MDA - General Chairside Questions and
Answers Latest Version Already Passed
What is the role of the dental assistant during a filling procedure?
✔✔To assist the dentist by passing instruments and maintaining a clear work area
What should be done first when preparing a patient for dental X-rays?
✔✔Place a lead apron on the patient
What is the purpose of a saliva ejector?
✔✔To remove excess saliva and fluids from the patient’s mouth
What is used to isolate a tooth during restorative procedures?
✔✔Rubber dam
What is the main function of a dental curing light?
✔✔To harden light-sensitive restorative materials
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,How often should sterilization equipment be tested for effectiveness?
✔✔Weekly
What is the correct way to pass a dental instrument to the dentist?
✔✔Handle first, in a firm and secure manner
What is used to mix dental cements and materials?
✔✔Cement spatula
What should a dental assistant do if a patient faints during a procedure?
✔✔Notify the dentist and follow emergency procedures
What is the purpose of fluoride treatment in dental care?
✔✔To strengthen tooth enamel and prevent cavities
Which dental instrument is used to pack and shape amalgam fillings?
✔✔Condenser
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, What is the role of a dental assistant during oral surgery?
✔✔To assist the dentist by providing instruments and maintaining a sterile field
What is the first step in infection control before a dental procedure?
✔✔Hand washing and wearing personal protective equipment
What should be done after using a high-speed handpiece?
✔✔Sterilize the handpiece
What is the purpose of using an explorer in a dental exam?
✔✔To detect cavities and check for irregularities
What should a dental assistant check before seating a patient?
✔✔Confirm the treatment plan and prepare the necessary instruments
What is used to check the patient's bite after a filling?
✔✔Articulating paper
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Answers Latest Version Already Passed
What is the role of the dental assistant during a filling procedure?
✔✔To assist the dentist by passing instruments and maintaining a clear work area
What should be done first when preparing a patient for dental X-rays?
✔✔Place a lead apron on the patient
What is the purpose of a saliva ejector?
✔✔To remove excess saliva and fluids from the patient’s mouth
What is used to isolate a tooth during restorative procedures?
✔✔Rubber dam
What is the main function of a dental curing light?
✔✔To harden light-sensitive restorative materials
1
,How often should sterilization equipment be tested for effectiveness?
✔✔Weekly
What is the correct way to pass a dental instrument to the dentist?
✔✔Handle first, in a firm and secure manner
What is used to mix dental cements and materials?
✔✔Cement spatula
What should a dental assistant do if a patient faints during a procedure?
✔✔Notify the dentist and follow emergency procedures
What is the purpose of fluoride treatment in dental care?
✔✔To strengthen tooth enamel and prevent cavities
Which dental instrument is used to pack and shape amalgam fillings?
✔✔Condenser
2
, What is the role of a dental assistant during oral surgery?
✔✔To assist the dentist by providing instruments and maintaining a sterile field
What is the first step in infection control before a dental procedure?
✔✔Hand washing and wearing personal protective equipment
What should be done after using a high-speed handpiece?
✔✔Sterilize the handpiece
What is the purpose of using an explorer in a dental exam?
✔✔To detect cavities and check for irregularities
What should a dental assistant check before seating a patient?
✔✔Confirm the treatment plan and prepare the necessary instruments
What is used to check the patient's bite after a filling?
✔✔Articulating paper
3
