Deck 3: The Dental Healthcare Team

Question 1

Which member of the dental healthcare team is primarily responsible for removing deposits on teeth,exposing radiographs,placing topical fluoride and sealants,and providing patients with home care instructions?

A)The dentist
B)The dental hygienist
C)The dental assistant
D)The business assistant

Answer 1

The dental hygienist

Question 2

The dental specialty of __________ uses new and sophisticated imaging techniques to locate and diagnose diseases of the jaw,head,and neck.

A)oral and maxillofacial radiology
B)oral and maxillofacial surgery
C)oral pathology
D)pediatric dentistry

Answer 2

oral and maxillofacial radiology

Question 3

Requirements for a registered dental hygienist (RDH)include:

A)certification to administer local anesthesia.
B)passing the written national or regional board examinations and the clinical state board examination.
C)a bachelor's degree in dental hygiene.
D)an associate's degree in a dental hygiene program accredited by the ADHA (American Dental Hygienists Association).

Answer 3

passing the written national or regional board examinations and the clinical state board examination.

Question 4

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

A)orthodontics.
B)periodontics.
C)endodontics.
D)prosthodontics.

Question 5

What is the minimum length of an ADA-accredited dental assisting program?

A)Ten weeks
B)Three months
C)Six months
D)One academic year

Question 6

Which member of the dental team ensures that patient privacy measures are in place and followed?

A)Clinical dental assistant
B)Expanded-functions dental assistant
C)Business assistant
D)Dental hygienist

Question 7

The ADA recognizes how many dental specialties?

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

Question 8

What is required before a dental laboratory technician can fabricate a crown?

A)A telephone call or fax from the dental office
B)A predetermination from the insurance company
C)Radiographic images of the tooth to be restored
D)A prescription from a dentist

Question 9

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

A)Dentist
B)Dental hygienist
C)Dental assistant
D)Expanded-functions dental assistant

Question 10

Which of the following is the dental specialty that is concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of oral tissues that support and surround the teeth?

A)Orthodontics
B)Periodontics
C)Endodontics
D)Prosthodontics

Question 11

A(n)_______ dental assistant who has received additional training is legally allowed to provide certain intraoral patient care procedures.

A)chairside dental assistant
B)clinical dental assistant
C)certified dental assistant (CDA)
D)expanded-functions dental assistant (EFDA)

Question 12

A general dentist can legally perform all dental specialty functions,such as surgical extractions,full-banded orthodontics,or endodontia for molar teeth.

Question 13

Which of the following dental specialties involves the diagnosis,treatment,and prevention of malocclusions of the teeth?

A)Oral pathology
B)Oral and maxillofacial radiology
C)Orthodontics
D)Oral and maxillofacial surgery

Question 14

The training required for a dental degree in the United States includes:

A)an undergraduate degree.
B)completion of a dental education.
C)an apprenticeship.
D)a residency.

Question 15

_______ describes the seated dentist and chairside assistant working as an efficient team.

A)Single-handed dentistry
B)Two-handed dentistry
C)Four-handed dentistry
D)Shared responsibility

Question 16

Duties of the clinical dental assistant include:

A)greeting patients and answering the telephone.
B)performing scaling and root-planing procedures.
C)assessing the patient's oral health needs as related to physical and emotional well-being.
D)seating and preparing the patient.

Question 17

Which dental specialty became the first new dental specialty in 36 years when it was granted recognition by the ADA in 1999?

A)Oral and maxillofacial radiology
B)Dental public health
C)Oral pathology
D)Periodontics

Question 18

The degree awarded when a dentist graduates from a dental university in the United States is:

A)Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.).
B)Medical Doctor (M.D.).
C)Doctor of Oral Surgery (D.O.S.).
D)Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.).

Question 19

The sterilization assistant is responsible for:

A)preparing and delivering dental materials.
B)completing the written prescription for dental laboratory work.
C)placing topical fluoride and dental sealants.
D)maintaining sterilization monitoring reports.

Question 20

Which of the following is a member of the dental healthcare team?

A)Dental manufacturer
B)Dental assistant
C)Dental supply representative
D)Dental journal publisher

Question 21

Training as a dental specialist usually involves 2 to ___ years beyond dental school.

A)3
B)4
C)6
D)8

Question 22

Which of the following is most likely to be helpful if the assistant is having difficulty with a particular dental material,such as a cement or bonding agent?

A)Dental supply person
B)Dental equipment technician
C)Detail person
D)Dental laboratory technician

Question 23

Dental public health dentists treat the ______ rather than the individual.

A)community
B)association
C)family
D)general dentist

Question 24

Managing financial arrangements is generally the role of the:

A)business assistant.
B)circulating assistant.
C)dentist.
D)EFDA.

Question 25

An endodontist is involved with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the supporting tissues of teeth.

Question 26

Which of the following normally does not work in the dental office with the other members of the dental health team?

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

Question 27

Pediatric dentistry treats children from birth up to:

A)elementary school age.
B)when they become teenagers.
C)adolescence.
D)when they are able to bear children.

Question 28

Regulation of the functions that an extended-functions dental assistant (EFDA)can legally perform is decided by the:

A)state dental association.
B)American Dental Association (ADA).
C)state board of dentistry.
D)American Dental Assistants Association (ADAA).

Question 29

Which of the following duties cannot be delegated to a dental hygienist?

A)Removing deposits on teeth
B)Providing endodontic treatment
C)Placing sealants
D)Administering local anesthesia

Question 30

The minimal education requirement for a registered dental hygienist is _____ academic years of college study and an associate's degree in an ADA-accredited dental hygiene program.

A)one
B)two
C)three
D)four

Question 31

If a patient does not respond to the root canal treatment in your dental office,he or she most likely will be referred to a(n):

A)periodontist.
B)endodontist.
C)prosthodontist.
D)orthodontist.

Question 32

The circulating assistant is usually not responsible for:

A)caring for treatment rooms.
B)completing the written prescription for dental laboratory work.
C)placing topical fluoride and dental sealants.
D)seating and dismissing patients.

Question 33

Dental public health dentists are involved with:

A)treating diseases and injuries of the tooth pulp.
B)dental screening within a community.
C)using sophisticated imaging techniques to locate tumors.
D)performing biopsies.

Question 34

Which specialty of dentistry performs biopsies and works closely with oral surgeons to provide a diagnosis?

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

Question 35

The technique that uses a circulating assistant is _____-handed dentistry.

A)two
B)three
C)four
D)six