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26 Cards in this Set
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Xerostomia is abnormal dryness of the mouth |
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Some states allow dental assistants to apply sealants |
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The use of enamel sealants alone is an effective measure to reduce dental caries |
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Elderly patients have been taking care of their teeth for so long that they no longer need help with oral hygiene |
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The first step for placing enamel sealants includes the use of a non-fluride prophy paste to clean the occlusal surfaces. |
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Contract and tort law are subsets of civil law. |
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During early times , dentistry primarily consisted of: |
Means to relieve pain |
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A Dental assistant is responsible for |
Assisting the dentist during patient |
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Which of the following is the professional organization specifically for dental assistants |
ADAA |
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Which of the following elements could indicate negligence in providing care? 1. The standard of care was not meant by the dentist 2 The act in question resulted in injury to the patient 3. The patient did not follow instructions |
1 and 2 only |
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Which is not a nutrition fact required on all food product labels? |
Weight of serving size |
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The fat-soluble vitamin that promotes blood clotting is: |
Vitamin K |
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What percentage of the body’s weight is made up of water? |
60% to 70% |
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A mineral responsible for proper bone and tooth development is: |
Calcium |
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Fluorosis can best be defined as |
A dental condition that results from |
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Toothpaste, mouth rinses, and gels are all source of ? |
Topical fluoride |
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Sodium fluoride and acidulated phosphate fluoride are types of: |
Professionally applied topical fluoride |
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Which of the following would be an example of a negligent action? |
Anesthetic is injected into the wrong side |
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Gingival bleeding is a possible complications of which patients |
Pregnant patients, patients w. Cancer, patients w. Heart disease |
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In order for a dentist to make a correct diagnosis, he or she must review the medical history continue with a thorough evaluation, and |
Creat a treatment plan |
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The dental assisting code of professional conduct was created by the: |
ADAA |
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The goal of preventive dentistry is to: |
Educate patients on achieving and maintaining optimum oral health |
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The nutrient that primarily builds and heals body tissue is |
Protein |
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Important legal documents, including exams, consent forms, and medical history, which must be protected by the dental team are called |
Patient charts |
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What are he resin materials that are applied to caries-free, occlusal surfaces of molars called? |
Sealants |
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On an average sealants remain in place for |
5-10 years |
