How is the tongue examined?

Use a 2X2 gauze to gently pull it forward

medical condition - a patient’s red blood cell count is greatly reduced

What does a fluoride needs assessment form accomplish?

To check a patients risk for cavities

What is found in saliva that helps the body with remineralization?

calcium, fluoride, and phosphate

When working with a medically and/or physically compromised patient,

Preventative program should be tailored to the needs of each patient

A sudden transient (short time) disturbance of brain function

What are rampant caries?

Decay that is widespread and develops rapidly throughout the mouth

How can a parent spread bacteria which can cause cavities to their children?

By putting something in the child's mouth that was in yours

What is the periodontium?

Those structures that surround, support, and are attached to the teeth

What is the definition of pellicle?

A thin film in saliva that attaches to teeth to form plaque

When would you use an ammonia inhalant?

When a patient faints (Syncope)

What are Korotkoff sounds?

A series of sounds heard when taking blood pressures

When using a color coded charting system, Amalgam restorations are charted how?

Shaded in with blue or black pencil

What is angina pectoris?

Episodes of suffocating chest pain

A severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction

Why would a patient need an antibiotic prophylactic (prophy) cleaning?

Because they have a prosthetic heart valve

What is demineralization?

Loss of minerals from the tooth surface

How do you treat a conscious (awake) patient who is experiencing hypoglycemia?

Give the patient cake icing or orange juice

What is postural hypotension and who is it most likely to effect?

Abnormally low blood pressure and pregnant women

What procedure is an Orthodontic plugger used?

to help seat a molar band for a fixed appliance

What is a cephalometric analysis?

A computerized drawing or tracing to check relationships of various points, A computerized drawing for analyzing growth patterns to plan treatment

Describe recession in dentistry?

Indicates gums have receded and root is exposed

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1
What is the book in the dental office that gives all types of medications?
Pharmacology for the Dentist
Pill and Drug Guide
Pharmacy Drug Reference
Physician's Desk Reference
2
How is the tongue examined?
Use a 2X2 gauze to gently pull it forward
Pull with cotton pliers to gently pull it forward
Cotton pliers AND a 2X2 gauze to gently pull it forward
Use a tongue depressor to hold down the tissues
3
What term refers to minerals that are redeposited in the tooth?
Carbonization
Demineralization
Remineralization
Cavitation
4
What is an explorer used for?
To check for decay
Used to open dental materials
To mix dental materials
To check sulcus depths on patients
5
Describe leukemia
medical condition - a patient’s red blood cell count is greatly reduced
sudden recurring seizures
excessive activity of the thyroid gland
inflammation of the joints
6
What is a cephalometric projection?
All of the above
X-ray taken at intervals in Ortho treatment- before, during and after
An extra-oral X-ray for evaluating the anatomical malocclusion
An extra-oral X-ray to evaluate the skull, bones and soft tissue
7
Nitroglycerin is administered in a heart attack emergency situation by what route?
By injection
Topically
Sublingually
Transdermally
8
What is the best way to remove plaque from proximal (between teeth) surfaces?
Water Pik
Brushing
Flossing
Swishing with mouthwash
9
Which of the following is the rhythmic contraction of the heart, especially noted in the ventricles? Top BP reading
Systolic reading
Diastolic reading
Korotkoff sounds
Pulse rate
10
When recording a patient's pulse, you record it as....
Beats per impulses
Beats per diastolic sounds
Beats per systolic sounds
Beats per minute
11
What is another word for caries?
cavity
bonding agent
xerostomia
palpitation
12
What is the term for a blood pressure cuff and dial?
Thermometer
Sphygmomanometer
Stethoscope
Pulseometer
13
What is the primary cause of Periodontal Disease?
Tooth decay
Heart disease
Obesity
Calculus
14
What does a fluoride needs assessment form accomplish?
To measure the amount of fluoride a patient has throughout their lifetime
To see how many cavities a patient has
To check a patients risk for cavities
To check how well a patient's home care is
15
Who can prescribe a medication in a dental office?
Assistant can phone in to pharmacy
Dentist
Business Manager
Hygienist
16
A drug that is applied directly to the site is considered...
A local-action drug.
An intravenous drug
A systemic drug
A transdermal drug
17
What is found in saliva that helps the body with remineralization?
sodium hypo chloride
Multiple vitamins
calcium, fluoride, and phosphate
Vitamin D
18
When working with a medically and/or physically compromised patient,
Assistants should refer this pt to a hygienist
The assistant should remain quiet and let the dentist handle this patient
All preventative programs should remain the same for each patient
Preventative program should be tailored to the needs of each patient
19
Describe epilepsy
A sudden transient (short time) disturbance of brain function
Uncontrolled shaking
Repeated episodes of syncope (passing out)
Recurrent rashes
20
What are rampant caries?
Decay that totally eats away one tooth
The beginning stages of decay
Decay that can only be found with a laser caries detector
Decay that is widespread and develops rapidly throughout the mouth
21
What is one of the two major arteries on the side of the neck that carries blood to the head.
Brachial artery
Carotid artery
Radial artery
Arota
22
What class of occlusion is known as mesioclusion?
Class II, Division I
Class III
Class I
Class II, Division 2
23
How can a parent spread bacteria which can cause cavities to their children?
By breathing on them
By giving butterfly kisses
By putting something in the child's mouth that was in yours
By kissing their boo boo's
24
What is the most common way to get topical fluoride?
Drinking fluoridated water
Fluoride tablets
Toothpaste
Eating food cooked in fluoridated water
25
How long does it take plaque to reform after thoroughly removing it?
48 Hours
6 hours
20 hours
24 hours
26
What is the periodontium?
Those structures that surround, support, and are attached to the teeth
Gingivitis
The destruction of the alveolar bone
The area of the mouth down a patient's throat
27
What are some indications for Orthodontics being needed?
impaired mastication
All of the above
susceptibility to decay
malocclusion
28
What is the definition of pellicle?
A thin film in saliva that attaches to teeth to form plaque
The area of the gum tissue that forms into the inside cheek area
A worm used in ancient history to treat tooth decay
The area of the tooth where the tooth meets the gum tissue
29
When would you use an ammonia inhalant?
When a patient experiences respiratory distress
When a patients blood sugar drops to low levels
When a patient has an allergic reaction
When a patient faints (Syncope)
30
What is the leading cause of tooth loss in an adult?
Rampant decay
Periodontal disease
Injury resulting to getting hit in the mouth
Fluorosis
31
In dentistry, what does TMJ stand for?
Temporal Mandibular Joint
Thomas Matthew James
Top Mastication Job
Temporary Mandate Junction
32
What are Korotkoff sounds?
Missed beats in a patients heartbeat
Sounds made by sinuses
Sounds of Ventricular Fibrillation
A series of sounds heard when taking blood pressures
33
What is the fastest growing segment of the population?
40-50 year olds
65 years of age and older
Children between 1-10
Young adults in their 20's
34
When using a color coded charting system, Amalgam restorations are charted how?
Shaded in with blue or black pencil
Outlined in blue or black pencil
Shaded in with red pencil
Outlined in blue or black pencil
35
What is angina pectoris?
Episodes of Diabetic Acidosis (serious lack of insulin in body)
Episodes of suffocating chest pain
Episodes of Syncope (passing out)
Episodes of Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)
36
What is an analgesic?
Can be Tylenol, Advil, or can contain Codeine
Can be either nonopioid or opiod
Are prescribed for the relief of pain
All the above
37
What is anaphylaxis?
A severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction
Very high blood pressure
A type of anorexia
A servere loss in body temperature
38
Why would a patient need an antibiotic prophylactic (prophy) cleaning?
Because they refuse xrays
Because they have rampant caries
Because they have a prosthetic heart valve
Because they are obese
39
During periodontal probing, how many areas of the tooth are recorded?
6
4
3
One for each tooth
40
In a dental office, which emergencies is considered life threatening?
Anaphylaxis (alergic reaction)
Petit mal seizures
Syncope (fainting)
Hyperventilation (heavy breathing)
41
What is Syncope?
Fainting
Patient starts to become in a dazed state
Looking through a microscope to analyze a patient's tooth
Breathing heavy
42
What deposits on your teeth have to be removed by either a hygienist or a dentist?
plaque
Intrinsic staining
food debris
calculus
43
What is demineralization?
Loss of minerals from the tooth surface
Taking away a patients minerals
Removing fluoride from teeth
Deactivation of dental cements
44
How do you treat a conscious (awake) patient who is experiencing hypoglycemia?
Have patient sit up straight and put head between their knees
Give the patient cake icing or orange juice
Ignore any symptoms as this isn't a serious issue
Give the patient oxygen
45
What is postural hypotension and who is it most likely to effect?
Abnormally high temperature and children
Abnormally low pulse and athletes
Abnormally low blood pressure and pregnant women
Abnormally high blood pressure and older adults
46
What procedure is an Orthodontic plugger used?
to help remove molar bands
to remove orthodontic wires
to help seat orthodontic wires
to help seat a molar band for a fixed appliance
47
Who owns a patient's treatment record?
Patient's physician
Patient's lawyer
Doctor
Patient
48
What is a cephalometric analysis?
A computerized drawing or tracing to check relationships of various points
A computerized drawing for analyzing growth patterns to plan treatment
A drawing of all the bones in the skull
A painting that shows a pt's occlusion
49
During an epileptic seizure, how would you position the patient?
No recommended position
Upright in the dental chair
Supine position
Subsupine on floor
50
Describe recession in dentistry?
Indicates there are rampant caries
Indicates gums have receded and root is exposed
Indicates tooth has a root canal
Indicates heavy saliva flow
51
What are the 2 major types of Periodontal Disease?
Gingivitis and calculus
Plaque and periodontitis
Calculus and plaque
Gingivitis and periodontitis
52
Bacteria in dental _____ cause inflammation by producing enzymes and toxins that destroy periodontal tissues
saliva
minerals
subgingival calculus
biofilm
53
The insert in a prescription will have info on long term effects such as liver damage.
True
False
54
What is the most common cause for Xerostomia in a patient?
Medications
High blood pressure
Reduction in patients hydrating (drinking water)
Rampant decay
55
What color ink is used to record information in a patient's record?
It doesn't matter
Blue
Black
Red
56
On paper patient's charts, where does the medical sticker go?
Only on Medical History form
On a flag form inside the patient's record
Big letters on outside of patient's chart
Inside cover of patient's record
57
What can make appointments easier for patients with a physical or mental disorder?
treat these pt's no different than other patients
schedule longer appointments to give time to get everything done
send pt's to an Oral Surgeon for their work so they can be sedated
scheduling shorter appointments
58
What are signs a patient is having an asthma attack?
Patient passes out (Syncope)
Patient experiences short inhalation breathing and exhaling wheezing
Patient is coughing uncontrollably
Patient grabs their throat (choking)
59
What is arrhythmia?
Irregularity in the force or rhythm of the heartbeat
Act or process of inhaling and exhaling
Rhythmic throbbing of the arteries produced by regular contractions
Pressure exerted by the blood against the walls of the blood vessels
60
Which malocclusion classification would you find excessive lip protrusion issues?
Class II
All of the above
Class III
Class I
61
Why is it important to complete a medication profile for patients?
So you can see if they are taking any of the same Meds you are
No need to have this info
Medications may interfere with treatment
So you know why a patient might seem like they are "under the influence"
62
What is xerostomia?
Dry mouth (not enough saliva)
Saliva that is rich in fluoride
Zero cavities
Wet mouth (too much saliva)
63
Once a patient record is completed, who signs off on the entry?
Business Assistant
Dentist and Clinical Assistant
Clinical Assistant
Dentist
64
What is the supine position?
Laying horizontally with facing up
Kneeling with head down
Standing straight looking straight ahead
Sitting up with head forward
65
What is the next step after presenting a patient with a treatment plan?
Present the pt with the fees for each treatment option
Start treatment that day
Escort patient out of office
Take a full mouth series of xrays
66
Describe the ortho arch wire.
Helps the patient keep their teeth clean better
Holds elastic chains in place
Holds the brackets in place
a pattern that gives the dental arch its shape
67
The adult patient learns most effectively when they.....
Feel safe and accepted
All the above
Are actively involved
Recognize they have a dental problem
68
What are Immunoglobulins?
Small furry microscopic organisms found in saliva
Rapidly spreading globins that cause decay
A fungus that grows in the mouth
Antibiotic properties in saliva that help fight cavities
69
When would you use an Orthodontic scaler?
Aids in bracket placement
Aids in removal of elastomeric rings
All of the above
Aids in removal of excess cement or bonding materials
70
Where is subgingival calculus found?
found above the margin of the gingiva
visible as a yellowish-white deposit
occurs frequently near the openings of Wharton’s ducts and Stensen’s ducts
is not site specific and is found below the gum line
71
Where can you find the primary source of information about any patient?
Insurance Company
On a patient's drivers license
In the patient record
Stored in the office copier
72
Fluoride-enriched crystals of enamel are _______ soluble than the original structure of enamel
less formation
More acid
More base
less acid
73
What are incipient caries?
Beginning stages of a cavity
A cavity that is beyond repair and tooth has to be extracted
Relates to the different areas of decay on a tooth
Caries that are black in color
74
What part of ortho must be placed before orthodontic bands can be seated?
Arch wires
Ligatures
Brackets
Separators
75
What are the three most common oral health conditions of the elderly?
xerostomia, periodontal disease, and tooth decay
caries, osteoporosis, water retention
excessive salivation and periodontal disease, but not tooth decay
excessive salivation, periodontal disease, osteoporosis
76
What is a hypoglycemic patient?
Patient has extremely low blood sugar from diabetes
Patient has fainting history
Patient is very obese
Patient has extremely high blood sugar from diabetes
77
What form do you record a patient's treatment?
Patient's Medical and Dental History form
Patient's Treatment Plan form
Patient's Progress notes
Patient's Registration form
78
How is angina pectoris treated?
By calling 911
By changing the patient's position in the dental chair
By the administration of nitroglycerin
By starting CPR/BLS
79
What is the highest (worst) mobility reading in a tooth?
3
1
0
2
80
What is cavitation?
Dry mouth
Checking a patients bite occlusion
Rampant caries
A hole or beginning of a cavity
81
This group has retained more of their natural teeth, and they expect to maintain their teeth throughout their lives
Middle aged adults
Drug addicts
Babies
functionally independent older adults
82
In dentistry, PFM stands for.....
Picky female patients matter
Post filling mandate
Porcelain fused to metal crown
Porcelain filling material
83
How does the dentist check the TMJ?
Placing fingers on left and right side of TMJ while pt opens and closes
Dr has patient bite into a wax bite
Dr. checks patient with occlusal bite paper
Pt verbally gives TMJ symptoms to Dr
84
What is gingivitis?
A glossiness of the tongue
Decay
Resorption of the gum tissue
Inflammation of the gum tissue
85
In orthodontics, when would you use a Hawley retainer?
During the active phase of treatment to align the teeth
After fixed appliances have been removed during the retention phase of the
When fixed appliances cannot fit because of movement of the teeth
In conjunction with headgear
86
The normal body temperature for the average adult is.....
93.5° to 96.0° F
99° to 101° F
90.6° to 93.6° F
97.6° to 99° F
87
What are emergency situations where you might need to call 911?
diabetic ketoacidosis, heart attack, uncontrolled seizures
All of the above
Syncope, hyperventilation (breathing heavy), hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)
Vomiting, fever, sore throat

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