DANB-General Chairside Practice Test Questions

The _______ is the midpoint between the eyes.

Nasion

Which is not an accomplishment of G.V. Black?

He is credited with beginning forensic dentistry

Erythema is another term for:

a. pain.

b. redness.

c. swelling.

d. infection.

b. redness

What are the guidelines for establishing trust between the child and dentist?

tell, show, do

Which of the following foods supplies the body with the most fiber?

nuts

Which cement is versatile and the least irritating to the pulp? ( Select all that apply.)

Zinc oxide-eugenol and glass ionomer

Which type of arch wire would not be used to position the crown and root of the teeth in final stages of treatment?

round

Why are sealants contraindicated with proximal decay?

a. proximal decay will spread to the occlusal surface.

b. posterior proximal tooth preparation will usually include the occlusal pits and fissures.

c. sealants are placed on smooth surfaces and the proximal area is a smooth surface.

d. sealants are placed on smooth surfaces and the proximal area is a rough surface.

b. posterior proximal tooth preparation will usually include the occlusal pits and fissures.

Which type of glass ionomer cement is designed for restoring areas of erosion near the gingiva?

II

What term describes having a sense of touch or feeling?

tactile

A "healing collar" is used in which implant procedure?

endosteal

Which of the following terms is used to describe a disorder that is present at birth?

congenital

Thermal sensitivity tests:

placing dry ice on the tooth

What is the surgical stent, which is used as a template for the placement of the implant screws, made of?

acrylic resin

The development of a supernumerary (extra) tooth is considered to be due to which of the following causes?

hereditary

Which style of hand file has its spiral edges arranged so that cutting occurs only on the pulling stroke, making the dentinal walls smooth and easier to fill?

hedstrom

The Tofflemire retainer that has been designed with a slight bend in the body to accommodate positioning from the lingual surface is known by what name?

contra-angle

An example of class IV motion is:

operating an x-ray unit

How are the patient's needs met during patient care?

plants and fresh flowers

Which of the following is the key to a successful work environment in the dental office?

teamwork

Lack of jaw space can lead to:

impaction

Alveoli are associated with which of the following body systems?

respiratory system

Which material could be used for a core buildup?

a. amalgam

b. composite resin

c. resin-modified glass ionomers

d. any of the above

d. any of the above

What is the primary reason why root caries is becoming more prevalent?

people are keeping their teeth longer.

Arch wires that are made of _____ are useful in early stages of treatment because they are flexible.

nickel titanium

Which of the following is the current recommended concentration of fluoride in drinking water recommended by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services?

0.7 mg/L

Which statement is correct regarding preformed polycarbonate crowns?

they can be used as a mold to fabricate a custom provisional

Teeth with ______ are opalescent and have an almost amber color.

dentinogenesis imperfecta

Before placement of _______, separators may be necessary.

bands

Who was the first woman to become a dental hygienist?

Irene Newman

A patient _____ contains all of the financial information for each patient or family.

ledger

If a person likes to travel, has an outgoing personality, and finds it easy to contact new people, they might find a career in _____ rewarding.

sales

Who was the "Grand Old Man of Dentistry?"

G.V. Black

What should be done to an impression before pouring?

Use a gentle stream of air to remove excess moisture

All of the following statements about cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) are true except the:

tubehead rotates the film behind the patient's head

The periodontium supports the teeth within the:

alveolar process

The initiation of the mixed dentition period is marked by which of the following events?

Eruption of first mandibular first molar

_____ is not a risk factor for periodontal disease.

Carbohydrate consumption

When defibrillation is provided within the first 5 minutes of cardiac arrest, there is about a _____ chance that you can save the victim's life.

50%

A panoramic image allows the dentist to:

detect caries and view the entire dentition and related structures in one film

Which of the following is the part of the periodontium that is attached to the root surface?

cementum

Which instrument is used to measure the horizontal and vertical pocket depth of multirooted teeth?

furcation probe

Hypothyroidism is a disorder of which body system?

endocrine

Evaluation of blood chemistry is useful in making which of the following types of diagnosis?

laboratory