Dental State Boards FHJC

Ideally, to ease the task of trimming the gypsum models, they should be submerged in...

a patient wants to know the reason for an x ray, who is responsible for telling them?

a single order that is administered immediately and usually written for emergencies is known as

which of the following is a sedative

excess zinc phosphate cement powder left on the mixing slab is always...

how often should a patients history be updated?

a full mouth survey of a child aged 3 to 5 years includes

A sticky mass that contains bacteria and grows in colonies on the teeth is called

the ___ pattern is placed where a large flap has been incised and several teeth are involved

which of the following is not considered a vital sign

HBV and HIV pose a risk to all medical personnel. patients infected with either of these are asymptomatic meaning?

This Type of exposure results in indistinct images of dark x-rays:

when a dentist is being sued for negligence by an assistant.

Enamel forming cells are called

a factor that will lengthen the setting time of zinc phosphate is

this is used to protect the patient from accidentally aspirating or swallowing debris,provides moisture control ECT.

__ is concerned with diagnosis & treatment of diseases of supporting & surrounding tissues and teeth

instruments that penetrate a patients skin should be

When there are two roots on a single tooth they're are said to be

a periodontal abscess usually...

when viewing properly mounted x-rays where or how is the dot on the film mounted

A dental sealant is applied to the

communication without records is said to be...

This prefix means "outside"

hydrocortisone is a/n ___. agent that is used to suppress swelling and shock

the shank of the chisel may be

The instrument to be delivered is positioned __ to the instrument being returned

Which of the following word parts mean "cold"

what type of radiation escapes in all directions from the tube or tube head

Tongue thrusting:

The mixing time for gypsum products is ____ seconds.

Which instrument is used to enlarge and smooth the root canals?

what is the small shaped cartilage that helps prevent food from going into the larynx

the period when both primary and permanent teeth are in the dentition is called

The body of subscription and ___which is where the doc writes name and strength of the drug being prescribed

IF the film is placed in the mouth backwards, what image typically appears?

which dental specialty deals with the diagnosis and nature of diseases affecting the oral cavity

this type of file is only used in a push/pull motion; typically in an endodontic procedure

the third molars which are farthest from the mid-line are commonly termed

when identifying surfaces on a anterior tooth the distal side is the

the rhepstat is used to

aspirin and acetaminophen are examples of

In radiography, what is a cassette used for?

A lower water-to-powder ratio, which reflects more powder and less water, results in:

The softest tooth structure is the

a patient was identified as having diastema this is known as

which of the following is used to assist the patient to hold his or her mouth open during treatment

This solution is preservative and is used to reduce oxidation and increase the lifespan of the developing solution:

This type of image is the result of low solutions levels during processing:

_________ Places anesthetic directly into the cancellous bone (sponge bone)

which is the most important for assistive personnel to keep in mind during daily routine in medical settings

a custom tray is used as a

the __is utilized to remove carious dentin in the cavity preparation

xylocaine lidocaine carbocaine and Novocaine are all examples of

extra teeth are called?

which form is used to record treatment procedures

a tooth emerging from the gum is called

in which type of sedation is the patient placed in an altered state of consciousness

A Drug that added to anesthetic solutions to reduce blood flow around the injection site is called:

which of the following liquids is used in an autoclave to sterilize instruments and supplies

Which agency regulates the disposal of hazardous waste & the safety & effectiveness of disinfection & sterile solutions?

What Type Of Anesthesia produces a deadened pain - free area while a dentist performs a procedure?

which of the following drugs is classified as an antibiotic

an abnormal dryness of the mouth possibly caused by radiation or chemotherapy is known as

in which situations is it permissible to release information from a patients records

Sodium Hypchlorite is used to:

Gypsum Products should be properly stored in a/an

what contract typically exists between the patient and the dentist

the average normal heart rate is

Which material should be tempered prior to taking an impression?

This occurs when a film has been exposed to a high temperature followed by a low temperature

__ is concerned with pathology & morphology of the dental pulp and surrounding tissues due to injury and disease

what are the raised lines of mucosal tissue that extend from the alveolar mucosa to the vestibule called

a dry angle is used to block the flow of saliva from.

a crime punished by a fine or imprisonment for less then a year

when I identifying surfaces on a posterior tooth the lingual side is the

Which precautions mean that all patients are treated as if they were infectious?

when sitting chair side how should your thighs be positioned in relation to the patients

The permanent teeth that replace the primary teeth are called

The following is included in a patients vital signs

Which agency enforces requirements that employers must protect employees from exposure to blood and other infection.

medication applied in patch form is called

This type of transmission involves the transfer of an agent from an infected person to an uninfected through touch?

what information does a bur number provide about the bur

Higher water temperatures used to mix gypsum products will have the following effect :

A condition in which the tooth cementum or dentin fuses with the alveolar bone is called

Which agency regulates the manufacturing and labeling of medical devices and solutions?

The series of components that lead to infection are referred to as the ____.

following the fluoride treatment, the patient is instructed not to eat for:

The vertical groove on the mid-line of the upper lip is called the

an oral condition that is common in children and appears as a white thick covering over the oral mucous membrane is call

when processing film in an automatic processor what is the sequence of the solutions?

This Type of exposure error is caused by too little angulation:

the most sensitive tissues or organ to radiation is?

curing light technologies include tungsten,halogen,argon Laser, plasma arc, and what other technology

when identifying surfaces on a prostirior tooth the buccal side is the

what type of bur is used in a contra-angle hand piece

which procedure is preformed to gain access to the apex of the root canal

The artery most commonly used for taking a patients pulse is

a convex area on the lingual surface of the anterior teeth near gingiva is called the

which of the following diseases is localized destruction of tissue and accumulation of exudates in the periapical region

Final setting of the gypsum product takes approximately:

Dentifrice refers to

anterior teeth have single roots and a cutting or tearing edge called

The Total radiation generated during the dental radiographic exposure is determined by:

when a dental implant fuses with the bone tissue through a biologic bonding process it is called an

safety guards, utility gloves, and a commercial acid spill cleanup kit should be emploted when handling...

when suction is required in the max right molar the aux positions the high vol evacuation tip toward

The arm on the dental assistants stool is used for

________ improves the retention of a sealant.

codeine is an example of what kind of drug

Peridontal surgery that involves the recon touring of the alveolar bone is called:

which route is involved in administering a drug by placing it under the patients tongue and leaving it until dissolved

the end of the hand piece where discs burs stones and other rotary instruments and attachments are held is called

professional negligence is also called

When the chain of infection is broken, a/an......

which part of the prescription contains the patients name address date and the symbol RX

Barbiturates must be administered to the child ____ prior to the dental treatment in order to be effective.

_____ radiographs measure growth patterns of the cranial bones

when mixing zinc phosphate cement the powder and liquid are mixed over a large area with a ____ motion

A condition where the enamel shows varying degrees of white areas or brown lines could be

in which of the following procedures are one root and the overlying crown removed?

a fissureotomy bur is used to

which dental speciality is concerned with the replacement of missing teeth through artificial means

a chisel could be classified as a cutting instrument

The exchange of an instrument from the auxiliary to the operator is completed by utilizing the

which of the following is a common route for the admin of parenteral meds

The goal of four handed dentistry is to:

the best age range for introducing dental care in a dental office is