RDA Exam 112 Questions with 100% Verified Correct
Answers 2024/2025
The patient record is a permanent document of whom - *answers* The patient
The dental history portion of a patient record provides a dental team with information
regarding - *answers* Previous dental care and treatment
Which of the following describes the best way to remain approachable to an anxious
patient - *answers* Encourage questions
Who legally owns a patient's dental radiographs - *answers* The dentist
What charting symbol best indicates a tooth that is not visible in the mouth - *answers*
X through the tooth
A base is placed - *answers* As a measure of protection for the pulp.
Because decay or trauma was close to the pulp.
On the floor of the tooth preparation
Calcium hydroxide is used in dentistry as a - *answers* Liner
Which of the following products contains calcium hydroxide - *answers* Dycal
According to California regulations, Who is legally allowed to place a BASE during
restorative procedure - *answers* Dentist
RDA
What is a temporary sedative dressing - *answers* A temporary filling
According to California regulations, who is legally allowed to place a LINER during a
restorative procedure - *answers* Dentist
RDA
The two types of temporary sedative dressing materials are - *answers* IRM
Cavit
When using Etchant, how long is it left on the tooth structure - *answers* 15-20 seconds
The smear layer is - *answers* A protective secretion produced by the layers of the
teeth
Etchant material is - *answers* Typically electric blue in color
37-39% phosphoric acid
, Very bitter tasting
What benefit does etchant provides during the bonding procedure - *answers* Roughen
up the enamel and or dentinal layers in preparation for bonding
A self etching adhesive eliminates the need to - *answers* Rinse Etchant from the tooth
According to California regulations, who is legally allowed to place Etchant on tooth
structure for purposes of a restoration or dental sealants - *answers* Dentist
RDA
The term polymerization means to - *answers* Cure
Set
Harden
If a material notes that it is "dual cure" that means - *answers* The material will enter
the initial setting phase on its own, but needs the curing light to complete the setting
process
A provisional coverage also could be called - *answers* A temporary restoration
The two types of temporary crowns are - *answers* Custom
Preformed
A custom temporary is made out of - *answers* Acrylic material
According to California regulations, Who is legally allowed to Fabricate and cement a
provisional restoration - *answers* Dentist
RDA
Which of the following can be used as both a provisional coverage for adult patients and
and a permanent restoration for pediatric patients? - *answers* Stainless steel crown
The term festooning means to - *answers* Trim
What are used to trim around the margin of a stainless steel crown? - *answers* Crown
and bridge scissors
What is a luting agent - *answers* And adhesive, like a cement, that holds two
structures together
Once a permanent restoration is cement in place with permanent cement the only way
to remove it is with - *answers* A handpiece and bur
Zinc Oxide and Eugenia (ZOE) is what type of cement - *answers* Permanent and
temporary
Answers 2024/2025
The patient record is a permanent document of whom - *answers* The patient
The dental history portion of a patient record provides a dental team with information
regarding - *answers* Previous dental care and treatment
Which of the following describes the best way to remain approachable to an anxious
patient - *answers* Encourage questions
Who legally owns a patient's dental radiographs - *answers* The dentist
What charting symbol best indicates a tooth that is not visible in the mouth - *answers*
X through the tooth
A base is placed - *answers* As a measure of protection for the pulp.
Because decay or trauma was close to the pulp.
On the floor of the tooth preparation
Calcium hydroxide is used in dentistry as a - *answers* Liner
Which of the following products contains calcium hydroxide - *answers* Dycal
According to California regulations, Who is legally allowed to place a BASE during
restorative procedure - *answers* Dentist
RDA
What is a temporary sedative dressing - *answers* A temporary filling
According to California regulations, who is legally allowed to place a LINER during a
restorative procedure - *answers* Dentist
RDA
The two types of temporary sedative dressing materials are - *answers* IRM
Cavit
When using Etchant, how long is it left on the tooth structure - *answers* 15-20 seconds
The smear layer is - *answers* A protective secretion produced by the layers of the
teeth
Etchant material is - *answers* Typically electric blue in color
37-39% phosphoric acid
, Very bitter tasting
What benefit does etchant provides during the bonding procedure - *answers* Roughen
up the enamel and or dentinal layers in preparation for bonding
A self etching adhesive eliminates the need to - *answers* Rinse Etchant from the tooth
According to California regulations, who is legally allowed to place Etchant on tooth
structure for purposes of a restoration or dental sealants - *answers* Dentist
RDA
The term polymerization means to - *answers* Cure
Set
Harden
If a material notes that it is "dual cure" that means - *answers* The material will enter
the initial setting phase on its own, but needs the curing light to complete the setting
process
A provisional coverage also could be called - *answers* A temporary restoration
The two types of temporary crowns are - *answers* Custom
Preformed
A custom temporary is made out of - *answers* Acrylic material
According to California regulations, Who is legally allowed to Fabricate and cement a
provisional restoration - *answers* Dentist
RDA
Which of the following can be used as both a provisional coverage for adult patients and
and a permanent restoration for pediatric patients? - *answers* Stainless steel crown
The term festooning means to - *answers* Trim
What are used to trim around the margin of a stainless steel crown? - *answers* Crown
and bridge scissors
What is a luting agent - *answers* And adhesive, like a cement, that holds two
structures together
Once a permanent restoration is cement in place with permanent cement the only way
to remove it is with - *answers* A handpiece and bur
Zinc Oxide and Eugenia (ZOE) is what type of cement - *answers* Permanent and
temporary
