NDAEB BUNDLE 2026 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS
◉ A patient presents for a recheck of tooth 14 which recently had root
canal treatment. The sensitivity of the tooth does not seem to be
decreasing as it should. The dentist suggests that exploratory surgery is
necessary. The surgery reveals that the apical seal is not adequate, anc
thus the dentist must remove the apical portion of the roots), and place a
restoration in order adequately seal the canal.
What type of restoration should be placed in order to seal the apex of the
patient's tooth? Answer: Retrograde.
◉ How should a dental assistant place an image receptor to ensure a
diagnostic periapical radiograph image of tooth 37? Answer: Parallel to
the long axis of the tooth.
◉ A patient of record presents for a composite restoration to replace an
amalgam on tooth 17 due to recurrent decay. During the preparation, the
dentist notes it will be a deep restoration. The assistant prepares the
additional dental materials needed to adapt the treatment.
A slight amount of moisture must be maintained when placing which
one of the following dental Materials? Answer: Dentin bonding.
◉ Below is a list of cavity locations. Choose the location that shows
how the dental assistant should chart for each of the dentist's dictations.
,The dentist dictates class VI caries on tooth 41. Answer: Incisal edge or
cusp tip.
◉ A patient presents with thermal sensitivity, severe, intermittent and
throbbing pain when chewing. These symptoms are caused by which one
of the following? Answer: Pulpitis.
◉ A healthy 14-year-old male patient of record is interested in his
personal appearance. The dental assistant has been asked to perform a
coronal polish on teeth 13 to 23, give oral hygiene instructions and to
prepare for pit and fissure sealants.
Which one of the following polishing agents should be selected for teeth
13 to 23? Answer: A fluoridated prophy paste.
◉ A patient presents to the dental office complaining of a toothache,
swelling, bad breath and a metallic taste in their mouth. When reviewing
the patient's file, it is noted that they have not been to the office in 4
years. Upon intraoral examination and review of radiographic images,
the dentist determines, tooth 26 has deep decay reaching the pulp
requiring an emergency extraction, and diagnosed necrotizing ulcerative
gingivitis (NUG). The patient states they have a busy schedule and eat a
lot of fast food. They complained of being tired and lacking energy.
The diet the day before consisted of the following:
• Breakfast - orange juice, 2 slices of buttered toast
• Lunch - peanut butter and jam sandwich, Kool-Aid and a popsicle
• Snack - chocolate bar and a soft drink
• Dinner - cheeseburger and chocolate milk
, What is the administrative status of this patient? Answer: Inactive.
◉ From the list of injection techniques below, select the one that most
appropriately describes the technique in question.
A patient is receiving a small class V restoration on 41. Answer: Local
infiltration
◉ Which anatomical component acts as a shock absorber, preventing
root and
bone from abrading each other Answer: Periodontal ligament.
◉ Fortified milk contains a significant source of which vitamin Answer:
D.
◉ A patient who took antibiotics as a child, is dissatisfied with the gray
color of her teeth. During the exam she is diagnosed with angular
cheilosis, and the dentist recommends treatment options for the
discoloured teeth. Her appointment is scheduled at 9:00 am and one unit
of time consists of 15 minutes.
On which one of the following anatomical structures is the patient's
diagnosed condition located? Answer: Labia.
◉ A recall patient reports regular eating habits and a good diet but has a
history of having over 55% of his teeth affected by rampant decay and a
generalized high level of plaque/biofilm.
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS
◉ A patient presents for a recheck of tooth 14 which recently had root
canal treatment. The sensitivity of the tooth does not seem to be
decreasing as it should. The dentist suggests that exploratory surgery is
necessary. The surgery reveals that the apical seal is not adequate, anc
thus the dentist must remove the apical portion of the roots), and place a
restoration in order adequately seal the canal.
What type of restoration should be placed in order to seal the apex of the
patient's tooth? Answer: Retrograde.
◉ How should a dental assistant place an image receptor to ensure a
diagnostic periapical radiograph image of tooth 37? Answer: Parallel to
the long axis of the tooth.
◉ A patient of record presents for a composite restoration to replace an
amalgam on tooth 17 due to recurrent decay. During the preparation, the
dentist notes it will be a deep restoration. The assistant prepares the
additional dental materials needed to adapt the treatment.
A slight amount of moisture must be maintained when placing which
one of the following dental Materials? Answer: Dentin bonding.
◉ Below is a list of cavity locations. Choose the location that shows
how the dental assistant should chart for each of the dentist's dictations.
,The dentist dictates class VI caries on tooth 41. Answer: Incisal edge or
cusp tip.
◉ A patient presents with thermal sensitivity, severe, intermittent and
throbbing pain when chewing. These symptoms are caused by which one
of the following? Answer: Pulpitis.
◉ A healthy 14-year-old male patient of record is interested in his
personal appearance. The dental assistant has been asked to perform a
coronal polish on teeth 13 to 23, give oral hygiene instructions and to
prepare for pit and fissure sealants.
Which one of the following polishing agents should be selected for teeth
13 to 23? Answer: A fluoridated prophy paste.
◉ A patient presents to the dental office complaining of a toothache,
swelling, bad breath and a metallic taste in their mouth. When reviewing
the patient's file, it is noted that they have not been to the office in 4
years. Upon intraoral examination and review of radiographic images,
the dentist determines, tooth 26 has deep decay reaching the pulp
requiring an emergency extraction, and diagnosed necrotizing ulcerative
gingivitis (NUG). The patient states they have a busy schedule and eat a
lot of fast food. They complained of being tired and lacking energy.
The diet the day before consisted of the following:
• Breakfast - orange juice, 2 slices of buttered toast
• Lunch - peanut butter and jam sandwich, Kool-Aid and a popsicle
• Snack - chocolate bar and a soft drink
• Dinner - cheeseburger and chocolate milk
, What is the administrative status of this patient? Answer: Inactive.
◉ From the list of injection techniques below, select the one that most
appropriately describes the technique in question.
A patient is receiving a small class V restoration on 41. Answer: Local
infiltration
◉ Which anatomical component acts as a shock absorber, preventing
root and
bone from abrading each other Answer: Periodontal ligament.
◉ Fortified milk contains a significant source of which vitamin Answer:
D.
◉ A patient who took antibiotics as a child, is dissatisfied with the gray
color of her teeth. During the exam she is diagnosed with angular
cheilosis, and the dentist recommends treatment options for the
discoloured teeth. Her appointment is scheduled at 9:00 am and one unit
of time consists of 15 minutes.
On which one of the following anatomical structures is the patient's
diagnosed condition located? Answer: Labia.
◉ A recall patient reports regular eating habits and a good diet but has a
history of having over 55% of his teeth affected by rampant decay and a
generalized high level of plaque/biofilm.
