Chapters 1-5

Question 1

The Greeks

Answer 1

based dentistry on religion, used sleeping potions and performed healing rituals

Question 2

Hippocrates

Answer 2

4 main fluids (black/yellow bile, blood, and phlegm) , wrote about tooth decay

Question 3

Leonardo Da Vinci

Answer 3

described the difference between pre molars and molars

Question 4

Pierre Fauchard

Answer 4

Father of modern dentistry, said scaling could prevent gum disease

Question 5

Paul Revere

Answer 5

practiced under baker, performed the 1st identification of a corpse in dental history

Question 6

G.V. Black

Answer 6

Grand old man of dentistry, principle pf extension for prevention and standardized rules of cavity prep and filling

Question 7

W.C. Roentgen

Answer 7

discovered x-rays

Question 8

Horace Wells

Answer 8

discovered inhalation anesthesia (nitrous oxide)

Question 9

Commission on Dental Accreditation of the ADAA

Answer 9

evaluates and credits the dental education programs, reviews the schools every 7 years

Question 10

Professional Appearance

Answer 10

good health, good grooming and appropriate dress

Question 11

Team work

Answer 11

“together everyone accomplishes more” offer to help other coworkers

Question 12

Attitude

Answer 12

avoid gossiping and criticism, show appreciation, remain positive

Question 13

Responsibility and Initiative

Answer 13

arrive on time, stay for full shift, be a cooperative team member, and don’t ask to leave early

Question 14

HIPPA

Answer 14

laws that apply to all healthcare providers regarding methods that are used to ensure patient privacy

Question 15

Career Opportunities

Answer 15

solo/group/specialty practices, office managers, insurance company, teachers

Question 16

ADAA

Answer 16

represents dental assisting

Question 17

Dental Assisting Roles

Answer 17

seating, prepping, ensuring patient comfort, charting, mixing and passing dental materials, provide patient education and instructions

Question 18

DAND

Answer 18

tests dental assistants and issues credit of CDA

Question 19

Dentist/DDS/DMD

Answer 19

must graduate from a dental university

Question 20

Dental Hygienist

Answer 20

removes deposits on teeth, exposes radiographs, min education is 2 years

Question 21

Dental Assistant, DAI,DAII,CDA

Answer 21

requires a post high school program, must include didactic, lab and clinicals

Question 22

Sterilization Assistant