Dental Materials: Clinical Applications for Dental Assistants and Dental
Hygienists 4th Edition by W.Stephan Eakle, Kimberly G. Bastin
Dental Materials 4th Edition by Eakle & Bastin
Test Bank Questions (Chapter 1 & Chapter 2 Preview)
Source: Dental Materials: Clinical Applications for Dental Assistants and Dental
Hygienists, 4th Edition
Authors: W. Stephan Eakle, Kimberly G. Bastin
Publisher: Elsevier
Chapter 01: Introduction to Dental Materials
1. Until 1970, which of the following groups of dental auxiliaries were allowed to
perform intraoral functions in all states?
Dental hygienists
Registered dental assistants
,Certified dental assistants
On-the-job trained dental assistants
a. 1, 2, 3, 4
b. 1, 2, 3
c. 1, 2
d. 1
Answer: d. 1
Rationale: Until 1970, only the dental hygienist was allowed to perform intraoral
functions in all states. Although laws vary from state to state, virtually every state
has modified, updated, and made changes to state restrictions to allow for the
performance of intraoral procedures by all allied oral health care practitioners.
2. How would a dental office decide which dental materials to use?
Use samples
Analyze publications
,Dentist's preference
Patient treatment needs
a. 1, 2, 3, 4
b. 1, 2, 3
c. 1, 2
d. 1
Answer: a. 1, 2, 3, 4
Rationale: The American Dental Association advocates the use of evidence-based
dentistry to choose which dental materials are best utilized. This evidence is
based on scientific information published in professional publications. Other
considerations include the use of samples provided by manufacturer
representatives, the dentist's preference related to properties and handling, as
well as materials selected for a patient's individual treatment needs.
3. What was the "Amalgam War" fought over?
a. Mining rights in states in the Western region of the United States
, b. The price of silver in relation to tin and zinc
c. The value and safety of silver dental amalgam
d. Patent issues between France and England
Answer: c. The value and safety of silver dental amalgam
Rationale: The "Amalgam War" was fought over the value and safety of silver
dental amalgam. It did not end until 1895, when G.V. Black developed an
acceptable amalgam formula.
4. Which of the following restorative techniques was first introduced in 1955?
a. Cast gold inlays
b. Cohesive gold foil
c. Acid-etch technique
d. Synthetic resins for denture bases
Answer: c. Acid-etch technique
Hygienists 4th Edition by W.Stephan Eakle, Kimberly G. Bastin
Dental Materials 4th Edition by Eakle & Bastin
Test Bank Questions (Chapter 1 & Chapter 2 Preview)
Source: Dental Materials: Clinical Applications for Dental Assistants and Dental
Hygienists, 4th Edition
Authors: W. Stephan Eakle, Kimberly G. Bastin
Publisher: Elsevier
Chapter 01: Introduction to Dental Materials
1. Until 1970, which of the following groups of dental auxiliaries were allowed to
perform intraoral functions in all states?
Dental hygienists
Registered dental assistants
,Certified dental assistants
On-the-job trained dental assistants
a. 1, 2, 3, 4
b. 1, 2, 3
c. 1, 2
d. 1
Answer: d. 1
Rationale: Until 1970, only the dental hygienist was allowed to perform intraoral
functions in all states. Although laws vary from state to state, virtually every state
has modified, updated, and made changes to state restrictions to allow for the
performance of intraoral procedures by all allied oral health care practitioners.
2. How would a dental office decide which dental materials to use?
Use samples
Analyze publications
,Dentist's preference
Patient treatment needs
a. 1, 2, 3, 4
b. 1, 2, 3
c. 1, 2
d. 1
Answer: a. 1, 2, 3, 4
Rationale: The American Dental Association advocates the use of evidence-based
dentistry to choose which dental materials are best utilized. This evidence is
based on scientific information published in professional publications. Other
considerations include the use of samples provided by manufacturer
representatives, the dentist's preference related to properties and handling, as
well as materials selected for a patient's individual treatment needs.
3. What was the "Amalgam War" fought over?
a. Mining rights in states in the Western region of the United States
, b. The price of silver in relation to tin and zinc
c. The value and safety of silver dental amalgam
d. Patent issues between France and England
Answer: c. The value and safety of silver dental amalgam
Rationale: The "Amalgam War" was fought over the value and safety of silver
dental amalgam. It did not end until 1895, when G.V. Black developed an
acceptable amalgam formula.
4. Which of the following restorative techniques was first introduced in 1955?
a. Cast gold inlays
b. Cohesive gold foil
c. Acid-etch technique
d. Synthetic resins for denture bases
Answer: c. Acid-etch technique
