DASA Midterm Exam Questions and
Correct Answers, 100% Correct. Updated
Fall 2024/2025.
What are the dental specialities?
- Endodontist
- Orthodontist
- Pedodontist
- Periodontist
- Prosthodontist
- Oral Surgeon
* Dental Anesthesiologist
* Oral Pathology
Endodontist
Root canal treatment (concerned w/ the health of the dental pulp)
Orthodontist
Concerned w/ guiding & correction of misaligned teeth
Pedodontist
Treating children and adolescents
Periodontist
Treats and diagnoses diseases of the supporting and surrounding tissues of the teeth
Prosthodontist
Concerned with restoration and replacement of missing teeth and oral structure
Oral Surgeon
Surgery of the mouth and jaw
*Dental Anesthesiologist
Concerned w/ administration of general anesthesia for dental patients who are phobic, very young, or
have very large, complex treatment plans
*Oral Pathology
Deals w/ the nature and identification of diseases affecting maxillofacial regions
What are the 5 roles of the dental team?
, - Dentist
- Dental Hygienist
- Front Office
- Dental Assistant
- Lab Tech
What is the responsibility of a dentist?
- Diagnose patient's dental needs
- State-of-the-art diagnostic & technical proficiency necessary to treat conditions emphasizing the oral
cavity and its surrounding tissue
- Provide instructions for disease prevention
What is the responsibility of a Dental Hygienist?
- Charting patient's new findings and history
- Oral prophylaxis (a cleaning procedure performed to thoroughly clean the teeth)
- Expose & process dental radiographs
- Apply sealants & topical fluoride
- Care instructions
- Placement & removal of periodontal dressing
What is the responsibility of the Front Office?
- Maintain the office schedule
- Greeting patients and answering phones
- Managing accounts
- Patient check in/out
- Treatment plan presentation
What is the responsibility of a Dental Assistant?
- Provide a good first impression of the office
- Build patient rapport
- Present & explain treatment plans to patients
- Oral hygiene instructions
- Assist dentist
- Fabricate temporaries, remove sutures & take impressions
What is the responsibility of a Laboratory Technician?
Fabrications of:
- Ceramic (porcelain) Restorations
- Metal & porcelain fused to metal restorations
- Dentures and partial dentures
- Orthodontic appliances
What are the single rooted teeth and what do they do?
Incisors - used for cutting food
Correct Answers, 100% Correct. Updated
Fall 2024/2025.
What are the dental specialities?
- Endodontist
- Orthodontist
- Pedodontist
- Periodontist
- Prosthodontist
- Oral Surgeon
* Dental Anesthesiologist
* Oral Pathology
Endodontist
Root canal treatment (concerned w/ the health of the dental pulp)
Orthodontist
Concerned w/ guiding & correction of misaligned teeth
Pedodontist
Treating children and adolescents
Periodontist
Treats and diagnoses diseases of the supporting and surrounding tissues of the teeth
Prosthodontist
Concerned with restoration and replacement of missing teeth and oral structure
Oral Surgeon
Surgery of the mouth and jaw
*Dental Anesthesiologist
Concerned w/ administration of general anesthesia for dental patients who are phobic, very young, or
have very large, complex treatment plans
*Oral Pathology
Deals w/ the nature and identification of diseases affecting maxillofacial regions
What are the 5 roles of the dental team?
, - Dentist
- Dental Hygienist
- Front Office
- Dental Assistant
- Lab Tech
What is the responsibility of a dentist?
- Diagnose patient's dental needs
- State-of-the-art diagnostic & technical proficiency necessary to treat conditions emphasizing the oral
cavity and its surrounding tissue
- Provide instructions for disease prevention
What is the responsibility of a Dental Hygienist?
- Charting patient's new findings and history
- Oral prophylaxis (a cleaning procedure performed to thoroughly clean the teeth)
- Expose & process dental radiographs
- Apply sealants & topical fluoride
- Care instructions
- Placement & removal of periodontal dressing
What is the responsibility of the Front Office?
- Maintain the office schedule
- Greeting patients and answering phones
- Managing accounts
- Patient check in/out
- Treatment plan presentation
What is the responsibility of a Dental Assistant?
- Provide a good first impression of the office
- Build patient rapport
- Present & explain treatment plans to patients
- Oral hygiene instructions
- Assist dentist
- Fabricate temporaries, remove sutures & take impressions
What is the responsibility of a Laboratory Technician?
Fabrications of:
- Ceramic (porcelain) Restorations
- Metal & porcelain fused to metal restorations
- Dentures and partial dentures
- Orthodontic appliances
What are the single rooted teeth and what do they do?
Incisors - used for cutting food
