Dental Test

Articulating Paper

Introduced as a carbon-like paper used to check the bite.

Enamel

The first layer of the tooth

Dentin

The second layer of the tooth

Amalgam

A silver filling

Onlay

What do you call a cast restoration covering the cusps of the teeth for

Inlay

What do you call a cast restoration for the posterior teeth covering the occlusal surface and or the proximal surfaces.

Nitrous Oxide

Laughing Gas

Anterior

Toward the front of the mouth.

Autoclave

A machine used to kill spores by steam.

Maxillary

The upper arch of the mouth is referred to as the

Mandi

HIPAA

A Federal Act protecting the privacy of health information to the patient

High speed

The type of hand piece that you put a friction grip bur in:

Low speed

The type of hand piece that you put latch type burs in:

Endodontics:

A speciality in Dentistry that specializes in Root Canals

Bridge

Two crowns on either side with a pontic (false tooth) in the middle is called a 3 unit

Buckle

The surface of the posterior tooth that is closest to the cheek

Composite

A tooth colored filling

Contact or Contact Point

The point where the mesial and distal touch is the

Distal

Surface away from the midline

Matrix Band

A metal used to hold amalgam in place while it is hardening

Pontic

The missing tooth in a bridge

Interproximal

In-between the teeth

Sharps

Needles, Ortho wires, blades, scalpels are called

Supine

Laying down position when patients head and knees at same position

Subsupine

Laying down position when patients head is lower than the feet.

Supragingival

Above the gums

Subgingival

Below the gums

Epinephrine

What is the name of the most commonly used vasoconstrictor in anesthetic?

Long

What size of needle (long or short) would you set out if you were working on tooth #22?

Short

What size of needle (long or short) would you set out if you were working on tooth #7?

No

Does the ultrasonic sterilize instruments?

Enzymatic Soultion

What type of solution is used in the ultrasonic cleaner?

Periodontal Pocket depths or bone level in perio pocket

What is being measured in the charting a hygienist does?

Sharps

What do you put in the red biohazard container?

Steam (Heat) & Pressure

How does the autoclave kill spores?

Pulse

Name a vital sign that measures the beats of the heart

Respiration

Name a vital sign that measures a patient’s breathing.

Temperature

Name a vital sign that measures your body heat

Blood Pressure

Name a vital sign that refers to the amount of work it takes to pump the blood thru the entire body

Green

What color tank is oxygen?

Modified Bass Technique

What is the name of proper brushing technique?

C-shaped

In what shape should a patient floss?

Build-up

What might the dentist have to place when there is little tooth structure left remaining?

Matrix Band

What is placed on the tooth for proper interproximal contour of a restoration to restore proper contact?

Adhesive

What might you put on the impression tray before you load the alginate in the tray that will help the material stick to the tray?

Describe the term Universal Precaution:

Treat all patients’ fluids as if they are infectious and or contain HBV, HCV, and HIV

General Waste

What classification are paper mixing pads, paper towels, and empty food containers?

Infectious Waste

What classification of waste is blood soaked gauze?

When taking an alginate impression, how do you store it before you pour it up?

Wrap in a Damp paper towel (100% Humidity) and place in a ziplock bag w/ patients first + last name + Date

Why might the ultrasonic cleaner not be able to clean the instruments properly?

Ultrasonic is overloaded w/ instruments

Name 4 signs of Fainting/Syncope

-Shortness of Breath, Pale Face, up HR (irregular Pulse/HR), Blurred/Darkened Vision or Tunnel Vision

Name 3 signs of allergic reaction:

Redness/Rash/Hives/Swelling, Vomiting, and Trouble Breathing

You should provide some sugar for:

Diabetic emergency

Topical (Benzocaine)

What is the gel that is put on the tissue before an injection?

Without Epi

If a patient has any kind of heart condition or hypertension, what kind of anesthetic would you use? With epi or without epi?

Gown, Mask, Goggles, Gloves

What is the proper order PPE is put on?

1) Makes anesthetic last longer 2) Reduced bleeding

What two things do vasoconstrictors do that help dental procedures?

No, just gingivia

Does topical numb the pulp?

No

When tooth #8 is numbed, does the mandibular lip get numb too

a. Right Cheek b. Right lower tip up to midline c. Right side of tongue

When #29 gets numb, what other three things are numbed too?

Indicator changes color

How can you tell when a packet of instruments is sterile?

Spore testing

What is done by the dental staff to ensure that the autoclave is working properly?

Weekly

How often is this procedure done?

98.6 F

What is a healthy temperature?

What does etchant do?

Roughens the tooth surface—→ creates microscopic roughness or pores

What does a cavity varnish seal?

Dentinal Tubules

What is meant by opposing impression?

The opposite arch of tooth prepped

What does the Endodontist use to clean the pulp canal with?

Endofiles

What does the Endodontist use to fill the canal after the pulp is cleaned of all of the pulp tissue?

Gutta Percha

Why do some patients have a hard time getting numb while doing a root canal?

If there is too much infection present at the apex of root.

Is it legal for a dental assistant to do coronal polishing if a dentist asks her/him to?

No, unless they have the coronal polish certification