Chapter 1 Introduction to Dental Assisting

Question 1

Hesi-Re (3000-2151 BC) Egyptian

Answer 1

The earliest dentist known by name.

Question 2

Dr. C. Edmund Kells (1856-1928)

Answer 2

A New Orleans dentist credited with the employing the first dental assistant.

Question 3

Robert Tanner Freeman

Answer 3

The first African-American student in the first dental class at Harvard University.

Question 4

Ida Gray-Rollins (1867-1953)

Answer 4

The first African-American woman in the U. S. to earn a dental degree.

Question 5

Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen (1845-1923)

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A Bavarian/German physicist who discovered the x-ray beam in 1895

Question 6

Ambrose Paré (1510-1590)

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Writes extensively about dentistry, including extractions.

Question 7

Pierre Fauchard (1678-1761)

Answer 7

Becomes the “Father of Modern Dentistry.”

Question 8

John Hunter (1728-1793)

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Performs the first scientific study of teeth.

Question 9

Horace Wells (1844)

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Uses nitrous oxide for the relief of dental pain.

Question 10

G. V. Black (1895)

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Becomes the “Grand Old Man of Dentistry” and perfects amalgam.

Question 11

Frederick McKay (1908)

Answer 11

Discovers that fluoride is associated with the prevention of dental caries.

Question 12

Dr. George Blue Spruce, Jr.

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First Native-American dentist in the U. S. that graduated Dental School from Creighton University in 1956.

Question 13

Jessica A. Rickert

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The first recognized Native-American female dentist in 1975.

Question 14

Who are the members of the dental health care team?

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Dentist ( general or specialist)
Dental assistant (clinical, expanded functions, business)
Dental hygienist
Dental laboratory technician

Question 15

Dentist

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Oral healthcare professionals hi is legally and ultimately responsible for the care of patients and for the supervision of all other members (auxiliaries) of the team.

Question 16

Dental Assistant

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Oral healthcare professional trained to provide supportive procedures for the dentist and patients.

Question 17

Dental Hygienist

Answer 17

Oral healthcare professional trained to remove deposits on the teeth, expose radiographs, place tropical fluoride and dental sealants, and provide patients with oral healthcare instructions.

Question 18

Dental Laboratory Technician

Answer 18

Professional who performs dental laboratory services, such as fabricating crowns, bridges, and dentures, as specified by the dentist’s written prescription.

Question 19

How many specialties are there in dentistry? List them.

Answer 19

9
Dental Public Health
Endodontics 
Oral and maxillofacial radiology
Oral and maxillofacial surgery
Oral pathology 
Orthodontics 
Pedodontics 
Periodontics 
Prosthodontics

Question 20

Dental Public Health

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Dental specialty that promotes oral health through organized community efforts.

Question 21

Endodontics (Endodontist)

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Dental specialty that involves the causes, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases and injuries of the PULP and associated structures. Root canal specialist.

Question 22

Oral and maxillofacial radiology

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New dental specialty that deals with the diagnosis of diseases of the jaws, head, and neck through various forms of images, including x-ray films (radiographs).

Question 23

Oral and maxillofacial surgery (Oral surgeon)

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Dental specialty that involves the diagnosis and SURGICAL treatment of diseases, injuries, and defects of the oral and maxillofacial regions. Involves significantly more than tooth extraction.

Question 24

Oral pathology (Oral pathologist)

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Dental specialty that involves the nature of diseases affecting the ORAL CAVITY and ADJACENT STRUCTURES. Major function is to perform biopsies and work closely with oral surgeons to provide a diagnosis.

Question 25

Orthodontics (Orthodontist)

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Dental specialty that involves the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of MALOCCLUSIONS of the teeth and associated structures. Braces specialist.

Question 26

Pedodontics ( Pedodontist)

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Dental specialty that involves the oral health care of children from birth ( neonatal) to adolescence. Also, patients with special needs in these age of groups. Children specialist.

Question 27

Periodontics (Periodontist)

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Dental specialty that involves the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the ORAL TISSUES supporting and surrounding the teeth. Gum disease specialist. (loose teeth/elderly)

Question 28

Prosthodontics (Prosthodontist)

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Dental specialty that involves the restoration and replacement of the teeth with artificial constructs such as crowns, bridges, and dentures. Most likely for big, more difficult cases.

Question 29

Essential aspects of professional appearance.

Answer 29

Good health- eating well-balanced meals.
Good grooming- short nails, hair away from face, personal cleanliness ( oral hygiene, body odor, and etc.)
Appropriate dress- clean, wrinkle-free and wear over appropriate undergarments

Question 30

Circulating assistant (six-handed dentistry)

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Extra pair of hand when needed throughout the clinical areas of the practice.

Question 31

Sterilization assistant

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Dental professional who efficiently and safely processes all instruments and manages biohazardous waste. Also, responsible for monitoring of sterilizers and maintaining sterilization monitoring reports weekly.

Question 32

Personal qualities of a dental assistant.

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Demonstrate sensitivity to the patient’s needs.
Show empathy.
Say “the right thing at the right time.”
Be sincere.

Question 33

Patient of record

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Individual who has been examined and diagnosed by the dentist and has had a treatment planned.

Question 34

How can you demonstrate that you are responsible at work.

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Arriving on time.
Staying for the full shift.
Being cooperative team member.
Do not ask to leave early.

Question 35

Areas found in the dental office.

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Reception area
Business office
Nonclinical areas (private office, consultation room, staff lounge)
Instrument-processing area
Dental laboratory 
Treatment rooms

Question 36

Reception area

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Place where the patient is received and greeted pleasantly. Never call it the “waiting-room.”

Question 37

Business office

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Hub for management business aspect of the dental practice. where patients can make future appointment and financial arrangements. Also, where records are kept safe and privacy maintained.

Question 38

Nonclinical areas

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Private office- only for the dentist for her or his personal use only.
Consultation room- where the dentist discusses the proposed treatment plans with the patient.
Staff lounge- area where the staff may rest, eat and hold meetings. Contaminated clothing or items must not be brought in this area.

Question 39

Instrument-processing area

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The area where contaminated instruments are cleaned, packaged, sterilized, and stored for reuse.

Question 40

Dental laboratory

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Area where used by the staff to pour impressions, prepare study models, and polish removable items, such as dentures or space maintainers. Must wear safety goggles when using laboratory instruments. No food or drink is allowed in this area.

Question 41

Treatment rooms

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Also know as operatories, the heart of the clinical area of the dental practice. The area where the patients receive the treatment. Usually, at least one treatment room is for the dental hygienist.

Question 42

Major equipment in the dental laboratory usually includes the following:

Answer 42

LABORATORY HANDPIECE- for tasks such as trimming customs trays or temporary restoration.
LABORATORY WORK PANS-for storing together all the parts of individual cases.
MODEL TRIMMER - for use when trimming diagnostic casts and study models.
VACUUM FOR- used to create custom trays, bleaching trays, and mouth guards.
Dental lathe- to grind metals and polish dentures and precious metal crowns.