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3. What type of restoration would you use a gingival
retraction cord for? - Answer-You would use a gingival
retraction cord for a crown
4. What are the uses of gingival retraction cord? - Answer-
A gingival retraction cord is used to ensure that an
impression with clear margins can be obtained.
5. For which patient would you not use an epinephrine
impregnated gingival retraction cord? - Answer-
Epinephrine is a vasoconstrictor which increases
heartbeat (tachycardia). It is contradicted for patients with
heart disease, diabetes, or hyperthyroidism.
6. What is the highest concentration of epinephrine? -
Answer-1:20,000
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7. Nitrous oxide to oxygen ratios? - Answer-The most
common ratio is 2:1
8. When is it acceptable to send a patient who has not
paid their dental bill an ultimatum letter? - Answer-It is only
appropriate to send an ultimatum letter after the first 3
stages of collection have failed. It must first go through the
reminder stage, inquiry/discussion stage and urgency
stage.
9. How often does the organized dental assistant send a
reminder of non-payment? - Answer-Typically every 30,
60, 90 days. Or at the discretion of the Dentist.
28. What are the zones of activity? - Answer-(R) handed
dentistry:
Static zone - 12 to 2 o'clock
Assistant zone - 2 to 4 o'clock
Transfer zone - 4 to 7 o'clock
Operators zone - 7 to 12 o'clock
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(L) handed dentistry:
Operators zone - 12 to 5 o'clock
Transfer zone - 5 to 8 o'clock
Assistant zone - 8 to 10 o'clock
Static zone - 10 to 12 o'clock
29. Which hand is used to transfer instruments to a
right/left handed dentist? - Answer-(R) handed dentist you
transfer instruments with your left hand.
(L) handed dentist you transfer with your right hand.
30. Describe the positions used in four-handed
dentistry...supine, upright, Trendelenburg. - Answer-Supine
position is patient's nose and knees are at about the same
level. Upright is back of chair is in a 90 degree angle, and
Trendelenburg is reclined position with head lower than
the feet.
31. If a patient is having a seizure, what should the dental
assistant? - Answer-Place the pt in a supine position in
dental chair or on floor, remove objects from area that
could injure the pt, gently restrain the pt, DO NOT place
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anything or try to remove anything from their mouth, once
conscious turn the pt on their side to prevent aspiration, be
supportive once they regain consciousness, DO NOT
allow pt to drive themselves home, oxygen can be given
after pt regains consciousness.
32. State the classifications of motion economy? - Answer-
- Class 1: involves only finger movement
- Class 2: involves movement of the fingers and wrist
- Class 3: involves movement of the fingers, wrist, and
elbow
- Class 4: involves movement of the entire arm and
shoulder
- Class 5: involves movement of the arm and twisting of
the body
33. How should fluoride varnish be applied? - Answer-
Fluoride should be painted on in a thin layer with a small
disposable brush or CTA, to all surfaces of the teeth
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3. What type of restoration would you use a gingival
retraction cord for? - Answer-You would use a gingival
retraction cord for a crown
4. What are the uses of gingival retraction cord? - Answer-
A gingival retraction cord is used to ensure that an
impression with clear margins can be obtained.
5. For which patient would you not use an epinephrine
impregnated gingival retraction cord? - Answer-
Epinephrine is a vasoconstrictor which increases
heartbeat (tachycardia). It is contradicted for patients with
heart disease, diabetes, or hyperthyroidism.
6. What is the highest concentration of epinephrine? -
Answer-1:20,000
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7. Nitrous oxide to oxygen ratios? - Answer-The most
common ratio is 2:1
8. When is it acceptable to send a patient who has not
paid their dental bill an ultimatum letter? - Answer-It is only
appropriate to send an ultimatum letter after the first 3
stages of collection have failed. It must first go through the
reminder stage, inquiry/discussion stage and urgency
stage.
9. How often does the organized dental assistant send a
reminder of non-payment? - Answer-Typically every 30,
60, 90 days. Or at the discretion of the Dentist.
28. What are the zones of activity? - Answer-(R) handed
dentistry:
Static zone - 12 to 2 o'clock
Assistant zone - 2 to 4 o'clock
Transfer zone - 4 to 7 o'clock
Operators zone - 7 to 12 o'clock
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(L) handed dentistry:
Operators zone - 12 to 5 o'clock
Transfer zone - 5 to 8 o'clock
Assistant zone - 8 to 10 o'clock
Static zone - 10 to 12 o'clock
29. Which hand is used to transfer instruments to a
right/left handed dentist? - Answer-(R) handed dentist you
transfer instruments with your left hand.
(L) handed dentist you transfer with your right hand.
30. Describe the positions used in four-handed
dentistry...supine, upright, Trendelenburg. - Answer-Supine
position is patient's nose and knees are at about the same
level. Upright is back of chair is in a 90 degree angle, and
Trendelenburg is reclined position with head lower than
the feet.
31. If a patient is having a seizure, what should the dental
assistant? - Answer-Place the pt in a supine position in
dental chair or on floor, remove objects from area that
could injure the pt, gently restrain the pt, DO NOT place
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anything or try to remove anything from their mouth, once
conscious turn the pt on their side to prevent aspiration, be
supportive once they regain consciousness, DO NOT
allow pt to drive themselves home, oxygen can be given
after pt regains consciousness.
32. State the classifications of motion economy? - Answer-
- Class 1: involves only finger movement
- Class 2: involves movement of the fingers and wrist
- Class 3: involves movement of the fingers, wrist, and
elbow
- Class 4: involves movement of the entire arm and
shoulder
- Class 5: involves movement of the arm and twisting of
the body
33. How should fluoride varnish be applied? - Answer-
Fluoride should be painted on in a thin layer with a small
disposable brush or CTA, to all surfaces of the teeth
