Dental Nurse Exam Questions And All Correct Answers.
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Course
Dental Therapy
Institution
Dental Therapy
FDI Notation system for 22 - Answer Upper left lateral incisor
This nerve supplies sensation to the buccal gingivae and lower molar teeth. Which nerve is being described? - Answer Long buccal
A patient has had a composite filling on their lower left first molar and the dentist would lik...
Dental Nurse Exam Questions And All
Correct Answers.
FDI Notation system for 22 - Answer Upper left lateral incisor
This nerve supplies sensation to the buccal gingivae and lower molar teeth. Which nerve is being
described? - Answer Long buccal
A patient has had a composite filling on their lower left first molar and the dentist would like to check
the bite. What instrument would need to be made ready to hold the articulation paper in place? -
Answer Millers forcep
Different areas of the country have different levels of fluoride in the water. What is the optimum
concentration of fluoride in drinking water? - Answer 1ppm
The enamel surfaces of teeth can be lost in a non-carious manner. A patient attends with tooth wear
close to the cervical margin, caused by excessive scrubbing with a manual toothbrush. Which of the
following describes this kind of wea - Answer abrasion
A patient attends for a root canal procedure on an upper right second molar. The dentist needs to widen
the access of the canal, which instrument would be needed - Answer Gates Glidden
These cells cover the entire body, either as skin or as a lining to hollow structures. They help to separate
parts of the body from each other and from external environments. Which kind of cell is being
described? - Answer Epithelial cells
A patient slips in the corridor and fractures her leg. Which of the following legislation requires this to be
reported to the Health & Safety Executive? - Answer RIDDOR
Enzymes are proteins in the body that work as catalysts for chemical reactions. Which enzyme assists in
the digestion of starch in the mouth - Answer Ptyalin
, Health Safety in a Dental Practice is the responsibility of all those that work in the building. How often
should fire safety, including the servicing and checking of alarms and extinguishers, be checked ? -
Answer Annually
Local Rules have to be known and understood by all dental team members. Which information must be
contained in them? - Answer the controlled area around the XRAY unit
The alveolar bone is specialised bone that is only found in the jaw, it is formed in 2 horseshoes of bone.
The outer layer of this bone lines the sockets of teeth, what is this strong outer layer called? - Answer
Lamina dura
All x-rays must be justified and ionising radiation should be kept as low as reasonably practicable. Which
of the following statements directly relates to A.L.A.R.P. regulations? - Answer using collimator
When IOTN scoring, an orthodontist will assess the clinical need for a patient to have orthodontic
treatment. The orthodontist will record information related to the vertical overlap of a patient's teeth.
What is the clinical term for this? - Answer Overbite
A child attends the practice for extraction of their 35 as part of their orthodontic treatment plan. Which
tooth is being extracted - Answer Lower left second premolar
. Fluoride can be prescribed for topical application such as fluoride varnishes and high fluoride
toothpastes. Fluoride can also be ingested through drops, water and supplements. If a patient has
ingested an excess of fluoride, what would this be called? - Answer Fluorosis
A dentist is taking a social history from a patient. Which condition could be indicate a possible increased
risk of gingivitis? - Answer pregnancy
As part of a clinical examination, a clinician will check teeth for signs demineralisation and decay. Which
instrument would you need to pass if they were looking for interproximal caries? - Answer Briault
probe
An elderly patient attends the surgery and is prescribed lozenges for reduced saliva flow. What condition
is the patient suffering from? - Answer Xerostomia
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