Dental CTI Exam PT 1

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

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

When locals anesthesia is administered, aspiration will

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

After use, place disposable needles in an ___

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

When performing a restorative procedure the term, matrix refers to

The___ provides professional representation of the dental assistant

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

The term “sharp” includes contaminated

According to the CDC, single-use items might include

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

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

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

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

Use dental dam to

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

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

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

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

Study models

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

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

Pre-medication before dental treatment may be recommended for

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

An endodontist would typically preform which of the procedures

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

A patient’s medical history is updated

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

The primary goal of tooth brushing is to

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

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

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

The purpose of informed consent is to

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

Which member of dental healthcare team can diagnose dental radiographs

Alginate material is most often used for

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

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

The dental assistant should wash hands with___ soap before assisting

Which of the following is considered a chronic infection?

Use pit and fissure sealants to

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

A gingivectomy is the

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

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

A wedge is used to

A biotoxic material used in the dental office is

Consumble dental supplies are the supplies that

Who perform a gingivectomy

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

When mixing calcium hydroxide (Dycal) it is important to

Following the treatment involving local anesthetic, advise the patient to___

Chart existing restoration in

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

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

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

The tear, fulcrum, refers to

Surgical suction tips are designed to

Who is the most common provider of treatment for malocclusion

Periodontal treatment includes

Prior to seating the patient in the dental chair

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

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

Patient records are

Epinephrine in local anesthesia causes ?

To correct a/ an error in charting

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

The agency responsible for regulating medical waste disposable is the

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

Treatment of anaphylactic shock includes administration of oxygen antihistamines, and__

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

The dental assistant should wear utility gloves during routine patient care

Amalgam condenser are used to

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

SDS (safety data sheets) files describe

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

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

A gingival retraction cord containing epinephrine is

Lubricate dental handpieces___

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

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

To reduce and shape a cast , use a/an

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

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

The preferred reliable method of sterilization is

After seating the patient be sure to

High speed hand piece should be

The term , impacted tooth, describes a

Main purpose of using provisional coverage is to

The highest level of chemical disinfection for instrument is Glutaraldehyde

Placing a ligature on a dental dam clamp

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

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

Who perform a gingivectomy

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

The dental assistant should wear ___ gloves during routine patient care

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

Non verbal communication is words said or heard by someone

The purpose of the bite registration in denture construction is to