GENERAL CHAIRSIDE EXAM (REVISED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2025/2026!!)
Abrasion - Characteristic of aggressive brushing
Arteriosclerosis - High diet in cholesterol
Bacterial plaque - Primary cause of periodontal disease
Elevate feet above head - Revive a patient who exhibits symptoms of syncope
Periosteal elevator - Detach the gingival tissue around the neck of the tooth
Celluloid (Plastic) strip - What matrix is used for class III composite resin on tooth #8
Community water fluoridation - The most effective fluoride results are obtained
In case of adverse reaction occurs - Why should an assistant remain in the room with a patient
following the administration of a local anesthetic
Burnisher - Which instrument is used primarily to adapt margins of amalgam and gold restorations.
Grainy - Undermixed dental amalgam will appear
Stop procedure place a tablet of nitroglycerin under the tongue and administer oxygen - A 68 year
old patient with a history of angina pectoris starts complaining of chest pains and dizziness while
having a tooth extracted. What are the first steps that should be taken?
Over-heating the bone - The biggest concern in placing an osseous dental implant is
Test the water for levels of existing fluoride - If the dentist prescribes ingestible fluoride for the
children, which of the following must be done prior to determining the dosage required?
2025/2026!!)
Abrasion - Characteristic of aggressive brushing
Arteriosclerosis - High diet in cholesterol
Bacterial plaque - Primary cause of periodontal disease
Elevate feet above head - Revive a patient who exhibits symptoms of syncope
Periosteal elevator - Detach the gingival tissue around the neck of the tooth
Celluloid (Plastic) strip - What matrix is used for class III composite resin on tooth #8
Community water fluoridation - The most effective fluoride results are obtained
In case of adverse reaction occurs - Why should an assistant remain in the room with a patient
following the administration of a local anesthetic
Burnisher - Which instrument is used primarily to adapt margins of amalgam and gold restorations.
Grainy - Undermixed dental amalgam will appear
Stop procedure place a tablet of nitroglycerin under the tongue and administer oxygen - A 68 year
old patient with a history of angina pectoris starts complaining of chest pains and dizziness while
having a tooth extracted. What are the first steps that should be taken?
Over-heating the bone - The biggest concern in placing an osseous dental implant is
Test the water for levels of existing fluoride - If the dentist prescribes ingestible fluoride for the
children, which of the following must be done prior to determining the dosage required?
