DANB GENERAL CHAIRSIDE REVIEW
EXAM WITH CORRECT ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY WELL
DEFINED ANSWERS LATEST ALREADY
GRADED A+ 2025 – 2026
What type of instrument is used to shape amalgam
restorations, with two distinctly shaped ends? - ANSWERS-
Cleoid-discoid carver
Which of the following diseases is an advanced stage of
periodontal infection that spreads into and through the
bone? - ANSWERS-Osteomyelitis
In Black's three- and four-number formulas, what does the
first number indicate? - ANSWERS-The width of the blade
,When referring to impression materials, what is the
ingredient that accelerates (or starts) the process of setting
the material? - ANSWERS-Catalyst
What may occur if a patient brushes too aggressively? -
ANSWERS-Abrasion
What is the MOST important factor in promoting healthy
gingiva? - ANSWERS-Controlling plaque
Of all the composite materials, the material that finishes to
the highest luster and resists wear due to abrasion is -
ANSWERS-microfill composite.
What term refers to the dental assistant and dentist working
together? - ANSWERS-Four-handed dentistry
What are the components of a basic tray setup? - ANSWERS-
Mouth mirror, explorer, cotton pliers
A pulpectomy involves - ANSWERS-Complete excision of the
pulp
, The vitamin that is MOST important to healthy gingiva is -
ANSWERS-vitamin C
What is the optimal positioning of the dental assistant's
stool in relation to the operator's stool? - ANSWERS-4 to 6
inches above
When recording medication that the dentist prescribed to a
patient in the patient's chart, the dental assistant must
include what information? - ANSWERS-The route of
administration
The following are motions of mechanical toothbrushes
EXCEPT:
asymmetrical.
elliptical.
reciprocating.
orbital. - ANSWERS-Asymmetrical
Which instrument includes shapes such as the pig tail,
shepherd's hook, and the right angle? - ANSWERS-Explorer
EXAM WITH CORRECT ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY WELL
DEFINED ANSWERS LATEST ALREADY
GRADED A+ 2025 – 2026
What type of instrument is used to shape amalgam
restorations, with two distinctly shaped ends? - ANSWERS-
Cleoid-discoid carver
Which of the following diseases is an advanced stage of
periodontal infection that spreads into and through the
bone? - ANSWERS-Osteomyelitis
In Black's three- and four-number formulas, what does the
first number indicate? - ANSWERS-The width of the blade
,When referring to impression materials, what is the
ingredient that accelerates (or starts) the process of setting
the material? - ANSWERS-Catalyst
What may occur if a patient brushes too aggressively? -
ANSWERS-Abrasion
What is the MOST important factor in promoting healthy
gingiva? - ANSWERS-Controlling plaque
Of all the composite materials, the material that finishes to
the highest luster and resists wear due to abrasion is -
ANSWERS-microfill composite.
What term refers to the dental assistant and dentist working
together? - ANSWERS-Four-handed dentistry
What are the components of a basic tray setup? - ANSWERS-
Mouth mirror, explorer, cotton pliers
A pulpectomy involves - ANSWERS-Complete excision of the
pulp
, The vitamin that is MOST important to healthy gingiva is -
ANSWERS-vitamin C
What is the optimal positioning of the dental assistant's
stool in relation to the operator's stool? - ANSWERS-4 to 6
inches above
When recording medication that the dentist prescribed to a
patient in the patient's chart, the dental assistant must
include what information? - ANSWERS-The route of
administration
The following are motions of mechanical toothbrushes
EXCEPT:
asymmetrical.
elliptical.
reciprocating.
orbital. - ANSWERS-Asymmetrical
Which instrument includes shapes such as the pig tail,
shepherd's hook, and the right angle? - ANSWERS-Explorer
