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A ligature(floss) on the dam clamp allows for clamp retrieval.

Forceps that can be used in any area are called universal

HIPAA states that a patients info can be released for

Single use items are: masks, syringe needles, and patient napkins.

Patient records are kept confidential

Alginate is a

Trituration is the mixing of alloy and mercury.

You should handle contaminated film with gloved hands

Who treats malocclusion

The most radiosensitive tissue is

HIV and HBV are all infections caused by

An impression is a negative reproduction of teeth

Topical anesthetic is used to ensure patient comfort.

What is used to reduce a shape a cast?

When mixing decal, it is important to use equal amounts of base and catalyst.

The pulse is most commonly taken in the _______atery

Using Universal numbering system: what is the permanent MX L 1st molar

Chart existing restoration in _____ pencil

When answering the phone, the first info you give is your name and name of the dental office.

The preferred method of sterilization is...

Pit and fissure sealants....

Place the patient in________position for 4 handed dentistry

What kills bacterial spores?

Consumable supplies are used quickly and re-ordered regularly

A dental dam is used to isolate

A fulcrum is a finger rest.

Gluteraldehyde is the highest level of chemical disinfectant.

Vertical angulation of bicuspid films is...

A combination of numbers and letters is known as alphanumeric

Periodontal treatment includes:

Who determines what procedure the DA can perform?

Alginate is most often used to take preliminary impressions

Extraoral x-ray that shows face, skull, and soft tissues is the

Professional appearance include a uniform and minimal makeup

A medical history should be updated every visit

When making a provisional crown, take the alginate BEFORE the tooth is prepared.

After seating patient, you should review

The surface of anterior teeth facing the lips

Patient information must be confidential according to...

The identification dot should always be placed on the _____of an anterior film

Clinical DA responsibilities include exposing and processing radiographs

A dosimeter badge monitors a DA radiation exposure

A lead apron reduces exposure to a patient

Fixer contact with film will cause _____ dots

Amalgam condensers are used to pack amalgam

The numbering system used primarily outside the US.

Fluoride taken by mouth and swallowed is

The most effective method for reducing aerosol transmission is HVE

Incorrect HORIZONTAL angulation causes

PRIOR to seating a patient, place chair in the ______position

Who performs a gingivectomy

You should add replenisher to a developing solution daily.

Dental assistants can become certified by passing what exam

Taking a message for the DDS, you should ask the patient for...

A bite registration is used to record occlusion

Who implements eye wash stations?

Each state has a dental practice act that contains legal restrictions on dentistry.

The inability of the body to produce insulin is...

When working on a pregnant patient, you should allow her to change positions occasionally.

Tell doctor about exposure...

A typical unit of time in a dental office is 10-15 min

TMJ means temporomandibular joint

Interproximal caries can be seen best on a

What is a bio-toxic material?

Zinc has a ______ consistency when mixed.

Provisional coverage(temp crown) is cemented with

Examination of the apex requires a periapical x-ray

Elastomeric impression material has limited _______ change

A cingulum is located on the lingual surface of anterior teeth

Excessive bending of the film will cause a black line across it.

You should direct the central ray through the interproximal areas to prevent overlapping

The dental dam clamp is placed on the _____tooth

Nonverbal communication is expressed through body language

Sticky bacterial deposits on teeth

After exposure, healthcare provider provides who with a final report within 15 days?

For accurate blood pressure seat the patient with arm at heart level

A wedge is used to prevent overhang

180/90 is________blood pressure

The curve of Spee faces _____ in a bitewing

Which of these is a chronic infection

Replacement for a natural tooth in a fixed bridge is a Pontic

A gingivectomy is the removal of gingival tissue

What is used to measure the depth of the gingival sulcus

What is the first thing you do after an accidental exposure?

What is the first thing you do after an accidental exposure?

Everything said and done in a dental office must be kept

Sharps include

Articulating paper is used to evaluate occlusal contact.

When mounting x-rays, the maxillary roots will point

The colored side of the film packet should face away from the PID

If your patient feels dizzy and looks pale, you should place the patient in sub supine position

The radiolucent landmark on a MX premolar x-ray is the

To correct an error in charting, you draw a line through the error and correct it.

The ADA recommends using the labial mounting method.

Which term can be substituted for buccal

Effective scheduling increases patient referrals

A matrix is used to build an artificial wall around a tooth.

Using universal numbering system: what is primary MD R Lateral incisor

A lead collimator restricts the size of the x-ray beam

An item unavailable for delivery is

Gingival retraction cord with epinephrine should not be used on patients with

When giving an injection, aspiration determines if the needle is in a blood vessel.

Lead time is the time it takes supplies to arrive

Place the HVE tip on the lingual surface when working on the incisal edge of tooth #8.

Use the last two fingers of the left hand to retrieve the Woodson instrument.

The most radiopaque area on x-ray is metallic restoration

A bite registration obtains correct occlusion.

The incisive papilla is located lingual to the maxillary central incisors.

Who most often completes root canal therapy

Disposable suction traps are changed...

A PT should not eat or drink for ______minutes after a fluoride treatment.

You should remove the film from a patients mouth and wipe it with a papertowel to remove saliva.

EXCESSIVE vertical angulation causes

The best coolant for a high-speed handpiece is

Who often works with a dental office but from a different location

Tissue connecting bones, joints, and cartilage is

Condition from brushing too hard

What do we use to disinfect removable prosthesis?

Who regulates medical waste?

A handpick attachment used to polish teeth is a prophy-angle

Information written on a FMX mount is

INSUFFICIENT vertical angulation causes

High speed handpieces should be autoclaved after each patient.

The unattached edge of gingival tissues

Etching uses phosphoric acid.

A pulpectomy is the complete removal of the pulp.

Removes blood and debris rather than water

The bisecting technique is used if a patient has a small mouth , shallow palate, or tori.

A lead apron could become contaminated during x-ray exposure

The technique where the central ray is perpendicular to the tooth and film is paralleling.

A provisional is used to maintain tooth alignment.

The professional organization that represents DA is

During a seizure, you should clear the area around the patient.

Flossing removes plaque from inter proximal surfaces

Anaphylactic shock includes administration of

The primary goal of toothbrushing is to decrease plaque.

Skin is the integumentary system

Correct documentation in a chart is important to avoid malpractice

You should lubricate dental handpieces according to manufacturer instructions.

What kind of gloves do you wear during routine patient care?

The most radiolucent area on x-ray is pulp

Caries appear more_______on x-rays than non-decayed areas

The best way to reduce mercury exposure during an amalgam procedure is to use premeasured capsules

Elastomeric impression material requires you to coat the tray with______

Which produces heat

A patient needing several appointments should be scheduled on the same day and time each week.

What removes plaque and calculus at a high rate of speed?

Instruments are exchanged in the transfer zone.

A laboratory vibrator prevents air bubbles in a cast.

If the PID fails to cover the film, the result on the x-ray will be...

Who performs a dental prophylaxis

Epinephrine causes

Following an extraction, you should advise the patient to bite on gauze for 20-30 minutes

A patient should be premeditated for

A tooth that will not erupt fully is

The blood supply to the head and neck regions is from the

Using the universal numbering system, the MX lateral incisors are 7 and 10

A regulatory agency issues the rules and regulations the dental office must comply to.

Safe handling instructions and precautions for chemicals are found in Safety Data Sheets.

When working w/a right handed dds, the DA retracts the cheek while working on tooth #14.

What explains the risks and benefits of treatment

Primary teeth are also known as deciduous

A _______ test will confirm the effectiveness of the safe light in the darkroom.

Panoramic x-rays use an intensifying screen

The assistant zone for a right handed dentist is