RDA Law and Ethics Written Exam 2026/2027 |
Complete Study Guide | Practice Test
quardrant - correct answer-division of a whole into four equal parts
occlusion - correct answer-the natural contact of the maxillary and mandibular
teeth when closed together
premolars - correct answer-cross between molars and cuspids located in
posterior of the mouth
third molars - correct answer-'' wisdom" teeth; last teeth to erupt into the mouth
mesial - correct answer-Surface of the tooth closest to the midline
molars - correct answer-largest teeth in the mouth; considered posterior teeth
midline - correct answer-imaginary vertical line that divides the mouth in half
occlusal / incisal - correct answer-Biting or tearing surface of the tooth
allergic reactions - correct answer-a hypersensitivity to a material, product, food
or animal that produces an immune response that can be life threatening
,charting - correct answer-a documentation process of previous and needed
dental work using symbols and colors
bleach - correct answer-Tooth whitening agent that produces whiter, brighter
teeth
Direct restoration - correct answer-permanent or temporary material placed
directly on or in the tooth surface
Provisional coverage - correct answer-a temporary restoration or temporary
crown
Self etching adhesive - correct answer-A bonding adhesive that has an etchant in
it; eliminates the etch step in the bonding procedure
indirect provisional restoration - correct answer-A temporary restoration or
temporary crown
smear layer - correct answer-Secretion created by the layers of the tooth in
response to being prepared for a restoration
Indirect restoration - correct answer-permanent restorations designed outside
the patients mouth and then bonded or cemented to the tooth
drug addiction - correct answer-a physical dependency on a drug
, Hemostasis - correct answer-the process of arresting bleeding by the use of
vasoconstrictors to encourage coagulation
premedicated - correct answer-taking of pretreatment medication (antibiotics) to
prevent disease
AKA : premedication or antibiotic prophylaxis
treatment plan - correct answer-a map or plan of action created for the patient
based upon the findings recorded during the charting portion of new patient
appointment or recall visits
sensitivity - correct answer-a heighted response to a substance but not as strong
as an allergic reaction
vasoconstrictors - correct answer-A medicament that shrinks the capillaries in
tissues thereby decreasing the blood flow temporarily to an area
embrasure - correct answer-the triangular space toward the gingiva between the
proximal surface of two teeth
lingual - correct answer-Surface of the tooth closest to the tongue
incisors - correct answer-central and lateral; located in the anterior of the mouth;
considered anterior teeth
malocclusion - correct answer-the abnormal or unnatural contact of the maxillary
and mandibular teeth when closed together
Complete Study Guide | Practice Test
quardrant - correct answer-division of a whole into four equal parts
occlusion - correct answer-the natural contact of the maxillary and mandibular
teeth when closed together
premolars - correct answer-cross between molars and cuspids located in
posterior of the mouth
third molars - correct answer-'' wisdom" teeth; last teeth to erupt into the mouth
mesial - correct answer-Surface of the tooth closest to the midline
molars - correct answer-largest teeth in the mouth; considered posterior teeth
midline - correct answer-imaginary vertical line that divides the mouth in half
occlusal / incisal - correct answer-Biting or tearing surface of the tooth
allergic reactions - correct answer-a hypersensitivity to a material, product, food
or animal that produces an immune response that can be life threatening
,charting - correct answer-a documentation process of previous and needed
dental work using symbols and colors
bleach - correct answer-Tooth whitening agent that produces whiter, brighter
teeth
Direct restoration - correct answer-permanent or temporary material placed
directly on or in the tooth surface
Provisional coverage - correct answer-a temporary restoration or temporary
crown
Self etching adhesive - correct answer-A bonding adhesive that has an etchant in
it; eliminates the etch step in the bonding procedure
indirect provisional restoration - correct answer-A temporary restoration or
temporary crown
smear layer - correct answer-Secretion created by the layers of the tooth in
response to being prepared for a restoration
Indirect restoration - correct answer-permanent restorations designed outside
the patients mouth and then bonded or cemented to the tooth
drug addiction - correct answer-a physical dependency on a drug
, Hemostasis - correct answer-the process of arresting bleeding by the use of
vasoconstrictors to encourage coagulation
premedicated - correct answer-taking of pretreatment medication (antibiotics) to
prevent disease
AKA : premedication or antibiotic prophylaxis
treatment plan - correct answer-a map or plan of action created for the patient
based upon the findings recorded during the charting portion of new patient
appointment or recall visits
sensitivity - correct answer-a heighted response to a substance but not as strong
as an allergic reaction
vasoconstrictors - correct answer-A medicament that shrinks the capillaries in
tissues thereby decreasing the blood flow temporarily to an area
embrasure - correct answer-the triangular space toward the gingiva between the
proximal surface of two teeth
lingual - correct answer-Surface of the tooth closest to the tongue
incisors - correct answer-central and lateral; located in the anterior of the mouth;
considered anterior teeth
malocclusion - correct answer-the abnormal or unnatural contact of the maxillary
and mandibular teeth when closed together
