Computer Simulated Dental Hygiene Exam Updated 2025/2026

ComputerSimulatedDentalHygieneExam Updated
2025/2026
Examplesof regulatedbiohazardwaste- ANS-Sharps,itemsthatdrip of saturatedblood and/or saliva


SafetyData Sheets- ANS-Providetheemployeewith informationregardingthehazardsof chemicals
utilized in the office and how to protect themselves from these hazards


Aersol - ANS-Invisible airborneparticles


Spatter- ANS-Visible airborneparticlesof bloodand/orsaliva


Disinfectants- ANS-Kill or inactivateMOST pathogenicmicrobes,NOT sporesChlorine-


base compound- ANS-Corrosive to metals; strong odor


Iodophors- ANS-Can discolor some surfaces yellow
Phenols-


ANS-May leave film or residue on
surfaces


Quarternary compounds
- ANS-Not corrosive, but have a lower kill
spectrum


Used in dentaloffices,mustkill TB organism- ANS-Intermediatelevelof surfacedisinfectant


Sterilization- ANS-Kills ALL pathogenic microbes, includingspores


273ºfor 20 minuteswith a pressureof kPa/25psi- ANS-Chemicalrecommendedminimum temperature


May damagerubberand plasticitems- ANS-Chemical considerationsGeobacillus


stearothermophilus
- ANS-Spore test for chemical


340º for 1 hour or 320º for 2 hours
- ANS-Dry heat recommended minimum
temperature


Recommendedfor metalinstruments,avoid paperproducts,may damagerubberand plastic items-
ANS-Dry heat considerations

, Bacillus atrophaeus- ANS-Spore test for dryheat


250º with 15 or 20 lbs for 30 minutes
- ANS-Steam recommended minimum
sterilization


Corrodesnon-stainless(carbon)steelinstruments,dulls instruments,OK for someplastics- ANS-Steam
considerations


Geobacillus stearothermophilus
- ANS-Spore test forsteam


Class I (G.V Black Classification for Caries and Restorations)
- ANS-Pits andfissures


Class II (G.V Black Classificationfor Caries and Restorations)- ANS-Proximal surfaceof posterior
teeth


Class III (G.V Black Classificationfor Caries and Restorations)- ANS-Proximal surfaceof anterior teeth


Class IV (G.V Black Classificationfor Caries and Restorations)- ANS-Proximal surfaceof anterior teeth
including incisal edge


Class V (G.V Black Classification for Caries and Restorations)
- ANS-Root caries


Class VI (G.V Black Classificationfor Caries and Restorations)- ANS-Incisal edgeor cusp tips


Class I (Angle'sclassification)- ANS-Normal;mesiobuccalcusp of themaxillaryfirst molar is positioned
in the buccal groove of the mandibular first molar


Class II (Angle'sclassification)- ANS-(Retrognathic)Buccalgrooveof themandiublarfirst permanent
molar is distal to the mesiobuccal cusp of the maxillary first molar


Class II Div I (Angle'sclassification)- ANS-Retrudedmandiblewith oneor moremaxillary anterior
teeth protruded facially


Class II Div II (Angle'sclassification)- ANS-Retrudedmandiblewith oneor moremaxillary anterior
teeth inclined lingually


Class III - ANS-(Prognathic)Buccal grooveof themandibularfirst molar is mesialto themesiobuccal
cusp of the maxillary first molar