Deck 1: Introduction to Dental Assisting

Question 1

Which modern dental restoration resembles early Mayan and Inca dentistry?

A) Implant
B) Inlay
C) Veneer
D) Bridge

Answer 1

Inlay

Question 2

The registered dental ____________ is responsible for removing hard deposits from tooth surfaces.

Answer 2

hygienist

Question 3

The most important person in the dental office is the _______.

Answer 3

patient

Question 4

The physicist who discovered x-rays in 1895 was:

A) Ida Gray-Rollins
B) Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen
C) C. Edmund Kells
D) Jessica A. Rickert

Question 5

The tasks and responsibilities delegated to a dental assistant are determined by the:

A) supervising dentist
B) state dental practice act
C) American Dental Association
D) Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Question 6

Which best describes the purpose of CODA (Commission on Dental Accreditation)?

A) Reviews and approves dental-related curriculums and educational programs.
B) Provides professional support and opportunities for dental hygienists.
C) Promotes the dental assisting profession to enhance quality dental health care.
D) Grants professional membership to dental technicians.

Question 7

Which is used to trim models?

A) Vacuum former
B) Laboratory work pan
C) Dental lathe
D) None of the above

Question 8

The minimal amount of advanced training required beyond dental school to specialize is:

A) 1 year
B) 2 years
C) 4 years
D) 6 years

Question 9

Which member of the dental healthcare team does NOT usually work in the dental office?

A) Dental hygienist
B) Circulating assistant
C) Laboratory technician
D) Administrative assistant

Question 10

Which is a member of the dental healthcare team?

A) The dental assistant
B) The dentist
C) The dental supply person
D) Both the dental assistant and the dentist

Question 11

Which dental assistant works primarily in the instrument-processing area?

A) Business
B) Chairside
C) Circulating
D) Sterilization

Question 12

The business office of a dental practice serves each purpose EXCEPT one. Which is the EXCEPTION?

A) Record storage
B) Financial arrangements
C) Receive and greet patients
D) Appointment scheduling

Question 13

Which statement is true?

A) All states require formal education for dental assistants.
B) Accredited dental assisting programs do not usually provide laboratory training.
C) Assistants with additional training may perform expanded duties nationwide.
D) CODA (Commission on Dental Accreditation)-approved dental assisting programs are 1 academic year in length.

Question 14

Which area of the dental office is used for staff meetings?

A) Lounge
B) Laboratory
C) Business office
D) Consultation room

Question 15

Which specialist diagnoses and treats the oral tissues that support and surround the teeth?

A) Orthodontist
B) Endodontist
C) Periodontist
D) Oral pathologist

Question 16

Which is required before a dental laboratory technician can make an appliance?

A) A prescription from the dentist
B) A model of the case
C) Radiographs
D) A phone call or fax from the dental office

Question 17

Which person is recognized as the first African American to receive a degree from the Harvard School of Dental Medicine?

A) Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen
B) Robert Tanner Freeman
C) George Blue Spruce, Jr.
D) C. Edmund Kells

Question 18

The first Native American dentist in the United States was:

A) Ida Gray-Rollins
B) Robert Tanner Freeman
C) George Blue Spruce, Jr.
D) Jessica A. Rickert

Question 19

The American Dental Association (ADA) recognizes how many dental specialties?

A) Five
B) Seven
C) Nine
D) Eleven

Question 20

Which dental team member is legally responsible for the care of the patient?

A) Dentist
B) Dental hygienist
C) Dental assistant
D) Dental laboratory technician

Question 21

Match each specialty of dentistry with its focus.

The specialty that involves the cause, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases and injuries of the pulp and associated structures

A)Oral pathology
B)Prosthodontics
C)Endodontics
D)Public health dentistry
E)Orthodontics
F)Pediatric dentistry
G)Oral and maxillofacial surgery
H)Oral and maxillofacial radiology

Question 22

Match each specialty of dentistry with its focus.

The specialty that uses imaging techniques to make a diagnosis of tumors and temporomandibular joint disorders

A)Oral pathology
B)Prosthodontics
C)Endodontics
D)Public health dentistry
E)Orthodontics
F)Pediatric dentistry
G)Oral and maxillofacial surgery
H)Oral and maxillofacial radiology

Question 23

Match each specialty of dentistry with its focus.

The specialty involved in the nature of diseases affecting the oral cavity and adjacent structures

A)Oral pathology
B)Prosthodontics
C)Endodontics
D)Public health dentistry
E)Orthodontics
F)Pediatric dentistry
G)Oral and maxillofacial surgery
H)Oral and maxillofacial radiology

Question 24

Match each specialty of dentistry with its focus.

The specialty involved in the restoration and replacement of natural teeth with artificial constructs, such as crowns, bridges, and dentures

A)Oral pathology
B)Prosthodontics
C)Endodontics
D)Public health dentistry
E)Orthodontics
F)Pediatric dentistry
G)Oral and maxillofacial surgery
H)Oral and maxillofacial radiology

Question 25

Match each specialty of dentistry with its focus.

The specialty involved in the oral health care of children from birth to adolescence

A)Oral pathology
B)Prosthodontics
C)Endodontics
D)Public health dentistry
E)Orthodontics
F)Pediatric dentistry
G)Oral and maxillofacial surgery
H)Oral and maxillofacial radiology

Question 26

Treatment plans are usually discussed in the ____________ room.

Question 27

The team member primarily responsible for the smooth and efficient operation of the business office is the ______.

Question 28

The minimum education required for a dental hygienist is 2 academic years of college.

Question 29

If a consultation room is not available, the dentist's _______ should be used for discussing treatment plans.

Question 30

Match each specialty of dentistry with its focus.

The specialty involved in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of malocclusions of the teeth and associated structures

A)Oral pathology
B)Prosthodontics
C)Endodontics
D)Public health dentistry
E)Orthodontics
F)Pediatric dentistry
G)Oral and maxillofacial surgery
H)Oral and maxillofacial radiology

Question 31

Financial arrangements with the patient should be made in the ______.

Question 32

The proper name for a treatment room is the _______.

Question 33

The ________ is ultimately responsible for patient care.

Question 34

The team member who serves as an extra pair of hands to provide six-handed dentistry is the ________.

Question 35

Patients are greeted in the _____.

Question 36

Match each specialty of dentistry with its focus.

The specialty involved in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of diseases, injuries, and defects of the oral and maxillofacial regions

A)Oral pathology
B)Prosthodontics
C)Endodontics
D)Public health dentistry
E)Orthodontics
F)Pediatric dentistry
G)Oral and maxillofacial surgery
H)Oral and maxillofacial radiology

Question 37

General dentists do not have adequate training to perform maxillofacial surgery.

Question 38

Match each specialty of dentistry with its focus.

The dental specialty in which the "patient" is the entire community

A)Oral pathology
B)Prosthodontics
C)Endodontics
D)Public health dentistry
E)Orthodontics
F)Pediatric dentistry
G)Oral and maxillofacial surgery
H)Oral and maxillofacial radiology

Question 39

Contaminated instruments are cleaned and packaged in the __________.