comprehensive questions and answer latest upload
2024/ 2025 with 100% verified solutions
How should digital radiographs be presented? - ANSWER-- must be printed on premium
quality photo paper that is glossy and at least 50lb in weight
-xrays printed using a quality COLOR inkjet printer have proven to be of superior quality
compared with those printed using a laser printer since a color inkjet printer provides better
contrast
-school and student name should be covered up
Will you submit surfaces in your treatment selection? - ANSWER-NO just teeth #
the whole tooth needs to be scaled and will be evaluated expect the occlusal surfaces
When should the EO/IO be preformed? - ANSWER-after the pt has been accepted for
treatment and should be re checked prior to submitting the pt for final evaluation
Examiners will assign ____ teeth to probe and they will randomly select ___ teeth for grading
- ANSWER-4
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When should probing be done? - ANSWER-After scaling
What must be completely removed from the tooth surface? - ANSWER--supra deposits hard
and soft
-sub calc
-extrinsic stain so that all non-decalcified area are visually clean and free of all supragingival
accretions
What are the 3 options for LA? - ANSWER-1.) Candidate admin gel (oraqix)- doesnt require
prior authorization but proper documentaion is necessary
2.) Candidate admin LA
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, 3.) Practitioner admins LA
4.) NO NO2
-the technique will not be evaluated
Where will we document the use of LA? - ANSWER-on page 2 of the progress folder. Failure
to complete this documentation will result in a 2 point record keeping penalty. If you proceed
without authorization or supervision you will be dismissed
-exam site dentist much give signature prior to using subgingival or local anesthesia
What happens if you cant get a pt numb? - ANSWER-Practitioners can help and no points are
deducted
What does the A symbol on the pt ID mean? - ANSWER-They have proven appropriate
training to administer LA
-students must bring their own anesthetic and armamentarium with them to exam
Does topical anesthesia require a signature? - ANSWER-NO!
How much anesthesia is allowed to be administered after the first approval? - ANSWER-a
maximum of 2 cartridges (3.6ml) if you need more you can sign up and receive a second
signature. The DDS will record the amount of additional anesthetic that the candidate is
allowed to administer on the candidates progress folder
Pts under what BP reading can proceed with treatment? - ANSWER-159/94 or below can
proceed without medical clearance
Pts with what BP reading can proceed but only with a medical clearance? - ANSWER-160/95
to 179/109
Pts with what BP reading will not be accepted for this examination even if a consult from a
physician or dentist of record authorizes tx - ANSWER-180/110 or above is automatically
dismissed
CRDTS will provide a consent form that documents what? The pt can not fully be accepted
until this form is executed. - ANSWER--states the candidate is not a licensed RDH
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