Deck 14: Dental Professions

Question 1

Which of the following functions do dentists perform?

A) Diagnose oral disease
B) Treat injuries of the skull
C) Sell dental care tools
D) Diagnose sleep apnea and other sleep disorders

Answer 1

Diagnose oral disease

Question 2

Dental professionals routinely provide screening and diagnosis for which condition?

A) Heart disease
B) Arthritis
C) Oral cancer
D) Acid reflux

Answer 2

Oral cancer

Question 3

The dental disease that involves a complex inflammatory and autoimmune process that results in loss of bone support for the teeth is called _____.

A) Dental caries
B) Primary failure of eruption
C) Periodontal disease
D) Halitosis

Answer 3

Periodontal disease

Question 4

Periodontal disease has been associated with release of bacteria into the body, which can have a particularly significant effect on what other major part of the body?

A) The heart
B) The skin
C) The eyes
D) The nailbeds

Question 5

Dentists who specialize in the treatment of periodontal disease are called_____.

A) Endodontists
B) Periodontists
C) Oral surgeons
D) Oral pathologists

Question 6

The form of dental disease in which bacteria in the mouth produce acids that degrade the structure of the teeth is called _____.

A) Dental impaction
B) Periodontal disease
C) Dental caries
D) Gingivitis

Question 7

Which of the following is the most likely result from untreated dental disease?

A) A loss of important oral bacteria
B) Pain
C) Lower long-term dental care costs
D) Release of sweet-tasting fluid in the mouth

Question 8

A dental procedure in which the live tissue in the tooth is removed is called _____.

A) Root canal therapy
B) Deep scaling and root planning
C) Denture fabrication
D) Crown preparation

Question 9

Titanium fixtures that are placed into the jaw bone to replace the root form of the tooth and allow dental restorations to be built on top of these fixtures are called _____.

A) Holding spikes
B) Dental implants
C) Root canals
D) Partial dentures

Question 10

The ideal design and fabrication of dental restorations require which of the following?

A) Knowledge of prices of materials
B) Knowledge of mechanical design principles
C) High-tech imaging software
D) Hand strength

Question 11

Dental professionals who perform functions such as assisting the dentist during procedures, sterilizing instruments, taking radiographs, and assisting with documentation are called _____.

A) Certified nursing assistants
B) Dental assistants
C) Oral pathologists
D) Laboratory technicians

Question 12

Dentists who see patients of all ages and perform routine oral examinations and routine dental procedures are called _____.

A) General dentists
B) Periodontists
C) Endodontists
D) Pediatric dentists

Question 13

Dentists who choose to limit their practice to a specific area of dentistry following advanced training in this particular area are called _____.

A) General dentists
B) Dental specialists
C) Dental hygienists
D) Dental assistants

Question 14

Dental professionals who examine patients for oral disease, clean patients' teeth, provide some preventative services, and educate patients are called _____.

A) Dental assistants
B) Laboratory technicians
C) Oral surgeons
D) Dental hygienists

Question 15

The following is true of dental hygienists: _____.

A) They must pass a licensing exam to practice
B) No education beyond high school is required
C) Regulations regarding their practice come from the federal government
D) It is projected that the need for dental hygienists will decrease over the next 10 years

Question 16

The following is true of dental specialists: _____.

A) There is no additional board examination certification for dental specialists
B) Length of additional training for specialists varies by specialty and may be 2 to 6 years
C) Dental specialists generally earn lower salaries than general dentists
D) There are more dental specialists than general dentists in practice in the community

Question 17

Which of the following is a challenge of dental professionals?

A) Encouraging patients to opt for more expensive dental interventions
B) Learning to work with excited and eager patients
C) The need to keep up with changes in technology
D) The lack of opportunity to improve patients' quality of life

Question 18

A quality that is important for someone who wants to be a successful dental professional is _____.

A) Low frustration tolerance
B) Compassion
C) Inattention to detail
D) Disorganization

Question 19

A request from another health-care provider to perform an oral or dental evaluation is called a(n) _____.

A) Dental consult
B) Oral rehabilitation
C) Oral restoration
D) History and physical examination

Question 20

Which of the following is a good reason for a dental consult?

A) Misplaced dentures
B) A history of dental caries as a child
C) Evaluation of oral ulcerations
D) Evaluation of visual changes