HOSA - Chairside Assisting/Instruments
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What instrument is used to remove plaque and tartar from teeth?
✔✔Scaler
Which instrument is used to examine the oral cavity and check for decay?
✔✔Explorer
Which tool is used for measuring the depth of periodontal pockets?
✔✔Periodontal probe
Which instrument is used for cutting and shaping the tooth structure during a cavity preparation?
✔✔Burr
Which instrument is used to hold a dental dam in place?
✔✔Dental dam clamp
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,Which instrument is used to lift and remove teeth from their sockets?
✔✔Extracting forceps
What is used to administer local anesthesia in a dental procedure?
✔✔Syringe
Which instrument is used to remove excess material from the surface of a cavity?
✔✔Carver
Which instrument is used to mix dental materials, such as filling materials or cements?
✔✔Spatula
What is used to clean and polish the surface of teeth during a professional cleaning?
✔✔Polishing cup
Which instrument is used to hold a dental instrument steady while placing dental materials?
✔✔Dental forceps
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, Which tool is used to apply and shape dental filling materials?
✔✔Condensor
Which instrument is used to create a smooth surface on dental fillings after placement?
✔✔Burnisher
What is the name of the tool used to dry and evacuate fluids during dental procedures?
✔✔Suction tip
Which instrument is used to lift the gingiva away from the teeth for better visibility and access?
✔✔Gingival retractor
What instrument is used to provide light during a dental examination or procedure?
✔✔Dental light
Which tool is used to protect soft tissues from injury during a dental procedure?
✔✔Mouth prop
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Questions and Answers Latest Version
100% Correct
What instrument is used to remove plaque and tartar from teeth?
✔✔Scaler
Which instrument is used to examine the oral cavity and check for decay?
✔✔Explorer
Which tool is used for measuring the depth of periodontal pockets?
✔✔Periodontal probe
Which instrument is used for cutting and shaping the tooth structure during a cavity preparation?
✔✔Burr
Which instrument is used to hold a dental dam in place?
✔✔Dental dam clamp
1
,Which instrument is used to lift and remove teeth from their sockets?
✔✔Extracting forceps
What is used to administer local anesthesia in a dental procedure?
✔✔Syringe
Which instrument is used to remove excess material from the surface of a cavity?
✔✔Carver
Which instrument is used to mix dental materials, such as filling materials or cements?
✔✔Spatula
What is used to clean and polish the surface of teeth during a professional cleaning?
✔✔Polishing cup
Which instrument is used to hold a dental instrument steady while placing dental materials?
✔✔Dental forceps
2
, Which tool is used to apply and shape dental filling materials?
✔✔Condensor
Which instrument is used to create a smooth surface on dental fillings after placement?
✔✔Burnisher
What is the name of the tool used to dry and evacuate fluids during dental procedures?
✔✔Suction tip
Which instrument is used to lift the gingiva away from the teeth for better visibility and access?
✔✔Gingival retractor
What instrument is used to provide light during a dental examination or procedure?
✔✔Dental light
Which tool is used to protect soft tissues from injury during a dental procedure?
✔✔Mouth prop
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