EDDA EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
State Dental Board - Answers interprets, implements, and enforces regulations; list of rules and
regulations for everyone connected to the practice of dentistry in the state of louisiana
Respondent Superior "Let the master answer" - Answers legal doctrine that holds the employer
liable for act(s) of the employee. the dentist is ultimately responsible for well-being of the
patient and the employee
EDDA duties different from a dental assistant: - Answers coronal polishing, placing sealants
Act of Omission - Answers dentist fails to diagnose a tooth that has an obvious periapical
abscess
Act of Commission - Answers dentist administers 15 cartridges of anesthetic to a very small
child, resulting in a serious overdose and possible death of a child
Implied Consent - Answers given when the patient agrees to treatment or at least does not
object (does not need to be in writing)
Chief Complaint - Answers identification of patient concerns, percieved needs, expectations,
and priorities is an important component of oral health assessment
Informal Refusal - Answers if a patient refuses the proposed treatment, the dentist must inform
the patient about the likely consequences
Refusal of Care - Answers dentist may refuse to treat a patient, however, this action must not be
based on the patient's race, color, creed, or medical condition
How many bones are in the skull? - Answers 22 bones (14 are facial bones)
TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint) - Answers allows movement of the mandible for speech and
chewing
Trigeminal Nerve - Answers main nerve for oral cavity
Functions of Sinuses (3) - Answers 1. produce mucus
2. make the bones of the skull lighter
3. provide resonance, which helps to produce sound
Clinical Crown - Answers visible part of tooth above the gum line
Cusp of Carabelli - Answers located on maxillary first molars only
Contact Areas - Answers area where two proximal surfaces touch
State Dental Board - Answers interprets, implements, and enforces regulations; list of rules and
regulations for everyone connected to the practice of dentistry in the state of louisiana
Respondent Superior "Let the master answer" - Answers legal doctrine that holds the employer
liable for act(s) of the employee. the dentist is ultimately responsible for well-being of the
patient and the employee
EDDA duties different from a dental assistant: - Answers coronal polishing, placing sealants
Act of Omission - Answers dentist fails to diagnose a tooth that has an obvious periapical
abscess
Act of Commission - Answers dentist administers 15 cartridges of anesthetic to a very small
child, resulting in a serious overdose and possible death of a child
Implied Consent - Answers given when the patient agrees to treatment or at least does not
object (does not need to be in writing)
Chief Complaint - Answers identification of patient concerns, percieved needs, expectations,
and priorities is an important component of oral health assessment
Informal Refusal - Answers if a patient refuses the proposed treatment, the dentist must inform
the patient about the likely consequences
Refusal of Care - Answers dentist may refuse to treat a patient, however, this action must not be
based on the patient's race, color, creed, or medical condition
How many bones are in the skull? - Answers 22 bones (14 are facial bones)
TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint) - Answers allows movement of the mandible for speech and
chewing
Trigeminal Nerve - Answers main nerve for oral cavity
Functions of Sinuses (3) - Answers 1. produce mucus
2. make the bones of the skull lighter
3. provide resonance, which helps to produce sound
Clinical Crown - Answers visible part of tooth above the gum line
Cusp of Carabelli - Answers located on maxillary first molars only
Contact Areas - Answers area where two proximal surfaces touch
