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The lower right first bicuspid is tooth #

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28

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The rubber dam clamp that is used only on anterior teeth is the :

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double bow

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The lower centrals and laterals are teeth #

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23,24,25,26

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The tooth that touches the distal part of #20 is:

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the mesial of #19

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In order to protect yourself from overexposure to x-rays you should

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leave the room when making the exposure

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A tooth may die and require root canal treatment due to the following causes:

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traumatic blow, chemical irritation, extensive decay, mechanical exposure

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useful tests on teeth to determine whether they will need a root canal include

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percussion, electric pulp tests, thermal (hot, cold)

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the cement which must be mixed slowly on the glass slab is:

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zinc phosphate

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According to Angle's classification of occlusion (overbite, underbite, normal) the normal jaw position is classified as a:

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class I

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A good liner under amalgam to help prevent sensitivity is:

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vitrebond, copalite, dycal, glass ionomer

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The two instruments used to carve an amalgam after it has been condensed are:

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cleoid-discoid and interproximal

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The amalgam carrier is used to

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transport the filling material to the mouth for placement

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After the soft composite material is placed in the cavity, the next step would be

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harden the composite with the curing light

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Disinfection

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is the usual method to clean work surfaces

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In endodontics, the temporary filling material commonly used is:

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cavit

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Matching: Acrylic temporary

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temp bond

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matching: metal shell temporary

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IRM

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matching: Permanent crown

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RMGI or Zinc phosphate cement

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the part of the bridge replacing the missing tooth is called a:

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pontic

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the form submitted to an insurance company for determining what benefits the insurance company will pay before the treatment is done is called a:

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pre- estimate form (predetermination)

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The codes used to identify for the insurance company the procedure done to the patient are:

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ADA procedure codes

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The form which the patient fills out describing medical conditions and possible allergies is:

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health history

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The endo instrument with barb-like fishhooks on the shaft is called a

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broach

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An autoclave sterilizer

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uses steam pressure and heat to kill germs, usually takes 15 to 30 minutes to complete the cycle.

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Teeth needing a root canal treatment as noted on a tooth diagram charting of the patient

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are marked with a circle at the apex

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A list of materials and instruments commonly used in crown and bridge might include

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a cord packer, diamond burs, wax bite, counter impression, temporaries, and impression syringe

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Match: 150 forceps

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Are the universal upper arch extraction instrument

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Match: Cryer Elevators

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have sharp, triangular points on the end and are useful in removing root stumps.

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match: Periosteal Elevator

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Has a spoon shaped end and separates the gums from the underlying bone

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Match: 301,46,and 34 elevators

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Looks like a screwdriver and are used to loosen teeth

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After an extraction, gauze and ice packs are used mainly to :

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stop the bleeding and reduce the swelling

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describes scalers and curette instruments in periodontics:

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scalers have pointed tips and curettes have rounded tips

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After crowns are seated or fillings completed, the bite is checked by:

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articulating paper

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using the rubber dam during endodontic procedures is necessary to:

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prevent instruments from being swallowed or aspirated into the lungs, keep saliva from re-contaminating the tooth, keep the irrigating solutions out of the patients mouth.

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The plastic instrument is:

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used for composite placement

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Sodium Hypochlorite (Clorox) is used during certain dental procedures to :

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disinfect and flush debris from a canal during endodontics

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These items are needed for rubber dam placement

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rubber dam, punch, clamp, floss, clamp forceps, frame

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A Tofflemire is:

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a matrix band holder

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A dental auxiliary

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can be a dental assistant, dental hygienist, or dental laboratory technician.

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a patient of record

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is an individual who has been examined and diagnosed by the dentist and has had the treatment planned

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direct supervision

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is a level of supervision in which the dentist is physically present at the time of the expanded functions are being performed by the dental auxiliary.

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expanded functions

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are specific intraoral functions delegated to an auxiliary that require increased sill and training.

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respondeat superior

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is a legal doctrine that holds the employer liable for the acts of the employee.

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The state dental practice act

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specifies the legal requirements for an individual to practice dentistry in the state.

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board of dentistry

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is an agency that adopts rules and regulations and implements the state Dental Act.

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Licensure

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gives a person the legal right to practice in a specific state

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civil law

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is the category of law that deals with the relations of individuals or corporations

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Reciprocity

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is a system that allows individuals in one state to obtain a license in another state without retesting

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Terminating the dentist patient relationship without reasonable notice to the patient is:

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abandonment

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Due care is:

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just proper and sufficient care of the absence of negligence

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criminal law

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deals with a violation against the state or government

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general supervision is:

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a level of supervision in which the dentist has given instructions, but need not be physically present at the time the expanded functions are being performed by the dental auxiliary.

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malpractice is

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a means of professional negligence.

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Implied consent is:

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the patients action indicating consent for treatment.

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written consent:

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involves a written explanation of the diagnostic findings, the prescribed treatment, and the reasonable expectations as to the results of treatment.

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preventive dentistry

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includes proper nutrition and a plaque-control program

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A disclosing agent is:

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a coloring agent applied to teeth to make plaque visible.

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A coating that covers the occlusal pits and fissures is:

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dental sealants

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Fluoride that is ingested and circulated throughout the body is:

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systemic fluoride

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Topical fluoride is:

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fluoride that is applied directly to the teeth.

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What is the goal of preventive dentistry?

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to have a healthy mouth

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What is one of the most common dental diseases?

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dental caries

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What is the goal of a patient education program?

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to teach patients how to take care of their teeth and develop sound dental habits.

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What is the initial step in a patient education program?

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Listening to the patient

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Dental Sealants

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are made of a hard covering that is placed in the pits and fissures of the teeth

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What is the name of the process by which fluoride protects the teeth from decay?

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Demineralization, remineralization

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What technique is used in the dental office to provide a fluoride treatment?

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topical

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What dental condition is the result of too much fluoride?

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Fluorosis

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What precaution is necessary for children using fluoridated toothpaste?

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Not to swallow the toothpaste.

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What is the key dietary factor that relates to dental caries?

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sugar

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what information must a patient include in a food diary?

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time the food was eaten, quantity, amount of sugar that was added

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How do sugar free sodas relate to dental caries?

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increase acidity

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what can patients do daily to remove plaque?

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brush, floss

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which type of toothbrush bristles are usually recommended?

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soft

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Which method of tooth brushing is generally recommended?

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modified bass

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what type of communication describes our body language?

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nonverbal

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At what percentage is it estimated that we never hear spoken words?

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90%

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What nonverbal behavior would portray tension and uneasiness?

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restrained gait, grasping the chair arms, rapid shallow breathing

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What is a professional term for "pulling" a tooth?

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extract

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How is a patient psychologically influenced by attitudes of others?

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From subjective fears

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How are objective fears obtained?

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By learning fears from past experiences

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What are some of the best ways to calm an irate patient?

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listen, maintain eye contact, nod your head when the patient is talking

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The most important piece of equipment for public relations in a dental office is the:

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phone

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At what ring should you answer the phone?

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first

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When the dental office is closed, how are messages obtained?

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answering service, answering machine

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What piece of equipment allows you to send and receive typed documents?

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fax machine

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Which part is included in the salutation of a letter?

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greeting

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A vein that begins below the chin, descends near the midline, and drains in to the external jugular vein is the :

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anterior jugular vein

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The eight bones that cover and protect the brain are the:

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cranium

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The greater palantine nerve

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serves the posterior hard palate and posterior lingual gingiva.

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Buccal

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pertains to structures that are closest to the inner cheek

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Large papilla on the tongue are the :

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circumvallate lingual papillae

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The region of the head that is located below the orbital region is the:

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infraorbital region

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Paired facial bones that help form the medial wall of the orbit are the:

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lacrimal bones

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The masseter muscle:

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is the strongest and most obvious muscle of mastication.

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The occipital region is:

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the region of the head overlying the occipital bone and covered by the scalp.

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The salivary gland

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produce saliva

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One of the cervical muscles that divide the neck region into anterior and posterior cervical triangles is the:

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sternocleidomastoid

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The space between the capsular ligament and between the surfaces of the glenoid fossa and the condyle is the:

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articular space

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the abducens nerve:

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is the sixth cranial nerve that serves the eye muscle

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A joint on each side of the head that allows for movement of the mandible is the

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temporomandibular joint

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Temporomandibular joint disorder:

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is a disease process associated with the temporomandibular joint.

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The trapezius is:

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one of the cervical muscles that list the clavicle and scapula when you shrug your shoulders.

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Xerostomia is:

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a term for decreased production of saliva

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the parotid duct is:

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associated with the parotid salivary gland that opens into the oral cavity at the parotid papilla

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The regions of the head include:

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The frontal, parietal, occipital, temporal, orbital, nasal, infraorbital, and zygomatic

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What bone forms the forehead?

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frontal

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what bone forms the back and base of the cranium?

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occipital

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Which bones form the cheek

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zygomatic

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Which bones for the upper jaw and hard palate?

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maxilla

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name the only movable bone of the skull

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mandible

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where is the mental foramen located?

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mandible

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What are the basic types of movement by the temporomandibular joint?

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hinge and glide

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What type of symptom may a patient who is experiencing temporomandibular disorder exhibit?

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pain

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Which cranial nerve innervates all muscles of mastication?

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fifth

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What is the name of the horseshoe shaped bone where the muscles of the tongue and the floor of the mouth attach?

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hyoid

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Which of the major salivary glands is the largest?

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parodid

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What is another name for the parotid duct?

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stensen;s duct

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Which artery is behind the ramus with five branches?

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inferior alveolar artery

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Litigation is:

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the act of legal proceedings such as a lawsuit or trial

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the process of evaluating a patient's condition is known as:

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assessment

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A patients illness is ______________________ if it persists over a long period of time.

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chronic

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A_____________________ time period is one that is arranged in the time of occurrence.

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chronologic

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demographics

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relates to personal information such as population, neighborhood, and race.

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An ________________________ sticker is placed on a patient record to bring attention to a medical condition or allergy.

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alert

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A new patient will complete this form by answering personal questions required by the dental office

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registration

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Forensics can be used to:

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establish the identity of an individual based on scientific methods.

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Which term describes the collection of data in order for the dentist to make a correct diagnosis?`

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assessment

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Quality assurance is important in the maintenance of a practice because:

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it describes the type of care a patient is receiving

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How would you address a patient either on the phone or in person?

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by surname

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when completing a medical dental history form, the patients _______________________ verifies that the entered information is accurate.

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signature

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the dental history section of a health history form provides the dental tem with information regarding:

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previous dental treatment and care

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an example of a medical alert would be:

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an allergy

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A cyst

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is a closed cell or pouch with a definite wall

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cellulitis

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is the inflammation of cellular or connective tissue

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leukoplakia

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is the formation of white spots or patches on the mucosa

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A malignant disease of the blood-forming organs is:

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leukemia

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a biopsy is:

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the removal of tissue from living patients for diagnostic examination.

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What types of lesions are above the surface?

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blisters

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what condition appears as a white patch or area?

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leukoplakia

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what is another term for " canker sore"

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aphthous ulcer

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what is the term for inflammation of the tongue?

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glossitis

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what is the condition in which the body does not absorb vitamin B12?

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pernicious anemia

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What is a common precancerous lesion among users of smokeless tobacco?

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Leukoplakia

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What causes radiation caries?

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lack of saliva

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