TEST BANK FOR DENTAL
MATERIALS 4TH EDI-
TION BY EAKLE
, Chapter 01: Introduction to Dental Materials
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Until 1970, which of the following groups of dental auxiliaries were allowed to perform
intraoral functions in all states?
1. Dental hygienists
2. Registered dental assistants
3. Certified dental assistants
4. On-the-job trained dental assistants
a. 1, 2, 3, 4
b. 1, 2, 3
c. 1, 2
d. 1
ANS: D
Until 1970, only the dental hygienist was allowed to perform intraoral functions in all states.
Although laws vary from state to state, virtually every state has modified, updated, and
made changes to state restrictions to allow for the performance of intraoral procedures by all
allied oral health care practitioners.
DIF: Apply
REF: The Role of the Dental Auxiliary in the Use of Dental Materials | p. 1
OBJ: 2
TOP: NBDHE, Providing Supportive Treatment Services 6.0 | CODA, GCE Domain IV
Diagnostic/Laboratory Procedures and Dental Materials
2. How would a dental office decide which dental materials to use?
1. Use samples.
2. Analyze publications.
3. Dentists preference.
4. Patient treatment needs.
a. 1, 2, 3, 4
b. 1, 2, 3
c. 1, 2
d. 1
ANS: A
The American Dental Association advocates the use of evidence-based dentistry to choose
which dental materials are best utilized in the assessment of which dental materials best
represent the needs of the dental practice. This evidence is based on scientific information
published in professional publications. Other considerations including the use of samples
provided by manufactures representatives, the dentists preference related to properties and
handling, as well a materials selected for a patients individual treatment needs.
DIF: Apply REF: Evidence-Based Dentistry | p. 2 OBJ: 3
TOP: NBDHE | CODA, GCE Domain IV Diagnostic/Laboratory Procedures and Dental
Materials
MATERIALS 4TH EDI-
TION BY EAKLE
, Chapter 01: Introduction to Dental Materials
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Until 1970, which of the following groups of dental auxiliaries were allowed to perform
intraoral functions in all states?
1. Dental hygienists
2. Registered dental assistants
3. Certified dental assistants
4. On-the-job trained dental assistants
a. 1, 2, 3, 4
b. 1, 2, 3
c. 1, 2
d. 1
ANS: D
Until 1970, only the dental hygienist was allowed to perform intraoral functions in all states.
Although laws vary from state to state, virtually every state has modified, updated, and
made changes to state restrictions to allow for the performance of intraoral procedures by all
allied oral health care practitioners.
DIF: Apply
REF: The Role of the Dental Auxiliary in the Use of Dental Materials | p. 1
OBJ: 2
TOP: NBDHE, Providing Supportive Treatment Services 6.0 | CODA, GCE Domain IV
Diagnostic/Laboratory Procedures and Dental Materials
2. How would a dental office decide which dental materials to use?
1. Use samples.
2. Analyze publications.
3. Dentists preference.
4. Patient treatment needs.
a. 1, 2, 3, 4
b. 1, 2, 3
c. 1, 2
d. 1
ANS: A
The American Dental Association advocates the use of evidence-based dentistry to choose
which dental materials are best utilized in the assessment of which dental materials best
represent the needs of the dental practice. This evidence is based on scientific information
published in professional publications. Other considerations including the use of samples
provided by manufactures representatives, the dentists preference related to properties and
handling, as well a materials selected for a patients individual treatment needs.
DIF: Apply REF: Evidence-Based Dentistry | p. 2 OBJ: 3
TOP: NBDHE | CODA, GCE Domain IV Diagnostic/Laboratory Procedures and Dental
Materials
