CHAPTER 57PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY
QUIZ QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
Which teeth are injured most frequently in a child's mouth? - ANSWER-Maxillary
anterior
Which of the techniques listed should not be used to alleviate a child's fear of dental
treatment? - ANSWER-Threatening the child
Parents should not be encouraged to put their children to bed with a bottle of milk,
formula, or juice. If a bottle is required at bedtime, it should be filled with water. -
ANSWER-Both statements are correct.
When performing a pulpotomy of a primary tooth, what instrument will the dentist use
to remove pulp tissue? - ANSWER-Spoon excavator
Which item is not used in the pulpotomy procedure? - ANSWER-High-speed
handpiece
For which set of patients does a pediatric dentist focus on providing oral healthcare?
- ANSWER-Infants, children, and adolescents
How is mental age determined? - ANSWER-The child's level of intellectual capacity
and development
What are the guidelines for establishing trust between the child and dentist? -
ANSWER-Tell, show, do.
Which of the following is not an example of a physical restraint? - ANSWER-Nitrous
oxide/oxygen
Which level of intellectual disability describes individuals with IQs ranging from 20 to
40? - ANSWER-Severe
Pediatric dentists recommend the first appointment for a child should take place by
_____ year(s) of age. - ANSWER-1
How often does the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommend that
radiographic imaging be performed for children at high risk for tooth decay? -
ANSWER-6 months
Which government agencies should be contacted in cases of suspected child
abuse? - ANSWER-Child protective services agency
Which services would not be routinely provided in a pediatric dental office? -
ANSWER-Third molar extractions
QUIZ QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
Which teeth are injured most frequently in a child's mouth? - ANSWER-Maxillary
anterior
Which of the techniques listed should not be used to alleviate a child's fear of dental
treatment? - ANSWER-Threatening the child
Parents should not be encouraged to put their children to bed with a bottle of milk,
formula, or juice. If a bottle is required at bedtime, it should be filled with water. -
ANSWER-Both statements are correct.
When performing a pulpotomy of a primary tooth, what instrument will the dentist use
to remove pulp tissue? - ANSWER-Spoon excavator
Which item is not used in the pulpotomy procedure? - ANSWER-High-speed
handpiece
For which set of patients does a pediatric dentist focus on providing oral healthcare?
- ANSWER-Infants, children, and adolescents
How is mental age determined? - ANSWER-The child's level of intellectual capacity
and development
What are the guidelines for establishing trust between the child and dentist? -
ANSWER-Tell, show, do.
Which of the following is not an example of a physical restraint? - ANSWER-Nitrous
oxide/oxygen
Which level of intellectual disability describes individuals with IQs ranging from 20 to
40? - ANSWER-Severe
Pediatric dentists recommend the first appointment for a child should take place by
_____ year(s) of age. - ANSWER-1
How often does the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommend that
radiographic imaging be performed for children at high risk for tooth decay? -
ANSWER-6 months
Which government agencies should be contacted in cases of suspected child
abuse? - ANSWER-Child protective services agency
Which services would not be routinely provided in a pediatric dental office? -
ANSWER-Third molar extractions
