Dental Profession (Assistant ) Overview | Questions and Answers | 50
Questions plus Correct Answers 2024
Which scientist is known for the development of the first practical X-ray machine,
significantly advancing dental imaging?
Thomas Edison
Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen
Marie Curie
Alexander Graham Bell
Answer: Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen
2.
Professionalism is conduct, aims, and qualities characterized of a profession. It is an
attitude that is apparent in everything you say and do in and out of the dental office
both statements are true
both statements are false
Answer: Both statements are true
3.
The essential aspects of professionalism appearance are:
long fingernails,clean uniform and white shoes
good health, good grooming, and appropriate dress
appropriate dress, good haircut, and clean skin
scrubs, white shoes and safety glasses
Answer: Good health, good grooming, and appropriate dress
4.
Which of the following actions best exemplifies a dental assistant's commitment to work
responsibility?
Consistently completing tasks ahead of schedule
Taking frequent breaks during the shift
Arriving late but making up for it later
Maintaining a positive attitude and supporting colleagues
Answer: Maintaining a positive attitude and supporting colleagues
, 5.
What is HIPAA's privacy rule? Answer: The HIPAA privacy rule ensures that patient health
information is kept confidential and secure.
6.
Which organization administers the certification exam required for dental assistants to
achieve national certification (CDA)?
American Dental Association (ADA)
National Board of Dental Hygiene (NBDH)
Dental Assisting National Board (DANB)
Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)
Answer: Dental Assisting National Board (DANB)
7.
What is required to become a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA)? Answer: Passing the
Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) exam
8.
Specialty that involves diagnosis and surgical treatment of diseases, injuries of the head
and neck & mouth ex: extraction of wisdom teeth Answer: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
9.
The specialty that deals with recognition, prevention, and treatment of mal-alignment of
the teeth, jaws, and face: Answer: Orthodontics
10.
Which specialty is concerned with diseases and injuries of the pulp? Answer: Endodontics
SET 2
If a dental assistant is tasked with explaining the importance of radiographs to a patient,
which of the following points should they emphasize based on Roentgen's discovery?
Radiographs can only be used for cosmetic purposes.
Questions plus Correct Answers 2024
Which scientist is known for the development of the first practical X-ray machine,
significantly advancing dental imaging?
Thomas Edison
Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen
Marie Curie
Alexander Graham Bell
Answer: Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen
2.
Professionalism is conduct, aims, and qualities characterized of a profession. It is an
attitude that is apparent in everything you say and do in and out of the dental office
both statements are true
both statements are false
Answer: Both statements are true
3.
The essential aspects of professionalism appearance are:
long fingernails,clean uniform and white shoes
good health, good grooming, and appropriate dress
appropriate dress, good haircut, and clean skin
scrubs, white shoes and safety glasses
Answer: Good health, good grooming, and appropriate dress
4.
Which of the following actions best exemplifies a dental assistant's commitment to work
responsibility?
Consistently completing tasks ahead of schedule
Taking frequent breaks during the shift
Arriving late but making up for it later
Maintaining a positive attitude and supporting colleagues
Answer: Maintaining a positive attitude and supporting colleagues
, 5.
What is HIPAA's privacy rule? Answer: The HIPAA privacy rule ensures that patient health
information is kept confidential and secure.
6.
Which organization administers the certification exam required for dental assistants to
achieve national certification (CDA)?
American Dental Association (ADA)
National Board of Dental Hygiene (NBDH)
Dental Assisting National Board (DANB)
Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)
Answer: Dental Assisting National Board (DANB)
7.
What is required to become a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA)? Answer: Passing the
Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) exam
8.
Specialty that involves diagnosis and surgical treatment of diseases, injuries of the head
and neck & mouth ex: extraction of wisdom teeth Answer: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
9.
The specialty that deals with recognition, prevention, and treatment of mal-alignment of
the teeth, jaws, and face: Answer: Orthodontics
10.
Which specialty is concerned with diseases and injuries of the pulp? Answer: Endodontics
SET 2
If a dental assistant is tasked with explaining the importance of radiographs to a patient,
which of the following points should they emphasize based on Roentgen's discovery?
Radiographs can only be used for cosmetic purposes.
