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DENTAL ASSISTANT PRACTICE
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
2026
A permanent Dentition consists of how many teeth - correct-answer - 32
Which teeth are sometimes called the "eye" teeth - correct-answer - Canines
Which proximal surface of a tooth is closest toward the midline of the body` -
correct-answer - Mesial
A permanent dentition consists of how many premolars - correct-answer - 8
When a mouth is divided into fourths, the parts are referred to as - correct-
answer - Quadrant
Using the Universal System of tooth designation, what tooth is # 12 - correct-
answer - Maxillary left first premolar
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Using the International standards Organization system of tooth recording, which
tooth is # 25 - correct-answer - Maxillary left second premolar
What is the structure that connects cementum to the alveolar bone - correct-
answer - Periodontal ligament
A gold crown is marked by: - correct-answer - Diagonal lines through the crown
A dental assistant is preparing to chart a new patient's treatment plan for the
doctor. Treatment provided in a previous dental office should be charted in what
color - correct-answer - Black
Two red vertical lines drawn between the upper central incisors on a patient chart
would indicate: - correct-answer - Diastema
The recommended technique for determining a patient's pulse or respiration rate
is to : - correct-answer - Measure for 30 seconds, then multiply by 2
In Order to determine how much to inflate a blood pressure cuff for an accurate
reading, a dental assistant measures the patient's BPM Brachial rate and adds to
determine the inflation level in mm Hg. - correct-answer - 40
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An average adult respiration rate is Breaths per minute - correct-answer - 10-20
What is the normal pulse rate in a resting adult - correct-answer - 60-100 bpm
Standard practice provides, and some state laws require, that a signed privacy
policy be kept in a patient's file for a minimum of - correct-answer - some state
law set the minimum at 5 years
Which of the following is not a parts of a dental examination - correct-answer -
Health history review
What classification of decay is located on the gingival third on the facial or lingual
surfaces of teeth - correct-answer - Class V- smooth surface decay
While examining a patient, a dentist says he sees Class IV decay. Which of the
following teeth would he be looking at - correct-answer - Incisors and canines are
the only teeth to be diagnosed with class IV Decay
The area also known as the neck of the tooth is more appropriately called the : -
correct-answer - CEJ Cementoenamel junction is the junction of tooth enamel
with cementumat the neck or cervix of the tooth
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What type of tissue covers alveolar bone, attaching to the teeth at the margin of
the gumlines - correct-answer - Epithelial attachment
What is The tissue that divides the nasal cavity into 2 Part - correct-answer -
Septum
Which nerve is the primary nerve for the mouth - correct-answer - Trigeminal - It
has both maxillary and mandibular innervation
The pituitary gland is part of what body system - correct-answer - Endocrine is the
system which regulates gland that produce hormones, including the pituitary
What position places the chair back until the patient is almost lying down -
correct-answer - Supine where the head ,chest and knees are approximately on
the same level
What is the best method of identifying working positions by a dental auxiliary -
correct-answer - Clock concept dividing the treatment area into zones
When transferrings an instrument to the dentist, the dental assistant should: -
correct-answer - Transfer the instrument with the working end in the position of
use
DENTAL ASSISTANT PRACTICE
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
2026
A permanent Dentition consists of how many teeth - correct-answer - 32
Which teeth are sometimes called the "eye" teeth - correct-answer - Canines
Which proximal surface of a tooth is closest toward the midline of the body` -
correct-answer - Mesial
A permanent dentition consists of how many premolars - correct-answer - 8
When a mouth is divided into fourths, the parts are referred to as - correct-
answer - Quadrant
Using the Universal System of tooth designation, what tooth is # 12 - correct-
answer - Maxillary left first premolar
, 2
Using the International standards Organization system of tooth recording, which
tooth is # 25 - correct-answer - Maxillary left second premolar
What is the structure that connects cementum to the alveolar bone - correct-
answer - Periodontal ligament
A gold crown is marked by: - correct-answer - Diagonal lines through the crown
A dental assistant is preparing to chart a new patient's treatment plan for the
doctor. Treatment provided in a previous dental office should be charted in what
color - correct-answer - Black
Two red vertical lines drawn between the upper central incisors on a patient chart
would indicate: - correct-answer - Diastema
The recommended technique for determining a patient's pulse or respiration rate
is to : - correct-answer - Measure for 30 seconds, then multiply by 2
In Order to determine how much to inflate a blood pressure cuff for an accurate
reading, a dental assistant measures the patient's BPM Brachial rate and adds to
determine the inflation level in mm Hg. - correct-answer - 40
, 3
An average adult respiration rate is Breaths per minute - correct-answer - 10-20
What is the normal pulse rate in a resting adult - correct-answer - 60-100 bpm
Standard practice provides, and some state laws require, that a signed privacy
policy be kept in a patient's file for a minimum of - correct-answer - some state
law set the minimum at 5 years
Which of the following is not a parts of a dental examination - correct-answer -
Health history review
What classification of decay is located on the gingival third on the facial or lingual
surfaces of teeth - correct-answer - Class V- smooth surface decay
While examining a patient, a dentist says he sees Class IV decay. Which of the
following teeth would he be looking at - correct-answer - Incisors and canines are
the only teeth to be diagnosed with class IV Decay
The area also known as the neck of the tooth is more appropriately called the : -
correct-answer - CEJ Cementoenamel junction is the junction of tooth enamel
with cementumat the neck or cervix of the tooth
, 4
What type of tissue covers alveolar bone, attaching to the teeth at the margin of
the gumlines - correct-answer - Epithelial attachment
What is The tissue that divides the nasal cavity into 2 Part - correct-answer -
Septum
Which nerve is the primary nerve for the mouth - correct-answer - Trigeminal - It
has both maxillary and mandibular innervation
The pituitary gland is part of what body system - correct-answer - Endocrine is the
system which regulates gland that produce hormones, including the pituitary
What position places the chair back until the patient is almost lying down -
correct-answer - Supine where the head ,chest and knees are approximately on
the same level
What is the best method of identifying working positions by a dental auxiliary -
correct-answer - Clock concept dividing the treatment area into zones
When transferrings an instrument to the dentist, the dental assistant should: -
correct-answer - Transfer the instrument with the working end in the position of
use
