CODA COMPREHENSIVE EXAM 2026 QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS RATED A+
✔✔_____, also known as tongue tied, results in a short lingual frenum. -
✔✔Ankyloglossia
✔✔_____ is a condition in which an inflammation is uncontrolled within a localized area
and spreads throughout the soft tissue and organ. - ✔✔Cellulitis
✔✔______ is a superficial infection caused by a yeast-like fungus. - ✔✔Candidiasis
✔✔Using Black's classification of cavities, a lesion on the cervical third of a tooth is
considered a Class ___ restoration or cavity. - ✔✔V
✔✔Which of the following teeth are not succedaneous? - ✔✔Permanent first molars
✔✔The automatic external defibrillator (AED) is used for all except________. - ✔✔To
automatically perform CPR for 15mins
✔✔Which of the following is not a characteristic that allows dental materials to withstand
the oral environment? - ✔✔Trituration and amalgamation properties.
✔✔A dental restorative material that is applied to a tooth or teeth while the material is
pliable and can be adapted, carved, and finished is classified as? - ✔✔Direct
Restorations
✔✔Which of these would have the least dimensional stability? - ✔✔Alginate
Hydrocolloid
✔✔The conventional or traditional composites, which contain the largest filler particles
and provide the greatest strength, are known as? - ✔✔Macrofilled composites
✔✔If a light bodied impression catalyst is mixed with a heavy bodied impression base,
the resultant mix might? - ✔✔Set improperly
✔✔Addition of cold water to an alginate mix well cause the setting time to be? -
✔✔Increased
✔✔Select two terms that describe the purpose and consistency of a dental cement used
for the final seating of a porcelain fused-to-metal crown? - ✔✔Cementation and primary
consistency
, ✔✔Noble metals used in indirect restorations include all except ______. - ✔✔Gold and
mercury
✔✔Which of the following statements is not true about the use of calcium hydroxide as
a frequently selected cavity liner? - ✔✔It is the most cost-effective liner for use under all
types of restorations.
✔✔The advantage of using a glass ionomer restorative material is? - ✔✔It releases
fluoride after its final setting.
✔✔A custom tray is constructed to fit the mouth of a specific patient and is used to
________, ________, and __________. - ✔✔Adapt to the patients mouth, fit around
any anomalies, reduce the amount of impression material needed.
✔✔Which form of gypsum product is commonly used for making diagnostic models? -
✔✔Plaster
✔✔When taking impressions, the next step after seating the patient and placing the
patient napkin is to? - ✔✔Explain the procedure to the patient.
✔✔Prior to handing a record to the administrative assistant after treating a patient, the
clinical assistant should: - ✔✔Remove the contaminated gloves and wash hands.
✔✔The information in a registration form should include all except ______. - ✔✔Age off
all dependents
✔✔Financial arrangements for treatment should not be made: - ✔✔After treatment is
completed.
✔✔______ is the amount the dental assistant takes home after all the deductions are
made. - ✔✔Net pay
✔✔_______ is another name for the Social Security funds deducted from an
employee's pay. - ✔✔FICA
✔✔Which of these is an expendable item used in the dental office? - ✔✔Latex gloves
✔✔Which is a capital item in a dental office? - ✔✔X-Ray unit
✔✔Oxygen should be stored: - ✔✔Vertically and secured
✔✔An office system that tracks patients follow-up visits for an oral prophylaxis is a(n): -
✔✔Recall System
SOLUTIONS RATED A+
✔✔_____, also known as tongue tied, results in a short lingual frenum. -
✔✔Ankyloglossia
✔✔_____ is a condition in which an inflammation is uncontrolled within a localized area
and spreads throughout the soft tissue and organ. - ✔✔Cellulitis
✔✔______ is a superficial infection caused by a yeast-like fungus. - ✔✔Candidiasis
✔✔Using Black's classification of cavities, a lesion on the cervical third of a tooth is
considered a Class ___ restoration or cavity. - ✔✔V
✔✔Which of the following teeth are not succedaneous? - ✔✔Permanent first molars
✔✔The automatic external defibrillator (AED) is used for all except________. - ✔✔To
automatically perform CPR for 15mins
✔✔Which of the following is not a characteristic that allows dental materials to withstand
the oral environment? - ✔✔Trituration and amalgamation properties.
✔✔A dental restorative material that is applied to a tooth or teeth while the material is
pliable and can be adapted, carved, and finished is classified as? - ✔✔Direct
Restorations
✔✔Which of these would have the least dimensional stability? - ✔✔Alginate
Hydrocolloid
✔✔The conventional or traditional composites, which contain the largest filler particles
and provide the greatest strength, are known as? - ✔✔Macrofilled composites
✔✔If a light bodied impression catalyst is mixed with a heavy bodied impression base,
the resultant mix might? - ✔✔Set improperly
✔✔Addition of cold water to an alginate mix well cause the setting time to be? -
✔✔Increased
✔✔Select two terms that describe the purpose and consistency of a dental cement used
for the final seating of a porcelain fused-to-metal crown? - ✔✔Cementation and primary
consistency
, ✔✔Noble metals used in indirect restorations include all except ______. - ✔✔Gold and
mercury
✔✔Which of the following statements is not true about the use of calcium hydroxide as
a frequently selected cavity liner? - ✔✔It is the most cost-effective liner for use under all
types of restorations.
✔✔The advantage of using a glass ionomer restorative material is? - ✔✔It releases
fluoride after its final setting.
✔✔A custom tray is constructed to fit the mouth of a specific patient and is used to
________, ________, and __________. - ✔✔Adapt to the patients mouth, fit around
any anomalies, reduce the amount of impression material needed.
✔✔Which form of gypsum product is commonly used for making diagnostic models? -
✔✔Plaster
✔✔When taking impressions, the next step after seating the patient and placing the
patient napkin is to? - ✔✔Explain the procedure to the patient.
✔✔Prior to handing a record to the administrative assistant after treating a patient, the
clinical assistant should: - ✔✔Remove the contaminated gloves and wash hands.
✔✔The information in a registration form should include all except ______. - ✔✔Age off
all dependents
✔✔Financial arrangements for treatment should not be made: - ✔✔After treatment is
completed.
✔✔______ is the amount the dental assistant takes home after all the deductions are
made. - ✔✔Net pay
✔✔_______ is another name for the Social Security funds deducted from an
employee's pay. - ✔✔FICA
✔✔Which of these is an expendable item used in the dental office? - ✔✔Latex gloves
✔✔Which is a capital item in a dental office? - ✔✔X-Ray unit
✔✔Oxygen should be stored: - ✔✔Vertically and secured
✔✔An office system that tracks patients follow-up visits for an oral prophylaxis is a(n): -
✔✔Recall System
