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Viseral muscle tissue is also known as:

D. all of the above

Anatomic reference systems include body planes, body directions, body cavities and:

D. structural units

Opposite terms of the directional terms for the body are:

B. Medial and distal

Adult stem cells:

C. can be found in the pulp of the teeth

Which body system has the job of transporting nutrients and oxygen throughout the body?

C. circulatory

Arteries, veins, and capillaries are major types of:

A. blood vessels

What is the body's communication system?

B. nervous system

The integumentary system:

B. helps to regulate body temperature

_____ is a disorder associated with the integumentary system.

D. Acne

The strongest, dense layer of bone is the:

B. compact bone

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

The "skin" system is also know as the _____ system and is the body's first line of defense against disease.

C. integumentary

The layer of skin that provides the sense of touch, temperature, and pain is the:

B. dermis

Destruction of the tooth structure is not:

C. repaired by cooked starch, such as bread, potatoes, rice, and pasta

Early childhood caries (ECC) is more prevalent in:

D. all of the above

_____ Is the most prevalent disease of childhood.

B. Early childhood caries

Which is true regarding caries detection?

D. color change of dyes applied to the inside of a cavity preparation may indicate whether caries remain.

A DIAGOdent reading of 15 to 20 indicates which action?

D. both a and c

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.

Foods that cause caries are known as:

A. cariogenic

______ is not a form of xylitol commonly used.

C. professional application

For patient education to be effective, it should not be:

C. done in a threatening manner

Before topical fluoride gel is applied, the teeth must be:

B. dry

The key nutrients are:

D. all of the above

Sources of ______ can help lower blood cholesterol.

A. water-soluble fiber

Deficiency of vitamin ___ leads to poorly formed bones and teeth.

D. vitamin D

Vitamin ____ is necessary for normal blood clotting.

D. vitamin K

_____ radiographs are excellent for determining the extent of crestal bone loss.

C. vertical bite-wing

New methods of delivering antibiotics include the :

B. placement of a fiber containing tetracycline into the periodontal pocket

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

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.

Which of the following choices represents an endogenous stain?

A. an excessive amount of fluoride during the development of the tooth

The purpose of selective polishing is to polish only the:

C. teeth that have stains

____ polishing refers to polishing root surfaces that have been exposed during periodontal surgery.

C. therapeutic

Black stain:

A. has no relationship to poor oral hygiene

A stain that is dull and yellowish/brown in color is caused by:

B. inadequate toothpaste or poor hygiene

Which of the following is not a possible negative effect of coronal polishing?

D. decreased fluoride uptake

Properly placed dental sealants are ___% effective in protecting development of cavities in sealed tooth surfaces.

D. 100%

the first step in placing dental sealants is to ____ the surface.

C. clean

Enamel that has been etched has the appearance of being:

B. frosty

An advantage of a tinted sealant material over clear or colorless material is that it:

D. both a and b

____ can be used in interproximal spaces to prevent the etchant from contacting adjacent teeth during the etching procedure.

C. mylar strips

What is the claimed benefit of fluoride-released sealant materials?

D. both b and c are benefits

true/false


New restorative materials help reduce recurrent decay by bonding to the tooth surface and releasing fluoride.

A. true

True/false


Every person should be treated the same in patient education for oral health needs.

B. false

true/false


Nutrition is the science of how the body uses food for development, growth, repair, and maintenance.

A. true

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

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

true/false


It is important to read labels; many times low-fat or reduced-fat foods have replaced fat with sugars.

A. true

true/false


Dental sealants replace other preventative care.

B. false