Dental Assisting

Calcium hydroxide _____.

Etchant removes the ______ layer in preparation for bonding.

Class II restorations are found on ______.

A veneer is applied to the _____ surface of a prepared tooth.

An impression is a _____ reproduction of teeth and surrounding oral tissues, and the model created from the impression is a ____ reproduction of the structures.

The irreversible hydrocolloid material used most widely for preliminary impression is ______.

A necrotic pulp _____ respond to cold.

An inflamation of the pulp, which is able to heal itself, is ______ pulpitis.

Nylon and silk sutures _____ absorbed by the body.

The primary cause of gingivitis and most forms of periodontal disease is:

Then depth of a periodontal pocket is measured with a(n):

To surgically reshape the bone, to remove defects, and to restore normal contours, a(n) _________ is performed.

Root caries can occur only on the facial surfaces.

Decay that develops rapidly and is widespread throughout the mouth is termed:

The Hawley is a:

Headgear should not be worn during:

Once the arch wire is positioned in the brackets, it is ______ in place.

Before placing an arch wire, the wire can be measured _______.

After ligating brackets and trimming the ligature, the pigtail is directed toward:

A(n) _____ is used to control immediate postoperative bleeding.

Osseointegration is:

What are the three categories of implants?

Alveolitis is the medical term for the condition known as:

The type of implant that is placed directly into the bone is:

During a surgical procedure, personal protective equipment (PPE) includes:

Sealants are placed to:

Direct pulp capping encourages the formation of secondary dentin over the exposed pulp.


A. True

B. False

A(n) _______ can placed on a primary tooth that is no longer vital.

A space can be maintained with a:

Who in the dental office is legally required to report child abuse?

________ are used in the low-speed handpiece to place sealer and cements into the canals.

The irrigation of choice during a root canal therapy is:

The teeth most frequently injured by toddlers are the:

Exogenous stains are caused by enviromental sources and are classified into subdivision, including which of the following?

Which of the following is an example of a fixed prosethesis?

A post can be used as retention aid for a crown, provided that the tooth ______.

A _____ crown does not cover the entire anatomic portion of the tooth.

The _____ is not a component of a removable partial denture.

Which is an example of the intraoral factors influencing the choice of a removable prosthesis?

What term is used to describe chewing?

Which of the following is a quality of a good listener?

What is the primary function of the clinical record?

The key elements of record keeping include organization, completeness, and:

If a mistake is made in the clinical record, what procedure should be followed to make the correction?

When writing an objective on your resume you should include all the following, except:

What is the primary purpose of the cover letter?

The removable prosthesis that replaces all of the teeth on one dental arch is a _____.

Dental varnish is used in the cavity prepartion to _____.

Protective basis are placed when it is necessary to protect the pulp before the restoration is placed, because without this protection there may be _____.

When you are accepting a job offer, your decision should be based on all of the following, except:

When you have decided to leave a job, what is the most appropriate way to emform your employer?