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MIDTERM Flashcards

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anatomy

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study of shape and structure

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physiology

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study of how body functions

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midsaggital AKA median plane

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vertical plane divides body into equal left/right halves

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sagittal plane

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divides the body, from top to bottom, into unequal left and right portions.

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horizontal plane aka transverse plane

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divides the body into superior (upper) and inferior (lower) portions.

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cavity located at the back of the body is

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dorsal cavity

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cavity located at the front of the body

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ventral cavity

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contains the heart, lungs, esophagus, and trachea

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thoracic cavity

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houses the stomach, liver, gallbladder, spleen, pancreas, and most of the intestines.

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abdominal cavity

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axial

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consists of head neck and trunk

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appendicular

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consists of the arms and legs

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12
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body tissue that bind and support other tissues

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connective

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13
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federal government lead agency for scientific research on oral, dental, and craniofacial disease

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NIDCR

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14
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2 major cavities in the body

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dorsal/ ventral

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15
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tonsils are located where

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posterior of the oral cavity

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16
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space between the tooth and free gingival is

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gingival sulcus

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17
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bone that separates each alveolus

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interdental septum

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18
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which cells for dentin

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odontoblasts

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19
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how many posteriors in the permanent dentition

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20

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20
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how many molars are there in permanent dentition

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12

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21
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study causes of the disease

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etiology

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22
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which item is not recommended to use a dental use

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sodium hypochlorite

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23
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correct autoclave technique

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121 degree, 15 psi, 20 min

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24
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malpractice

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professional negligence

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25
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study of the structure and function of tissues on a microscopic level

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histology

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26
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study of prenatal development

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embryology

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27
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most critical period

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embryonic period , beginning of 2nd week to the end of the 8th week

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proliferate

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increase in number

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29
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differentiate

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change into tissues and organs

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30
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fetal period

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9th week - birth

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31
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ectoderm layer

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outer layer

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32
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mesoderm layer

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middle layer

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33
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endoderm layer

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inner layer

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34
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first sign of tooth development is found where

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anterior mandibular region

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35
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supernumerary teeth

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extra teeth in the dentition

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36
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macrodontia/microdontia

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abnormally large teeth

abnormally small teeth

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37
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osteoblasts/osetoclasts

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responsible for new bone formation .

bone cells are resorbed

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38
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bud stage aka

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initiation

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39
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cap stage aka

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proliferation

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40
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bell stage aka

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histodifferentiation

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41
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ameloblasts which are

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enamel forming cells

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42
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odontoblasts which are

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dentin-forming cells

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43
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maxilla must be

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parallel to the floor

44
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midsagittal plane is

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perpendicular to the floor

45
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areas of most sensitive gag reflex

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soft palate and a posterior-lateral third of the tongue

46
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anatomic crown/clinical crown

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a portion of the tooth covered by enamel

a portion of the tooth visible in the mouth

47
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metal in an amalgam that slows done setting time

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tin

48
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the bone that separates each alveolus

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interdental septum

49
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papillae which cover the entire tongue to provide the sense of touch

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filiform

50
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extraoral film cassetes are

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rigid and flexible

51
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term for specialized cells

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differentiation

52
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the earliest sign of tooth development appear during pregnancy

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1st trimester

53
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corners of the lips are called

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commissures

54
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striated muscle aka

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voluntary muscle

55
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first oral indicator of syphillis

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chancre sore

56
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exposure factor that controls contrast

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kvp

57
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most resistant form of bacteria

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spores

58
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father of microbiolgy

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Louis Pasteur

59
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cone is pointing upward this is a ______ vertical angle

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negative

60
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MA setting will directly affect

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film density

61
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when adjusting kvp it will affect the films

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density

62
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vertical angulation of the PID creates

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foreshortening & elongation

63
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Which nerve passes through the mandibular foramen (of the mandible)

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inferior alveolar nerve

64
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which cranial nerve innervates all muscles of mastication

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fifth

65
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name of horseshoe-shaped bone where muscles of the tongue and the floor of the mouth attach

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hyoid

66
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largest salivary gland

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parotid

67
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artery behind the ramus and has 5 branches

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inferior alveolar artery

68
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which artery supplies maxillary molars, premolars, teeth and gingiva

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posterior superior alveolar artery

69
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how many parts of cranial nerves are connected to the brain

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12 pairs

70
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which type of dental examination would lymph nodes be palpated

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extraoral examination

71
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term for enlarged or palpable lymph nodes

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lymphadenopathy

72
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pear-shaped pad or tissue behind the maxillary incisors

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incisive papilla

73
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the thin fold of mucous membrane that extends from the floor of the mouth to the underside of the tongue

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lingual frenum

74
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junction of two tooth surfaces of a tooth is the

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line angle

75
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term for how teeth are positioned during chewing is

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functional occlusion

76
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someone who has an incorrect bite has a diagnosis of

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malocclusion

77
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classification is neutroclusion

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class 1

78
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name for the developmental horizontal lines on anterior teeth

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imbrication lines

79
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what features border the occlusal table of a posterior tooth

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marginal ridges

80
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bacteria that cause dental caries

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mutans streptococci

81
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mineral in enamel makes the crystal easier to dissolve

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carbonated apatite

82
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dental caries that occur under or adjacent t to existing dental restorations is termed

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recurrent caries

83
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a patient with the rapid and extensive formation of caries is given a diagnosis of

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rampant caries

84
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lesions BELOW the surface

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ulcers

85
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lesions ABOVE the surface

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blisters

86
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lesions are even with the surface

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bruises

87
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condition results from an infection caused by a yeastlike fungus

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leukoplakia

88
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cause for radiation caries

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lack of saliva

89
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common precancerous lesion among users of smokeless tobacco

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leukoplakia

90
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macrognathia/micrognathia

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abnormally large jaw

abnormally small jaw

91
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bony growths in the palate

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torus palatinus

92
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what agency released infection control guidelines

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CDC

93
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sterile gloves would most commonly be worn for

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surgical procedure

94
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primary role of the CDC

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public health

95
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primary focus of OSHA

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employees

96
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Focal spot in the anode

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tungsten target

97
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overall darkness or blackness of a radiograph

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contrast

98
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aluminum plate

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avoids long waves

99
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who discovered X-rays

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w.c. roentgen

100
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first person to expose a dental radiograph

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Otto walkhoff

101
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a structure that appears dark

structure that appears light

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radiolucent

radiopaque

102
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The solution that removes the silver halide crystals that were not exposed to radiation is the

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developer

103
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Which of the following can cause white spots if splashed on radiographs during processing?

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fixer

104
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Which of the following can cause black spots if splashed on radiographs during processing?

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developer

105
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The embossed dot or “bump” on the film packet is always placed:

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toward PID

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