General Chairside Mock Exam
Questions with Accurate Solutions
The ______ is made up of the structures that surround, support, and are attached to the
teeth - ANSWER Periodontium
The reason why women with severe periodontal disease have a greater risk for preterm
low-birth-weight babies is thought to be due to - ANSWER certain biochemicals
produced during periodontal disease, which may create hormones that cause early
uterine contractions and labor
______ is a soft mass of bacterial depostis that covers the tooth surface - ANSWER Plaque
Periodontal disease is considered to be generalized if more than ____ in the mouth are
affected - ANSWER 30
As a dental assistant, your first step as a partner in prevention with your patient is to
______ - ANSWER Help patients understand what causes dental disease and how to prevent
it
Patients should be cautioned about abnormal _____ of tooth structure over time, caused by
vigorously scrubbing the teeth with any toothbrush - ANSWER Abrasion
Dental floss should be used ____ brushing teeth - ANSWER Before or After
, A toothpick is utilized as a component of which of the following interdental aids? -
ANSWER Perio-aid
An oral irrigation device is used ______ - ANSWER to reduce bacterial levels in subgingival
areas
Well-nourished persons are usually better able to _____ than poorly nourished individuals -
ANSWER Heal and to ward off infections
MyPyramid is an outline of what to eat each day. the largest section on the pyramid is
______ - ANSWER Grains
Any food that contains sugards or other carbohydrates that can be metabolized by
bacteria in plaque is described as being ______ - ANSWER Carciogenic
____ can prevent cholestrol from oxidizing and damaging arteries - ANSWER Antioxidants
Types of dietary minerals that are needed in large amounts (100 mg/day or more) include: -
ANSWER Sodium, potassium, calcium
A significant component of saliva that is known as the "forgotten nutrient" is -
ANSWER Water
the five healthy habits for long life are: eating right, protecting the immune system,
maintaining body weight, exercising, and keeping bones strong - ANSWER True
How many key nutrients are there? - ANSWER six
Questions with Accurate Solutions
The ______ is made up of the structures that surround, support, and are attached to the
teeth - ANSWER Periodontium
The reason why women with severe periodontal disease have a greater risk for preterm
low-birth-weight babies is thought to be due to - ANSWER certain biochemicals
produced during periodontal disease, which may create hormones that cause early
uterine contractions and labor
______ is a soft mass of bacterial depostis that covers the tooth surface - ANSWER Plaque
Periodontal disease is considered to be generalized if more than ____ in the mouth are
affected - ANSWER 30
As a dental assistant, your first step as a partner in prevention with your patient is to
______ - ANSWER Help patients understand what causes dental disease and how to prevent
it
Patients should be cautioned about abnormal _____ of tooth structure over time, caused by
vigorously scrubbing the teeth with any toothbrush - ANSWER Abrasion
Dental floss should be used ____ brushing teeth - ANSWER Before or After
, A toothpick is utilized as a component of which of the following interdental aids? -
ANSWER Perio-aid
An oral irrigation device is used ______ - ANSWER to reduce bacterial levels in subgingival
areas
Well-nourished persons are usually better able to _____ than poorly nourished individuals -
ANSWER Heal and to ward off infections
MyPyramid is an outline of what to eat each day. the largest section on the pyramid is
______ - ANSWER Grains
Any food that contains sugards or other carbohydrates that can be metabolized by
bacteria in plaque is described as being ______ - ANSWER Carciogenic
____ can prevent cholestrol from oxidizing and damaging arteries - ANSWER Antioxidants
Types of dietary minerals that are needed in large amounts (100 mg/day or more) include: -
ANSWER Sodium, potassium, calcium
A significant component of saliva that is known as the "forgotten nutrient" is -
ANSWER Water
the five healthy habits for long life are: eating right, protecting the immune system,
maintaining body weight, exercising, and keeping bones strong - ANSWER True
How many key nutrients are there? - ANSWER six
