MN Dental Assistant License Exam Questions with Certified Solutions

MN Dental Assistant License Exam Questions with Certified Solutions If a 5 year old patient has had a .4 ppm dosage, what supplement dosage schedule would you choose? .25 mg When is the peak uptake of fluoride? 1 year after erruption Which of the following fluorides is not recommended on patients with ceramic and composite restorations? Acidulated phosphate fluoride Which fluoride would not be appropriate for a 3 year old? Rinse Which of the following fluorides may cause gingival blanching? Stannous Fluoride What is the sequence of sodium fluoride application? -4 applications 2-7 days apart -Given approximately at ages 3,7,10, and 13 White opacities from excess fluoride are called Mottled enamel/flurosis/hypoplasia Two effects of fluoride overdose are enamel fluorosis and Mottled enamel When is fluoride rinse most effective? After brushing and flossing Before administering fluoride topically, you should Polish, floss, and dry teeth A safe level of fluoride in drinking water is 1 ppm What is true about fluoride diffusion? Fluoride does not diffuse through acquired pellicle and plaque What is true about fluoride tablets? When they are chewed before swallowing, the teeth benefit topically and systemically What is a recommended over the counter rinse? .05% sodium fluoride Where do you cut the suture to remove it? Closest to the tissue After removing sutures, you should count the number of sutures and compare to the chart What best identifies placement of a good periodontal pack? Molded around the frenum for movement of the cheek To remove a perio pack, what direction would you go? Laterally When removing sutures, what should the patient rinse with? Peroxide, saline, and antiseptic wash If sutures are embedded on the perio pack while removing it, what is done first? Cut sutures free and remove pack What is the approximate time frame for removing non absorbable sutures? 7-14 days What is NOT a result of leaving a remaining suture? Granulated tissue What is NOT a purpose of sutures? Eliminates a perio pack True or False: A perio pack protects the surgical site True True or False: A perio pack closes the periodontal wound