Exam (elaborations)
Dental Assisting Exam 1 (Chapters 1-4)|79 Accurate Questions with Answers
- Course
- Institution
Dental Assisting Exam 1 (Chapters 1-4)|79 Accurate Questions with Answers
[Show more]
Content preview
Dental Assisting Exam 1 (Chapters 1-4)|79 Accurate Questions with Answers
Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen - -discovered radiographs (x-rays) in 1895
- C. Edmund Kells - -Employed the first dental assistant in 1885
- The most important person in the dental office is________ - -the patient
- The leader of the dental team is_____ - -the dentist, who is legally
responsible for the care of the patient as well as the supervision of all
members of the team
- Dental Public Health - -programs in the community; develops policies at
county, state and national levels for programs to control and prevent
disease.
- Endodontics - -Endodontist; performs root canals. Involves the causes,
diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases and injuries of the pulp and
associated structures.
- Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology - -Diagnosis with special imaging
techniques; became the first new dental specialty in 36 years (1999).
- Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - -Also known as an Oral Surgeon; performs
extractions, jaw surgery and implants.
- Oral Pathology - -Also known as an Oral Pathologist; performs biopsies. It
involves the natures of diseases affecting the oral cavity and adjacent
structures.
- Orthodontics - -AKA Orthodontist; Does braces. involves the diagnosis,
treatment and prevention of malocclusions of the teeth and associated
structures.
- Pediatric Dentistry - -Pedodontist; performs dentistry on children.
- Periodontics - -Gum disease specialists; Periodontist.
- Prosthodontics - -Prosthodontists; does difficult restorative cases.
- Roles of the Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) include____ - -prophylaxis
(teeth cleaning or a prophy), takes radiographs, places topical fluoride,
dental sealants and provides patients with home care instructions.
, - Roles of the Dental Assistant include______ - -Seating and preparing for
patients
Charting
Instituting infection control procedures
Mixing and passing dental materials
Assisting the dentist during procedures
Ensuring patient comfort
Exposing and processing radiographs
Taking impressions
Pouring and trimming models
Providing patient education
Providing post-operative instructions to the patient
over seeing inventory and ordering supplies
Ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations
- The three types of Dental Assistants are_________ - -Clinical Assistant
Hygiene Assistant
Sterilization Assistant
- The role of the Clinical Assistant is defined as what two Assistants? - -
Chairside and Circulating
- The Chair Side Assistant_____ - -helps at the side of the patient chair
performing four-handed dentistry
- The Circulating Assistant______ - -serves as an extra pair of hands where
needed; six-handed dentistry.
- Dental Technicians_____ - -makes crowns, bridges and dentures from
impressions taken by dentist. They may legally perform only those tasks
specified by the written prescription of the dentist
- Jurisprudence - -The study, knowledge or science of law
- Laws are written to____ - -indicate the minimum standard of required
behavior and deals with what you MUST do
- Ethics are_______ - -voluntary chosen standards that deal with moral
conduct. Refers to what you SHOULD do.
- The Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE) - -is responsible for
enforcing the State Dental Practice Act within Texas. It is the governing body
which administers exams required for licensure and enforcement of statutes
and regulations.
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Nursephil2023. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $10.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
72042 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now