2024 MDA Dental Health Science Midterm Part 1

The exact area on the mesial or distal surfaces of a tooth that touches the adjacent tooth in the same arch is the

The term ____________ is another word for canine

Describes a condition when there's maximal stable contact between occluding surfaces of maxillary and mandibular teeth

Natural teeth in the dental arch are called

The area between adjacent tooth surfaces is called the

The essential aspects of professional appearance include

The procedures a dental assistant can perform are determined by

Dental specialty that manages pain, anxiety, and health of patient during and following a procedure

How many molars are in the permanent dentition?

Which permanent tooth has a lingual surface like a shovel?

The dental assistant can demonstrate work responsibility by all except

A DA's salary depends primarily on skills & abilities of the individual & the ____ associated with the specific position

The proximal surfaces of the teeth are those surfaces that are

The first established role of the dental hygienist was to

The chewing surface is also called the

Who is the first woman to graduate from a U.S. dental school?

The height of contour is the

Dental specialty that diagnoses and treats diseases affecting the oral and maxillofacial regions

Supporting services for a dental practice would include all of the following EXCEPT

A qualified clinical assistant can work in all of the following ways EXCEPT

Mandibular left 1st premolar

The upper jaw is the

The numbering system that uses numbers 1 to 32 is the

Specialty providing dental care to individual with complex medical issues

CODA stands for

Permanent teeth that replaces primary teeth are

The dental arch is often divided into six sections called

Tooth surface closest to the inner cheek

Specialty within dentistry that focuses on preventing, intercepting, and correcting skeletal and dental problems

The teeth in front of the mouth are referred to as ________ teeth

Is the natural contact of the maxillary teeth to the mandibular teeth

Placing dental sealants, placing and removing rubber dams, and removing sutures are duties for the ____ dental assistant

A dental laboratory technician

Dental specialty that deals with the diagnosis of disease through various forms of dental imaging

Includes the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of malocclusions of the teeth and associated structures

How many teeth are present in the primary dentition?

Oral healthcare provider licensed to practice the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of the oral cavity

Licensed oral healthcare professional who provides preventative, therapeutic, and educational services

As a tripartite membership, joining the ADAA ensures membership also in the

The contribution Wilhelm C. Roentgen made to dentistry was

What was the first dental assistant called?

The anterior teeth include the

Important personal qualities of the dental assistant include

The focus and maintenance of the work of Dr. Deborah Greenspan is in the topic of

The junction of __________ surfaces forms a point angle

An angle formed by the junction of three surfaces at one point is called a

The last primary tooth is shed at approximately age

The specialty concerned with diseases of the supporting and surrounding tissues of the teeth

Curved outward

The triangular space near the gingiva between the proximal surfaces of two adjoining teeth is the

Who is credited with establishing the science of forensic dentistry?

Characteristics of a professional dental assistant include

Tell that a celebrity patient was in dental office earlier in the day while talking w a friend at lunch at a restaurant

Surface of mandibular and maxillary teeth closest to the tongue also palatal surface

Diagnosis, manages, and treats pain disorders of the jaw, mouth, face, head, and neck

The dental specialty concerned with promoting dental health through organized community efforts is

The only role of the chairside dental assistant is to work directly with the dentist in the treatment area

Position in which the maxillary incisors are behind the mandibular incisors

Surface of the tooth away from the midline

An embrasure may diverge in which direction?

The longest tooth in the human dentition is the

The earliest known dentist was from

Gingival trauma can result from an inadequately contoured restoration

Dental specialty concerned with neonatal through adolescent patients, as well as patients with special needs

Curvature formed by the maxillary and mandibular arches in occlusion

Biting edge of the canines and incisors

Baby or primary teeth are called

The lingual surfaces of the teeth are those surfaces that are closest to the

Dental specialty that diagnose & treats conditions of mouth face jaws & associated areas requiring surgical intervention

Maxillary right lateral incisor

The father of Modern Dentistry

The lower jaw is the

The initial reason for the presence of a dental assistant was

The minimal education required for dental hygiene licensure is

The numbering system in which the first digit indicates the quadrant and the second digit indicates the tooth is the

All of the following are part of the dental health team EXCEPT the

Guidelines for a professional appearance of a dental assistant include

The American Dental Assistants Association (ADAA) is

What contributions did Pierre Fauchard make to advance the science of dentistry?

The principle of extension for prevention includes

The first school of dentistry to accept African American students was

Orthodontics is the dental specialty that deals with

To come into contact with opposing teeth, to bite down

An assistant can become certified by successfully passing an examination administered by the

Bicuspid is another name for

An EFDA is an

The single-rooted teeth located at the front of the mouth are the

Inhalation anesthesia is

The specialty concerned with the nature of diseases affecting the oral structures is

Professionalism

Dental specialty that diagnosis and treats diseases of the pulp

The first dental college was established in 1840 by

A mixture of mercury and other metals to make a filling material

Which type of tooth is present in the permanent dentition but not in the primary dentition?

The Hippocratic Oath established that the practitioner must

The specialty concerned with the restoration and replacement of missing teeth is

There are no premolars in the primary dentition

Teamwork in the dental office is important. The letters TEAM stand for

The certified dental assistant (CDA) credential is awarded by the

HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996) ensures