Chapter 3

Question 1

Certified Dental Tech

Answer 1

Dental lab tech that makes crowns, bridge and dentures that dentist wants.

Question 2

Dental Assistant

Answer 2

Oral healthcare professional trained to support dentist and patients

Question 3

Dental Equipment Tech

Answer 3

Installs and maintain dental equipment

Question 4

Dental Hygienist

Answer 4

Licensed oral healthcare person providing preventive, therapeutic and educational services.

Question 5

Dental lab tech

Answer 5

Professional that makes crowns, bridges and dentures specified by the dentist.

Question 6

Dental public health

Answer 6

Promote oral health through organize community efforts

Question 7

Dental spa

Answer 7

Dental practice that offers many services that are not specifically in dentistry. For example Parvin wax hand treatment, reflexology, massage therapy.

Question 8

Dental supply person

Answer 8

Representative of dental supply company providing dental supplies, product information and services

Question 9

Dentist

Answer 9

License oral health care provider to practice dentistry

Question 10

Detail person

Answer 10

Representative of a specific company giving information about the company’s product

Question 11

Oral and maxillofacial radiology

Answer 11

Dental specialty diagnoses disease by imaging and x-rays

Question 12

Endodontics

Answer 12

Dental specialty diagnose and treat diseases of the pulp.

Question 13

Oral and Maxillofacial surgery

Answer 13

Dental surgeon that diagnoses and treats conditions of the mouth, face and upper jaw.

Question 14

Oral pathology

Answer 14

Dental specialty diagnoses and treats diseases of the oral structure

Question 15

Orthodontics

Answer 15

Specialty and dentistry that prevents intercepts and correct skeletal and dental problems.

Question 16

Pediatric dentistry

Answer 16

Dental specialty focuses on neonatal through adolescent patient

Question 17

Periodontics

Answer 17

Dental specialty the diagnoses and treats diseases of supporting tissues

Question 18

Prosthodontist

Answer 18

Dental specialty the restores and replaces natural teeth

Question 19

Goal of dental healthcare team

Answer 19

Provide quality oral care for patients

Question 20

Dental healthcare team consist of the following

Answer 20

Dentist, dental assistant, dental hygienist, dental laboratory technician

Question 21

Name nine dental specialties recognized by the ADA that dentist referred to for difficult cases

Answer 21

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Question 22

How to become a dentist

Answer 22

• graduate from a dental university approved by the commissioner of dental accreditation of the American dental Association after 4 years
• awarded doctor of dental surgery or doctor of medical dentistry
• after graduation they need to write a national board dental examination and a state specific clinical examination to get license to work as a dentist

Question 23

Registered dental hygienist duties

Answer 23

Varies by state but usually they were move deposits on teeth, exposes radiograph, places topical fluoride and dental sealants. They also provide patient with home care instructions.

** I need a Mira mom no minimum of three years of education about an ADA approveapproved program

Question 24

What are sterilization assistant

Answer 24

They are usually the dental assistant sharing the responsibility to sterilize instruments and manage biohazard waste. Also monitor weekly sterilization and maintenance.

Question 25

Expanded function dental assistant

Answer 25

Have additional training and I legally permitted to provide patient care procedures beyond the duties of a regular dental assistance.

-Duties delegated to the EFDA by the dental practice act in each state.

Question 26

Business assistant

Answer 26

Responsible for the smooth and efficient operation of business office I like scheduling appointments, communicating on the phone and handling payments.

Question 27

Dental laboratory technician work where

Answer 27

Usually don’t work in the dental office. They are usually employed by private laboratories. They usually communicate with the dental assistant about what the dentist prescribed to patients.

** usually two years ADA certified schooling but not required

Question 28

Supporting services

Answer 28

Former dental assistance, dental hygienist, or dental laboratory technicians. Usually dental supply person, detail person, and dental equipment technician.

Question 29

Dental Assistant

Answer 29

• chair side assistance that turns into a four handed dentistry
• circulating assistant that turns into six handed dentistry

Question 30

Six handed dentistry

Answer 30

Circulating dental assistance with an extra pair of hands for seating/dismissing patients, preparing instruments and treating rooms.

Question 31

Four handed dentistry

Answer 31

Chair side assistance that mixes dental materials, exchanges instruments and provides oral evaluation.

Question 32

Mobile dental facilities

Answer 32

Some communities and nonprofit agency own vans equipped with dental operation, sterilization equipment, and x-ray machines. Run by dentist and dental assistance.