DANB General Chairside Review Exam Questions with
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In inventory supply systems, what is the term for the factor that ensures that an
adequate supply is available, taking lead time and rate of use into consideration?
Reorder point
Which patient recall system involves having the patient fill out a postcard that is
then filed according to the month the patient is to be recalled?
Chronological card file
For optimum effectiveness, the American Dental Association (ADA) recommends
that topical anesthetics be left on the mucosa for how long?
1 minute
What is the appearance of a dental amalgam that is undermixed?
Grainy
What term refers to the dental assistant and dentist working together?
Four-handed dentistry
What are the components of a basic tray setup?
Mouth mirror, explorer, cotton pliers
A pulpectomy involves
Complete excision of the pulp
The vitamin that is MOST important to healthy gingiva is
vitamin C
What is the optimal positioning of the dental assistant's stool in relation to the
operator's stool?
4 to 6 inches above
When recording medication that the dentist prescribed to a patient in the patient's
chart, the dental assistant must include what information?
The route of administration
The following are motions of mechanical toothbrushes EXCEPT:
asymmetrical.
elliptical.
reciprocating.
orbital.
Asymmetrical
Which instrument includes shapes such as the pig tail, shepherd's hook, and the
right angle?
Explorer
The material MOST OFTEN used in temporary restorations is
zinc oxide-eugenol.
When removing carious dentin from a cavity, which handpiece/bur combination is
MOST OFTEN used?
Low-speed handpiece with a #4 bur
Of the following options, which is a sign of gingivitis?
, Pointed papillae
Periodontal pockets
Tooth mobility
Bleeding
Bleeding
What is the term for scheduling a patient in such a way that the patient can be
attended to by other staff members during the allotted time?
Double booking
Which grasp of the evacuator tip allows the dental assistant the greatest control
and ability to retract the patient's cheeks and tongue?
Thumb-to-nose grasp
If a patient with epilepsy experiences a seizure during dental treatment, all of the
following should be done EXCEPT
Restrain the patient
What is the PRIMARY task in patient seizure management?
Protect the patient from injury
What is the FIRST action to take after a patient has collapsed?
Establish the patient's level of responsiveness.
What is the part of the dental instrument that comes straight, curved, binangle, or
triple angle?
Shank
What is the name of the product that causes a temporary coloration that makes
plaque visible?
Disclosing agent
Why are composite restoration instruments made of a high-grade thermoplastic
material or anodized aluminum?
To prevent discoloration of the restoration materials
Which of the following is an instrument used during an occlusal adjustment?
Articulation forceps
What is the ideal consistency when mixing gypsum products for impressions?
Creamy and flowable
The BEST way to ensure proper occlusion when trimming study models is to
use a bite registration
What is the PRIMARY purpose of the spoon excavator?
To remove debris and soft material from a tooth with caries
In order to make topical fluoride application most effective, which of the following
should be performed before application?
Tooth cleaning
The area just below the patient's nose, near the chin, where instruments are
passed between the dentist and dental assistant is called the
transfer zone
What are recessed areas in a model that make it impossible to seat or remove a
custom tray properly?
Undercuts
What is the purpose of a concave surface mirror?
Magnify the image
100% Correct Answers Graded A+
In inventory supply systems, what is the term for the factor that ensures that an
adequate supply is available, taking lead time and rate of use into consideration?
Reorder point
Which patient recall system involves having the patient fill out a postcard that is
then filed according to the month the patient is to be recalled?
Chronological card file
For optimum effectiveness, the American Dental Association (ADA) recommends
that topical anesthetics be left on the mucosa for how long?
1 minute
What is the appearance of a dental amalgam that is undermixed?
Grainy
What term refers to the dental assistant and dentist working together?
Four-handed dentistry
What are the components of a basic tray setup?
Mouth mirror, explorer, cotton pliers
A pulpectomy involves
Complete excision of the pulp
The vitamin that is MOST important to healthy gingiva is
vitamin C
What is the optimal positioning of the dental assistant's stool in relation to the
operator's stool?
4 to 6 inches above
When recording medication that the dentist prescribed to a patient in the patient's
chart, the dental assistant must include what information?
The route of administration
The following are motions of mechanical toothbrushes EXCEPT:
asymmetrical.
elliptical.
reciprocating.
orbital.
Asymmetrical
Which instrument includes shapes such as the pig tail, shepherd's hook, and the
right angle?
Explorer
The material MOST OFTEN used in temporary restorations is
zinc oxide-eugenol.
When removing carious dentin from a cavity, which handpiece/bur combination is
MOST OFTEN used?
Low-speed handpiece with a #4 bur
Of the following options, which is a sign of gingivitis?
, Pointed papillae
Periodontal pockets
Tooth mobility
Bleeding
Bleeding
What is the term for scheduling a patient in such a way that the patient can be
attended to by other staff members during the allotted time?
Double booking
Which grasp of the evacuator tip allows the dental assistant the greatest control
and ability to retract the patient's cheeks and tongue?
Thumb-to-nose grasp
If a patient with epilepsy experiences a seizure during dental treatment, all of the
following should be done EXCEPT
Restrain the patient
What is the PRIMARY task in patient seizure management?
Protect the patient from injury
What is the FIRST action to take after a patient has collapsed?
Establish the patient's level of responsiveness.
What is the part of the dental instrument that comes straight, curved, binangle, or
triple angle?
Shank
What is the name of the product that causes a temporary coloration that makes
plaque visible?
Disclosing agent
Why are composite restoration instruments made of a high-grade thermoplastic
material or anodized aluminum?
To prevent discoloration of the restoration materials
Which of the following is an instrument used during an occlusal adjustment?
Articulation forceps
What is the ideal consistency when mixing gypsum products for impressions?
Creamy and flowable
The BEST way to ensure proper occlusion when trimming study models is to
use a bite registration
What is the PRIMARY purpose of the spoon excavator?
To remove debris and soft material from a tooth with caries
In order to make topical fluoride application most effective, which of the following
should be performed before application?
Tooth cleaning
The area just below the patient's nose, near the chin, where instruments are
passed between the dentist and dental assistant is called the
transfer zone
What are recessed areas in a model that make it impossible to seat or remove a
custom tray properly?
Undercuts
What is the purpose of a concave surface mirror?
Magnify the image
