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Dentistry questions and answers
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1. A dentist may identify himself as a dental practitioner using the following means except:
a. use of records and letterheads c. send recall notices to patient
b. use professional cards d. advertise in magazines
2. In treating a recalled patient, the dentist should first:
a. make new records c. charge higher rates
b. make a visual examination d. take a new x-ray of the tooth in question
3. A dentist must make sure that his technique of sterilizing instruments is in accord with
practices approved by:
a. The Local Practice Area c. The Leading Dental Specialists
b. The PDA d. The Board of Dentistry
4. Examples of moral damages are the following except:
a. mental anguish c. fright
b. fright and mental anguish d. besmirched reputation
Sanctions for the violation of the Regulatory Code of dental practice include the following
except:
a. termination as member of PDA c. suspension from practice
b. revocation of the certificate of registration d. public humiliation
6. When a case is beyond the scope of dentistry, what should the dentist do?
a. refer the patient to a dental specialist
b. refer the patient to a faith healer
c. do nothing since it is beyond his scope
d. refer the patient to a physician
7. Dental ethics deals with the relations of a dentist with, except:
a. society c. family
b. other professionals d. co-dentist
8. Can the dentist be paid for time spent in the education of his patient (e.g. presentation of
plan of treatment, discussion of fees, correcting oral habits)?
a. depends on whether he is new or an old patient
b. yes, the patient should pay for the dentist’s time
c. no, the patient should not pay for intangible products
d. yes, this is regarded as another form of health service
9. It is the cost of operating a business
a. variable overhead c. fixed overhead
b. overhead d. capital expense
10. In certain cases, dentist should avoid giving fee estimates
a. false c. none of these
b. depends d. true
11. Reduced fees are justified for this type of patient/case
a. performance of a service not wholly satisfactory c. charity cases
b. one’s family d. all of these
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12. Work simplification in dentistry means:
a. a modern group dental practice
b. the auxiliaries do all the dental work under supervision
c. the right tool placed in the right position at the right time using the shortest
and easiest way of doing work.
d. use of new equipment in the practice.
13. All dentist must pursue continuous dental education program because:
a. this will increase income c. this is their duty to the profession
b. can give good social standing d. others are doing it also
14. Practice Management does not cover these areas:
a. effective use of capital c. personal use of cars and maintenance
b. wise handling of personnel d. dental records and system
15. All dentist whether practicing in the city or province must be held to the same standards of
skills:
a. false c. true
b. depends on dentist education d. depends on dentist income
16. Every dentist should:
a. undergo the law c. required for registration
b. gives prestige and stature d. guarantees good earning
17. When making a presentation or dialogue with a patient, the dentist should not discuss:
a. patient’s income c. technical aspects of the case
b. patient’s emotional concerns d. professional fees of fellow dentist
18. Major area covered in the study of practice management:
a. organization and preparation of the dental practice
b. location
c. clinic design
d. financing
19. The best factor when putting up a Dental Clinic:
a. dentist to population ratio c. office for rent or lease
b. potentiality of the location d. staff
20. Dentist maybe considered both a profession and a business due to the following reasons:
a. both need capital c. both need profits
b. both produce services or product d. all of the above
21. These are the common sources of income of the government:
a. income tax c. capital tax gain
b. real state tax d. professional tax
22. What business forms are required by the BIR from the Dentist when practicing their
profession, except:
a. ledger c. invoice and official receipt
b. journal d. capital outlay
23. One of the most common taxes paid by dentist to the government is:
a. Real Estate Tax c. Income Tax
b. Residence or Community Tax d. Barangay and Mayor’s Permit
Dentistry questions and answers
, lOMoAR cPSD| 3600749
1. A dentist may identify himself as a dental practitioner using the following means except:
a. use of records and letterheads c. send recall notices to patient
b. use professional cards d. advertise in magazines
2. In treating a recalled patient, the dentist should first:
a. make new records c. charge higher rates
b. make a visual examination d. take a new x-ray of the tooth in question
3. A dentist must make sure that his technique of sterilizing instruments is in accord with
practices approved by:
a. The Local Practice Area c. The Leading Dental Specialists
b. The PDA d. The Board of Dentistry
4. Examples of moral damages are the following except:
a. mental anguish c. fright
b. fright and mental anguish d. besmirched reputation
Sanctions for the violation of the Regulatory Code of dental practice include the following
except:
a. termination as member of PDA c. suspension from practice
b. revocation of the certificate of registration d. public humiliation
6. When a case is beyond the scope of dentistry, what should the dentist do?
a. refer the patient to a dental specialist
b. refer the patient to a faith healer
c. do nothing since it is beyond his scope
d. refer the patient to a physician
7. Dental ethics deals with the relations of a dentist with, except:
a. society c. family
b. other professionals d. co-dentist
8. Can the dentist be paid for time spent in the education of his patient (e.g. presentation of
plan of treatment, discussion of fees, correcting oral habits)?
a. depends on whether he is new or an old patient
b. yes, the patient should pay for the dentist’s time
c. no, the patient should not pay for intangible products
d. yes, this is regarded as another form of health service
9. It is the cost of operating a business
a. variable overhead c. fixed overhead
b. overhead d. capital expense
10. In certain cases, dentist should avoid giving fee estimates
a. false c. none of these
b. depends d. true
11. Reduced fees are justified for this type of patient/case
a. performance of a service not wholly satisfactory c. charity cases
b. one’s family d. all of these
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12. Work simplification in dentistry means:
a. a modern group dental practice
b. the auxiliaries do all the dental work under supervision
c. the right tool placed in the right position at the right time using the shortest
and easiest way of doing work.
d. use of new equipment in the practice.
13. All dentist must pursue continuous dental education program because:
a. this will increase income c. this is their duty to the profession
b. can give good social standing d. others are doing it also
14. Practice Management does not cover these areas:
a. effective use of capital c. personal use of cars and maintenance
b. wise handling of personnel d. dental records and system
15. All dentist whether practicing in the city or province must be held to the same standards of
skills:
a. false c. true
b. depends on dentist education d. depends on dentist income
16. Every dentist should:
a. undergo the law c. required for registration
b. gives prestige and stature d. guarantees good earning
17. When making a presentation or dialogue with a patient, the dentist should not discuss:
a. patient’s income c. technical aspects of the case
b. patient’s emotional concerns d. professional fees of fellow dentist
18. Major area covered in the study of practice management:
a. organization and preparation of the dental practice
b. location
c. clinic design
d. financing
19. The best factor when putting up a Dental Clinic:
a. dentist to population ratio c. office for rent or lease
b. potentiality of the location d. staff
20. Dentist maybe considered both a profession and a business due to the following reasons:
a. both need capital c. both need profits
b. both produce services or product d. all of the above
21. These are the common sources of income of the government:
a. income tax c. capital tax gain
b. real state tax d. professional tax
22. What business forms are required by the BIR from the Dentist when practicing their
profession, except:
a. ledger c. invoice and official receipt
b. journal d. capital outlay
23. One of the most common taxes paid by dentist to the government is:
a. Real Estate Tax c. Income Tax
b. Residence or Community Tax d. Barangay and Mayor’s Permit
