The Dental Team

Question 1

This individual is legally responsible for the care of patients and supervision of all other members of the team.

Answer 1

The Dentist

Question 2

This specialty develops policies at county, state, and national levels for programs to control and prevent disease.

Answer 2

Dental Public Health

Question 3

This specialty involves the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases and injuries of the pulp and associated structures.

Answer 3

Endodontics

Question 4

Uses sophisticated digital imaging techniques to locate tumors and infectious diseases of the jaws, head, and neck.

Answer 4

Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology

Question 5

Involves the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of malocclusions of the teeth and associated structures.

Answer 5

Orthodontics

Question 6

A dental assistant that receives additional training and legally permitted to provide certain intraoral patient care procedures.

Answer 6

Expanded-Functions Dental Assistant

Question 7

Involves examination of nature of diseases that affect the oral cavity and adjacent structures.

Answer 7

Oral Pathology

Question 8

Responsible for sterilization procedures, for selecting infection control products, and performing quality assurance procedures.

Answer 8

Sterilization Assistant

Question 9

Involves the diagnosis and surgical treatment of diseases, injuries, and defects of the oral and maxillofacial regions.

Answer 9

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Question 10

This team member seats and prepares patients, maintains and prepares treatment rooms and instruments and assists dentist chairside.

Answer 10

Dental Assistant

Question 11

This team member assesses periodontal status of patients
and performs dental prophylaxis under the supervision of a licensed dentist.

Answer 11

Registered Dental Hygienist

Question 12

This team member serves an extra pair of hands (“six-handed dentistry”).
They may seat and dismiss patients
and care for instruments and treatment rooms.

Answer 12

Circulating Assistant

Question 13

Involves the restoration and replacement of natural teeth with artificial constructs such as crowns, bridges, and dentures.

Answer 13

Prosthodontics

Question 14

Performs lab work only under the licensed dentist’s prescription
Constructs and repairs prosthetic devices and restorations.

Answer 14

Dental Laboratory Technician

Question 15

Involves the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the oral tissues that support and surround the teeth.

Answer 15

Periodontics

Question 16

Primarily responsible for smooth and efficient operation of business office.
Duties include scheduling, communicating on the phone, coordinating financial arrangements, and handling dental insurance.

Answer 16

Business Assistant

Question 17

Involves the oral healthcare of children from birth to adolescence.

Answer 17

Pediatric Dentistry