NDAEB prep Exam 2026 Questions and
Answers
the patient who is entitled to dental insurance benefits - Correct answer-beneficiary
the patient who is entitled to dental insurance benefits - Correct answer-beneficiary
a patient presents with thermal sensitivity, severe, intermittent and throbbing pain
when chewing. these symptoms are caused by which of the following - Correct
answer-pulpitis
a patient presents with thermal sensitivity, severe, intermittent and throbbing pain
when chewing. these symptoms are caused by which of the following - Correct
answer-pulpitis
the classification of cavities which occur in the proximal surfaces of incisors and
cuspids involve the incisal edge is called - Correct answer-class IV
the classification of cavities which occur in the proximal surfaces of incisors and
cuspids involve the incisal edge is called - Correct answer-class IV
a child refuses snacks at school due to chronic dental pain. the teacher observes
multiple open lesions and broken teeth in the mouth, and has contacted the parents
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,who have refused to take the child for treatment. according to the signs, which of
the following circumstances should be suspected? - Correct answer-dental neglect
a child refuses snacks at school due to chronic dental pain. the teacher observes
multiple open lesions and broken teeth in the mouth, and has contacted the parents
who have refused to take the child for treatment. according to the signs, which of
the following circumstances should be suspected? - Correct answer-dental neglect
during oral hygiene instructions, the dental assistant explains that destructive oral
bacteria from highly organized groups known as - Correct answer-plaque/biofilm
during oral hygiene instructions, the dental assistant explains that destructive oral
bacteria from highly organized groups known as - Correct answer-plaque/biofilm
allows bills to be spread out over time and alleviates overstocking - Correct
answer-automatic shipment
allows bills to be spread out over time and alleviates overstocking - Correct
answer-automatic shipment
from the description provided, choose the type of caries recorded: occlusal enamel
decay is present on the virgin tooth surface of tooth 35 - Correct answer-incipient
caries
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,from the description provided, choose the type of caries recorded: occlusal enamel
decay is present on the virgin tooth surface of tooth 35 - Correct answer-incipient
caries
the dental assistant selects a foam tray for the application of the patients topical
fluoride. what should the dental assistant do with the trays tried in the mouth but
not selected? - Correct answer-discard
the dental assistant selects a foam tray for the application of the patients topical
fluoride. what should the dental assistant do with the trays tried in the mouth but
not selected? - Correct answer-discard
a patient presents for composite restorations of the following teeth surfaces 21DI,
11MID, AND 44DO. in what order would the procedural steps be followed for the
restorations in the first quad? - Correct answer-mylar strip, etch, primer, composite
a patient presents for composite restorations of the following teeth surfaces 21DI,
11MID, AND 44DO. in what order would the procedural steps be followed for the
restorations in the first quad? - Correct answer-mylar strip, etch, primer, composite
from the following list, identify the anatomical landmarks that are present on a
radiographs. which radiolucent landmark may be seen on a maxillary molar image?
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, (incisive foramen, mental foramen, maxillary sinus, v shaped nasal spine,
zygomatic process) - Correct answer-maxillary sinus
from the following list, identify the anatomical landmarks that are present on a
radiographs. which radiolucent landmark may be seen on a maxillary molar image?
(incisive foramen, mental foramen, maxillary sinus, v shaped nasal spine,
zygomatic process) - Correct answer-maxillary sinus
A healthy 47-year-old patient presents to the office for a class V resin restoration
on tooth 12 and an occlusal resin restoration on tooth 16. After receiving the local
anesthetic, he reports feeling dizzy and nauseated. The assistant notices he looks
pale and feels clammy. Which one of the following types of matrix systems should
be used for the anterior restoration
Metal crown form
Celluloid strip
Tofflemire
Sectional - Correct answer-celluloid strip
A healthy 47-year-old patient presents to the office for a class V resin restoration
on tooth 12 and an occlusal resin restoration on tooth 16. After receiving the local
anesthetic, he reports feeling dizzy and nauseated. The assistant notices he looks
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Answers
the patient who is entitled to dental insurance benefits - Correct answer-beneficiary
the patient who is entitled to dental insurance benefits - Correct answer-beneficiary
a patient presents with thermal sensitivity, severe, intermittent and throbbing pain
when chewing. these symptoms are caused by which of the following - Correct
answer-pulpitis
a patient presents with thermal sensitivity, severe, intermittent and throbbing pain
when chewing. these symptoms are caused by which of the following - Correct
answer-pulpitis
the classification of cavities which occur in the proximal surfaces of incisors and
cuspids involve the incisal edge is called - Correct answer-class IV
the classification of cavities which occur in the proximal surfaces of incisors and
cuspids involve the incisal edge is called - Correct answer-class IV
a child refuses snacks at school due to chronic dental pain. the teacher observes
multiple open lesions and broken teeth in the mouth, and has contacted the parents
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,who have refused to take the child for treatment. according to the signs, which of
the following circumstances should be suspected? - Correct answer-dental neglect
a child refuses snacks at school due to chronic dental pain. the teacher observes
multiple open lesions and broken teeth in the mouth, and has contacted the parents
who have refused to take the child for treatment. according to the signs, which of
the following circumstances should be suspected? - Correct answer-dental neglect
during oral hygiene instructions, the dental assistant explains that destructive oral
bacteria from highly organized groups known as - Correct answer-plaque/biofilm
during oral hygiene instructions, the dental assistant explains that destructive oral
bacteria from highly organized groups known as - Correct answer-plaque/biofilm
allows bills to be spread out over time and alleviates overstocking - Correct
answer-automatic shipment
allows bills to be spread out over time and alleviates overstocking - Correct
answer-automatic shipment
from the description provided, choose the type of caries recorded: occlusal enamel
decay is present on the virgin tooth surface of tooth 35 - Correct answer-incipient
caries
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,from the description provided, choose the type of caries recorded: occlusal enamel
decay is present on the virgin tooth surface of tooth 35 - Correct answer-incipient
caries
the dental assistant selects a foam tray for the application of the patients topical
fluoride. what should the dental assistant do with the trays tried in the mouth but
not selected? - Correct answer-discard
the dental assistant selects a foam tray for the application of the patients topical
fluoride. what should the dental assistant do with the trays tried in the mouth but
not selected? - Correct answer-discard
a patient presents for composite restorations of the following teeth surfaces 21DI,
11MID, AND 44DO. in what order would the procedural steps be followed for the
restorations in the first quad? - Correct answer-mylar strip, etch, primer, composite
a patient presents for composite restorations of the following teeth surfaces 21DI,
11MID, AND 44DO. in what order would the procedural steps be followed for the
restorations in the first quad? - Correct answer-mylar strip, etch, primer, composite
from the following list, identify the anatomical landmarks that are present on a
radiographs. which radiolucent landmark may be seen on a maxillary molar image?
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, (incisive foramen, mental foramen, maxillary sinus, v shaped nasal spine,
zygomatic process) - Correct answer-maxillary sinus
from the following list, identify the anatomical landmarks that are present on a
radiographs. which radiolucent landmark may be seen on a maxillary molar image?
(incisive foramen, mental foramen, maxillary sinus, v shaped nasal spine,
zygomatic process) - Correct answer-maxillary sinus
A healthy 47-year-old patient presents to the office for a class V resin restoration
on tooth 12 and an occlusal resin restoration on tooth 16. After receiving the local
anesthetic, he reports feeling dizzy and nauseated. The assistant notices he looks
pale and feels clammy. Which one of the following types of matrix systems should
be used for the anterior restoration
Metal crown form
Celluloid strip
Tofflemire
Sectional - Correct answer-celluloid strip
A healthy 47-year-old patient presents to the office for a class V resin restoration
on tooth 12 and an occlusal resin restoration on tooth 16. After receiving the local
anesthetic, he reports feeling dizzy and nauseated. The assistant notices he looks
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