DENTAL OSCE Exam Study Guide Questions and
Answers Latest Versions 2025 Graded A+
** How often is an autoclave checked? - 1x/week
** Reason sealants fail - contamination *** my exam asked about composite failure and
asked In the form of "micro leakage"
tx of candidiasis - Nystatin
*** TX of lichen planus - corticosteroids
When a Pt becomes unconscious, what do you check first? - breathing.
CPR—placement of palm and fingers - Palm on lower sternum, fingers on xiphoid
process
**** Ameloblastomas, are teeth vital or non-vital? - Vital !
radiograph appearance -- soap bubble pattern.
tx -- resection/full or marginal.
Disease that shows increased fatigue, increased bone marrow space, and decreased
trabeculation. - Sickle cell anemia.
Type of collimation to reduce radiation dose? - rectangular collimation.
Does a higher or lower kV reduce radiation dose? - higher.
*** Static on the film prior to processesing can result in - dark spot or lines on the x-ray.
*exam showed a pano with crazy liens*
identify thrombocytopenia.
what is this indicative of? - indicates a low platelet count (150k + is the normal.
How do you identify and treat a mucus retention cyst? - it is a RO lesion, usually in the
sinus but does not have to be.
,these are caused by obstructions.
these are treated with surgery.
Normal blood values: Platelets - 150,000-400,000
Normal Blood values: RBC - 4.6-6.2 million (~ 5 million)
Normal Blood Values: WBC - 9,700 (10k)
Normal Blood Values: HBG - 12-16 mg
Why might a patient be taking lovastatin & vasotec (Enalapril)? - statin = lowers
cholesterol.
"il" = lowers blood pressure
Patient faints and is unconscious in chair. What do you do? - ensure open airway -
check and maintain breathing.
o2 is always first.
radiograph view best to visualize sinus? - waters view
*** Purpose of try in for immediate dentures - VDO (to establish vertical dimension)
***** When is a reline of an immediate denture performed by a LABORATORY (hard)? -
6 months.
if it asks about soft or tissue conditioning this is different - these are any time** I was
asked both.
should tx be delayed in uncontrolled diabetics? - yes. MD consult.
Disease that cause loss of Lamina Dura - Hyperpituitarism.
Hyperparathyroidism.
Osteomalacia (softened bones in kids due to vitamin deficiency.)
Paget's disease
Fibrous dysplasia.
Petechiae of soft palate can be caused by.. - Infectious mono (kids)
or Trauma.
Reddish dentin, tooth looks clinically dark. - hyperemia of tooth.
Tests for Heparin?
, Tests for Warfarin? - Heparin --> PTT (intrinsic)
Warfarin--> PT & INR (Extrinsic pathway.
** shoed image of hives ** Which antibiotic can cause red spots on the arm? - Penicillin
(allergy) -- I was asked this on both sections and shown a picture.
*** anaphylaxis aka - bronchospasm
DB cusp of mandibular molar occludes with... - Central fossa of opposing.
ML cusp of maxillary molars occlude with - CF of opposing.
**** Patient on long-term tetracycline therapy. They return complaining of burning
tongue. Smear results are yeast & fungi. What is the treatment? - Clotrimazole
(-zole = anti fungal)
Anemia diagnosis based on lab values - Hb < 12.5
Normal Hb is 13.
MC Salivary neoplasm - Pleomorphic Adenoma
Which is NOT a symptom of a Myocardial Infarction?
Burning chest
Pounding heart
Numb arm
Pain in jaw - NOT a pounding heart.
MI = not enough oxygen to the heart.
*** Signs of a cerebrovascular accident - "Stroke"
Left side face paralysis.
Slurred Speech.
F-A-S-T
Face droop.
Arm weakness
Speech slurr
Time to call 911.
Bell's Palsy Treatment - Histamine & Vasodilators MAY shorten duration.
Systemic corticosteroids & hyperbaric oxygen therapy may help too.
Answers Latest Versions 2025 Graded A+
** How often is an autoclave checked? - 1x/week
** Reason sealants fail - contamination *** my exam asked about composite failure and
asked In the form of "micro leakage"
tx of candidiasis - Nystatin
*** TX of lichen planus - corticosteroids
When a Pt becomes unconscious, what do you check first? - breathing.
CPR—placement of palm and fingers - Palm on lower sternum, fingers on xiphoid
process
**** Ameloblastomas, are teeth vital or non-vital? - Vital !
radiograph appearance -- soap bubble pattern.
tx -- resection/full or marginal.
Disease that shows increased fatigue, increased bone marrow space, and decreased
trabeculation. - Sickle cell anemia.
Type of collimation to reduce radiation dose? - rectangular collimation.
Does a higher or lower kV reduce radiation dose? - higher.
*** Static on the film prior to processesing can result in - dark spot or lines on the x-ray.
*exam showed a pano with crazy liens*
identify thrombocytopenia.
what is this indicative of? - indicates a low platelet count (150k + is the normal.
How do you identify and treat a mucus retention cyst? - it is a RO lesion, usually in the
sinus but does not have to be.
,these are caused by obstructions.
these are treated with surgery.
Normal blood values: Platelets - 150,000-400,000
Normal Blood values: RBC - 4.6-6.2 million (~ 5 million)
Normal Blood Values: WBC - 9,700 (10k)
Normal Blood Values: HBG - 12-16 mg
Why might a patient be taking lovastatin & vasotec (Enalapril)? - statin = lowers
cholesterol.
"il" = lowers blood pressure
Patient faints and is unconscious in chair. What do you do? - ensure open airway -
check and maintain breathing.
o2 is always first.
radiograph view best to visualize sinus? - waters view
*** Purpose of try in for immediate dentures - VDO (to establish vertical dimension)
***** When is a reline of an immediate denture performed by a LABORATORY (hard)? -
6 months.
if it asks about soft or tissue conditioning this is different - these are any time** I was
asked both.
should tx be delayed in uncontrolled diabetics? - yes. MD consult.
Disease that cause loss of Lamina Dura - Hyperpituitarism.
Hyperparathyroidism.
Osteomalacia (softened bones in kids due to vitamin deficiency.)
Paget's disease
Fibrous dysplasia.
Petechiae of soft palate can be caused by.. - Infectious mono (kids)
or Trauma.
Reddish dentin, tooth looks clinically dark. - hyperemia of tooth.
Tests for Heparin?
, Tests for Warfarin? - Heparin --> PTT (intrinsic)
Warfarin--> PT & INR (Extrinsic pathway.
** shoed image of hives ** Which antibiotic can cause red spots on the arm? - Penicillin
(allergy) -- I was asked this on both sections and shown a picture.
*** anaphylaxis aka - bronchospasm
DB cusp of mandibular molar occludes with... - Central fossa of opposing.
ML cusp of maxillary molars occlude with - CF of opposing.
**** Patient on long-term tetracycline therapy. They return complaining of burning
tongue. Smear results are yeast & fungi. What is the treatment? - Clotrimazole
(-zole = anti fungal)
Anemia diagnosis based on lab values - Hb < 12.5
Normal Hb is 13.
MC Salivary neoplasm - Pleomorphic Adenoma
Which is NOT a symptom of a Myocardial Infarction?
Burning chest
Pounding heart
Numb arm
Pain in jaw - NOT a pounding heart.
MI = not enough oxygen to the heart.
*** Signs of a cerebrovascular accident - "Stroke"
Left side face paralysis.
Slurred Speech.
F-A-S-T
Face droop.
Arm weakness
Speech slurr
Time to call 911.
Bell's Palsy Treatment - Histamine & Vasodilators MAY shorten duration.
Systemic corticosteroids & hyperbaric oxygen therapy may help too.
