Deck 9: Information Technology in Dentistry

Question 1

Computer-controlled injections are administered by the ___________________.It includes a microprocessor that measures tissue density;this insures a steady flow of anesthetic.

A)computerized injection machines
B)WAND™
C)robotic needle
D)None of the above

Answer 1

WAND™

Question 2

___________________ invasive dentistry emphasizes prevention and the least possible intervention.

A)Less
B)Minimally
C)Maximally
D)None of the above

Answer 2

Minimally

Question 3

One study traced the high number of cavities in poor children to______________.

A)increased lead levels in the children's blood
B)shortages in calcium and vitamin C
C)Both A and B
D)None of the above

Answer 3

Both A and B

Question 4

_______________ involves using a digital camera to obtain images of teeth transilluminated with white light.

Question 5

Teledentistry programs have been developed to help ______________________.

A)fill cavities over the telephone
B)dentists access specialists
C)Both A and B
D)None of the above

Question 6

____________________ is a program that uses virtual reality.Its purpose is to teach technical dexterity to dental students.

A)DentSim
B)FillingSim
C)Dextrous Dentist
D)None of the above

Question 7

In dentistry as in other fields,expert systems or ___________________________ (CDSS)can help.

A)clinical decision-support systems
B)clinical dentistry support systems
C)computerized dentistry support systems
D)None of the above

Question 8

The electronic dental chart is standardized,easy to search,and easy to read.It will include ____________________.

A)administrative applications
B)the patient's conditions
C)treatments
D)All of the above

Question 9

_______________ is currently used to diagnose cavities.An electric current is passed through a tooth,and the tooth's resistance is measured.

Question 10

_______________ emphasizes prevention and the least possible intervention.

Question 11

_______________ (usually streptococcus)are the cause of tooth decay and periodontal disease.

Question 12

_______________ can be used to replace missing teeth.

Question 13

_______________ among dentists is rising;for example,some dentists deal with geriatrics,others with diagnostics,and others with cosmetic dentistry.

A)The percent of generalists
B)Prevention
C)Specialization
D)None of the above

Question 14

______________________ among dentists is rising.

Question 15

The earliest application of information technology in the dentist's office,as in so many other offices,was _______________,related to bookkeeping and accounting.

Question 16

_______________ involves the application of a material to the tooth that can be shaped and polished.

Question 17

The fiber optic camera is analogous to the _________________ used in surgery.It is used to view an area that is normally difficult to see.

A)endoscope
B)knife
C)robot
D)None of the above

Question 18

_____________________ is currently used to diagnose cavities.An electric current is passed through a tooth,and the tooth's resistance is measured.A decayed tooth has a different resistance reading than a healthy tooth.

A)Electrical conductance
B)Current conductance
C)Electrical dentistry
D)None of the above

Question 19

_______________ combines computer technology with dentistry to create a basis for research,education,and the solution of real-world problems in oral health care using computer applications.

Question 20

The _______________ will be standardized,easy to search,and easy to read.It will integrate practice management tasks (administrative applications)with clinical information.

Question 21

_______________ lasers can find pits in tooth enamel that may become cavities.

Question 22

The precision of _______________ instruments helps in performing root canal therapy without harming surrounding tissue.

Question 23

The change in the conditions for which people seek dental care is related to demographic changes.Older adults with their own teeth are more likely to suffer from _______________ disease.

Question 24

_______________ x-rays have some advantages.They take less time and expose the patient to from 60 to 90 percent less radiation.

Question 25

_______________ is concerned with diagnosing and treating diseases of the gums and other structures supporting the teeth.