ADAA - general chairside
questions with 100% correct
answers(GUARANTEED PASS)
Which tooth is represented by the letter E? -
answer primary maxillary right central incisor
A patient with bulimia may have which type of
wear visible on the lingual surfaces of the teeth? -
answer erosion
Which is an example of an environmental factor
affecting the orthodontic development of a
patient? - answer Rampant caries
All of the following factors are necessary for the
retention of pit and fissure sealants, EXCEPT -
answer the teeth must have deep pits and fissures
What might be happening if the patient has the
following signs and symptoms: confusion,
headache, impaired speech, respiratory difficulty,
paralysis, and unconsciousness? - answer
cerebrovascular accident (stroke)
Which techniques should be used when working
with polysulfide impression materials? 1. dispense
,equal lengths of catalyst and base 2. mix the
catalyst into the base 3. mix for about 1 minute
until a homogeneous mix is obtained 4. temper the
material before placing the tray in the patient's
mouth - answer if only 1, 2, and 3 are correct
The dental assistant reviews a patient's chart and
notices that the following symbols are present: an
X is drawn through tooth #s 1, 16, and 17; a circle
is drawn around tooth # 32; and the occlusal
surface of # 30 is colored in blue. What do these
symbols mean? - answer 1, 16, and 17 are missing;
32 is impacted; and there is a Class I amalgam
restoration on 30
Which instrument would NOT be used during the
PLACEMENT of composite material? - answer spoon
excavator
An adult patient with no periodontal problems
would most likely use which method of
toothbrushing? - answer modified Bass
What is the term that describes the vertical
overlap of the maxillary incisors over the
mandibular incisors? - answer Overjet
, What type of symbol would the assistant use to
chart (record) a tooth with an abscess? - answer a
red circle drawn at the apex of the tooth
A new dental assistant begins working in a dental
office. What source or sources of information
should be consulted to determine what procedures
the assistant can do in the office? 1. the American
Dental Association 2. the office manual 3. the
American Dental Assistants Association 4. the
State Dental Practice Act - answer if only 4 is
correct
Which of the following are used to diagnose caries?
- answer bitewing radiographs and an explorer
Zinc oxide-eugenol cement can be used for which
of the following purposes? 1. sedative base 2.
temporary restoration 3. luting agent 4.
periodontal dressing - answer if only 1, 2, and 3
are correct
When placing the Tofflemire retainer around a
tooth, in which direction should the diagonal slot
face? - answer toward the gingiva
What is the value of dental materials containing
Amorphous Calcium Phosphate (ACP)? - answer
questions with 100% correct
answers(GUARANTEED PASS)
Which tooth is represented by the letter E? -
answer primary maxillary right central incisor
A patient with bulimia may have which type of
wear visible on the lingual surfaces of the teeth? -
answer erosion
Which is an example of an environmental factor
affecting the orthodontic development of a
patient? - answer Rampant caries
All of the following factors are necessary for the
retention of pit and fissure sealants, EXCEPT -
answer the teeth must have deep pits and fissures
What might be happening if the patient has the
following signs and symptoms: confusion,
headache, impaired speech, respiratory difficulty,
paralysis, and unconsciousness? - answer
cerebrovascular accident (stroke)
Which techniques should be used when working
with polysulfide impression materials? 1. dispense
,equal lengths of catalyst and base 2. mix the
catalyst into the base 3. mix for about 1 minute
until a homogeneous mix is obtained 4. temper the
material before placing the tray in the patient's
mouth - answer if only 1, 2, and 3 are correct
The dental assistant reviews a patient's chart and
notices that the following symbols are present: an
X is drawn through tooth #s 1, 16, and 17; a circle
is drawn around tooth # 32; and the occlusal
surface of # 30 is colored in blue. What do these
symbols mean? - answer 1, 16, and 17 are missing;
32 is impacted; and there is a Class I amalgam
restoration on 30
Which instrument would NOT be used during the
PLACEMENT of composite material? - answer spoon
excavator
An adult patient with no periodontal problems
would most likely use which method of
toothbrushing? - answer modified Bass
What is the term that describes the vertical
overlap of the maxillary incisors over the
mandibular incisors? - answer Overjet
, What type of symbol would the assistant use to
chart (record) a tooth with an abscess? - answer a
red circle drawn at the apex of the tooth
A new dental assistant begins working in a dental
office. What source or sources of information
should be consulted to determine what procedures
the assistant can do in the office? 1. the American
Dental Association 2. the office manual 3. the
American Dental Assistants Association 4. the
State Dental Practice Act - answer if only 4 is
correct
Which of the following are used to diagnose caries?
- answer bitewing radiographs and an explorer
Zinc oxide-eugenol cement can be used for which
of the following purposes? 1. sedative base 2.
temporary restoration 3. luting agent 4.
periodontal dressing - answer if only 1, 2, and 3
are correct
When placing the Tofflemire retainer around a
tooth, in which direction should the diagonal slot
face? - answer toward the gingiva
What is the value of dental materials containing
Amorphous Calcium Phosphate (ACP)? - answer
