MN Dental Assisting Licensure Exam Newest
2025/2026 Questions and Correct Answers
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What is the purpose of an orthodontic positioner? - CORRECT ANSWER-Retain
the teeth in their desired position
What information is needed for the diagnosis and treatment planning of an
orthodontic case? - CORRECT ANSWER-Medical and dental histories
Photographs and radiographs
Diagnostic models
,The orthodontic problems of most people result from interactions of which? -
CORRECT ANSWER-The orthodontic problems of most people result from
interactions of which?
Developmental influences
Genetic influences
Environmental influences
What is a class II occlusion? - CORRECT ANSWER-It occurs when the
mesiobuccal cusp of the maxillary first molar occludes in the interdental space
between the mandibular second premolar and mesial cusp of the mandibular
second permanent molar
Severe malocclusion and dental facial deformities, both of which can cause social
stigma and have a negative impact a patient's self esteem, are examples of which
type of adversity? - CORRECT ANSWER-Psychosocial function
During the frontal evaluation of facial esthetics, why is the face examined? -
CORRECT ANSWER-To examine for bilateral symmetry
,When taking photographs, the full direct view includes what? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Intraoral view, with all teeth in occlusion
Which radiograph is most commonly exposed in an orthodontic patient? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Cephalometric
Orthodontic fixed - CORRECT ANSWER-Braces
What is the most common type of attachment for fixed appliances? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Bonded bracket
What holds dental arch wires in place? - CORRECT ANSWER-Ligature ties and
elastomeric ties
Which statement is incorrect about sticky candy and gum use during orthodontic
treatment? - CORRECT ANSWER-It loosens bands, pulls out ligature ties, and
bends arch wires.
In orthodontics, which radiograph is taken to study and make measurements of
the skill and analyze growth patterns? - CORRECT ANSWER-Cephalometric
, Which statement is incorrect pertaining to dental assistant duties in an
orthodontic practice? - CORRECT ANSWER-The dental assistant makes a
diagnosis
What is an advantage of using the patient's model to select bands? - CORRECT
ANSWER-The patient does not need to be present.
Which of the following is used to tie the arch wire into orthodontic brackets? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Wire ligatures
Elastomeric ligatures
What is the purpose of the arch wire? - CORRECT ANSWER-It is a pattern that
gives the dental arch its shape.
What does a hook do? - CORRECT ANSWER-It holds interarch elastics
What is the purpose of the headgear tube? - CORRECT ANSWER-It stabilizes
the ends of the facebow.
On which teeth are brackets most commonly bonded? - CORRECT ANSWER-
anterior teeth and premolars
2025/2026 Questions and Correct Answers
Graded A+|Assured Success|Brand New
Version
What is the purpose of an orthodontic positioner? - CORRECT ANSWER-Retain
the teeth in their desired position
What information is needed for the diagnosis and treatment planning of an
orthodontic case? - CORRECT ANSWER-Medical and dental histories
Photographs and radiographs
Diagnostic models
,The orthodontic problems of most people result from interactions of which? -
CORRECT ANSWER-The orthodontic problems of most people result from
interactions of which?
Developmental influences
Genetic influences
Environmental influences
What is a class II occlusion? - CORRECT ANSWER-It occurs when the
mesiobuccal cusp of the maxillary first molar occludes in the interdental space
between the mandibular second premolar and mesial cusp of the mandibular
second permanent molar
Severe malocclusion and dental facial deformities, both of which can cause social
stigma and have a negative impact a patient's self esteem, are examples of which
type of adversity? - CORRECT ANSWER-Psychosocial function
During the frontal evaluation of facial esthetics, why is the face examined? -
CORRECT ANSWER-To examine for bilateral symmetry
,When taking photographs, the full direct view includes what? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Intraoral view, with all teeth in occlusion
Which radiograph is most commonly exposed in an orthodontic patient? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Cephalometric
Orthodontic fixed - CORRECT ANSWER-Braces
What is the most common type of attachment for fixed appliances? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Bonded bracket
What holds dental arch wires in place? - CORRECT ANSWER-Ligature ties and
elastomeric ties
Which statement is incorrect about sticky candy and gum use during orthodontic
treatment? - CORRECT ANSWER-It loosens bands, pulls out ligature ties, and
bends arch wires.
In orthodontics, which radiograph is taken to study and make measurements of
the skill and analyze growth patterns? - CORRECT ANSWER-Cephalometric
, Which statement is incorrect pertaining to dental assistant duties in an
orthodontic practice? - CORRECT ANSWER-The dental assistant makes a
diagnosis
What is an advantage of using the patient's model to select bands? - CORRECT
ANSWER-The patient does not need to be present.
Which of the following is used to tie the arch wire into orthodontic brackets? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Wire ligatures
Elastomeric ligatures
What is the purpose of the arch wire? - CORRECT ANSWER-It is a pattern that
gives the dental arch its shape.
What does a hook do? - CORRECT ANSWER-It holds interarch elastics
What is the purpose of the headgear tube? - CORRECT ANSWER-It stabilizes
the ends of the facebow.
On which teeth are brackets most commonly bonded? - CORRECT ANSWER-
anterior teeth and premolars
