SSDA Test 1 Questions and
Answers11
Mesial - ANSWERS -Surface of the tooth toward the midline
Labial - ANSWERS -Lip area
Facial - ANSWERS -Pertaining to the face
Lingual - ANSWERS -Pertaining to the tongue
Occlusal - ANSWERS -Chewing surface of posterior teeth
Incisal - ANSWERS -Biting edge of anterior teeth
Teeth numbers - ANSWERS -
How many permanent teeth are there? - ANSWERS -32
How many primary teeth are there? - ANSWERS -20
Can topical and systemic fluoride eliminate caries? - ANSWERS -No
Can mouth rinses replace proper brushing and flossing? - ANSWERS -No
, Optimal levels for systemic fluoride? - ANSWERS -0.7-1.2 ppm
Examples of preventative dentistry - ANSWERS -Oral exams, x-rays, cleanings
Proper brushing method for adults - ANSWERS -Bass or Modified
Proper term for "dry mouth" - ANSWERS -Xerostomia
Define Plaque - ANSWERS -A sticky deposit on the tooth
When is the "scrub" method of toothbrushing indicated? - ANSWERS -Only on biting surfaces
NEVER on the gingiva
To what age do parents supervise a child's oral hygiene habits? - ANSWERS -10
What comes first in the life cycle of tooth-proliferation or calcification? - ANSWERS -Initiation
(bud state)
What week does the embryo develop facial structures? - ANSWERS -Week 7
Cleft palate/lip occurs when, during gestational development? - ANSWERS -Embryonic period
(6-12 weeks in utero)
When is hand washing and antimicrobial hand sanitizer most effective? - ANSWERS -Before
applying gloves
PPE protects whom? - ANSWERS -The Dental Assistant
Answers11
Mesial - ANSWERS -Surface of the tooth toward the midline
Labial - ANSWERS -Lip area
Facial - ANSWERS -Pertaining to the face
Lingual - ANSWERS -Pertaining to the tongue
Occlusal - ANSWERS -Chewing surface of posterior teeth
Incisal - ANSWERS -Biting edge of anterior teeth
Teeth numbers - ANSWERS -
How many permanent teeth are there? - ANSWERS -32
How many primary teeth are there? - ANSWERS -20
Can topical and systemic fluoride eliminate caries? - ANSWERS -No
Can mouth rinses replace proper brushing and flossing? - ANSWERS -No
, Optimal levels for systemic fluoride? - ANSWERS -0.7-1.2 ppm
Examples of preventative dentistry - ANSWERS -Oral exams, x-rays, cleanings
Proper brushing method for adults - ANSWERS -Bass or Modified
Proper term for "dry mouth" - ANSWERS -Xerostomia
Define Plaque - ANSWERS -A sticky deposit on the tooth
When is the "scrub" method of toothbrushing indicated? - ANSWERS -Only on biting surfaces
NEVER on the gingiva
To what age do parents supervise a child's oral hygiene habits? - ANSWERS -10
What comes first in the life cycle of tooth-proliferation or calcification? - ANSWERS -Initiation
(bud state)
What week does the embryo develop facial structures? - ANSWERS -Week 7
Cleft palate/lip occurs when, during gestational development? - ANSWERS -Embryonic period
(6-12 weeks in utero)
When is hand washing and antimicrobial hand sanitizer most effective? - ANSWERS -Before
applying gloves
PPE protects whom? - ANSWERS -The Dental Assistant
