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50 Cards in this Set
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Viseral muscle tissue is also known as: |
D. all of the above |
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Anatomic reference systems include body planes, body directions, body cavities and: |
D. structural units |
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Opposite terms of the directional terms for the body are: |
B. Medial and distal |
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Adult stem cells: |
C. can be found in the pulp of the teeth |
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Which body system has the job of transporting nutrients and oxygen throughout the body? |
C. circulatory |
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Arteries, veins, and capillaries are major types of: |
A. blood vessels |
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What is the body's communication system? |
B. nervous system |
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The integumentary system: |
B. helps to regulate body temperature |
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_____ is a disorder associated with the integumentary system. |
D. Acne |
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The strongest, dense layer of bone is the: |
B. compact bone |
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An infectious disease that is often spread through coughing of sputum that contains blood and is of concern to the dental staff is: |
C. tuberculosis |
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The "skin" system is also know as the _____ system and is the body's first line of defense against disease. |
C. integumentary |
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The layer of skin that provides the sense of touch, temperature, and pain is the: |
B. dermis |
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Destruction of the tooth structure is not: |
C. repaired by cooked starch, such as bread, potatoes, rice, and pasta |
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Early childhood caries (ECC) is more prevalent in: |
D. all of the above |
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_____ Is the most prevalent disease of childhood. |
B. Early childhood caries |
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Which is true regarding caries detection? |
D. color change of dyes applied to the inside of a cavity preparation may indicate whether caries remain. |
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A DIAGOdent reading of 15 to 20 indicates which action? |
D. both a and c |
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As a dental assistant, your first step as a partner in prevention with your patients is to: |
D. help patients understand what causes dental disease and how to prevent it. |
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Foods that cause caries are known as: |
A. cariogenic |
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______ is not a form of xylitol commonly used. |
C. professional application |
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For patient education to be effective, it should not be: |
C. done in a threatening manner |
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Before topical fluoride gel is applied, the teeth must be: |
B. dry |
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The key nutrients are: |
D. all of the above |
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Sources of ______ can help lower blood cholesterol. |
A. water-soluble fiber |
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Deficiency of vitamin ___ leads to poorly formed bones and teeth. |
D. vitamin D |
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Vitamin ____ is necessary for normal blood clotting. |
D. vitamin K |
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_____ radiographs are excellent for determining the extent of crestal bone loss. |
C. vertical bite-wing |
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New methods of delivering antibiotics include the : |
B. placement of a fiber containing tetracycline into the periodontal pocket |
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Which of the following describes the purpose of the dentist marking the pockets on the facial and lingual surfaces of the gingival before beginning surgery? |
B. the bleeding points indicate the depth of the pockets showing the dentist where to place the initial incisions |
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Selective polishing is recommended, because the: |
A. abrasive agent used during coronal polishing actually removes a small amount of the fluoride-rich outer enamel layer. |
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Which of the following choices represents an endogenous stain? |
A. an excessive amount of fluoride during the development of the tooth |
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The purpose of selective polishing is to polish only the: |
C. teeth that have stains |
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____ polishing refers to polishing root surfaces that have been exposed during periodontal surgery. |
C. therapeutic |
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Black stain: |
A. has no relationship to poor oral hygiene |
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A stain that is dull and yellowish/brown in color is caused by: |
B. inadequate toothpaste or poor hygiene |
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Which of the following is not a possible negative effect of coronal polishing? |
D. decreased fluoride uptake |
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Properly placed dental sealants are ___% effective in protecting development of cavities in sealed tooth surfaces. |
D. 100% |
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the first step in placing dental sealants is to ____ the surface. |
C. clean |
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Enamel that has been etched has the appearance of being: |
B. frosty |
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An advantage of a tinted sealant material over clear or colorless material is that it: |
D. both a and b |
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____ can be used in interproximal spaces to prevent the etchant from contacting adjacent teeth during the etching procedure. |
C. mylar strips |
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What is the claimed benefit of fluoride-released sealant materials? |
D. both b and c are benefits |
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true/false New restorative materials help reduce recurrent decay by bonding to the tooth surface and releasing fluoride. |
A. true |
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True/false Every person should be treated the same in patient education for oral health needs. |
B. false |
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true/false Nutrition is the science of how the body uses food for development, growth, repair, and maintenance. |
A. true
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true/false food labels that include terms such as "reduced calorie" or "low-fat" are based on comparisons with regular versions of the same product and can be useful in making dietary modification. |
A. true |
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true/false The five healthy habits for long life are: eating right, protecting the immune system, maintaining body weight, exercising, and keeping bones strong. |
A. true |
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true/false It is important to read labels; many times low-fat or reduced-fat foods have replaced fat with sugars. |
A. true |
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true/false Dental sealants replace other preventative care. |
B. false |