What is the upper arch called ? Right Ans - Maxillary
What is the lower arch called ? Right Ans - Mandibular
What are the sextants ? Right Ans - Posterior, Anterior
The process of cleaning an operatory Right Ans - 1. Throw away
disposables
2. Take instruments to sterilization room
3. Disinfect entire operatory room ( wipe, spray, wipe, dry )
What is the surface furthest from the apex ? Right Ans - Occlusal and Incisal
Surface
Superior respondent Right Ans - The dentist
Oral prophylaxis/ performs professional dental debridement Right Ans -
Dental Hygienist
Scheduling, Accounts receivable/ payable, insurance Right Ans - Front
Office Assisitant
4 handed dentistry, impressions, x-rays, first rapport/ assists dentist with
dental procedures Right Ans - Dental assistant
Offsite, indirect restorations / fabricates removable and fixed dental
prostheses Right Ans - Laboratory Technician
Removes contaminated barriers and materials following dental procedures
Right Ans - Sterilization technician
What are the 4 types of teeth ? Right Ans - molars, premolars, canines,
incisors ( central, lateral )
Functions of the teeth Right Ans - Molars and premolars - grind and chew
, Canines - rip and tear
Incisors - cut and bite
Tooth Surfaces Right Ans - 1 Facial
2. Buccal
3. Lingual
4. Occlusal
5. Incisal edge
6. Mesial
7. Distal
Confided to the tooth Right Ans - Decay
Space between the teeth Right Ans - Inorproximal
What prerequisites are necessary for a candidate to apply to dental school ?
Right Ans - Successfully passing the CDA exam, Completion of the DAT exam
guidance and correction of misaligned teeth Right Ans - Orthodontist
concerned with treating oral conditions in children and adolescents Right
Ans - Pedodontist
Disease of the supporting and surrounding tissues Right Ans - Periodontist
restoration and replacement of missing teeth and oral structures Right Ans
- Prosthodontist
Root canal treatments Right Ans - Endodontist
What does ethics in dentistry deal with ? Right Ans - appropriate morals,
values & benaviors as they relate to patient care & the practice of dentistry
Give five areas that the State Dental Practice Act include: Right Ans - A.
Licensure requirements
B. Continuing dental education
C. Duties that can be delegated to dental auxiliaries
4. Guidelines for office infection control
5. Guidelines for office personnel who expose dental radiographs
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