Chapter 1: Basics

Question 0

Dentists restore damaged teeth to proper function with _______, which most people refer to it as filling?

Answer 0

Dental restorations

Question 1

What is dentistry ?

Answer 1

Art and science of diagnosing treating and prevent diseases of the teeth jaws and surrounding soft tissues of the mouth

Question 2

Dental disease is totally preventable but only about ___% of the population seeks regular dental care?

Answer 2

50%

Question 3

________ disease is the leading cause of tooth loss?

Answer 3

Periodontal (gum)

Question 4

Dentist are able to save many infected teeth with…

Answer 4

Endodontic (root canal) therapy and periodontal therapy!

Question 5

The dental staff is comprised of:

Answer 5

• Dentist
• Dental Hygienist
• Dental Assistant
• Dental laboratory tech

Question 6

Dental business administration staff is comprised of three main positions

Answer 6

• Receptionist
• Bookkeeper
• Insurance Coordinator

Question 7

The primary member of the staff is?

Answer 7

Dentist

Question 8

In the US a dentist must complete?

Answer 8

4 year of college, 4 years of dental school and pass both the national and state exams!

Question 9

Specialty areas if dentistry include

Answer 9

• Endodontics (root canals)
• oral surgery
• Orthodontics
• Pedodontics (children young adults)
• Periodontics (gum disease)
• Prosthodontics (artificial teeth)

Question 10

Dental Assistant is responsible for

Answer 10

• patient flow (seating and greeting)
• preparation of dental restorative materials
• helping with patient care
• exposing, processing and mounting dental x-rays
• infection control by cleaning disinfecting and sterilizing
• inventory of dental supplies
• care & maintenance of dental equipment
• helping maintain overall cleanliness
• other delegated tasks

Question 11

After 3500 hours of on-the-job training you can become

Answer 11

CDA

Certified Dental Assistent

Question 12

Being able to do fillings, temporary crowns obtaining diagnostic impressions and other various duties is called

Answer 12

EFDA

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Question 13

Dental laboratory tech is

Answer 13

One who makes tooth replacements and service other dental needs on site dental office

Question 14

Responsibilities of the dental business administration staff are

Answer 14

• answering phone
• collecting fees from patients
• scheduling patients appointments
• processing patients bills and insurance forms
• paying bills from supplies
• processing payroll for staff
• miscellaneous clerical duties

Question 15

What is office overhead?

Answer 15

Term used to describe all expenses involved with running a dental office

Question 16

What are the 6 specific areas in a dental office?

Answer 16

• Reception area (patients are greeted)
• Business area
• Treatment area
• Dental laboratory
• Sterilization area
• Darkroom (x-ray)

Question 17

What are daylight loaders?

Answer 17

An x-ray processing machines with special attachments

Question 18

It is important that every dental office has? (Image)

Answer 18

Friendly happy professional image!