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1
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A/An may require ___ pre-medication before dental treatment

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Cyanotic congenital heart disease

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2
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The dental office employee who handles routine complaints with regards to HIPPA is often called

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Privacy officer

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Because of the Doctrine of Repondeat Superior, the member of the dental health care team MOST responsible for HIPPA compliance is the

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Dentist

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4
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Exposure control plans should be reviewed and updated

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Annually

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5
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Lubricate dental handpieces

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According to manufacturer

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6
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Disposable suction traps should be changed ___ to maintain proper vacuum strength

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Weekly

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7
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The dental assistant should wash hands with ___ before assisting

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Antimicrobial soap

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8
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The dental assistant should wear ___ gloves during routine patient care

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Examination

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9
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A high-level chemical disinfectant for instruments is

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Glutaraldehyde

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10
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The most reliable method of sterilization is

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Autoclave

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11
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Disinfect a removable prosthesis by ____ before sending to the lab

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Spraying with EPA-registered disinfectant

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12
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The term sharps, includes contaminated

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Matrix retainers (if they’re used)

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13
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A hazardous material used in dental practice is

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Mercury (used for amalgam)

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14
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The agency responsible for regulating medical waste disposal is the

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Environmental protection agency (EPA)

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15
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The term, impression, describes a

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Negative reproduction of the teeth

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16
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Alginate material is MOST often used for

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Preliminary impressions (pre means before)

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17
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To prevent air bubbles in a model or cast, use

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A laboratory vibrator

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18
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Reduce and shape the cast impressions by using a/an

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Model trimmer

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19
Q

Prior to seating the patient in the dental chair

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Place the chair at knee level

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20
Q

Systolic pressure is measured when the heart is

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At work

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21
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The patients pulse is commonly taken using the ___ artery

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Radial

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22
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The pulse is counted for

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30 seconds multiplied by two

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23
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Chart existing restoration in

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Blue pencil

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24
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Use a __ to chart pathologic conditions

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Red pencil

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25
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The MOST effective method for removing plaque from proximal tooth surface is

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Flossing

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26
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The ratio of fluoride to water in water fluoridation is

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1 part per million

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27
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When working with a right handed dentist on the lingual surface of tooth number 19, place the high-speed evacuation tip

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Parallel to the buccal surface

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28
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When preparing the incisal edge of the tooth number 8, place the high-speed evacuation tip

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On the lingual surface

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29
Q

High-speed evacuation will

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Decrease the patients desire to rinse

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30
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The best way to decrease exposure to mercury vapor is to

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Use pre-measured capsules

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31
Q

Use ___ acid when etching a tooth for a composite resin restoration

A

Phosphoric

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32
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Composite resins have better ___ than amalgam restorations

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Aesthetic value

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33
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A wooden wedge is used to

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Prevent marginal overhangs

34
Q

Use ___ to evaluate the occlusal contact on a newly placed restoration

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Articulating paper

35
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The term, trituration, describes the process of

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Combining alloy particles with mercury

36
Q

The MOST commonly used restorative material for anterior teeth is

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Composite

37
Q

Place the rubber dam clamp on the

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Anchor tooth

38
Q

A ligature on a rubber dam clamp

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Allows retrieval if swallowed

39
Q

Use a rubber dam to

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Isolate the working area

40
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When mixing calcium hydroxide, it is important to

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Use equal amounts of base and catalyst

41
Q

When polycarboxylate cement is first mixed, it should appear

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Glossy

42
Q

Provisional coverage may be cemented with

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Temporary cement

43
Q

The ___ material stimulates the growth of secondary dentin

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Calcium hydroxide

44
Q

Zinc oxide-eugenol has a ___ consistency when used as a temporary filling

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Putty-like

45
Q

Zinc oxide-eugenol cement is

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Used to prevent thermal sensitivity

46
Q

Periodontal treatment includes

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Root planning

47
Q

A periodontal dressing is similar to

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An oval bandage

48
Q

The purpose of an endodontic file is to

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Enlarge and smooth canals

49
Q

A gingival retraction cord containing epinephrine is

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Contraindicated for patients with cardiovascular disease

50
Q

The forcep is designed for use in either quadrant in the same arch

A

Universal

51
Q

The member of the dental health care team who is legally allowed to perform dental prophylaxis is the

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Dental hygienist

52
Q

The mission of the dental assisting national board is to

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Provide credential info services to dental assistants

53
Q

Primary teeth means that they are

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Deciduous

54
Q

Primary teeth means that they are

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Deciduous

55
Q

The largest salivary gland is the ___ gland

A

Mandibular

56
Q

The duct or opening from the salivary system found in the floor of the mouth is called the ___ duct

A

Whartons

57
Q

The ___ identifies the location of the nerve and blood supply for the upper front of the mouth

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Incisive papilla

58
Q

The ___ branch artery supplies blood to the face

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Maxillary

59
Q

The maxillary frenum is located in the

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Vestibule

60
Q

When taking radiographs, an important landmark of the face is the

A

Ala tragus

61
Q

The acronym, TMJ, refers to

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Temporomandibular joint

62
Q

A diastema is

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A space between teeth

63
Q

A term which can be substituted for the word buccal is

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Facial

64
Q

Using the universal numbering system, the permanent maxillary left first molar is identified as

A

14

65
Q

Using the universal numbering system, the mandibular right primary lateral incisor is identified as

A

Q

66
Q

The ___ tooth numbering system assigns a different number for each tooth

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Universal

67
Q

Last two fingers is when you’re transferring ___

A

Forceps

68
Q

Lead time is

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Ordering supplies, detachment of disease, to presentation of diagnosis

69
Q

Mount bitewing radiograph

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Curve of speed, upward to distal

70
Q

Adosameter is when

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It monitors radiation exposure of employees

71
Q

Metal cylinder is called

A

Chuck

72
Q

Chair position should be

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Supine

73
Q

Tissues sensitive to radiation is

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The skin and oral mucosa

74
Q

Whats most effected to radiation?

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Thyroid

75
Q

What does the Digital sensor do

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Removes barrier and disinfect in order to clean it

76
Q

If it’s a shallow palate

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Use bisecting technique

77
Q

Universal includes

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Letters and alpha numeric #’s

78
Q

Inability to produce insulin is

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Diabetic

79
Q

High blood pressure is

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180/90

80
Q

Juliette southard is the founder of the

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American dental assistant association (ADAA)

81
Q

MSDD must be maintained for all

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Dental materials

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