The dentist finds decay on the mesial surface of the restoration on tooth 24. The dental assistant
recognizes the cavity on the patient's 24 as: - correct answer recurrent decay
the dental assistant selects a foam tray for the application of the patient's topical fluoride. What should
the dental assistant do with the trays tried in but not selected? - correct answer discard
the receptionist is called upon to help disinfect the operator after the first patient's appointment. What
personal protective equipment should the receptionist use? - correct answer utility gloves
what is the benefit of increased folate in pregnant patients? - correct answer red blood cell production
which products is used to treat dentin hypersensitivity? - correct answer toothpaste
what methods should the dental assistant teach oral hygiene instructions with a patient with Down
syndrome? - correct answer tell show do
large exotoses located on the palate of a patient who requires a removable complete prosthesis? -
correct answer osteotomy
which oral condition would indicate an adverse reaction to topical anesthetic? - correct answer swelling
the patient with dental insurance: - correct answer carrier
where should topical anesthetic be placed for tooth 18? - correct answer maxillary vestibule
which of the following nerve block injection techniques is most effective for a class V restoration on
tooth 43? - correct answer inferior alveolar
, personal decisions based on conduct that may be morally right or wrong, are questions of: - correct
answer ethics
which matrix systems should the dental assistant select for tooth 42? - correct answer mylar strip
two days following surgery, the patient's wife calls and says that the extraction area is whitish and
infected. The receptionist's correct response is to: - correct answer we can see him today to allow the
dentist to examine the extraction site
which one of the following processes described the mechanism of desensitizing agents? - correct
answer aids in blocking the dentinal tubules
after seating the patient in the operator, which one of the following sets of vital signs would be
recorded? - correct answer pulse, temperature, and blood pressure
while placing the restorative material in the preparation of 36 MODB, where will the wedges be placed? -
correct answer mesial and distal
the dental assistant will seat the patient in an upright position and assist with self medication using the
inhaler/bronchodilator - correct answer asthmatic attack
a patient develops erythema of the skin - correct answer latex allergy
during the patient's procedure, what instrument should the dental assistant pass to the dentist to
separate and retract the periosteum? - correct answer periosteal elevator
which radiopaque landmark may be seen on a maxillary central incisor radiographic image? - correct
answer nasal septum
translucent, homogeneous, unstructured film - correct answer acquired pellicle
over which artery will the dental assistant wrap the blood pressure cuff? - correct answer brachial