Test Bank for Technical
Communication, 14th Edition
Malvina Cueria - ANSWERSMalvina Cueria was the first female dental assistant.
Jennie D. Spurrier - ANSWERSJennie D. Spurrier was the first female dentist in Illinois.
Irene Newman - ANSWERSIrene Newman was the first female dental hygienist.
Lucy B. Hobbs-Taylor - ANSWERSLucy B. Hobbs-Taylor was the first woman to graduate from a
recognized college of dentistry.
Pierre Fauchard - ANSWERSPierre Fauchard is considered the 'Father of Modern Dentistry.'
Hippocrates - ANSWERSHippocrates is known as the 'Father of Medicine.'
Leonardo da Vinci - ANSWERSLeonardo da Vinci was the first to describe the difference between
premolars and molars.
G.V. Black - ANSWERSG.V. Black is known as the 'Grand Old Man of Dentistry.'
Hippocratic Oath - ANSWERSThe Hippocratic Oath is the basis for the code of ethics for the medical
and dental professions and is based on the solemn obligation to 'do no harm' to the patient.
Claudius Galen - ANSWERSClaudius Galen (130-200 AD) was the first to write about nerves in the
teeth.
John Baker - ANSWERSJohn Baker was a physician and dentist who practiced in colonial America.
Samuel Stockton - ANSWERSSamuel Stockton established the S.S. White Dental Manufacturing
Company in 1825 and began manufacturing porcelain teeth.
,Paul Revere - ANSWERSPaul Revere is credited with beginning the science of forensic dentistry, by
performing the first identification of a corpse based on dental history.
Horace Wells - ANSWERSHorace Wells is credited with the discovery of inhalation anesthesia in
1844.
Horace Hayden - ANSWERSHorace Hayden, along with Chapin Harris, established the first dental
school in the world in Baltimore, Maryland.
Frederick McKay - ANSWERSFrederick McKay discovered that fluoride is connected with the
prevention of dental caries.
G.V. Black (again) - ANSWERSG.V. Black earned the title of the 'Grand Old Man of Dentistry' through
his unmatched contributions to the dental profession.
Paul Revere - ANSWERSA silversmith and United States patriot who worked as an amateur dentist,
offering services to clean teeth and wire false teeth.
Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen - ANSWERSThe discoverer of x-rays in 1895.
G.V. Black - ANSWERSStandardized dental materials and dental instruments and authored more than
500 dental articles.
Pierre Fauchard - ANSWERSConsidered the 'Father of Modern Dentistry.'
X-rays - ANSWERSA significant medical discovery made by Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen in 1895.
Nitrous oxide - ANSWERSDiscovered and first used by Horace Wells in 1844.
Amalgam - ANSWERSFirst used by the Chinese and then in the West by M. Taveau in 1826.
Novocaine - ANSWERSCreated in Germany in 1905 and found to be effective when mixed with a
proportion of epinephrine.
,Women in dental schools - ANSWERSToday, women represent 51% of the dental school graduates
who are active in dental practice, associations, specialty organizations, public health, and the
military.
Ida Gray-Rollins - ANSWERSThe first female African American dentist.
C. Edmund Kells - ANSWERSThe first dentist to use a dental assistant, in 1885.
Jessica Rickert - ANSWERSThe first recognized Native Indian female dentist in 1975.
Personal philosophy - ANSWERSIt reflects your commitments, values, and concerns related to future
employment.
Career opportunity for a dental assistant in public health - ANSWERSInvolves collecting data and
reporting statistics on specific public health issues and services such as fluoridation and care for
specific population groups.
AIDS - ANSWERSAcquired immunodeficiency syndrome, a specific public health issue relevant to
dental assistants.
Fluoridation - ANSWERSA public health service related to dental health.
Older adults - ANSWERSA specific population group that may require special dental care.
Native Americans - ANSWERSA specific population group that may require special dental care.
Migrant workers - ANSWERSA specific population group that may require special dental care.
Career opportunity in a hospital - ANSWERSGenerally requires you to be responsible for researching,
writing reports, and calculating and analyzing a wide range of data.
Career opportunity in an insurance company - ANSWERSCould incorporate your knowledge of
dentistry, the processing of claims, and customer service.
, Career opportunity in dental schools - ANSWERSCould provide work in a clinical setting to provide
dental students with experience in four-handed dentistry.
Temporary agencies - ANSWERSProvide short-term positions so that an office can evaluate firsthand
the responsibilities and challenges of a given position.
First paragraph in a cover letter - ANSWERSShould include an introduction, a statement of how you
found out about the position and your interest in applying for the position.
Resume - ANSWERSShould list your most recent educational level that you have completed and your
work experiences in order, beginning with the most recent.
Heading of the resume - ANSWERSShould include your name, address, and telephone number.
Federal equal employment opportunity regulations - ANSWERSForbid employers from asking certain
questions such as citizenship or appropriate alien status and national origin.
Purpose of a resume - ANSWERSTo convince a potential employer that you are a qualified candidate
for employment.
Interview availability - ANSWERSShould be communicated in the last paragraph of a cover letter.
Personal data in a resume - ANSWERSIt is not recommended to include personal data such as
hobbies and interests.
Working interview - ANSWERSCan be included as part of the interview process when responding to a
newspaper advertisement.
Placement assistance - ANSWERSMany schools offer this upon graduation to help students find
employment.
Dental supply representatives - ANSWERSThey routinely travel from office to office and are often a
good resource for job openings in the area.
Communication, 14th Edition
Malvina Cueria - ANSWERSMalvina Cueria was the first female dental assistant.
Jennie D. Spurrier - ANSWERSJennie D. Spurrier was the first female dentist in Illinois.
Irene Newman - ANSWERSIrene Newman was the first female dental hygienist.
Lucy B. Hobbs-Taylor - ANSWERSLucy B. Hobbs-Taylor was the first woman to graduate from a
recognized college of dentistry.
Pierre Fauchard - ANSWERSPierre Fauchard is considered the 'Father of Modern Dentistry.'
Hippocrates - ANSWERSHippocrates is known as the 'Father of Medicine.'
Leonardo da Vinci - ANSWERSLeonardo da Vinci was the first to describe the difference between
premolars and molars.
G.V. Black - ANSWERSG.V. Black is known as the 'Grand Old Man of Dentistry.'
Hippocratic Oath - ANSWERSThe Hippocratic Oath is the basis for the code of ethics for the medical
and dental professions and is based on the solemn obligation to 'do no harm' to the patient.
Claudius Galen - ANSWERSClaudius Galen (130-200 AD) was the first to write about nerves in the
teeth.
John Baker - ANSWERSJohn Baker was a physician and dentist who practiced in colonial America.
Samuel Stockton - ANSWERSSamuel Stockton established the S.S. White Dental Manufacturing
Company in 1825 and began manufacturing porcelain teeth.
,Paul Revere - ANSWERSPaul Revere is credited with beginning the science of forensic dentistry, by
performing the first identification of a corpse based on dental history.
Horace Wells - ANSWERSHorace Wells is credited with the discovery of inhalation anesthesia in
1844.
Horace Hayden - ANSWERSHorace Hayden, along with Chapin Harris, established the first dental
school in the world in Baltimore, Maryland.
Frederick McKay - ANSWERSFrederick McKay discovered that fluoride is connected with the
prevention of dental caries.
G.V. Black (again) - ANSWERSG.V. Black earned the title of the 'Grand Old Man of Dentistry' through
his unmatched contributions to the dental profession.
Paul Revere - ANSWERSA silversmith and United States patriot who worked as an amateur dentist,
offering services to clean teeth and wire false teeth.
Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen - ANSWERSThe discoverer of x-rays in 1895.
G.V. Black - ANSWERSStandardized dental materials and dental instruments and authored more than
500 dental articles.
Pierre Fauchard - ANSWERSConsidered the 'Father of Modern Dentistry.'
X-rays - ANSWERSA significant medical discovery made by Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen in 1895.
Nitrous oxide - ANSWERSDiscovered and first used by Horace Wells in 1844.
Amalgam - ANSWERSFirst used by the Chinese and then in the West by M. Taveau in 1826.
Novocaine - ANSWERSCreated in Germany in 1905 and found to be effective when mixed with a
proportion of epinephrine.
,Women in dental schools - ANSWERSToday, women represent 51% of the dental school graduates
who are active in dental practice, associations, specialty organizations, public health, and the
military.
Ida Gray-Rollins - ANSWERSThe first female African American dentist.
C. Edmund Kells - ANSWERSThe first dentist to use a dental assistant, in 1885.
Jessica Rickert - ANSWERSThe first recognized Native Indian female dentist in 1975.
Personal philosophy - ANSWERSIt reflects your commitments, values, and concerns related to future
employment.
Career opportunity for a dental assistant in public health - ANSWERSInvolves collecting data and
reporting statistics on specific public health issues and services such as fluoridation and care for
specific population groups.
AIDS - ANSWERSAcquired immunodeficiency syndrome, a specific public health issue relevant to
dental assistants.
Fluoridation - ANSWERSA public health service related to dental health.
Older adults - ANSWERSA specific population group that may require special dental care.
Native Americans - ANSWERSA specific population group that may require special dental care.
Migrant workers - ANSWERSA specific population group that may require special dental care.
Career opportunity in a hospital - ANSWERSGenerally requires you to be responsible for researching,
writing reports, and calculating and analyzing a wide range of data.
Career opportunity in an insurance company - ANSWERSCould incorporate your knowledge of
dentistry, the processing of claims, and customer service.
, Career opportunity in dental schools - ANSWERSCould provide work in a clinical setting to provide
dental students with experience in four-handed dentistry.
Temporary agencies - ANSWERSProvide short-term positions so that an office can evaluate firsthand
the responsibilities and challenges of a given position.
First paragraph in a cover letter - ANSWERSShould include an introduction, a statement of how you
found out about the position and your interest in applying for the position.
Resume - ANSWERSShould list your most recent educational level that you have completed and your
work experiences in order, beginning with the most recent.
Heading of the resume - ANSWERSShould include your name, address, and telephone number.
Federal equal employment opportunity regulations - ANSWERSForbid employers from asking certain
questions such as citizenship or appropriate alien status and national origin.
Purpose of a resume - ANSWERSTo convince a potential employer that you are a qualified candidate
for employment.
Interview availability - ANSWERSShould be communicated in the last paragraph of a cover letter.
Personal data in a resume - ANSWERSIt is not recommended to include personal data such as
hobbies and interests.
Working interview - ANSWERSCan be included as part of the interview process when responding to a
newspaper advertisement.
Placement assistance - ANSWERSMany schools offer this upon graduation to help students find
employment.
Dental supply representatives - ANSWERSThey routinely travel from office to office and are often a
good resource for job openings in the area.
