Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

RDA > Week2 Powerpoint > Flashcards

Week2 Powerpoint Flashcards

1
Q

What is the goal of preventative dentistry?

A

Teach patient how to take care of their teeth and develop good dental habits

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What are the 2 most common dental diseases?

A

Dental caries and periodontal disease

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What are dental caries?

A

Infections disease process of tooth decay

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What is periodontal disease?

A

Gum infection beyond gingivitis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

How can you educate parents and patents on how to achieve and maintain good oral health?

A

Nutrition

Education

Plaque control

Fluoride therapy

Sealants

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

How can you educate parents and patents on how to achieve and maintain good oral health? In regards to nutrition

A

Proper nutrition /limited sugar consumption

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

How can you educate parents and patents on how to achieve and maintain good oral health? In regards to eduction

A

Help them understand what causes dental disease and howto prevent it

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

How can you educate parents and patents on how to achieve and maintain good oral health? In regards to plaque control

A

Daily removal of bacterial plaque with brushing 2 times daily and flossing 6 m checkups

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

How can you educate parents and patents on how to achieve and maintain good oral health? In regards to fluoride therapy

A

Use fluoride (topically, and systemic )

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Topical fluoride

A

Is applied in direct contact with teeth

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Systemic fluoride

A

Injected fluonde that then enters bloodstream and transported to tissues

(By drinking water, food, beverages or supplements)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

How can you educate parents and patents on how to achieve and maintain good oral health? In regards to sealants

A

Application of dental sealants to difficult to clean occlusal surfaces

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Goal of plaque control

A

-Remove plaque at least once daily brush 2 times a day and floss

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

How to control plaque?

A

By brushing, flossing, interdental cleaning aids

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

How to show the patient Where plaque is present

A

By using the disclosing agent

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Disclosing agent

A

A coloring agent that makes plaque visible when applied to the teeth 

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

How to brush?

A
  1. Position the toothbrush head and bristle tips so that they reach the gingival margin in circular motions
  2. Brush for 2 min
  3. Break down by quadrants/sentants front and back of teeth
  4. Replace tooth brushes every 8-12 weeks or after illness
  5. Floss before brushing
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

Signs of gingivitis

A

Red and swollen gums

This is due to plaque buildup which breed bacteria the gums then become puffy and may bleed when you brush floss or eat something firm

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

What are the two routes by which the body receives fluoride

A

Systemic fluoride and topical fluoride

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

Systemic fluoride

A

Is ingested or swallowed absorbed through the intestine into the bloodstream and transported to the tissues where it is needed

(By water, food, beverages, or supplements) 

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

Topical fluoride

A

Is applied in direct contact with the teeth

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

Can you name a topical fluoride

A

Fluoride vanish

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

Fluoride varnish

A

A concentrated topical fluoride within a resin or synthetic base that is painted on the teeth

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

What is fluorosis?

A

Is a condition affecting tooth enamel and is caused by too much fluoride intake

Parental guidance is key to avoid this

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
Q

Correct amount of tooth paste for children under 3

A



How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
26
Q

What is the correct amount of tooth paste for young children

A
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
27
Q

Four handed dentistry

A

Help to reduce the amount of time a dental exam or procedure takes it means that the dental assistant’s hands are assisting the dentist hands

28
Q

Operator zone

A

Seven to 12 o’clock

29
Q

Assistant zones

A

Two to 4 o’clock

30
Q

Transfer zone is

A

four to 7 o’clock

31
Q

Side delivery

A

 mounted to walls or cabinets

32
Q

Front delivery

A

Over the patient’s chest

33
Q

Rear delivery

A

Behind the patient

34
Q

The hand that the assistant uses to pass most instruments to a right handed dentist is the

A

Left hand

35
Q

Position of use

A

Replace the working end of the instrument toward the arch that the dentist is working on

36
Q

Fulcrum finger rest

A

Can be either on the teeth inside the mouth or extra orally on the facial bones

37
Q

Palm grasp

A

Instrument is held securely in the palm of the hand

38
Q

Pen grasp

A

Instrument held in the same way as a pen

39
Q

Palm -thumb grasp

A

Instrument is held securely with palm and thumb is used to stabilize and guide

40
Q

Dental impression

A

Is a negative replica or imprint of the teeth and adjacent tissues for use in dentistry

41
Q

Impression material

A

A substance used for making a negative replica for required tissues

42
Q

Water to powder ratio

A

One scoop powder to one measure of water

Adult maxillary usually require 3 to 3

Adult mandibular usually requires 2 to 2

43
Q

Allignator-

A

Important step to do prior to measuring out scoops of alginate powder is to shake the closed container to “fluff” contents

44
Q

When preparing to pour the alginate impression it is very important to Remove any moisture by using stream of air to dry out the alginate impression?
True or false

A

False!!!

Do not fully dry out alginate impression

45
Q

Vibrator

A

Is used to remove air from the mix of plaster and stone and to aid in the flow of material when a diagnostic model is poured up

46
Q

Slurry

A

Or mixture of gypsum and water that is used in the finishing of dental models

47
Q

Homogenous

A

A word to describe having uniform quality and consistency throughout

48
Q

Volatile

A

A substance that can evaporate quickly and is very explosive

49
Q

Pontic

A

false tooth of a fixed bridge

50
Q

Articulator

A

A mechanical device that simulates the patient’s joint movement and is used to hold the upper and lower dental models in place this allows the dentist or lab tech to visualize the teeth together for treatment planning

51
Q

Shank

A

This part connects the working into the handle of the instrument

52
Q

Rheostat

A

A pedal that operator uses foot pressure to operate various dental equipment

53
Q

Extrinsic

A

Stains on surface of tooth that can be polished off

54
Q

Amalgamator

A

Machine used to triturate (mechanically mix) Dental materials by vigorously shaking the capsule that holds the ingredients to mix amalgam

55
Q

Gypsum

A

A mineral that is used in the formation of plaster of Paris and dental Stone

56
Q

Dental plaster or plaster of Paris

A

Used for diagnostic models or preliminary models is white and is the weakest of the 3 forms

WEAKESTTTTT

57
Q

Vacuum former

A

Uses heat and a vacuum to form different plastics or resins to a DIAGNOSTIC MODEL

Used for bleach trays moth guards

58
Q

Products that a vacuum former is used for:

A

Bleaching trays, mouth guards, custom impression trays

59
Q

Burnishers

A

Smooth working end to smooth surface of a freshly placed amalgam

Balls

Freshly Smooth amalgam

60
Q

Articulation paper holder-

A

Used to hold the material used to checks a patient’s bite following the placement of a filling crown etc

61
Q

Cotton forceps

A

Used for handling cotton pellets cotton roles small instruments or other small items placed into or withdrawn from the mouth

62
Q

Spoon excavator

A

Spoon or scoop used to scrape out pathologic tissue used to clean out and shape a Karius cavity before filling it

63
Q

What is a basic set up for an exam tray and what will they always include

A

Mirror explore and cottons forceps

64
Q

Condenser

A

Plugger used to pack down amalgam on other filling material into preparation

65
Q

Composite plastic instrument

A

Placing and contouring composites and plastic dental materials

66
Q

Spoon excavator

A

Spoon used to scrape out pathologic tissue and clean out and shape a carious cavity before filling it

67
Q

Carver

A

Make contours off the filling to create pits and fissures

RDA (22 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions