health team include the dentist, hygienist, assistant and ______

The term ___________ means that the head is below the heart

What is the most reliable method of sterilizing instruments

When you ingest fluoride it is called

this dental team member often does not work in the actual dental office

A patients medical history is updated

What is the first thing that should be done when a new patient enters an office

patients records are

bacterial deposits that form every 24 hours on the teeth are

The term fulcrum refers to

What type of gloves should be worn during routine patient care

what position should the dental chair be placed in when doing a sit down procedure

An oral hygiene aid that would show the presence of plaque by staining it is

The chairside assistant should wash hands with

The best way to protect yourself from microbial contamination during a procedure is

When an exposure occurs, when should you let the dentist know