ADEX OSCE Exam Study Guide:
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Questions and Verified
Answers. Latest 2026 Update
What is the common premedication and dosage for a patient with no penicillin
allergies? - Ans✔✔-Amoxicillin, 2 grams, given 30 to 60 minutes before
treatment.
What is the alternative premedication and dosage for a penicillin-allergic
patient? - Ans✔✔-Clindamycin, 600 mg, taken 60 minutes before treatment.
What is the recommended restorative material for a DO filling considering
longevity and cost? - Ans✔✔-Amalgam.
How often must OSHA autoclaves be tested, measured in days? - Ans✔✔-Every
7 days.
What is a white warty lesion on the anterior tongue that requires excision? -
Ans✔✔-Papilloma.
,What is a bluish lesion on the labial mucosa behind the bottom left lip? -
Ans✔✔-Mucocele.
What causes erosion seen as multiple dished-in yellow dentin on cervical
facial/buccal enamel? - Ans✔✔-Frequent exposure to acidic drinks.
What condition is indicated by brown stippling on teeth? - Ans✔✔-Hypoplasia.
What condition is associated with a child who has blue sclera? - Ans✔✔-
Dentinogenesis imperfecta.
What is a cyst seen in a sagittal view of the maxillary sinus? - Ans✔✔-Mucous
retention cyst.
What type of malocclusion is represented by Class II Division I? - Ans✔✔-
Protrusive upper front teeth with increased overjet.
Which symptom is not associated with hyperthyroidism? - Ans✔✔-Fatigue.
What is the required labial reduction for an anterior tooth? - Ans✔✔-1.5 mm.
How should a liver clot be managed? - Ans✔✔-Irrigate, apply pressure, and
reassess.
When can a patient diagnosed with Hepatitis A one year ago be treated? -
Ans✔✔-Immediately, as jaundice resolves in about one week.
, What condition is associated with hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia? -
Ans✔✔-Iron deficiency.
What is the greatest disadvantage of resin-bonded bridges? - Ans✔✔-
Debonding.
What is a disadvantage of PFM compared to resin-bonded bridges? - Ans✔✔-
Requires reducing adjacent sound teeth.
What is required for informed consent in a dental procedure? - Ans✔✔-The
dentist must be present to address concerns or questions.
How long does a periodontal pack stay in place? - Ans✔✔-1 week.
What is the best cement for short clinical crowns? - Ans✔✔-Resin bonded.
What is the main purpose of periodontal flaps? - Ans✔✔-Access for
instrumentation.
What is indicated by the survey marker at the distal of #28 on a diagnostic
cast? - Ans✔✔-Guide planes.
Where should blood pressure be taken if a patient has a shunt on the left arm?
- Ans✔✔-Right arm.
GRADED A+. Practice
Questions and Verified
Answers. Latest 2026 Update
What is the common premedication and dosage for a patient with no penicillin
allergies? - Ans✔✔-Amoxicillin, 2 grams, given 30 to 60 minutes before
treatment.
What is the alternative premedication and dosage for a penicillin-allergic
patient? - Ans✔✔-Clindamycin, 600 mg, taken 60 minutes before treatment.
What is the recommended restorative material for a DO filling considering
longevity and cost? - Ans✔✔-Amalgam.
How often must OSHA autoclaves be tested, measured in days? - Ans✔✔-Every
7 days.
What is a white warty lesion on the anterior tongue that requires excision? -
Ans✔✔-Papilloma.
,What is a bluish lesion on the labial mucosa behind the bottom left lip? -
Ans✔✔-Mucocele.
What causes erosion seen as multiple dished-in yellow dentin on cervical
facial/buccal enamel? - Ans✔✔-Frequent exposure to acidic drinks.
What condition is indicated by brown stippling on teeth? - Ans✔✔-Hypoplasia.
What condition is associated with a child who has blue sclera? - Ans✔✔-
Dentinogenesis imperfecta.
What is a cyst seen in a sagittal view of the maxillary sinus? - Ans✔✔-Mucous
retention cyst.
What type of malocclusion is represented by Class II Division I? - Ans✔✔-
Protrusive upper front teeth with increased overjet.
Which symptom is not associated with hyperthyroidism? - Ans✔✔-Fatigue.
What is the required labial reduction for an anterior tooth? - Ans✔✔-1.5 mm.
How should a liver clot be managed? - Ans✔✔-Irrigate, apply pressure, and
reassess.
When can a patient diagnosed with Hepatitis A one year ago be treated? -
Ans✔✔-Immediately, as jaundice resolves in about one week.
, What condition is associated with hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia? -
Ans✔✔-Iron deficiency.
What is the greatest disadvantage of resin-bonded bridges? - Ans✔✔-
Debonding.
What is a disadvantage of PFM compared to resin-bonded bridges? - Ans✔✔-
Requires reducing adjacent sound teeth.
What is required for informed consent in a dental procedure? - Ans✔✔-The
dentist must be present to address concerns or questions.
How long does a periodontal pack stay in place? - Ans✔✔-1 week.
What is the best cement for short clinical crowns? - Ans✔✔-Resin bonded.
What is the main purpose of periodontal flaps? - Ans✔✔-Access for
instrumentation.
What is indicated by the survey marker at the distal of #28 on a diagnostic
cast? - Ans✔✔-Guide planes.
Where should blood pressure be taken if a patient has a shunt on the left arm?
- Ans✔✔-Right arm.
