MDA CHAPTER 57 - PEDIATRIC
DENTISTRY EXAM
Analogy (uh-NAL-uh-jee) - Correct Answers -Comparison of similarities between things
that are otherwise not alike.
Athetosis (ATH-e-toe-sis) - Correct Answers -Type of involuntary movement of the
body, face, and extremities.
Autonomy (aw-TON-uh-mee) - Correct Answers -Childhood process of becoming
independent.
Avulsed (uh-VULST) - Correct Answers -Torn away or dislodged by force.
Cerebral palsy (suh-REE-brul PAWL-zee) - Correct Answers -Neural disorder of motor
function caused by brain damage.
Chronologic age (KRON-uh-loj-ik) - Correct Answers -Actual age (months, years) of
pediatric patients in terms of years and months.
Contour (KON-toor) - Correct Answers -To shape or conform an object.
Down syndrome - Correct Answers -Chromosomal defect that results in abnormal
physical characteristics and mental impairment; also called trisomy 21.
Emotional age - Correct Answers -Measure of the level of emotional maturity of
pediatric patients.
Extrusion (ek-STROO-zhun) - Correct Answers -Displacement of a tooth from its socket
as a result of injury.
Frankl (FRANG-kul) scale - Correct Answers -Scale designed to evaluate patient
behavior.
Intellectual disability - Correct Answers -Disorder in which an individual's intelligence is
underdeveloped.
,Intrusion (in-TROO-zhun) - Correct Answers -Displacement of a tooth into its socket as
a result of injury.
Luxation (luk-SAY-shun) - Correct Answers -Dislocation.
Mental age - Correct Answers -Measure of the level of intellectual capacity and
development of pediatric patients.
Neural (NUR-uhl) - Correct Answers -Referring to the brain, nervous system, and nerve
pathways.
Open bay - Correct Answers -Concept of open design used in pediatric dental practices.
Papoose (pa-POOS) board - Correct Answers -Type of restraining device that holds a
pediatric patient's hands, arms, and legs still.
Pediatric (pee-dee-AT-rik) dentistry - Correct Answers -Dental specialty concerned with
neonatal through adolescent patients, as well as patients with special needs in these
age groups.
Postnatal (post-NAY-tul) - Correct Answers -After birth.
Prenatal - Correct Answers -Before birth.
Pulpotomy (pul-POT-uh-mee) - Correct Answers -Removal of the coronal portion of a
vital pulp from a tooth.
Spasticity (spas-TIS-i-tee) - Correct Answers -Exaggerated movement of the arms and
legs.
T-band - Correct Answers -Type of matrix band used for primary teeth.
Pediatric dentistry is the specialized area of dentistry that focuses on providing oral
healthcare according to the needs of ... - Correct Answers -infants, children,
adolescents, and individuals with special needs
What is considered to be an Emphasis in Pediatric Dentistry? - Correct Answers -
Prevention
Early Detection, Diagnosis, and Tx
How many additional years is a Pediatric Dentist expected to attain at an accredited
pediatric program based in a dental school setting? - Correct Answers -2 to 3
What qualities are of importance for a Dental Assistant to have when working as a
Dental Assistant in a Pediatric setting? - Correct Answers -Compassion and patience to
enjoy working with children, adolescents, and patient with special needs
, If considered a legal function in the state you are practicing in, application of sealants,
and taking of preliminary impressions would become the responsibility of the
credentialed dental assistant; these are ________________ _____________. - Correct
Answers -Expanded Functions
What type of environment should a pediatric office be? - Correct Answers -One that
displays cheerfulness and a pleasant environment with a nonthreatening décor.
What is the Open Bay concept? - Correct Answers -Several dental chairs are arranged
in one large area allowing other pediatric patients to see other children who are
receiving care.
What is the benefit of children being able to see other children receiving dental care? -
Correct Answers -It can be psychologically effective because children are often hesitant
to express fear of to misbehave in front of other children
What is recommended for a situation where the negative behaviour of a child may
impact the behaviour of other children? - Correct Answers -Most practices will have a
"quiet room" that is separate from the open area and can be used for children whose
behaviour may upset other children
Many pediatric offices are less __________ __________ with regard to how dental
personnel dress - Correct Answers -"medical looking"
What is a concern with children who are under stress of a dental appointment? - Correct
Answers -They could temporarily regress to a more immature level of behavior
When would a child be learning basic trust? - Correct Answers -From the period of
infancy through the first year of their life
What would make an infant/child to become insecure and mistrustful? - Correct
Answers -Being mishandled as an infant
At which age do children begin to have basic fears associated with separation from the
parent and a related fear of strangers? - Correct Answers -around the age of 2
At which age would a child experience two primary and somewhat conflicting needs,
and what are these needs? - Correct Answers -Between the ages of 3 to 5 years of age;
First the child develops a process of developing Autonomy and Initiative
Second, the child requires control and structure in his or her environment
What is the child's role in dental care? - Correct Answers -To help by following
directions and "Sitting still", "Keeping your hands by your side," and "Opening your
mouth wide."
DENTISTRY EXAM
Analogy (uh-NAL-uh-jee) - Correct Answers -Comparison of similarities between things
that are otherwise not alike.
Athetosis (ATH-e-toe-sis) - Correct Answers -Type of involuntary movement of the
body, face, and extremities.
Autonomy (aw-TON-uh-mee) - Correct Answers -Childhood process of becoming
independent.
Avulsed (uh-VULST) - Correct Answers -Torn away or dislodged by force.
Cerebral palsy (suh-REE-brul PAWL-zee) - Correct Answers -Neural disorder of motor
function caused by brain damage.
Chronologic age (KRON-uh-loj-ik) - Correct Answers -Actual age (months, years) of
pediatric patients in terms of years and months.
Contour (KON-toor) - Correct Answers -To shape or conform an object.
Down syndrome - Correct Answers -Chromosomal defect that results in abnormal
physical characteristics and mental impairment; also called trisomy 21.
Emotional age - Correct Answers -Measure of the level of emotional maturity of
pediatric patients.
Extrusion (ek-STROO-zhun) - Correct Answers -Displacement of a tooth from its socket
as a result of injury.
Frankl (FRANG-kul) scale - Correct Answers -Scale designed to evaluate patient
behavior.
Intellectual disability - Correct Answers -Disorder in which an individual's intelligence is
underdeveloped.
,Intrusion (in-TROO-zhun) - Correct Answers -Displacement of a tooth into its socket as
a result of injury.
Luxation (luk-SAY-shun) - Correct Answers -Dislocation.
Mental age - Correct Answers -Measure of the level of intellectual capacity and
development of pediatric patients.
Neural (NUR-uhl) - Correct Answers -Referring to the brain, nervous system, and nerve
pathways.
Open bay - Correct Answers -Concept of open design used in pediatric dental practices.
Papoose (pa-POOS) board - Correct Answers -Type of restraining device that holds a
pediatric patient's hands, arms, and legs still.
Pediatric (pee-dee-AT-rik) dentistry - Correct Answers -Dental specialty concerned with
neonatal through adolescent patients, as well as patients with special needs in these
age groups.
Postnatal (post-NAY-tul) - Correct Answers -After birth.
Prenatal - Correct Answers -Before birth.
Pulpotomy (pul-POT-uh-mee) - Correct Answers -Removal of the coronal portion of a
vital pulp from a tooth.
Spasticity (spas-TIS-i-tee) - Correct Answers -Exaggerated movement of the arms and
legs.
T-band - Correct Answers -Type of matrix band used for primary teeth.
Pediatric dentistry is the specialized area of dentistry that focuses on providing oral
healthcare according to the needs of ... - Correct Answers -infants, children,
adolescents, and individuals with special needs
What is considered to be an Emphasis in Pediatric Dentistry? - Correct Answers -
Prevention
Early Detection, Diagnosis, and Tx
How many additional years is a Pediatric Dentist expected to attain at an accredited
pediatric program based in a dental school setting? - Correct Answers -2 to 3
What qualities are of importance for a Dental Assistant to have when working as a
Dental Assistant in a Pediatric setting? - Correct Answers -Compassion and patience to
enjoy working with children, adolescents, and patient with special needs
, If considered a legal function in the state you are practicing in, application of sealants,
and taking of preliminary impressions would become the responsibility of the
credentialed dental assistant; these are ________________ _____________. - Correct
Answers -Expanded Functions
What type of environment should a pediatric office be? - Correct Answers -One that
displays cheerfulness and a pleasant environment with a nonthreatening décor.
What is the Open Bay concept? - Correct Answers -Several dental chairs are arranged
in one large area allowing other pediatric patients to see other children who are
receiving care.
What is the benefit of children being able to see other children receiving dental care? -
Correct Answers -It can be psychologically effective because children are often hesitant
to express fear of to misbehave in front of other children
What is recommended for a situation where the negative behaviour of a child may
impact the behaviour of other children? - Correct Answers -Most practices will have a
"quiet room" that is separate from the open area and can be used for children whose
behaviour may upset other children
Many pediatric offices are less __________ __________ with regard to how dental
personnel dress - Correct Answers -"medical looking"
What is a concern with children who are under stress of a dental appointment? - Correct
Answers -They could temporarily regress to a more immature level of behavior
When would a child be learning basic trust? - Correct Answers -From the period of
infancy through the first year of their life
What would make an infant/child to become insecure and mistrustful? - Correct
Answers -Being mishandled as an infant
At which age do children begin to have basic fears associated with separation from the
parent and a related fear of strangers? - Correct Answers -around the age of 2
At which age would a child experience two primary and somewhat conflicting needs,
and what are these needs? - Correct Answers -Between the ages of 3 to 5 years of age;
First the child develops a process of developing Autonomy and Initiative
Second, the child requires control and structure in his or her environment
What is the child's role in dental care? - Correct Answers -To help by following
directions and "Sitting still", "Keeping your hands by your side," and "Opening your
mouth wide."
