Workbook

Question 1

Dental auxiliary

Answer 1

A person who may perform dental supportive procedures authorized by regulations under the specified supervision of a licensed dentist

Question 2

Dental assistant

Answer 2

A nonlicensed person who may perform basic supportive dental procedures specified by these regulations under the supervision’s of a licensed dentist

Question 3

Registered dental assistant

Answer 3

A licensed person who may perform all procedures authorized by the provisions of these regulations and in addition may perform all functions which may be performed by a dental assistant under the designated supervision of a licensed dentist

Question 4

Registered dental hygienist

Answer 4

A licensed person who may perform all procedures authorized by the provisions of these regulations and in addition may perform all functions which may be performed by a dental assistant and registered dental assistant under the designated supervision of a licensed dentist

Question 5

Oral prophylaxis

Answer 5

The preventative dental procedure of scaling and polishing which includes complete removal of calculus, soft deposits, plaque, stains, and the smoothing of unattached tooth surfaces.

Question 6

What is the objective of oral prophylaxis

Answer 6

To create an environment in which hard and soft tissues can be maintained in good health by the patient’s

Question 7

Coronal polishing

Answer 7

A procedure limited to the removal of plaque and stain from exposed tooth surfaces, utilizing an appropriate rotary instrument with rubber cup or brush and pumice or similar polishing agent

Question 8

Direct supervision

Answer 8

Supervision of dental procedures based on instructions given by a licensed dentist who must be physically present in the treatment facility during performance of procedures and must check work when the assistant is finished

Question 9

General supervision

Answer 9

The supervision of dental procedures based on instructions given by a licensed dentist but not requiring the physical presence of the dentist

Question 10

Basic supportive dental procedures

Answer 10

Fundamental duties or functions which may be performed by a non licensed dental assistant under the supervision of a licensed dentist because of their inability to precipitate potentially hazardous conditions for the patient being treated