IODA 102 #2

Question 1

Dental Treatise

Answer 1

Formal article or book based on dental evidence and facts

Question 2

Periodontal Disease

Answer 2

Infections and other conditions of the structures that support the teeth (gums and bone)

Question 3

Preceptorship

Answer 3

Study under the guidance of a dentist or other professional

Question 4

Silver amalgam paste

Answer 4

A mixture of mercury, silver and tin

Question 5

Professional

Answer 5

Person who meets the standards of a profession

Question 6

Dental Assistant

Answer 6

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

Question 7

Dental Supply Person

Answer 7

Representative of a dental supply company who provides dental supplies, product information, services and repairs

Question 8

Endodontics

Answer 8

Dental specialty that diagnoses and treats diseases of the pulp

Question 9

Oral Pathology

Answer 9

Dental specialty that diagnoses and treats disease of the oral structures

Question 10

Orthodontics

Answer 10

Specialty within dentistry that focuses on preventing, intercepting, and correcting skeletal and dental problems

Question 11

Periodontics

Answer 11

Dental specialty involved with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the supporting tissues

Question 12

Autonomy

Answer 12

Self-determination

Question 13

Confidentiality

Answer 13

Never revealing any personal information about the patient

Question 14

Ethics

Answer 14

Moral standards of conduct; rules or principles that govern proper conduct

Question 15

Veracity

Answer 15

Truthfulness; not lying to the patient

Question 16

Justice

Answer 16

Fair treatment of the patients

Question 17

Abandonment

Answer 17

Withdrawing a patient from treatment without giving reasonable notice or providing competent replacement

Question 18

Child Abuse

Answer 18

Any act that endangers or impairs a child’s physical or emotional health or development

Question 19

Civil Law

Answer 19

Category of law that deals with relations of individuals, corporations, or other organizations

Question 20

Felony

Answer 20

A major crime, such as fraud or drug abuse. Conviction can result in imprisonment of one year or longer

Question 21

Implied Consent

Answer 21

Type of consent in which the patient’s action indicates consent for treatment

Question 22

Patient of Record

Answer 22

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

Question 23

Informed Consent

Answer 23

Permission granted by a patient after he or she is informed about the details of a procedure

Question 24

Criminal Law

Answer 24

Category of law that involves violations against the state or government

Question 25

Dental Auxiliary

Answer 25

Dental assistants, dental hygienists, and laboratory technicians