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What are herpes often referred to As?

Cold, sore or fever blisters

What is radiograph interpretation

The practice of identifying landmarks and anomalies on a radiograph correctly

Topographic technique

The topographic technique yields large images of the maxillary or mandibular arch

Bite wing exposure

The bite wing exposure shows the upper and lower teeth together in one image

Intensifying screen

Designed to reduce the amount of radiation a patient is exposed to during the relatively longer exposure times

What Is a papilloma?

A small cauliflower shaped tumor caused by a virus

What are the two forms of fungi?

Molds and yeasts

What is essential during a panoramic?

Proper patient positioning

What should you make parallel to the floor when patient positioning for an xray

The Frankfort plane should be parallel to the floor so that the image isn’t distorted

What is meningitis?

Inflammation of the tissue covering the brain and spinal cord

What is the advantage of a panoramic xray

A wide field of vision at a relatively low radiation exposure. A single panoramic offers diagnostic quality

What is the preferred technique for X-rays

The paralleling technique, the film is held parallel to the long axis of the tooth

What are the elements of the chain of infection?

Infectious agent

Reservoir

Portal of exit

Motive transmission

Portal of entry

Susceptible host

What is the principle of universal precautions?

All patients are treated as if they are potentially infectious

What is designed to black infectious agents from gaining entry through the eyes

Goggles and glasses with side shields

What is sterilization?

The removal of all microorganisms from a surface or object

What is the most common form of sterilization found in dental offices?

Steam autoclave sterilization

What are sharps?

Any object that is capable of slicing cutting or puncturing the skin and potentially transmitting infectious disease diseases

What is regulated as a hazardous material?

Scrap dental am Malcolm contains mercury

What would a red four signify?

Highly flammable, gas or liquid

What does OSHA’s blood-borne pathogen standard do?

Educates about the risks of infectious diseases carried by objects and fluids that are potentially contaminated with blood

Smokeless, tobacco causes serious health issues and risks What?

Oral cancers, pulling away of gingiva from teeth, decay of exposed roots, white patches, and red sources from the oral cavity that can turn into cancer

What are analgesics for

Used to relieve the pain of toothache or postoperative pain

What are antibiotics used for?

Treating infection

What is expected of a professional dental’s assistant?

Maintaining accurate records of drugs, prescribed or dispensed to patients

Where can you palpate a pulse?

There are several arteries where you can palpate a pulse but most often you will use the radial artery

What is a normal blood pressure?

120/80 or 120 over 80

How is blood pressure measured?

Placing a blood pressure cuff and gauge around the arm over the brachial artery

What does an AED do?

Delivers an electric shock to the heart to restart or normalize an erratic heartbeat

What are the CABs of life support

Circulation. Use chest compressions to stimulate circulation.

Airway. Make sure the airway is open.

Breathing. Restore normal breathing if possible or initiate rescue breathing.

When is CPR used?

CPR is used for non-responsive patients

What is the best way to keep good posture

Neutral position

What is the explorer used for?

Detecting imperfections in the enamel

How and what does the Periodontal probe do?

Specifically marked by millimeters, to measure the depth of the sulcus

Classification of caries

Simple: one tooth surface

Compound: two tooth surfaces

Complex: more than two

What are the restoration colors and what do they represent?

🔴conditions that need to be corrected or restoration that has yet to be done

🔵 or ⚫️ work that has been completed

🟢Indicates decay

Clinical examination form

Data for this form is typically dictated by the dentist during the clinical examination and the dental assistant makes the proper notations on the form

What is typically a part of the clinical examination form?

A number diagram that depicts the teeth and includes notations about oral conditions and proposed treatments called a dental chart

What is on the dental history form?

Any questions pertaining to the teeth

one example is how often do you brush and floss?

Xerostomia

The loss of saliva causes a dry mouth

What should you do when working with a vision or hearing impaired patient?

Speak more slowly than normal and speak distinctly, but do not shout

What could crossing your arms convey?

Upset, angry, bored

What is the dental laboratory?

A well ventilated area in which dental work is NOT performed directly on the patient

Where does the operator need to be when operating a radiograph machine?

The operator always needs to be at least 6 feet away from the primary beam when operating a radiograph machine

What is the ultrasonic scaler?

An electric generator that uses rapid energy vibrations of a powered instrument tip to remove calculus, tartar, and other hard deposits from the surface of the teeth

What is an amalgamator?

A small electrical machine that mixes dental materials

What is the first thing done when preparing the treatment area?

Cleaning and disinfecting all necessary, surfaces, equipment, and instruments

What are cotton pliers?

Use to manipulate cotton rules, swabs or other materials in the oral cavity

What are excavators?

Used to remove materials from carries, including both debris and carious material

What is a high volume evacuator?

A larger more powerful suction device

What are dental dam frames?

Dental dam frames are used to stretch and tightly hold the dental dam in place

Something local anesthesia is used with is

Scaling and root planning in areas with probing depths of 4MM or greater

What is inhalation sedation?

A combination of nitrous oxide and oxygen through a face mask