Which statement is true? Teeth are:

Filled in the center with blood vessels and nerves

A microscopic film that forms on teeth

A good option for the primary material for a filling for a front tooth would be:

Composite of acrylic and inorganic materials

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An overview of the medical and health care practices associated with the Dentistry career field.

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1
The first task in the dental exam for a new patient is:
Taking photographs of each tooth
Reviewing patient's history
Taking dental radiographs
Checking the soft tissues of the mouth
2
Which statement is true? Teeth are:
Filled in the center with blood vessels and nerves
Hollow bones covered with enamel
Covered with cementum; the hardest material in the body
Composed of dentin, which is visible above the gum line
3
The primary service that orthodontists provide is:
Teeth replacement
Teeth alignment
Gum disease treatment
Radiography of teeth
4
The teeth that use a grinding motion on food are:
Bicuspids
Molars
Incisors
Canines
5
A bite-wing x-ray shows:
The gums
The sides between molars
One tooth and root
The jawbone
6
An impacted wisdom tooth, if untreated could:
Dissolve
Grow in properly
Cause infection
Fall out
7
Which procedure treats tooth decay by sealing the tooth?
Bite-wing x-ray
Root canal
Orthodontics
Scaling
8
Which treatment is representative of orthodontic treatment?
Removal of wisdom teeth
Adjustment to wires
Tooth implant
Root canal
9
Plaque is:
A microscopic film that forms on teeth
A type of gum disease
A type of cavity
The microscopic film dentists use to take x-rays
10
A good option for the primary material for a filling for a front tooth would be:
Silver alloy with composite
Composite of acrylic and inorganic materials
Mercury
Acid gel
11
When acid destroys tooth enamel, it usually causes:
A cavity
A wisdom tooth
An overbite
An impacted tooth
12
A periodontal reading of 2 ml means:
The gum is inflammed
The patient does not floss
The tooth will be lost
The tooth and gum are normal
13
Which dental professional might be trained by a dentist instead of a formal program?
Pediatric dentist
Dental assistant
Dental hygienist
Orthodontist
14
Dental hygiene instruments are designed to:
Create a seal to the tooth and root
Whiten teeth enamel
Lift off any calcium deposits
Apply fluoride treatments
15
A dental professional who treats gum disease is a/an:
Pediatric dentist
Orthodontist
Periodontist
Oral surgeon
16
Pockets are a symptom of:
Missing teeth
Gum disease
Cavities
Overbite
17
A cusp on a tooth is:
The grinding surface
A point
The interior space
The part below the gum
18
An oral and maxillofacial surgeon is the professional who is likely to:
Check a child's first teeth
Remove calcium deposits
Implant a tooth
Check gum disease
19
Which statement is true? At about 6 years old, children:
Get wisdom teeth
Get more cavities than adults
Have all their adult teeth
Have fewer teeth than adults
20
A periodontist usually provides treatment for:
Gum disease
Wisdom teeth
Children
Cavities

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