PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY EXAM STUDY
SET QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
ANSWERS
Special needs patients with _________ often have anomalies in dental
developments such as late eruption, periodontal disease, malocclusion, and mouth
breathing.
A. autism
B. cerebral palsy
C. Down syndrome
D. ADHD - ANSWER-C. Down syndrome
During the examination of very young children, they may be allowed to:
A. sit on their parent's lap.
B. sit in the reception area.
C. sit on the assistant's lap.
D. all of the options.
E. none of the options. - ANSWER-A. sit on their parent's lap.
The teeth most frequently injured by toddlers are the:
A. mandibular incisors.
B. mandibular molars.
C. maxillary incisors.
D. maxillary molars. - ANSWER-C. maxillary incisors.
_________ occurs when the injured tooth has been forced inward.
A. Avulsion
B. Extrusion
C. Intrusion
D. Luxation - ANSWER-C. Intrusion
When sizing a stainless steel crown, it must:
A. allow adequate space for cement.
B. fit snugly on the prepared tooth.
C. have both mesial and distal contact.
D. fit snugly and has mesial and distal contact. - ANSWER-D. fit snugly and has
mesial and distal contact.
When approaching a child who is nervous about a procedure, the dental assistant
should ______________ to put the child at ease.
A. complete everything quickly
B. use "tell, show, do"
C. have the parent there
D. let the dentist complete everything - ANSWER-B. use "tell, show, do"
How long will a pediatric dentist continue his or her education after dental school?
A. 1-2 years
, B. 2-3 years
C. 3-4 years
D. 4-5 years - ANSWER-B. 2-3 years
What is unique about the treatment areas of pediatric practice?
A. The dental chairs are close together
B. More than one dentist can use a treatment area
C. Many are designed with the open-bay concept
D. There are chairs for parents - ANSWER-C. many are designed with the open-bay
concept
Which teeth are injured most frequently? - ANSWER-Maxillary central incisors
What happens when a tooth is avulsed? - ANSWER-It can be replanted if its primary,
primary teeth usually are not replanted
How would a dentist stabilize a tooth after injury? - ANSWER-The dentist will splint it
with either wire, acrylic, or orthodontic splints
Are you legally required to report child abuse - ANSWER-As a dental assistant we
are not legally required to report, but we morally responsible to report
Could a fractured or broken nose be a result of child abuse - ANSWER-Yes it can
be, but it doesn't always mean its child abuse
Who in the dental office should report child abuse? - ANSWER-dentist
The services routinely provided in a pediatric dental office include:
A. preventive procedures.
B. restorative procedures.
C. surgical procedures.
D. all of the options - ANSWER-D. all of the options
The age groups served by a pediatric dental practice include:
A. infancy.
B. birth through adolescence.
C. children and adults with special needs.
D. all of the options. - ANSWER-D. all of the options
In a pediatric office, the quiet room is used for:
A. children who are happy patients.
B. children whose behavior may upset others.
C. parents.
D. children who are tired. - ANSWER-B. children whose behavior may upset others
In the restoration of an indirect pulp cap, ____________ is placed first.
A. bonding material
B. calcium hydroxide
C. zinc oxide-eugenol
D. etching - ANSWER-B. calcium hydroxide
SET QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
ANSWERS
Special needs patients with _________ often have anomalies in dental
developments such as late eruption, periodontal disease, malocclusion, and mouth
breathing.
A. autism
B. cerebral palsy
C. Down syndrome
D. ADHD - ANSWER-C. Down syndrome
During the examination of very young children, they may be allowed to:
A. sit on their parent's lap.
B. sit in the reception area.
C. sit on the assistant's lap.
D. all of the options.
E. none of the options. - ANSWER-A. sit on their parent's lap.
The teeth most frequently injured by toddlers are the:
A. mandibular incisors.
B. mandibular molars.
C. maxillary incisors.
D. maxillary molars. - ANSWER-C. maxillary incisors.
_________ occurs when the injured tooth has been forced inward.
A. Avulsion
B. Extrusion
C. Intrusion
D. Luxation - ANSWER-C. Intrusion
When sizing a stainless steel crown, it must:
A. allow adequate space for cement.
B. fit snugly on the prepared tooth.
C. have both mesial and distal contact.
D. fit snugly and has mesial and distal contact. - ANSWER-D. fit snugly and has
mesial and distal contact.
When approaching a child who is nervous about a procedure, the dental assistant
should ______________ to put the child at ease.
A. complete everything quickly
B. use "tell, show, do"
C. have the parent there
D. let the dentist complete everything - ANSWER-B. use "tell, show, do"
How long will a pediatric dentist continue his or her education after dental school?
A. 1-2 years
, B. 2-3 years
C. 3-4 years
D. 4-5 years - ANSWER-B. 2-3 years
What is unique about the treatment areas of pediatric practice?
A. The dental chairs are close together
B. More than one dentist can use a treatment area
C. Many are designed with the open-bay concept
D. There are chairs for parents - ANSWER-C. many are designed with the open-bay
concept
Which teeth are injured most frequently? - ANSWER-Maxillary central incisors
What happens when a tooth is avulsed? - ANSWER-It can be replanted if its primary,
primary teeth usually are not replanted
How would a dentist stabilize a tooth after injury? - ANSWER-The dentist will splint it
with either wire, acrylic, or orthodontic splints
Are you legally required to report child abuse - ANSWER-As a dental assistant we
are not legally required to report, but we morally responsible to report
Could a fractured or broken nose be a result of child abuse - ANSWER-Yes it can
be, but it doesn't always mean its child abuse
Who in the dental office should report child abuse? - ANSWER-dentist
The services routinely provided in a pediatric dental office include:
A. preventive procedures.
B. restorative procedures.
C. surgical procedures.
D. all of the options - ANSWER-D. all of the options
The age groups served by a pediatric dental practice include:
A. infancy.
B. birth through adolescence.
C. children and adults with special needs.
D. all of the options. - ANSWER-D. all of the options
In a pediatric office, the quiet room is used for:
A. children who are happy patients.
B. children whose behavior may upset others.
C. parents.
D. children who are tired. - ANSWER-B. children whose behavior may upset others
In the restoration of an indirect pulp cap, ____________ is placed first.
A. bonding material
B. calcium hydroxide
C. zinc oxide-eugenol
D. etching - ANSWER-B. calcium hydroxide
