Duplicate of PT 1 Dental Assisting CTE Exam

What type of dental handpiece attachment is commonly used when polishing teeth?

Which member of dental healthcare team can diagnose dental radiographs

Which procedure will the dentist need to perform in order to obtain correct occlusion?

In a dental setting, can HIV and HBV be caused by a virus and droplet?

The member of the dental healthcare team who is legally allowed to perform dental prophylaxis is the ?

Epinephrine in local anesthesia causes ?

When taking a message for the doctor, the basic info. From the patient should be

An endodontist would typically preform which of the procedures

A gingival retraction cord containing epinephrine is

Patient records are

Instruction for use and safe handling of chemical can be found in the

Use __ to evaluate the occlusal contact on a newly placed restoration

A/An ___ is the replacement for a natural tooth in a fixed bridge

To reduce and shape a cast , use a/an

A dental assistant should follow the guidelines for professional appearance such as minimum makeup

A biotoxic material used in the dental office is

To correct a/ an error in charting

When preparing the incisal edge of tooth #8, place the high speed evaluation tip

Consumble dental supplies are the supplies that

The dental assistant should wear utility gloves during routine patient care

When fabricating a custom, acrylic provisional crown, the alginate impressions is taken

Who perform a gingivectomy

When assisting a right-hand dentist, the dentist area or zone is between

Disposable suction traps should be changed __ to maintain proper vacuum strength

The dental assistant should wash hands with___ soap before assisting

SDS (safety data sheets) files describe

If a patient has plaque buildup over a period of time , the acid attacks will cause

When etching a tooth for a composite resin restoration, use ___ acid

Alginate material is most often used for

A/An__is used to remove plaque and calculus at a high rate of speed.

The term unit of time in the dental office typically refers to computer scheduling

Amalgam condenser are used to

Who is the most common provider of treatment for malocclusion

When measuring the depth of a gingival sulcus, use a/an

A patient requires a series of appointment at one-week intervals, the best scheduling option is to assign the patient __

When an exposure occurs, the dental assistant should tell the doctor

The term “sharp” includes contaminated

When using the elastomeric impression material, it is necessary to coat the impression tray with

Placing an “S” on the occlusal surface of a tooth on a clinical chart indicates

Zinc oxide-eugenol has a ___ consistency when used as a temporary filling

After seating the patient be sure to

The highest level of chemical disinfection for instrument is Glutaraldehyde

Following the treatment involving local anesthetic, advise the patient to___

Main purpose of using provisional coverage is to

If an accidental exposure occurs while assisting with a procedure, the first thing the dental assistant school do is

A patient’s medical history is updated

High speed hand piece should be

The dental dam clamp is supposed to be placed on the anchor tooth

The term , impacted tooth, describes a

The patient is advised to refrain from eating or drinking for a minimum of__ after a topical fluoride application

Each state has a____ that contain legal restrictions on the practice of dentistry.

Sticky bacterial deposits that collect and colonize on tooth surfaces are referred to as ___

When performing a restorative procedure the term, matrix refers to

The agency responsible for regulating medical waste disposable is the

Which agency regulates the implementation of eye wash stations in offices where YOUR chemicals are used?

The term, trituration, as related to amalgam, describes the process of

Which of the following is considered a chronic infection?

Non verbal communication is words said or heard by someone

The dental assistant should wear ___ gloves during routine patient care

Surgical suction tips are designed to

Chart existing restoration in

When mixing calcium hydroxide (Dycal) it is important to

When working with a right-handed dentist on #14 occlusal, the assistant’s main area of recreation will be the __

The most effective method for removing plaque from interproximal tooth surface is

According to the CDC, single-use items might include

A wedge is used to

When locals anesthesia is administered, aspiration will

In order to kill a bacteria spores, the dental assistant must use___

Placing a ligature on a dental dam clamp

When using self-curing in temporary crowns, the stage that gives off a lot of heat is called __stage

A gingivectomy is the

Treatment of anaphylactic shock includes administration of oxygen antihistamines, and__

Everything that said and done in the dental office must be recorded in patient record

Who perform a gingivectomy

Use pit and fissure sealants to

The primary goal of tooth brushing is to

Dental assistant can become certified if they pass an exam given by the ____.

The tear, fulcrum, refers to

A patient’s pulse is commonly taken using the __ artery

Prior to seating the patient in the dental chair

SDS(safety and data sheets) must be kept on file for all__

The purpose of informed consent is to

Use dental dam to

An item that is unavailable for delivery with an order, but will be delivered as soon as possible, is considered to be

When pre-setting trays, hand instruments are placed according to

Lubricate dental handpieces___

Fluoride that may be taken by mouth and swallowed is known as

The___ provides professional representation of the dental assistant

Main purpose of using provisional coverage is to maintain natural teeth alignment

To protect both the assistant and the operator from microbial contamination during cavity preparation

Pre-medication before dental treatment may be recommended for

After use, place disposable needles in an ___

To obtain a accurate blood pressure, it is best if the patient is

The ___ forceps is designed for use in either quadrant in the same arch

Study models

Following a routine extraction of a tooth, advice the patient to

When using a proper phone etiquette, the first information given to a patient by the phone is

Periodontal treatment includes

The purpose of the bite registration in denture construction is to

The preferred reliable method of sterilization is