jurisprudence, dental laws NC, infection control
exam, dental ethics and regulations, NC dental
licensure, dental board Exam prep 2026
Dental sealants should be used as part of a preventive program that includes:
- flourides
- dietary considerations
- plague
control
- (all of the
above)
Enamel that has been etched has the appearance of being:
Frosty/chalky
T/F A trophy angle is used for polishing teeth and is attached to the straight
handpiece
True
T/F The high-speed handpiece is used for the reduction of tooth structure,
preparation of the tooth, and removal of decay
True
,T/F The purpose of running the high-speed handpiece for the 20-30 secs
before using the handpiece is to cool the handpiece
False
The silver filling material used for more than 150 years to restore primary and
permanent teeth is called
amalgam
The process in which the resin material is changed from a pliable state to a
hardened restoration is
polymerization
A dental assistant who performs a function that is not delegated under the
dental practice act of the state in which they practice is:
- performing an illegal act
- practicing dentistry without a license
- performing a criminal
act (all of the above)
, The government regulatory agency that ensures the safety and effectiveness of
disinfectants associated with dentistry is the:
EPA
T/F Patients have the right to access and retrieve their records and radiographs
True
T/F The patient "technically" owns their patient record and radiographs
False
T/F When writing entries in a patient's chart it is most efficient and recommended
to be brief and to the point.
False
The four levels of organization in the human body arranged from smallest to
largest are:
- Cells
- Tissues
- Organs
- Body systems
Which nerve is the primary source of innervation for the oral cavity?
Trigeminal