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DENTISTRY TEST ACCURATE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH SOLUTIONS 2024
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DENTISTRY TEST ACCURATEQUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
SOLUTIONS 2024
What is the role of a dental hygienist? - ANSWER Clean plaque and tartar from teeth and gums
What education is required to become a dental hygienist? - ANSWER 2 year of college after prerequisite
courses
What is the difference between a general and pediatric dentist? - ANSWER General dentists see all ages,
pediatric only children and adolescents
plaque - ANSWER Microscopic film that forms on teeth caused by bacteria (even in those who brush and
floss). Can lead to tooth decay and disease.
tartar - ANSWER Also known as calculus, formed by calcium deposits on teeth.
How often should you have a professional teeth cleaning? - ANSWER Every 6 months
What is the role of a dental assistant? - ANSWER Directly support dentist by preparing instruments and
exam room, seats the patient, hands instruments to dentist and cleans room and equipment between
patients
What education is required to become a dental assistant? - ANSWER Can be on the job training, but
many are trained in technical school programs and all earn a certification
What does a dental receptionist do? - ANSWER Greets patients, schedules appts, handles forms,
insurance and payments
What are teeth made of? - ANSWER NOT BONES
dentin - ANSWER Hard, yellowish substance forms the structure of the tooth
, cementum - ANSWER Covers dentin below gum line and anchors ligaments to hold roots in the jaw bone
enamel - ANSWER HARDEST SUBSTANCE IN HUMAN BODY. covers dentin above the gum line
pulp - ANSWER Fills the hollow space in the tooth with blood vessels and nerves
How many primary (deciduous) teeth does a child develop? - ANSWER 20
By what age does a child normally have all of their primary teeth? - ANSWER 3years old
Loses first tooth around 6 years old, usually an incisor
incisors - ANSWER Thin, sharp, like a blade to cut through food when you bite into it
cuspids - ANSWER (canines) sharp and pointed to tear through food
premolars - ANSWER (bicuspids) 2 points, tear and grind food
molars - ANSWER Flat teeth in back of mouth, grind food
What is dental charting and why is it done? - ANSWER Easy to read record of what has been done, is
wrong with or needs to be done on teeth for each patient
How are the teeth numbered? - ANSWER Number one starters with the 3rd molar on upper right,
continues to number 16 on upper left, then 17 is third molar on lower left to 32 is the 3rd molar on
lower right
Define impacted? - ANSWER Tooth unable to break through gums
lingual surface - ANSWER Backside of tooth (surface you can rub with your tongue on back of tooth
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