,UPDATED 2024 NBDHE MOCK BOARD
QUESTIONS
A comparison of the dental caries rate in two groups of students (those who received a prescription
supplemental fluoride and those who did not) found a 3x higher rate of caries in those who did not
receive supplemental fluoride than in those who did. This is an example of - CORRECT
ANSWERScorrelation analysis
Which one of the following has the MOST influence on dental utilization rates? - CORRECT
ANSWERSSocioeconomic status
Sensory impulses from a toothache are likely to be transmitted on - CORRECT ANSWERScranial nerve V
Viruses can be distinguished from all other microorganisms by virtue of their - CORRECT
ANSWERSpossession of only one type of nucleic acid
Too little vertical angulation when taking radiographs will result in - CORRECT ANSWERSelongation
Which of the following describes a Class I furcation involvement? - CORRECT ANSWERSA slight concavity
is detectable, but no radiolucency is visible on the radiograph
Systemic diseases can be associated with periodontal disease, since they can affect immune functions,
inflammatory response and tissue organization. These include the genetic disorders - CORRECT
ANSWERSChediak-Higashi syndrome, Papillon-Leferve syndrome, and hypophosphatasia
Kaposi's sarcoma is MOST commonly located on the - CORRECT ANSWERSpalate
Which of the following could be used for removal of burnished tenacious calculus in deep, narrow
pockets with firm, fibrotic tissue - CORRECT ANSWERSperiodontal file
Oral manifestations of bulimia include all of the following, EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION? -
CORRECT ANSWERSLeukoedema
, Subgingival calculus receives its mineral content from - CORRECT ANSWERSgingival crevicular fluid
A dense, fibrous, raised, skin-colored lesion located on the buccal mucosa at the height of the occlusal
plane is MOST likely a - CORRECT ANSWERSfibroma
The appearance of spongy rolled gingival margins and bulbous gingival papilla is the result of - CORRECT
ANSWERSaccumulation of tissue fluid
When radiographs are being duplicated, the duplicating film is placed closest to the light source. The
greatest density of the duplicated image will occur with the longest exposure to the light source. -
CORRECT ANSWERSBoth statements are false
Periodontal debridement of the maxillary left quadrant requires administration of a local anesthetic.
Which nerve block injection will NOT provide anesthesia to the area? - CORRECT ANSWERSInferior
alveolar
Proper ultrasonic scaling technique is BEST described by which of the following? - CORRECT
ANSWERSLight stroke pressure and multidirectional strokes
Infection of a primary tooth may cause - CORRECT ANSWERSTurner's spot
Alginate impressions are displaced from the mouth in a quick continuous movement to prevent -
CORRECT ANSWERSdistortion of the impression
The main part of the facial nerve leaves the temporal bone in the facial canal through the - CORRECT
ANSWERSstylomastoid foramen
Facial asymmetry is commonly associated with - CORRECT ANSWERSBell's palsy
A predominant bacterium in chronic periodontitis is - CORRECT ANSWERSP. gingivalis
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