PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Autonomy - Correct Answers -Childhood process of becoming independent
Avulsed - Correct Answers -Torn away or dislodged by force
Chronologic Age - Correct Answers -Actual age in (months, years) of pediatric patients
Down Syndrome - Correct Answers -Chromosomal defect that results in abnormal
physical characteristics and mental impairment; also called trisomy 21
Emotional Age - Correct Answers -Measure of the level of emotional maturity of
pediatric patients
Extrusion - Correct Answers -Displacement of a tooth from its socket as a result of injury
Intrusion - Correct Answers -Displacement of a tooth into its socket as a result of injury
Luxation - Correct Answers -Dislocation
Open Bay - Correct Answers -Concept of open design used in pediatric dental practices
Papoose Board - Correct Answers -Type of restraining device that holds or hugs or
wrap around a pediatric patients hands, arms, and legs to keep them still. Parent must
provide consent
Pulpotomy - Correct Answers -Removal of the coronal portion of a vital pulp from the
tooth. Remove inflamed portion and keep healthy portion.
Pulpectomy - Correct Answers -Complete removal of vital pulp from a tooth
Pediatric Dentistry - Correct Answers -Dental Specialty concerned with neonatal
through adolescent patients, as well as patients with special needs in these age groups.
It focuses on providing oral healthcare according to the needs of infants, children,
adolescents, and individuals with special needs
Emphasis of the pediatric dental practice is placed on: - Correct Answers -Prevention,
early detection, diagnosis, and treatment
, How many years after dental school must a pediatric dentist continue education? -
Correct Answers -2-3 years in an accredited pediatric program based setting
A pediatric dental assistant must have: - Correct Answers -Compassion and patience to
enjoy working with children, adolescents, and patients with special needs (usually
certified)
Certified Pediatric Dental Assistant Functions: - Correct Answers -Perform legal
preventive procedures such as coronal polishing, sealant application, and taking
preliminary impressions
Open Bay Advantage: - Correct Answers -Provides reassurance by allowing pediatric
patients to see other children who are receiving care
Sedation Room - Correct Answers -"Quiet Room" separate of open area that can be
used for children whose behavior may upset other children
Would it be possible to see a 21 yr. old patient in a pediatric office? - Correct Answers -
Yes. If the patient has special needs
What is unique about the treatment setting of a pediatric setting? - Correct Answers -It
displays a pleasant and non threatening decor usually with a theme and games for
children to play with
What types of patients are seen in a pediatric practice? - Correct Answers -Infants,
children, adolescents, and special needs
Mental Age - Correct Answers -Refers to the child's level of intellectual capacity and
development
Erikson's Stages of Development - Correct Answers -Erik Erikson- well known
pyschiatrist developed stages of behavior to understand the social and emotional
development of children and teenagers. Consists of:
Learning Basic Trust and Autonomy
Play and School Age
Adolescence
Learning Basic Trust - Correct Answers -Period of infancy through the first year of life.
Well-handled, nurtured, and loved child develops trust and security and a basic
optimism; if handled badly, the infant becomes insecure and mistrustful
Learning Autonomy - Correct Answers -Children learn to sit, stand, walk, and run.
Progress vocally from babbling to simple sentences. Socially they learn to identify
familiar faces and alternate between fear of strangers and friendliness. Around 2 they
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Autonomy - Correct Answers -Childhood process of becoming independent
Avulsed - Correct Answers -Torn away or dislodged by force
Chronologic Age - Correct Answers -Actual age in (months, years) of pediatric patients
Down Syndrome - Correct Answers -Chromosomal defect that results in abnormal
physical characteristics and mental impairment; also called trisomy 21
Emotional Age - Correct Answers -Measure of the level of emotional maturity of
pediatric patients
Extrusion - Correct Answers -Displacement of a tooth from its socket as a result of injury
Intrusion - Correct Answers -Displacement of a tooth into its socket as a result of injury
Luxation - Correct Answers -Dislocation
Open Bay - Correct Answers -Concept of open design used in pediatric dental practices
Papoose Board - Correct Answers -Type of restraining device that holds or hugs or
wrap around a pediatric patients hands, arms, and legs to keep them still. Parent must
provide consent
Pulpotomy - Correct Answers -Removal of the coronal portion of a vital pulp from the
tooth. Remove inflamed portion and keep healthy portion.
Pulpectomy - Correct Answers -Complete removal of vital pulp from a tooth
Pediatric Dentistry - Correct Answers -Dental Specialty concerned with neonatal
through adolescent patients, as well as patients with special needs in these age groups.
It focuses on providing oral healthcare according to the needs of infants, children,
adolescents, and individuals with special needs
Emphasis of the pediatric dental practice is placed on: - Correct Answers -Prevention,
early detection, diagnosis, and treatment
, How many years after dental school must a pediatric dentist continue education? -
Correct Answers -2-3 years in an accredited pediatric program based setting
A pediatric dental assistant must have: - Correct Answers -Compassion and patience to
enjoy working with children, adolescents, and patients with special needs (usually
certified)
Certified Pediatric Dental Assistant Functions: - Correct Answers -Perform legal
preventive procedures such as coronal polishing, sealant application, and taking
preliminary impressions
Open Bay Advantage: - Correct Answers -Provides reassurance by allowing pediatric
patients to see other children who are receiving care
Sedation Room - Correct Answers -"Quiet Room" separate of open area that can be
used for children whose behavior may upset other children
Would it be possible to see a 21 yr. old patient in a pediatric office? - Correct Answers -
Yes. If the patient has special needs
What is unique about the treatment setting of a pediatric setting? - Correct Answers -It
displays a pleasant and non threatening decor usually with a theme and games for
children to play with
What types of patients are seen in a pediatric practice? - Correct Answers -Infants,
children, adolescents, and special needs
Mental Age - Correct Answers -Refers to the child's level of intellectual capacity and
development
Erikson's Stages of Development - Correct Answers -Erik Erikson- well known
pyschiatrist developed stages of behavior to understand the social and emotional
development of children and teenagers. Consists of:
Learning Basic Trust and Autonomy
Play and School Age
Adolescence
Learning Basic Trust - Correct Answers -Period of infancy through the first year of life.
Well-handled, nurtured, and loved child develops trust and security and a basic
optimism; if handled badly, the infant becomes insecure and mistrustful
Learning Autonomy - Correct Answers -Children learn to sit, stand, walk, and run.
Progress vocally from babbling to simple sentences. Socially they learn to identify
familiar faces and alternate between fear of strangers and friendliness. Around 2 they
