Dental Assisting Test 1 Review Exam
UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
Who discovered x-rays in 1895 - CORRECT ANSWER w. C. Roentgen
Endodontist - CORRECT ANSWER involves the causes, diagnosis, prevention, and
treatment of diseases and injuries of the pulp and associated structures
OMS (oral and maxillofacial surgery) - CORRECT ANSWER involves the diagnosis
and surgical treatment of diseases, injuries, and defects of the oral and maxillofacial regions.
This involves the functional and aesthetic aspects of the hard and soft tissues of the mouth
Pediatric dentistry - CORRECT ANSWER provides both primary and comprehensive
preventative and restorative healthcare for infants and children through adolescence,
including those with special needs
Periodontics - CORRECT ANSWER diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the oral
tissues supporting and surrounding the teeth
Prosthodontics - CORRECT ANSWER diagnosis of missing or deficient teeth;
treatment planning; rehabilitation through artificial construction; and maintenance of oral
function, comfort, and appearance of artificial teeth
Who regulates the tasks and responsibilities of the dental assistant - CORRECT
ANSWER dentist
Laboratory hand-piece - CORRECT ANSWER for tasks such as trimming custom trays
or temporary restoration
Laboratory work pan - CORRECT ANSWER for storing together all the parts of an
individuals case
, Model trimmer - CORRECT ANSWER for use when trimming diagnostic casts and
study models
Vacuum former - CORRECT ANSWER used to create custom trays, bleaching trays,
and mouth gaurds
Dental lathe - CORRECT ANSWER to grind metals and polish dentures and precious
crowns
Where do patients receive their treatment in a dental office - CORRECT
ANSWER treatment room, operatories
What is the purpose of the state dental practice act - CORRECT ANSWER to protect
the public from incompetent dental health care providers, regulate the practices within a state
Who enforces the state dental practice act - CORRECT ANSWER an agency, usually
called the state board of dentistry or the dental board, is responsible for enforcing the states
dental practice act
What is "direct supervision" - CORRECT ANSWER the dentist has delegated a
specific procedure to be preformed for a patient of record by a legally qualified dental
auxiliary who meets the requirements of the states
Dentist must be physically present in the office at the time this procedure is preformed
What is "general supervision" - CORRECT ANSWER dentist has authorized and
delegated specific procedures that may be preformed by a legally qualified dental auxiliary
for a patient
-exposing radiography and recementing temporaries
-indirect supervision
UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
Who discovered x-rays in 1895 - CORRECT ANSWER w. C. Roentgen
Endodontist - CORRECT ANSWER involves the causes, diagnosis, prevention, and
treatment of diseases and injuries of the pulp and associated structures
OMS (oral and maxillofacial surgery) - CORRECT ANSWER involves the diagnosis
and surgical treatment of diseases, injuries, and defects of the oral and maxillofacial regions.
This involves the functional and aesthetic aspects of the hard and soft tissues of the mouth
Pediatric dentistry - CORRECT ANSWER provides both primary and comprehensive
preventative and restorative healthcare for infants and children through adolescence,
including those with special needs
Periodontics - CORRECT ANSWER diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the oral
tissues supporting and surrounding the teeth
Prosthodontics - CORRECT ANSWER diagnosis of missing or deficient teeth;
treatment planning; rehabilitation through artificial construction; and maintenance of oral
function, comfort, and appearance of artificial teeth
Who regulates the tasks and responsibilities of the dental assistant - CORRECT
ANSWER dentist
Laboratory hand-piece - CORRECT ANSWER for tasks such as trimming custom trays
or temporary restoration
Laboratory work pan - CORRECT ANSWER for storing together all the parts of an
individuals case
, Model trimmer - CORRECT ANSWER for use when trimming diagnostic casts and
study models
Vacuum former - CORRECT ANSWER used to create custom trays, bleaching trays,
and mouth gaurds
Dental lathe - CORRECT ANSWER to grind metals and polish dentures and precious
crowns
Where do patients receive their treatment in a dental office - CORRECT
ANSWER treatment room, operatories
What is the purpose of the state dental practice act - CORRECT ANSWER to protect
the public from incompetent dental health care providers, regulate the practices within a state
Who enforces the state dental practice act - CORRECT ANSWER an agency, usually
called the state board of dentistry or the dental board, is responsible for enforcing the states
dental practice act
What is "direct supervision" - CORRECT ANSWER the dentist has delegated a
specific procedure to be preformed for a patient of record by a legally qualified dental
auxiliary who meets the requirements of the states
Dentist must be physically present in the office at the time this procedure is preformed
What is "general supervision" - CORRECT ANSWER dentist has authorized and
delegated specific procedures that may be preformed by a legally qualified dental auxiliary
for a patient
-exposing radiography and recementing temporaries
-indirect supervision
