AAPD IN-SERVICE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
- 2027
What is the narrowest part of the pediatric airway? - ANSWERS-level
of the cricoid cartilage
What muscle is responsible for protrusion of the tongue? -
ANSWERS-genioglossus (via innervation from the hypoglossal
nerve)
For what dental procedures is abx prophylaxis required? -
ANSWERS-All dental procedures that involve manipulation of
gingival tissue or the periapical region of teeth or perforation of the
oral mucosa (excluding LA)
For what dental procedures is abx prophylaxis not needed? -
ANSWERS-routine anesthetic injections through
non-infected tissue, taking dental radiographs, placement of
removable prosthodontic or orthodontic appliances, adjustment of
orthodontic appliances, placement of orthodontic brackets, shedding
of deciduous
teeth, and bleeding from trauma to the lips or oral mucosa
What is the histological landmark on primary teeth consisting of an
altered arrangement of the enamel prisms that occurs as a result of the
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
- 2027
What is the narrowest part of the pediatric airway? - ANSWERS-level
of the cricoid cartilage
What muscle is responsible for protrusion of the tongue? -
ANSWERS-genioglossus (via innervation from the hypoglossal
nerve)
For what dental procedures is abx prophylaxis required? -
ANSWERS-All dental procedures that involve manipulation of
gingival tissue or the periapical region of teeth or perforation of the
oral mucosa (excluding LA)
For what dental procedures is abx prophylaxis not needed? -
ANSWERS-routine anesthetic injections through
non-infected tissue, taking dental radiographs, placement of
removable prosthodontic or orthodontic appliances, adjustment of
orthodontic appliances, placement of orthodontic brackets, shedding
of deciduous
teeth, and bleeding from trauma to the lips or oral mucosa
What is the histological landmark on primary teeth consisting of an
altered arrangement of the enamel prisms that occurs as a result of the
