NCDU Final Study Guide Exam Questions
and CORRECT Answers
Periodontics - CORRECT ANSWER treatment of diseases of the oral tissues that
support and surround teeth
Endodontics - CORRECT ANSWER treatment of the pulp and associated structures
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - CORRECT ANSWER treatment of diseases, injuries,
and defects of the oral and maxillofacial
Dental Public Health - CORRECT ANSWER development of policies to control and
prevent disease
Orthodontics - CORRECT ANSWER treatment of the malocclusions of the teeth and
associated structures
Prosthodontics - CORRECT ANSWER restoration and replacement of natural teeth
with artificial constructs such as crowns, bridges, and dentures
Oral Pathology - CORRECT ANSWER examination of the nature of diseases that
affect the oral cavity and adjacent structures
Pediatric Dentistry - CORRECT ANSWER oral healthcare of children from birth to
adolescence
Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology - CORRECT ANSWER uses new and sophisticated
imaging techniques to locate tumors and infectious diseases of the jaw, head, and neck
Pierre Fauchard - CORRECT ANSWER "father of modern dentistry"
, List the [3] requirements of direct supervision: - CORRECT ANSWER -dentist must
be physically present in the office
-dentist must examine the patient before and after the procedure
-DA must be legally qualified
Who technically 'owns' the patient's radiographs? - CORRECT ANSWER the dentist
Do patients have the right to access or retrieve their radiographs at any time? - CORRECT
ANSWER yes, but only a copy
When writing entries in a the patient's chart, is it better to chart too much or too little? -
CORRECT ANSWER too much
List (from smallest to largest) the [4] levels of organization in the human body: - CORRECT
ANSWER 1. cells
2. tissues
3. organs
4. body systems
How many types of viral hepatitis are there? - CORRECT ANSWER 5 (A,B,C,D,E)
How is the herpes virus transmitted? - CORRECT ANSWER direct contact with
lesions or infectious saliva
How often should dental personnel wash their hands? [3 instances] - CORRECT
ANSWER -before putting on gloves
-after removing gloves
-after touching contaminated objects with bare hands
and CORRECT Answers
Periodontics - CORRECT ANSWER treatment of diseases of the oral tissues that
support and surround teeth
Endodontics - CORRECT ANSWER treatment of the pulp and associated structures
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - CORRECT ANSWER treatment of diseases, injuries,
and defects of the oral and maxillofacial
Dental Public Health - CORRECT ANSWER development of policies to control and
prevent disease
Orthodontics - CORRECT ANSWER treatment of the malocclusions of the teeth and
associated structures
Prosthodontics - CORRECT ANSWER restoration and replacement of natural teeth
with artificial constructs such as crowns, bridges, and dentures
Oral Pathology - CORRECT ANSWER examination of the nature of diseases that
affect the oral cavity and adjacent structures
Pediatric Dentistry - CORRECT ANSWER oral healthcare of children from birth to
adolescence
Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology - CORRECT ANSWER uses new and sophisticated
imaging techniques to locate tumors and infectious diseases of the jaw, head, and neck
Pierre Fauchard - CORRECT ANSWER "father of modern dentistry"
, List the [3] requirements of direct supervision: - CORRECT ANSWER -dentist must
be physically present in the office
-dentist must examine the patient before and after the procedure
-DA must be legally qualified
Who technically 'owns' the patient's radiographs? - CORRECT ANSWER the dentist
Do patients have the right to access or retrieve their radiographs at any time? - CORRECT
ANSWER yes, but only a copy
When writing entries in a the patient's chart, is it better to chart too much or too little? -
CORRECT ANSWER too much
List (from smallest to largest) the [4] levels of organization in the human body: - CORRECT
ANSWER 1. cells
2. tissues
3. organs
4. body systems
How many types of viral hepatitis are there? - CORRECT ANSWER 5 (A,B,C,D,E)
How is the herpes virus transmitted? - CORRECT ANSWER direct contact with
lesions or infectious saliva
How often should dental personnel wash their hands? [3 instances] - CORRECT
ANSWER -before putting on gloves
-after removing gloves
-after touching contaminated objects with bare hands
