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●● the dental assistant selects a foam tray for the application of the
patient's topical fluoride. What should the dental assistant do with the
trays tried in but not selected?
Answer: discard
●● the receptionist is called upon to help disinfect the operator after the
first patient's appointment. What personal protective equipment should
the receptionist use?
Answer: utility gloves
●● what is the benefit of increased folate in pregnant patients?
Answer: red blood cell production
●● which products is used to treat dentin hypersensitivity?
Answer: toothpaste
●● what methods should the dental assistant teach oral hygiene
instructions with a patient with Down syndrome?
Answer: tell show do
, ●● large exotoses located on the palate of a patient who requires a
removable complete prosthesis?
Answer: osteotomy
●● which oral condition would indicate an adverse reaction to topical
anesthetic?
Answer: swelling
●● the patient with dental insurance:
Answer: carrier
●● where should topical anesthetic be placed for tooth 18?
Answer: maxillary vestibule
●● which of the following nerve block injection techniques is most
effective for a class V restoration on tooth 43?
Answer: inferior alveolar
●● personal decisions based on conduct that may be morally right or
wrong, are questions of:
Answer: ethics