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What sort of agency is the Centers for Disease Control of Preven on (CDC)? - Ans CDC is
advisory agency Center conducts scien fic research and then issues recommenda ons based on
the research conclusions.
What sort of agency is the Occupa onal Safety and Health Administra on (OSHA)? - Ans OSHA
is regulatory agency Any rules or regula ons issued by the OSHA must be adhered to, OSHA has
the power to enforce the most. The OSHA can fine dental office for not complying with the
regula ons specific to federal or state regula ons.
How quickly must a filled sharps container, considered hazardous waste, be properly removed
from the dental office? - Ans It must be removed from dental office within 180 Days.
Which of the following statements is true of infec ous waste? - Ans Infec ous waste is capable
of transmi0ng a contagious disease through inappropriate handling or while not wearing
effec ve PPE
How should you treat a pa ent suffering from an asthma a3ack? - Ans Pa ent should be
placed in an upright posi on. Si0ng up allows the lungs to expand. Their symptoms should
begin to get be3er within 30-60 seconds
What dental material simulates secondary den n growth? - Ans Liner is the material that
simulates secondary Denton growth some liners also include a me released fluoride which has
an an cariogenic quality and also prevents the future decay while protec ng the pulp
,Which of the following dental materials she would be use as a base? - Ans ZOE zinc oxide and
eugenol is used as a base a base simulates the pulp from hot or cold temperatures 0E is next to
a thick doughy consistency and rolled into a ball for placement on the floor of prepara on.
Which is placed in an autoclave or sta on priority to steriliza on process? - Ans Steriliza on
pouches are used for instrument packing prior to placement into the autoclave for steriliza on
How many minutes does a normal autoclave cycle run? - Ans An average autoclave cycle runs
30 minutes this is for wrapped instruments or casse3es
When should a pa ent be told to wrap his or her lips ghtly around the saliva ejector to expel
fluid from his or her mouth? - Ans Never pa ent should never be told to write their lives
around us alive a jacked your pa ents could experience step back where the fluid from the last
pa ences voice back up the hose. It is very rare but possible
What can be used to make a custom tray? - Ans Custom tray can be fabrica ng using art acrylic
material, triad tray material study model of pa ents arch this can be done by the lab or the
chair side assistance in the lab in the dental office
What medicaments is used to irrigate the root canals during root canal therapy? - Ans Sodium
hypochlorite it's a mixture of bleach and water insert into the canals with an irriga ng syringe to
help kill any bacteria during the cleaning process
What type of flooring is recommended in the dental treatment rooms or operatories? - Ans
Linoleum this type of flooring makes cleaning any possible spills or messes easy and hygienic
Why would you use the ultrasonic cleaner? - Ans Ultrasonic cleaner removes debris from
instrument as a method of pre-cleaning prior to steriliza on the ultrasonic cleaner takes the
place of hand scrubbing which is no longer allowed by many OSHA state regula ons
, Which of the following statements about good sutures is/are accurate? - Ans Gut sutures are
made from animal guts typically cat or sheep are most common in den stry and are dissolved
within 5 to 7 days these type of sutures are a popular choice because they dissolve as pa ents
heal
When is a biological monitoring done? When is chemical monitoring done? - Ans Bio logical
monitoring is completed weekly and the results are mailed to the lab for tes ng under the
microscope a chemical monitoring is completed daily with every run of the sterilizer using either
process indicators are processed integrators
What is the responsibility of a regulatory agent? What is the responsibility of an advisory
agency? - Ans A regulatory agency has the power of enforcement of laws behind it. An advisory
agency base its sugges on on scien fic research and data but has no enforcement capabili es
Which bandage oCen covers periodontal surgical sites? - Ans Perio pack is the bandage place
over a surgical site following periodontal surgery this bandage is used to protect the site from
bacteria and foods that into the oral cavity while the ssues are s ll healing
MSDS stands for - Ans Stands for material safety and data sheet each dental products
manufactured in the United States is shipped with an MSDS every dental office needs to have an
MSDS binder
What is the name of the foot pedal that controls the dental handpieces? - Ans Rheostat
Which hand should hold the HBE? - Ans The HVE is held in the chairsides right hand while the
leC hand is either transferring an instrument or u lizing the air/water syringe
During what procedure is Bur used? - Ans A dental bar is used to prepare tooth structure finish
and polish a restora on remove decay and sec on crowns