The Dental Health Care Team

Question 1

The members of the Dental Health Team include

Answer 1

• The Dental Assistant
• Sterilization
• The Dentist
• The Hygienist
• The Business Assistant

Question 2

Is the licensed dental professional who assesses the patient’s oral health needs and who is legally responsible for the patient’s care

Answer 2

The Dentist

Question 3

The American Dental Association currently recognizes ______ dental specialities.

Answer 3

Nine

Question 4

What are the nine Dental Specialties that are currently recognized by the American Dental Association?

Answer 4

• Oral and maxillofacial radiology
• pedeodontist
• Orthodontist
• Prosthodontics
• Endodontic
• Oral Pathologist
• Oral Surgeon
• Dental Health Specialist

Question 5

A well-trained clinical dental assistant is responsible for

Answer 5

• assisting the dentist at chairside. thus providing patient care
• For taking dental radiographs and performing basic dental laboratory procedures

Question 6

Is the team member who works with financial records and makes financial arrangements in the dental office, and is also responsible for payroll, and the insurance billing for the dental practice.

Answer 6

The Business Assistant

Question 7

To become a registered Dental Hygienist one must

Answer 7

• complete a minimum of 2 years of academic college study
• have an associates degree in dental hygiene
• Pass the written national or regional boards, and clinical state board exams
• be licensed in the state where he or she practices

Question 8

This technique is used when the dentist and the chairside assistant work together to perform patient care.

Answer 8

Four-handed dentistry

Question 9

Is responsible for processing, sterilizing instruments and managing the biohazard waste.

Answer 9

Sterilization Assistant

Question 10

Must have a written prescription from the dentist before beginning any type of dental laboratory task

Answer 10

Laboratory Technician