NCDU Final Study Guide ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Periodontics - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅treatment of diseases of the oral tissues that
support and surround teeth
Endodontics - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅treatment of the pulp and associated structures
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅treatment of diseases, injuries,
and defects of the oral and maxillofacial
Dental Public Health - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅development of policies to control and
prevent disease
Orthodontics - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅treatment of the malocclusions of the teeth and
associated structures
Prosthodontics - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅restoration and replacement of natural teeth
with artificial constructs such as crowns, bridges, and dentures
Oral Pathology - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅examination of the nature of diseases that
affect the oral cavity and adjacent structures
Pediatric Dentistry - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅oral healthcare of children from birth to
adolescence
Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅uses new and sophisticated
imaging techniques to locate tumors and infectious diseases of the jaw, head, and neck
Pierre Fauchard - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅"father of modern dentistry"
, List the [3] requirements of direct supervision: - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅-dentist must be
physically present in the office
-dentist must examine the patient before and after the procedure
-DA must be legally qualified
Who technically 'owns' the patient's radiographs? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅the dentist
Do patients have the right to access or retrieve their radiographs at any time? - CORRECT
ANSWERS✅✅yes, but only a copy
When writing entries in a the patient's chart, is it better to chart too much or too little? -
CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅too much
List (from smallest to largest) the [4] levels of organization in the human body: - CORRECT
ANSWERS✅✅1. cells
2. tissues
3. organs
4. body systems
How many types of viral hepatitis are there? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅5 (A,B,C,D,E)
How is the herpes virus transmitted? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅direct contact with lesions
or infectious saliva
How often should dental personnel wash their hands? [3 instances] - CORRECT
ANSWERS✅✅-before putting on gloves
-after removing gloves
-after touching contaminated objects with bare hands
What is the rationale behind the standard precautions concept? - CORRECT
ANSWERS✅✅it is NOT possible to identify all patients that might be infectious
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Periodontics - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅treatment of diseases of the oral tissues that
support and surround teeth
Endodontics - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅treatment of the pulp and associated structures
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅treatment of diseases, injuries,
and defects of the oral and maxillofacial
Dental Public Health - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅development of policies to control and
prevent disease
Orthodontics - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅treatment of the malocclusions of the teeth and
associated structures
Prosthodontics - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅restoration and replacement of natural teeth
with artificial constructs such as crowns, bridges, and dentures
Oral Pathology - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅examination of the nature of diseases that
affect the oral cavity and adjacent structures
Pediatric Dentistry - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅oral healthcare of children from birth to
adolescence
Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅uses new and sophisticated
imaging techniques to locate tumors and infectious diseases of the jaw, head, and neck
Pierre Fauchard - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅"father of modern dentistry"
, List the [3] requirements of direct supervision: - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅-dentist must be
physically present in the office
-dentist must examine the patient before and after the procedure
-DA must be legally qualified
Who technically 'owns' the patient's radiographs? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅the dentist
Do patients have the right to access or retrieve their radiographs at any time? - CORRECT
ANSWERS✅✅yes, but only a copy
When writing entries in a the patient's chart, is it better to chart too much or too little? -
CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅too much
List (from smallest to largest) the [4] levels of organization in the human body: - CORRECT
ANSWERS✅✅1. cells
2. tissues
3. organs
4. body systems
How many types of viral hepatitis are there? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅5 (A,B,C,D,E)
How is the herpes virus transmitted? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅direct contact with lesions
or infectious saliva
How often should dental personnel wash their hands? [3 instances] - CORRECT
ANSWERS✅✅-before putting on gloves
-after removing gloves
-after touching contaminated objects with bare hands
What is the rationale behind the standard precautions concept? - CORRECT
ANSWERS✅✅it is NOT possible to identify all patients that might be infectious
