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Springs 2024!!
choose the type of caries recorded:
A carious lesion was recorded on the buccal pit of tooth 26 four years ago, the decay
has not progressed to date. - ANSWER_Incipient caries
identify the anatomical landmarks that are present on a radiograph.
Which radiopaque landmark may be seen on a maxillary anterior image? -
ANSWER_maxillary sinus
During an exam, the dentist notes that a patient has a fungal condition on her palate
and that her denture has not been cleaned properly in a long time. Although the
denture fits poorly and has a broken edge, the patient cannot afford to have a new
one made. The dentist smoothes the sharp edge and advises the patient that a
denture reline will be required in two weeks and the repair can be done at the same
time. The dentist asks the dental assistant to instruct the patient on denture care in
relation to the fungal condition, to polish the denture and to schedule the
appointments.
The dental assistant would recognize that the fungal condition on the patient's palate
is candidiasis by the presence of which one of the following oral soft tissue
conditions? - ANSWER_White, curd-like areas that can be partially scraped off.
Which of the following oral conditions would indicate an adverse reaction to topical
anesthetic ointment? - ANSWER_swelling
A healthy 47-year-old patient presents for the delivery of her 37 MOD. permanent
cast restoration and placement of indirect veneers on teeth 11, 12 and 13. She
would like tooth 47
replaced. The dentist prescribes periapical radiographic images of 47, 46 area and
tooth 37 using the bisecting technique. The patient's maxillary and mandibular
wisdom teeth are present on the left side. Vital signs were obtained and recorded to
be within normal limits.
Which wisdom teeth are present? - ANSWER_28 and 38
The dental assistant is preparing equipment and supplies for the following
restorations:
• 31 ML
• 32 DL
• 36 MODB amalgam
The odontogram indicates that 37 and 38 are missing. The medical history indicates
a history of claustrophobia
Which one of the following moisture barriers will be used on the lingual side to
absorb the flow of saliva? - ANSWER_cotton roll
, The dental assistant is preparing for the first patient of the day for the surgical
extractions of teeth 28 and 38. The patient has a past medical history of hepatitis B.
Both teeth require radiographic images before they can be extracted. The second
patient of the day is scheduled for the surgical extraction of tooth 28, and has no
medical contraindications. The third patient is scheduled for a restorative procedure.
The receptionist in the office is often called upon to help with the cleaning and
sterilization of instruments. The dental assistant only works out of one operatory and
has only one set of surgical instruments
What is the correct sequence for preparing the operatory for the third patient? -
ANSWER_Discard disposables and barriers, surface clean, surface disinfect, place
new barriers.
The following terms are used in inventory management, match each term with the
best description.
Item will be shipped separately from the rest of the order. - ANSWER_back order
choose the type of caries recorded.
Occlusal enamel decay is present on the virgin tooth surface of tooth 35. -
ANSWER_incipient caries
A child refuses snacks at school due to chronic dental pain. The teacher observes
multiple open lesions and broken teeth in the mouth, and has contacted the parents
who have refused to take the child for treatment. According to the signs, which of the
following circumstances should be suspected? - ANSWER_dental neglect
When placing a wedge beside a matrix band, which side of the wedge is towards the
gingiva? - ANSWER_flat wider side
A patient presents with a toothache on their lower right side. The medical history
indicates the patient has diabetes. The dentist tests the tooth for pulp vitality and
asks for a radiographic image of the area. During the radiographic image exposure,
the patient appears weak and begins to tremble and perspire.
What diagnostic test will NOT be performed? - ANSWER_bleeding index
A new patient arrives at the dental office for his scheduled appointment. His last
dental checkup was two years ago. He does not have any teeth bothering him at the
present time, but is interested in maintaining optimum oral health.
What type of appointment should be booked for this patient? - ANSWER_complete
exam
A patient of record presents for a composite restoration to replace an amalgam on
tooth 17 due to recurrent decay. During the preparation, the dentist notes it will be a
deep restoration. The assistant prepares the additional dental materials needed to
adapt the treatment.
What is the correct sequence of materials for this restoration? - ANSWER_liner,
etch, bond
The dental assistant is preparing equipment and supplies for the following
restorations:
• 31 ML
Springs 2024!!
choose the type of caries recorded:
A carious lesion was recorded on the buccal pit of tooth 26 four years ago, the decay
has not progressed to date. - ANSWER_Incipient caries
identify the anatomical landmarks that are present on a radiograph.
Which radiopaque landmark may be seen on a maxillary anterior image? -
ANSWER_maxillary sinus
During an exam, the dentist notes that a patient has a fungal condition on her palate
and that her denture has not been cleaned properly in a long time. Although the
denture fits poorly and has a broken edge, the patient cannot afford to have a new
one made. The dentist smoothes the sharp edge and advises the patient that a
denture reline will be required in two weeks and the repair can be done at the same
time. The dentist asks the dental assistant to instruct the patient on denture care in
relation to the fungal condition, to polish the denture and to schedule the
appointments.
The dental assistant would recognize that the fungal condition on the patient's palate
is candidiasis by the presence of which one of the following oral soft tissue
conditions? - ANSWER_White, curd-like areas that can be partially scraped off.
Which of the following oral conditions would indicate an adverse reaction to topical
anesthetic ointment? - ANSWER_swelling
A healthy 47-year-old patient presents for the delivery of her 37 MOD. permanent
cast restoration and placement of indirect veneers on teeth 11, 12 and 13. She
would like tooth 47
replaced. The dentist prescribes periapical radiographic images of 47, 46 area and
tooth 37 using the bisecting technique. The patient's maxillary and mandibular
wisdom teeth are present on the left side. Vital signs were obtained and recorded to
be within normal limits.
Which wisdom teeth are present? - ANSWER_28 and 38
The dental assistant is preparing equipment and supplies for the following
restorations:
• 31 ML
• 32 DL
• 36 MODB amalgam
The odontogram indicates that 37 and 38 are missing. The medical history indicates
a history of claustrophobia
Which one of the following moisture barriers will be used on the lingual side to
absorb the flow of saliva? - ANSWER_cotton roll
, The dental assistant is preparing for the first patient of the day for the surgical
extractions of teeth 28 and 38. The patient has a past medical history of hepatitis B.
Both teeth require radiographic images before they can be extracted. The second
patient of the day is scheduled for the surgical extraction of tooth 28, and has no
medical contraindications. The third patient is scheduled for a restorative procedure.
The receptionist in the office is often called upon to help with the cleaning and
sterilization of instruments. The dental assistant only works out of one operatory and
has only one set of surgical instruments
What is the correct sequence for preparing the operatory for the third patient? -
ANSWER_Discard disposables and barriers, surface clean, surface disinfect, place
new barriers.
The following terms are used in inventory management, match each term with the
best description.
Item will be shipped separately from the rest of the order. - ANSWER_back order
choose the type of caries recorded.
Occlusal enamel decay is present on the virgin tooth surface of tooth 35. -
ANSWER_incipient caries
A child refuses snacks at school due to chronic dental pain. The teacher observes
multiple open lesions and broken teeth in the mouth, and has contacted the parents
who have refused to take the child for treatment. According to the signs, which of the
following circumstances should be suspected? - ANSWER_dental neglect
When placing a wedge beside a matrix band, which side of the wedge is towards the
gingiva? - ANSWER_flat wider side
A patient presents with a toothache on their lower right side. The medical history
indicates the patient has diabetes. The dentist tests the tooth for pulp vitality and
asks for a radiographic image of the area. During the radiographic image exposure,
the patient appears weak and begins to tremble and perspire.
What diagnostic test will NOT be performed? - ANSWER_bleeding index
A new patient arrives at the dental office for his scheduled appointment. His last
dental checkup was two years ago. He does not have any teeth bothering him at the
present time, but is interested in maintaining optimum oral health.
What type of appointment should be booked for this patient? - ANSWER_complete
exam
A patient of record presents for a composite restoration to replace an amalgam on
tooth 17 due to recurrent decay. During the preparation, the dentist notes it will be a
deep restoration. The assistant prepares the additional dental materials needed to
adapt the treatment.
What is the correct sequence of materials for this restoration? - ANSWER_liner,
etch, bond
The dental assistant is preparing equipment and supplies for the following
restorations:
• 31 ML
