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RDAEF2 State Board Written Exam
Questions and Answers
What can cause an "Open bite"
Ans: constant force on anterior teeth; thumb sucking
Overbite
Ans: refers to vertical relationship to anterior teeth when in central
occlusion
Overjet
Ans: refers to horizontal relationship between anterior teeth when in
central occlusion
What are the two main components in amalgam?
Ans: Silver and Mercury
Alginate
Ans: Most widely used imp material for prelim/ diagnostic cast imp.
Irreversible Hydrocolloid
What is the main difference between Macrofilled and nanofilled
composites?
Ans: Nanofilled composites reduce shrinkage with polymerization
Major components of composite materials contain all of the
following EXCEPT one:
resin matrix, coupling agents, fillers, bond.
Ans: Bond
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When cementing/ repairing ceramic restorations which tooth
conditioner is used?
Ans: Hydroflouric acid
Polish pumice that is used to polish dental amalgam, tooth
structure, and acrylic bases is:
Ans: Prophy paste
Margination is indicated when the contact is____ and the overhang
is ____.
Ans: closed, small
Margination is done by starting____ and sweeping____.
Ans: apically, diagonally
HITECH was established in part to:
Ans: establish standards for breach notifications
New employees require HIPPA and HITECH training within ___
days of hire.
Ans: 30 days
Lymphoma
Ans: type of cancer that affects the immune system
Sternocleidomastoid muscle
Ans: Muscle long thick on each side of the head controls turning of the
head horizontally and vertically
Candididiasis
Ans: fungal infection also referred to as thrush; common with pt
wearing FUD/FLD, white patchy fungus can be removed by wiping away
manually
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Papule
Ans: Solid raised lesion 1cm or less any color
Lichen
Ans: an ongoing (chronic) inflammatory condition that affects mucous
membranes inside your mouth. Oral lichen planus may appear as white,
lacy patches; red, swollen tissues; or open sores. These lesions may
cause burning, pain or other discomfort
Wheal
Ans: raised irregular area of localized edema, itchy 24hrs
Can an unlicensed DA perform intraoral/ extraoral photography?
Ans: No, unlicensed means no xray lisence.
What percent of CE are approved for courses in leadership and
team developement?
Ans: no more than 20%
Over-triturated amalgam appears:
Ans: shiny, liquidated
What two elements in dental amalgam react to eliminate gamma-2
corrosion?
Ans: Tin and High Copper amalgam alloys
Amalgam is most likely to corrode from:
Ans: Concentration cell corrosion factors
Microleakage can occur from:
Ans: Thermal expansion
Class 1 Glass Ionomer cements can be used as :
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RDAEF2 State Board Written Exam
Questions and Answers
What can cause an "Open bite"
Ans: constant force on anterior teeth; thumb sucking
Overbite
Ans: refers to vertical relationship to anterior teeth when in central
occlusion
Overjet
Ans: refers to horizontal relationship between anterior teeth when in
central occlusion
What are the two main components in amalgam?
Ans: Silver and Mercury
Alginate
Ans: Most widely used imp material for prelim/ diagnostic cast imp.
Irreversible Hydrocolloid
What is the main difference between Macrofilled and nanofilled
composites?
Ans: Nanofilled composites reduce shrinkage with polymerization
Major components of composite materials contain all of the
following EXCEPT one:
resin matrix, coupling agents, fillers, bond.
Ans: Bond
© 2025 All rights reserved
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When cementing/ repairing ceramic restorations which tooth
conditioner is used?
Ans: Hydroflouric acid
Polish pumice that is used to polish dental amalgam, tooth
structure, and acrylic bases is:
Ans: Prophy paste
Margination is indicated when the contact is____ and the overhang
is ____.
Ans: closed, small
Margination is done by starting____ and sweeping____.
Ans: apically, diagonally
HITECH was established in part to:
Ans: establish standards for breach notifications
New employees require HIPPA and HITECH training within ___
days of hire.
Ans: 30 days
Lymphoma
Ans: type of cancer that affects the immune system
Sternocleidomastoid muscle
Ans: Muscle long thick on each side of the head controls turning of the
head horizontally and vertically
Candididiasis
Ans: fungal infection also referred to as thrush; common with pt
wearing FUD/FLD, white patchy fungus can be removed by wiping away
manually
© 2025 All rights reserved
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Papule
Ans: Solid raised lesion 1cm or less any color
Lichen
Ans: an ongoing (chronic) inflammatory condition that affects mucous
membranes inside your mouth. Oral lichen planus may appear as white,
lacy patches; red, swollen tissues; or open sores. These lesions may
cause burning, pain or other discomfort
Wheal
Ans: raised irregular area of localized edema, itchy 24hrs
Can an unlicensed DA perform intraoral/ extraoral photography?
Ans: No, unlicensed means no xray lisence.
What percent of CE are approved for courses in leadership and
team developement?
Ans: no more than 20%
Over-triturated amalgam appears:
Ans: shiny, liquidated
What two elements in dental amalgam react to eliminate gamma-2
corrosion?
Ans: Tin and High Copper amalgam alloys
Amalgam is most likely to corrode from:
Ans: Concentration cell corrosion factors
Microleakage can occur from:
Ans: Thermal expansion
Class 1 Glass Ionomer cements can be used as :
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