DASLE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS – UPDATED 2024
MECHANICAL POLISHING - Answer-
Describe the motion/pressure used when performing a mechanical polish. - Answer-Short,
intermittent, overlapping - moderate pressure.
What part of the rubber cup does the polishing? - Answer-The edge that goes und...
Give characteristics or descriptions of how you would explain a mechanical polish to a new
patient that is 3-4 years old. - Answer✔✔-Tell Show and Do method
What is used interproximally with an abrasive to remove stain? - Answer✔✔-Dental tape
Where is the assistant positioned to polish teeth #6-11? - Answer✔✔-11:00 - 12:00
For each of the following, which stain is being described? - Answer✔✔-a. occurs in patients with
poor oral hygiene where plaque collects - yellow b. located on the cervical 1/3 of maxillary
anterior labials - green c. follows contour of gingival 1 mm above the crest - black d. gummy and
found on lingual anterior teeth - brown e. intrinsic, grayish brown and caused by an antibiotic -
metallic
When is waxed floss used? - Answer✔✔-For tight contacts interproximally
FLUORIDE - Answer✔✔-
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