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DENA 1340 FINAL MODERN DENTAL ASSISTING QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS 2024/2025
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DENA 1340 FINAL MODERN DENTALASSISTING QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS 2024/2025
Who is known as the "Father of Medicine"?
Hippocrates
What is the Hippocra7c oath?
Basis of the code of ethics for dental and medical professions; a solemn
obliga7on to to refrain from wrongdoing and treat pa7ents with confiden7ality
and to the best of one's ability
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Who originated the term "surgeon den7st" and dispelled the theory that tooth
decay was caused by tooth worms?
Pierre Fauchard
Who is credited with beginning the field of forensic den7stry?
Paul Revere
Who is the "Grand Old Man of den7stry"?
Dr.Green Vardiman Black (G.V. Black)
Who discovered x-rays in 1895?
Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen
What discovery did Horace Wells makes in 1844?
Inhala7on anesthesia
Who was the first women to graduate from a recognized dental college?
Lucy B. Hobbs-Taylor
Who was the first den7st to employ a dental assistant, known during the 7me
as a lady in aYendance, in 1885?
,C. Edmund Kells
What is the Commission on Dental Accredita7on of the American Dental
Associa7on responsible for?
The evalua7on and accredita7on of dental educa7onal programs in the United
States
Where is the na7onal museum of den7stry located?
Bal7more, Maryland
What are the essen7al aspects of professional appearence?
Good health, good grooming, and appropriate dress
Professionalism
An a_tude that is apparent in everything you do and say, in and out of the
dental office, professionalism dis7nguishes people who have a job from those
who pursue a career
What are the aspects/ sugges7ons for good grooming and appropriate dress?
Clean wrinkle free clothes, undergarments, use of deodorant, shower daily, no
use of perfume or cologne, subtle make up, no visible taYoos, closed toed
shoes, maintain good oral hygiene, trim fingernails
What do HIPPA laws provide?
A set of federal privacy laws, apply to the healthcare provider regarding the
methods that must be used to ensure that pa7ent privacy is protected while
health info is shared among healthcare providers
What does TEAM stand for?
Together Everyone Accomplishes More
What are some personal quali7es of a dental assistant?
1. Demonstrate sensi7vity to the pa7ent's needs; 2. Show empathy; 3. Say the
right thing at the right 7me; 4. Be sincere; be a good listener
What organiza7on represents the profession of dental assis7ng?
, ADAA( american dental assistants associa7on)
What are some benefits of ADAA membership?
Grow personally and professionally
stay current on info and legisla7ve issues
awards and scholarships
discounts
credit card opportuni7es
friendships
mee7ngs and workshops
subscrip7on to "The Dental Assistant" (journal)
enhances people skills
Who issues the CDA cer7fica7on?
DANB (Dental assis7ng na7onal board)
How can someone earn the CDA creden7al?
Take and pass a na7onal exam created by DANB
Who is legally responsible for the care of pa7ents?
The den7st
Who are the members of the dental healthcare team?
The den7st
Dental Hygienist
Dental Laboratory Technician
Dental Assistant
What are the degrees earned by den7sts when they graduate?
Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Medical Den7stry (DMD)
How many recognized dental special7es are there?
9
What are the 9 dental special7es?
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