Dental Assisting Test #1 Review
(chapters 1-4)|Questions and
Answers
who discovered x-rays in 1895 - -w. c. roentgen
- endodontist - -involves the causes, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment
of diseases and injuries of the pulp and associated structures
- OMS (oral and maxillofacial surgery) - -involves the diagnosis and surgical
treatment of diseases, injuries, and defects of the oral and maxillofacial
regions. this involves the functional and aesthetic aspects of the hard and
soft tissues of the mouth
- pediatric dentistry - -provides both primary and comprehensive
preventative and restorative healthcare for infants and children through
adolescence, including those with special needs
- periodontics - -diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the oral tissues
supporting and surrounding the teeth
- prosthodontics - -diagnosis of missing or deficient teeth; treatment
planning; rehabilitation through artificial construction; and maintenance of
oral function, comfort, and appearance of artificial teeth
- who regulates the tasks and responsibilities of the dental assistant - -
dentist
- laboratory hand-piece - -for tasks such as trimming custom trays or
temporary restoration
- laboratory work pan - -for storing together all the parts of an individuals
case
- model trimmer - -for use when trimming diagnostic casts and study
models
- vacuum former - -used to create custom trays, bleaching trays, and mouth
gaurds
- dental lathe - -to grind metals and polish dentures and precious crowns
(chapters 1-4)|Questions and
Answers
who discovered x-rays in 1895 - -w. c. roentgen
- endodontist - -involves the causes, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment
of diseases and injuries of the pulp and associated structures
- OMS (oral and maxillofacial surgery) - -involves the diagnosis and surgical
treatment of diseases, injuries, and defects of the oral and maxillofacial
regions. this involves the functional and aesthetic aspects of the hard and
soft tissues of the mouth
- pediatric dentistry - -provides both primary and comprehensive
preventative and restorative healthcare for infants and children through
adolescence, including those with special needs
- periodontics - -diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the oral tissues
supporting and surrounding the teeth
- prosthodontics - -diagnosis of missing or deficient teeth; treatment
planning; rehabilitation through artificial construction; and maintenance of
oral function, comfort, and appearance of artificial teeth
- who regulates the tasks and responsibilities of the dental assistant - -
dentist
- laboratory hand-piece - -for tasks such as trimming custom trays or
temporary restoration
- laboratory work pan - -for storing together all the parts of an individuals
case
- model trimmer - -for use when trimming diagnostic casts and study
models
- vacuum former - -used to create custom trays, bleaching trays, and mouth
gaurds
- dental lathe - -to grind metals and polish dentures and precious crowns
