DANB General Chairside Practice Exam with
Correct Solutions Updated 2026
Which of the following is an adverse effect of peroxide-based tooth whitening
procedures?
A) increased caries
B) extrinsic staining
C) tissue irritation
D) decreased saliva -Correct Answer ✔-C) tissue irritation
Elastomeric materials supplied as a base and catalyst are
A) post-cured
B) pre-cured
C) light-cured
D) self-cured -Correct Answer ✔-D) self-cured
The employee who receives insurance as a benefit through an employer is considered
to be the insurance
A) provider
B) carrier
C) subscriber
D) beneficiary -Correct Answer ✔-C) subscriber
Which of the following cements MUST be mixed on a cool, dry glass slab?
A) zinc phosphate
B) glass ionomer
C) polycarboxylate
D) calcium hydroxide -Correct Answer ✔-A) zinc phosphate
What type of orthodontics is practiced when using a fixed or removable appliance that is
applied to a crossbite?
A) corrective
B) interceptive
C) preventive
D) limited -Correct Answer ✔-B) interceptive
Which of the following is the correct manner for passing an instrument to a right-handed
dentist using the two-handed instrument transfer technique? Pass the instrument with
the
A) left hand, picking it up by the non-working end
B) right hand, picking it up by the working end
C) right hand, picking it up by the non-working end
D) left hand, picking it up by the working end -Correct Answer ✔-B) right hand, picking it
up by the working end
,Which of the following home-care products will treat demineralized enamel?
A) mouthwash
B) fluoride
C) floss
D) toothpaste -Correct Answer ✔-B) fluoride
In the event of excessive fluoride ingestion, which of the following should be consumed?
A) crackers
B) fruit
C) water
D) milj -Correct Answer ✔-D) milk
Which of the following cells is responsible for formation of bone?
A) osteoblasts
B) osteoclasts
C) ondontoclasts
D) odontoblasts -Correct Answer ✔-A) osteoblasts
An elevated body temperature is likely to be found in which of the following patients?
A) 2 year old
B) 15 year old
C) 40 year old
D) 25 year old -Correct Answer ✔-A) 2 year old
What portion of insurance form requires the patient's signature to authorize direct pay to
the provider?
A) assignment of benefits
B) direct reimbursement
C) informed consent
D) release of information -Correct Answer ✔-A) assignment of benefits
Which of the following instruments would be found on the root planing tray setup?
A) gingival margin trimmer
B) straight elevator
C) universal curette
D) t-ball burnisher -Correct Answer ✔-C) universal curette
To assist in providing appropriate patient care, the patient's health history should be
reviewed and updated
A) every two years
B) at every recall appointment
C) annually
D) at each visit -Correct Answer ✔-D) at each visit
,An exothermic reaction occurs during the mixing of which cement type?
A) zinc oxide eugenol
B) glass ionomer
C) resin-based
D) zinc phosphate -Correct Answer ✔-D) zinc phosphate
Which of the following materials CANNOT return to the sole state after becoming a gel?
A) alginate
B) elastomeric
C) polyether
D) bite registration -Correct Answer ✔-A) alginate
Which of the following should be included in the tray setup for a sealant application?
A) floss
B) abrasive strips
C) cleoid-discoid
D) spoon excavator -Correct Answer ✔-A) floss
What procedure will prevent the leakage of saliva when placing a dental dam for
moisture control?
A) lubricating the underside of the dental dam
B) using stabilizing cord between the contacts
C) placing a softened wax compound around the clamp
D) inverting the edges of the dental dam -Correct Answer ✔-D) inverting the edges of
the dental dam
When scheduling appointments, allowing for buffer times permits later scheduling for
patients in need of
A) dental prophylaxis
B) continuing dental care
C) emergency dental care
D) major restorative work -Correct Answer ✔-C) emergency dental care
Which of the following bur numbers designates a straight fissure plain cut but?
A) 75
B) 56
C) 34
D) 18 -Correct Answer ✔-B) 56
For a patient who becomes increasingly anxious and exhibits difficulty breathing
including coughing and wheezing, what drug should be administered?
A) bronchodilator
B) insulin
C) nitroglycerin
D) nitrous oxide -Correct Answer ✔-A) bronchodilator
, If a patient is complaining of unexplained chest pain it should be treated as a potential
A) myocardial infarction
B) GERD flare-up
C) stroke
D) angina attack -Correct Answer ✔-A) myocardial infarction
Pitting on the enamel surface resulting from excessive fluoride consumption is known as
A) systemic fluoride
B) fluoride poisoning
C) fluoride toxicity
D) fluorosis -Correct Answer ✔-D) fluorosis
If a blood pressure reading of 142/96 is obtained on an adult, it is classified as
A) normal
B) pre-hypertension
C) hypotension
D) hypertension -Correct Answer ✔-D) hypertension
Which of the following medical conditions is a contraindication for using nitrous oxide?
A) hypertension
B) angina
C) emphysema
D) diabetes -Correct Answer ✔-C) emphysema
A patient whose medication profile indicates that he is taking an angiotensin-converting
enzyme (ACE) inhibitor or diuretic would likely have what medical condition?
A) epilepsy
B) diabetes
C) angina pectoris
D) hypertension -Correct Answer ✔-D) hypertension
Spreaders and pluggers are used in the
A) placement of an amalgam restoration
B) seating of a Maryland bridge
C) placement of gold foil
D) obturation of a root canal -Correct Answer ✔-D) obturation of a root canal
The dental office emergency kit should be
A) routinely checked every two years
B) in a central location with easy access
C) on a high shelf out of the way
D) checked and refilled daily -Correct Answer ✔-B) in a central location with easy
access
Correct Solutions Updated 2026
Which of the following is an adverse effect of peroxide-based tooth whitening
procedures?
A) increased caries
B) extrinsic staining
C) tissue irritation
D) decreased saliva -Correct Answer ✔-C) tissue irritation
Elastomeric materials supplied as a base and catalyst are
A) post-cured
B) pre-cured
C) light-cured
D) self-cured -Correct Answer ✔-D) self-cured
The employee who receives insurance as a benefit through an employer is considered
to be the insurance
A) provider
B) carrier
C) subscriber
D) beneficiary -Correct Answer ✔-C) subscriber
Which of the following cements MUST be mixed on a cool, dry glass slab?
A) zinc phosphate
B) glass ionomer
C) polycarboxylate
D) calcium hydroxide -Correct Answer ✔-A) zinc phosphate
What type of orthodontics is practiced when using a fixed or removable appliance that is
applied to a crossbite?
A) corrective
B) interceptive
C) preventive
D) limited -Correct Answer ✔-B) interceptive
Which of the following is the correct manner for passing an instrument to a right-handed
dentist using the two-handed instrument transfer technique? Pass the instrument with
the
A) left hand, picking it up by the non-working end
B) right hand, picking it up by the working end
C) right hand, picking it up by the non-working end
D) left hand, picking it up by the working end -Correct Answer ✔-B) right hand, picking it
up by the working end
,Which of the following home-care products will treat demineralized enamel?
A) mouthwash
B) fluoride
C) floss
D) toothpaste -Correct Answer ✔-B) fluoride
In the event of excessive fluoride ingestion, which of the following should be consumed?
A) crackers
B) fruit
C) water
D) milj -Correct Answer ✔-D) milk
Which of the following cells is responsible for formation of bone?
A) osteoblasts
B) osteoclasts
C) ondontoclasts
D) odontoblasts -Correct Answer ✔-A) osteoblasts
An elevated body temperature is likely to be found in which of the following patients?
A) 2 year old
B) 15 year old
C) 40 year old
D) 25 year old -Correct Answer ✔-A) 2 year old
What portion of insurance form requires the patient's signature to authorize direct pay to
the provider?
A) assignment of benefits
B) direct reimbursement
C) informed consent
D) release of information -Correct Answer ✔-A) assignment of benefits
Which of the following instruments would be found on the root planing tray setup?
A) gingival margin trimmer
B) straight elevator
C) universal curette
D) t-ball burnisher -Correct Answer ✔-C) universal curette
To assist in providing appropriate patient care, the patient's health history should be
reviewed and updated
A) every two years
B) at every recall appointment
C) annually
D) at each visit -Correct Answer ✔-D) at each visit
,An exothermic reaction occurs during the mixing of which cement type?
A) zinc oxide eugenol
B) glass ionomer
C) resin-based
D) zinc phosphate -Correct Answer ✔-D) zinc phosphate
Which of the following materials CANNOT return to the sole state after becoming a gel?
A) alginate
B) elastomeric
C) polyether
D) bite registration -Correct Answer ✔-A) alginate
Which of the following should be included in the tray setup for a sealant application?
A) floss
B) abrasive strips
C) cleoid-discoid
D) spoon excavator -Correct Answer ✔-A) floss
What procedure will prevent the leakage of saliva when placing a dental dam for
moisture control?
A) lubricating the underside of the dental dam
B) using stabilizing cord between the contacts
C) placing a softened wax compound around the clamp
D) inverting the edges of the dental dam -Correct Answer ✔-D) inverting the edges of
the dental dam
When scheduling appointments, allowing for buffer times permits later scheduling for
patients in need of
A) dental prophylaxis
B) continuing dental care
C) emergency dental care
D) major restorative work -Correct Answer ✔-C) emergency dental care
Which of the following bur numbers designates a straight fissure plain cut but?
A) 75
B) 56
C) 34
D) 18 -Correct Answer ✔-B) 56
For a patient who becomes increasingly anxious and exhibits difficulty breathing
including coughing and wheezing, what drug should be administered?
A) bronchodilator
B) insulin
C) nitroglycerin
D) nitrous oxide -Correct Answer ✔-A) bronchodilator
, If a patient is complaining of unexplained chest pain it should be treated as a potential
A) myocardial infarction
B) GERD flare-up
C) stroke
D) angina attack -Correct Answer ✔-A) myocardial infarction
Pitting on the enamel surface resulting from excessive fluoride consumption is known as
A) systemic fluoride
B) fluoride poisoning
C) fluoride toxicity
D) fluorosis -Correct Answer ✔-D) fluorosis
If a blood pressure reading of 142/96 is obtained on an adult, it is classified as
A) normal
B) pre-hypertension
C) hypotension
D) hypertension -Correct Answer ✔-D) hypertension
Which of the following medical conditions is a contraindication for using nitrous oxide?
A) hypertension
B) angina
C) emphysema
D) diabetes -Correct Answer ✔-C) emphysema
A patient whose medication profile indicates that he is taking an angiotensin-converting
enzyme (ACE) inhibitor or diuretic would likely have what medical condition?
A) epilepsy
B) diabetes
C) angina pectoris
D) hypertension -Correct Answer ✔-D) hypertension
Spreaders and pluggers are used in the
A) placement of an amalgam restoration
B) seating of a Maryland bridge
C) placement of gold foil
D) obturation of a root canal -Correct Answer ✔-D) obturation of a root canal
The dental office emergency kit should be
A) routinely checked every two years
B) in a central location with easy access
C) on a high shelf out of the way
D) checked and refilled daily -Correct Answer ✔-B) in a central location with easy
access
