Study Guide For;
MO BASIC SKILLS
2026/2027
Complete Questions Bank and Correct
Detailed Answers With Rationales ||
100% Guaranteed Pass || Brand New
Version
,Jurisprudence Area of the law pertaining to dentistry
Ethics Moral standards of conduct
Duty of Care 1. Being licensed
2. Using reasonable skill, care, and judgement
3. Using standard drugs, materials, and techniques
Declining Treatment The patient has the right but cannot dictate treatment
Informed Consent 1. An IN-PERSON DISCUSSION between dentist and patient
2. Patient must CLEARLY UNDERSTAND benefits, risks, and alternatives to the
TREATMENT PLAN
3. Patient must SIGN THE CONSENT FORM that is then PLACED IN THE
PATIENTS FILE
State Dental Practice Act Provides LAW TO PROTCET THE PUBLIC from incompetent dental health care
providers
Board of Dentistry Administrative board that interprets and implements state regulations (Dental
Practice Act)
Direct Supervision 1. Dentist is PHYSICALLY PRESENT when dental auxiliary performs delegates
functions
2. Dental assistant must be legally qualified to preform delegated procedures
(EFDA Certified)
3. Dentist must EXAMINE PATIENT BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER procedure
If a dental assistant performs a function that is NOT 1. Practicing WITHOUT A PERMIT
ALLOWED under the State Practice Act, they are.... 2. Performing an ILLIGEAL ACT
3. Performing a CRIMINAL ACT
What is an EFDA EXPANDED FUNCTION DENTAL ASSISTANT
(Qualified and permitted dental auxiliaries who have increased skill and training)
What are Expanded Functions Specific intraoral TASKS DELEGATED TO QUALIFIED DENTAL AUXILIARIES
(EFDA CERTIFIED) who have increased skill and training
The expiration length of an EFDA certification permit is... 5 YEARS
The requirements to renew an EFDA permit is... all EDFAs renew at the same time
16 hours of continuing education and current BLS certificate
An EFDA must always maintain which current BASIC LIFE SAVING (BLS) FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS (with AED
certification training)
Are patient financial records part of the clinical records? No.
Patient records include ________ and _______ Notes and x-rays (radiographs)
Who "owns" dental records and images The dentist *
, Who is a patient of record Individual who has been EXAMINED AND DIAGNOSED by a licensed dentist
and has TREATMENT PLANNED
What is the correct way to make a chart correction? -In ink, cross through with a single line with the date; and your initials
What is unlawful when it comes to chart corrections? -Using white out or scribbling
(Spelling or correction you can, major or expensive Dr must)
What does HIPPA stand for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996
Which health care act (1996) requires that the HIPPA
transactions of all patients healthcare information be
formatted in a standardized electronic form
HIPPA privacy requirements 1. Privacy standards
2. Patients right
3. Administrative requirements
Which teeth have TWO roots 1. Maxillary 1st premolars (buccal and lingual)
2. Mandibular molars (mesial and distal)
What is the "Cusp of Carabelli" The 5TH AND NONFUNCTIONING CUSP sometimes found on MAXILLARY
FIRST MOLARS
What is enamel The HARDEST, most calcified substance in the human body. it COVERS EACH
TOOTH as the OUTER LAYER
What is dentin The 2ND HARDEST substance in the human body, making up the greatest part
of teeth. It is BENEATH THE ENAMEL AND CEMENTUM
What is cementum The 3RD HARDEST substance in the human body (almost as hard as bone)
COVERS TEETHS ROOTS
Where is the tooth pulp located? Located in the TOOTH ROOTS
What does the pulp contain? Contains NERVE ENDINGS AND BLOOD VESSELS
What is a furcation Space between roots of multi-rooted teeth
What is the CEJ CEMENTOENAMEL JUNCTION
Where enamel covering the crown of a tooth meets the cementum covering the
root
What is the apex of a tooth Pointed tip of each tooth
What is the Apical Foramen The OPENEING IN THE TIP OF EACH ROOT through which nerves and blood
vessels enter the pulp
Adjacent teeth Be able to identify teeth that are next to each other using the UNIVERSAL
NUMBERING SYSTEM
MO BASIC SKILLS
2026/2027
Complete Questions Bank and Correct
Detailed Answers With Rationales ||
100% Guaranteed Pass || Brand New
Version
,Jurisprudence Area of the law pertaining to dentistry
Ethics Moral standards of conduct
Duty of Care 1. Being licensed
2. Using reasonable skill, care, and judgement
3. Using standard drugs, materials, and techniques
Declining Treatment The patient has the right but cannot dictate treatment
Informed Consent 1. An IN-PERSON DISCUSSION between dentist and patient
2. Patient must CLEARLY UNDERSTAND benefits, risks, and alternatives to the
TREATMENT PLAN
3. Patient must SIGN THE CONSENT FORM that is then PLACED IN THE
PATIENTS FILE
State Dental Practice Act Provides LAW TO PROTCET THE PUBLIC from incompetent dental health care
providers
Board of Dentistry Administrative board that interprets and implements state regulations (Dental
Practice Act)
Direct Supervision 1. Dentist is PHYSICALLY PRESENT when dental auxiliary performs delegates
functions
2. Dental assistant must be legally qualified to preform delegated procedures
(EFDA Certified)
3. Dentist must EXAMINE PATIENT BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER procedure
If a dental assistant performs a function that is NOT 1. Practicing WITHOUT A PERMIT
ALLOWED under the State Practice Act, they are.... 2. Performing an ILLIGEAL ACT
3. Performing a CRIMINAL ACT
What is an EFDA EXPANDED FUNCTION DENTAL ASSISTANT
(Qualified and permitted dental auxiliaries who have increased skill and training)
What are Expanded Functions Specific intraoral TASKS DELEGATED TO QUALIFIED DENTAL AUXILIARIES
(EFDA CERTIFIED) who have increased skill and training
The expiration length of an EFDA certification permit is... 5 YEARS
The requirements to renew an EFDA permit is... all EDFAs renew at the same time
16 hours of continuing education and current BLS certificate
An EFDA must always maintain which current BASIC LIFE SAVING (BLS) FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS (with AED
certification training)
Are patient financial records part of the clinical records? No.
Patient records include ________ and _______ Notes and x-rays (radiographs)
Who "owns" dental records and images The dentist *
, Who is a patient of record Individual who has been EXAMINED AND DIAGNOSED by a licensed dentist
and has TREATMENT PLANNED
What is the correct way to make a chart correction? -In ink, cross through with a single line with the date; and your initials
What is unlawful when it comes to chart corrections? -Using white out or scribbling
(Spelling or correction you can, major or expensive Dr must)
What does HIPPA stand for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996
Which health care act (1996) requires that the HIPPA
transactions of all patients healthcare information be
formatted in a standardized electronic form
HIPPA privacy requirements 1. Privacy standards
2. Patients right
3. Administrative requirements
Which teeth have TWO roots 1. Maxillary 1st premolars (buccal and lingual)
2. Mandibular molars (mesial and distal)
What is the "Cusp of Carabelli" The 5TH AND NONFUNCTIONING CUSP sometimes found on MAXILLARY
FIRST MOLARS
What is enamel The HARDEST, most calcified substance in the human body. it COVERS EACH
TOOTH as the OUTER LAYER
What is dentin The 2ND HARDEST substance in the human body, making up the greatest part
of teeth. It is BENEATH THE ENAMEL AND CEMENTUM
What is cementum The 3RD HARDEST substance in the human body (almost as hard as bone)
COVERS TEETHS ROOTS
Where is the tooth pulp located? Located in the TOOTH ROOTS
What does the pulp contain? Contains NERVE ENDINGS AND BLOOD VESSELS
What is a furcation Space between roots of multi-rooted teeth
What is the CEJ CEMENTOENAMEL JUNCTION
Where enamel covering the crown of a tooth meets the cementum covering the
root
What is the apex of a tooth Pointed tip of each tooth
What is the Apical Foramen The OPENEING IN THE TIP OF EACH ROOT through which nerves and blood
vessels enter the pulp
Adjacent teeth Be able to identify teeth that are next to each other using the UNIVERSAL
NUMBERING SYSTEM
