Notes

Question 1

Those dental assistants who are directly involved in patient care are often called

Answer 1

Chairside assistants

Question 2

When a dentist uses two assistants, the skill is referred to as

Answer 2

Six-handed dentistry

Question 3

Good oral hygiene includes

Answer 3

Everyday brushing and flossing

Question 4

Another word for toothpaste

Answer 4

Dentifrice

Question 5

___________ produces and offensive odor that stays in the clothes, hair and mouth

Answer 5

Cigarette smoke

Question 6

What does OSHA stand for?

Answer 6

Occupational and Health Administration

Question 7

To become certified the dental assistant must pass a

Answer 7

National certification exam

Question 8

The DANB offers

Answer 8

An exam to be a certified dental assistant (CDA)

Recognized nationally

Question 9

The registration exam can be taken through the

Answer 9

American Medical Technologists (AMT)

To become a (RDA)

Recognized only in some states

Question 10

D.M.D.

Answer 10

Doctor of dental medicine

Question 11

D.D.S.

Answer 11

Doctor on dental surgery

Question 12

The front office staff handles

Answer 12

Scheduling and finances the office

Question 13

The office manager, also known as the business assistant, handles:

Answer 13

Crucial bookkeeping paperwork that must be processed to insurance companies and employee payroll checks

Question 14

The dental assistants responsibilities can include

Answer 14

Either or both clinical and administrative duties