Latest!! Dental Assisting State Board Exam Question and Answers [100% Correct] 2025 Release!!
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Latest!! Dental Assisting State Board Exam
Question and Answers [100% Correct] 2025
Release!!
Which dental instrument is primarily used to remove decay from a tooth?
A. Dental Explorer
B. Excavator
C. Spoon Excavator
D. Amalgam Carrier
What is the recommended method for sterilizing ...
Latest!! Dental Assisting State Board Exam
Question and Answers [100% Correct] 2025
Release!!
Which dental instrument is primarily used to remove decay from a tooth?
A. Dental Explorer
B. Excavator
C. Spoon Excavator
D. Amalgam Carrier
What is the recommended method for sterilizing heat-tolerant dental instruments?
A. Autoclaving
B. Chemical Disinfection
C. Dry Heat Sterilization
D. Cold Sterilization
What is the main purpose of a dental dam?
A. Enhance suction efficiency
B. Isolate the treatment area
C. Protect dental instruments
D. Prevent patient discomfort
Which component of an anesthetic cartridge helps reduce bleeding during a procedure?
A. Sodium Chloride
B. Vasoconstrictor
C. Preservative
D. Anesthetic Base
What is the name of the charting system that uses numbers 1-32 for permanent teeth?
A. Palmer Notation
B. FDI System
C. Universal Numbering System
D. Zsigmondy Notation
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, What type of radiograph is most commonly used to detect interproximal caries?
A. Bitewing
B. Periapical
C. Panoramic
D. Occlusal
Which material is most commonly used for dental sealants?
A. Zinc Phosphate
B. Resin-Based Composite
C. Amalgam
D. Glass Ionomer
What is the first step in managing a patient with a medical emergency in the dental office?
A. Evaluate the patient’s airway, breathing, and circulation
B. Administer oxygen immediately
C. Call emergency services
D. Start CPR
Which tooth surface faces the cheek or lips?
A. Buccal
B. Lingual
C. Occlusal
D. Distal
When mixing dental alginate, what will warm water do to the setting time?
A. Increase it
B. Have no effect
C. Decrease it
D. Change its texture
Which dental specialty focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting the pulp of the
tooth?
A. Orthodontics
B. Periodontics
C. Prosthodontics
D. Endodontics
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