EFDA OREGON COMPREHENSIVE EXAM 2026
SOLVED QUESTIONS GRADED A+
◉ If using wax for a bite registration, it should be _________ before the
wax bite registration is taken. Answer: warmed until it is softened
◉ Which of the following statements is true of cariogenic foods?
Answer: Complex carbohydrates are less cariogenic because they clear
the mouth before they are converted into simple sugars that can be used
by bacteria.
◉ For sedation the patient must not eat for how many hours prior to
anesthesia? Answer: 8-12
◉ The arch wire is positioned by using ________ pliers to slide the wire
in on either side of the arch and to position the wire in the bracket slots.
Answer: Weingart utility
◉ _____________ composites contain the largest filler particles and
provide the greatest strength. Answer: Macrofilled
, ◉ Topical anesthetics are used in dentistry prior to administering local
anesthesia primarily for Answer: numbing surface tissue., patient
comfort.
◉ Separators are placed Answer: before the appointment during which
bands are to be fitted.
◉ When condensing amalgam Answer: the size of the condenser must
reflect the size of the cavity preparation.
◉ The soft liner is placed in the prosthesis for about
________________. Answer: 3 or 4 days
◉ An impacted or unerupted tooth is usually charted by drawing
Answer: a circle around the whole tooth.
◉ In oral and maxillofacial surgery, the IV is most commonly placed in
the Answer: vein in the lower arm or hand.
◉ A method of sedation that allows the patient to be heavily sedated,
however is able to interact and respond, often slowly, is which type of
the following? Answer: Conscious sedation
◉ The percentage of the acid etch that is usually used is Answer: 37%
phosphoric acid.
SOLVED QUESTIONS GRADED A+
◉ If using wax for a bite registration, it should be _________ before the
wax bite registration is taken. Answer: warmed until it is softened
◉ Which of the following statements is true of cariogenic foods?
Answer: Complex carbohydrates are less cariogenic because they clear
the mouth before they are converted into simple sugars that can be used
by bacteria.
◉ For sedation the patient must not eat for how many hours prior to
anesthesia? Answer: 8-12
◉ The arch wire is positioned by using ________ pliers to slide the wire
in on either side of the arch and to position the wire in the bracket slots.
Answer: Weingart utility
◉ _____________ composites contain the largest filler particles and
provide the greatest strength. Answer: Macrofilled
, ◉ Topical anesthetics are used in dentistry prior to administering local
anesthesia primarily for Answer: numbing surface tissue., patient
comfort.
◉ Separators are placed Answer: before the appointment during which
bands are to be fitted.
◉ When condensing amalgam Answer: the size of the condenser must
reflect the size of the cavity preparation.
◉ The soft liner is placed in the prosthesis for about
________________. Answer: 3 or 4 days
◉ An impacted or unerupted tooth is usually charted by drawing
Answer: a circle around the whole tooth.
◉ In oral and maxillofacial surgery, the IV is most commonly placed in
the Answer: vein in the lower arm or hand.
◉ A method of sedation that allows the patient to be heavily sedated,
however is able to interact and respond, often slowly, is which type of
the following? Answer: Conscious sedation
◉ The percentage of the acid etch that is usually used is Answer: 37%
phosphoric acid.
