NDAEB test exam ACTUAL QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
A new patient arrives at the dental office for their scheduled appointment. Their last dental
check-up was two years ago. The patient does not have any teeth bothering them at the present
time, but is interested in maintaining optimum oral health.
When the dentist palpates the area from below the patient's ear all the way down to the collar
bone, which lymph nodes are being examined? - Correct answers✔✔Cervical.
A patient presents for a recheck of tooth 14 which recently had root canal treatment. The
sensitivity of the tooth does not seem to be decreasing as it should. The dentist suggests that
exploratory surgery is necessary. The surgery reveals that the apical seal is not adequate, anc thus
the dentist must remove the apical portion of the roots), and place a restoration in order
adequately seal the canal.
What type of restoration should be placed in order to seal the apex of the patient's tooth? -
Correct answers✔✔Retrograde.
How should a dental assistant place an image receptor to ensure a diagnostic periapical
radiograph image of tooth 37? - Correct answers✔✔Parallel to the long axis of the tooth.
A patient of record presents for a composite restoration to replace an amalgam on tooth 17 due to
recurrent decay. During the preparation, the dentist notes it will be a deep restoration. The
assistant prepares the additional dental materials needed to adapt the treatment.
A slight amount of moisture must be maintained when placing which one of the following dental
Materials? - Correct answers✔✔Dentin bonding.
Below is a list of cavity locations. Choose the location that shows how the dental assistant should
chart for each of the dentist's dictations.
The dentist dictates class VI caries on tooth 41. - Correct answers✔✔Incisal edge or cusp tip.
,A patient presents with thermal sensitivity, severe, intermittent and throbbing pain when
chewing. These symptoms are caused by which one of the following? - Correct
answers✔✔Pulpitis.
A healthy 14-year-old male patient of record is interested in his personal appearance. The dental
assistant has been asked to perform a coronal polish on teeth 13 to 23, give oral hygiene
instructions and to prepare for pit and fissure sealants.
Which one of the following polishing agents should be selected for teeth 13 to 23? - Correct
answers✔✔A fluoridated prophy paste.
A patient presents to the dental office complaining of a toothache, swelling, bad breath and a
metallic taste in their mouth. When reviewing the patient's file, it is noted that they have not been
to the office in 4 years. Upon intraoral examination and review of radiographic images, the
dentist determines, tooth 26 has deep decay reaching the pulp requiring an emergency extraction,
and diagnosed necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis (NUG). The patient states they have a busy
schedule and eat a lot of fast food. They complained of being tired and lacking energy.
The diet the day before consisted of the following:
• Breakfast - orange juice, 2 slices of buttered toast
• Lunch - peanut butter and jam sandwich, Kool-Aid and a popsicle
• Snack - chocolate bar and a soft drink
• Dinner - cheeseburger and chocolate milk
What is the administrative status of this patient? - Correct answers✔✔Inactive.
From the list of injection techniques below, select the one that most appropriately describes the
technique in question.
A patient is receiving a small class V restoration on 41. - Correct answers✔✔Local infiltration
Which anatomical component acts as a shock absorber, preventing root and
bone from abrading each other - Correct answers✔✔Periodontal ligament.
, Fortified milk contains a significant source of which vitamin - Correct answers✔✔D.
A patient who took antibiotics as a child, is dissatisfied with the gray color of her teeth. During
the exam she is diagnosed with angular cheilosis, and the dentist recommends treatment options
for the discoloured teeth. Her appointment is scheduled at 9:00 am and one unit of time consists
of 15 minutes.
On which one of the following anatomical structures is the patient's diagnosed condition located?
- Correct answers✔✔Labia.
A recall patient reports regular eating habits and a good diet but has a history of having over 55%
of his teeth affected by rampant decay and a generalized high level of plaque/biofilm.
Which one of the following would be an important action to take? - Correct answers✔✔Develop
an individualized plaque control program.
A new patient presents for a complete exam. The dentist asks the dental assistant to take and
record the patient's vital signs. The patient is positioned for the examination. The following chart
entries are made:
• Tooth 14 is missing
• Signs of incisal wear on the anterior teeth
• Exposed cementum is evident in the maxillary and mandibular posterior areas
• Chief complaint: sensitivity
How should the wear on the anterior teeth be recorded in the chart? - Correct
answers✔✔Attrition.
A new patient presents with swelling and pain in quadrant 1. During the review of the patient's
medical history, it is noted that he has a history of grand mal seizures. Tooth 16 is extremely
sensitive to percussion; the surrounding tissues are inflamed; and, pus is exuding from a fistula
on the buccal gingiva. The dentist prescribes a periapical digital image which reveals a
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
A new patient arrives at the dental office for their scheduled appointment. Their last dental
check-up was two years ago. The patient does not have any teeth bothering them at the present
time, but is interested in maintaining optimum oral health.
When the dentist palpates the area from below the patient's ear all the way down to the collar
bone, which lymph nodes are being examined? - Correct answers✔✔Cervical.
A patient presents for a recheck of tooth 14 which recently had root canal treatment. The
sensitivity of the tooth does not seem to be decreasing as it should. The dentist suggests that
exploratory surgery is necessary. The surgery reveals that the apical seal is not adequate, anc thus
the dentist must remove the apical portion of the roots), and place a restoration in order
adequately seal the canal.
What type of restoration should be placed in order to seal the apex of the patient's tooth? -
Correct answers✔✔Retrograde.
How should a dental assistant place an image receptor to ensure a diagnostic periapical
radiograph image of tooth 37? - Correct answers✔✔Parallel to the long axis of the tooth.
A patient of record presents for a composite restoration to replace an amalgam on tooth 17 due to
recurrent decay. During the preparation, the dentist notes it will be a deep restoration. The
assistant prepares the additional dental materials needed to adapt the treatment.
A slight amount of moisture must be maintained when placing which one of the following dental
Materials? - Correct answers✔✔Dentin bonding.
Below is a list of cavity locations. Choose the location that shows how the dental assistant should
chart for each of the dentist's dictations.
The dentist dictates class VI caries on tooth 41. - Correct answers✔✔Incisal edge or cusp tip.
,A patient presents with thermal sensitivity, severe, intermittent and throbbing pain when
chewing. These symptoms are caused by which one of the following? - Correct
answers✔✔Pulpitis.
A healthy 14-year-old male patient of record is interested in his personal appearance. The dental
assistant has been asked to perform a coronal polish on teeth 13 to 23, give oral hygiene
instructions and to prepare for pit and fissure sealants.
Which one of the following polishing agents should be selected for teeth 13 to 23? - Correct
answers✔✔A fluoridated prophy paste.
A patient presents to the dental office complaining of a toothache, swelling, bad breath and a
metallic taste in their mouth. When reviewing the patient's file, it is noted that they have not been
to the office in 4 years. Upon intraoral examination and review of radiographic images, the
dentist determines, tooth 26 has deep decay reaching the pulp requiring an emergency extraction,
and diagnosed necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis (NUG). The patient states they have a busy
schedule and eat a lot of fast food. They complained of being tired and lacking energy.
The diet the day before consisted of the following:
• Breakfast - orange juice, 2 slices of buttered toast
• Lunch - peanut butter and jam sandwich, Kool-Aid and a popsicle
• Snack - chocolate bar and a soft drink
• Dinner - cheeseburger and chocolate milk
What is the administrative status of this patient? - Correct answers✔✔Inactive.
From the list of injection techniques below, select the one that most appropriately describes the
technique in question.
A patient is receiving a small class V restoration on 41. - Correct answers✔✔Local infiltration
Which anatomical component acts as a shock absorber, preventing root and
bone from abrading each other - Correct answers✔✔Periodontal ligament.
, Fortified milk contains a significant source of which vitamin - Correct answers✔✔D.
A patient who took antibiotics as a child, is dissatisfied with the gray color of her teeth. During
the exam she is diagnosed with angular cheilosis, and the dentist recommends treatment options
for the discoloured teeth. Her appointment is scheduled at 9:00 am and one unit of time consists
of 15 minutes.
On which one of the following anatomical structures is the patient's diagnosed condition located?
- Correct answers✔✔Labia.
A recall patient reports regular eating habits and a good diet but has a history of having over 55%
of his teeth affected by rampant decay and a generalized high level of plaque/biofilm.
Which one of the following would be an important action to take? - Correct answers✔✔Develop
an individualized plaque control program.
A new patient presents for a complete exam. The dentist asks the dental assistant to take and
record the patient's vital signs. The patient is positioned for the examination. The following chart
entries are made:
• Tooth 14 is missing
• Signs of incisal wear on the anterior teeth
• Exposed cementum is evident in the maxillary and mandibular posterior areas
• Chief complaint: sensitivity
How should the wear on the anterior teeth be recorded in the chart? - Correct
answers✔✔Attrition.
A new patient presents with swelling and pain in quadrant 1. During the review of the patient's
medical history, it is noted that he has a history of grand mal seizures. Tooth 16 is extremely
sensitive to percussion; the surrounding tissues are inflamed; and, pus is exuding from a fistula
on the buccal gingiva. The dentist prescribes a periapical digital image which reveals a
