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The RDA performing mouth mirror inspection should be able to:

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differentiate abnormal conditions from normal conditions.

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The dental assistant may not perform what procedures without proof of completetion of a course approved by the Dental Board of California:

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Ultra sonic scaling for removal of cement from ortho bands and pit and fissure sealants.

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The RDA license renewal period with proof of education is required every?

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Two years (2)

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What is not a requirement for RDA license renewal?

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course in Law and Ethics

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Placement and cementation of temporary crowns is a duty permitted by:

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The RDA

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In addition to using an explorer, another instrument used by the RDA during oral examination is a:

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mouth mirror

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The DA may NOT take impressions for:

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Toothborne prosthesis

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Fitting and cementing gutta percha points is a duty of the:

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RDAEF under direct

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Exposure of intraoral radiographs, with a CA Radiation Safety Cert, is a duty of the:

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DA under general

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Under general supervision the DA may NOT:

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Take facebrow transfers and bite registrations.

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Non aerosol and caustic topical agents may be applied by the:

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DA under direct

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The RDA may NOT:

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Adjust and cement permanent restorations.

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A duty NOT delegated to the Dental Sedation Assistant permit holder is:

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Placement of intravenous lines.

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How many hours of CE are required by the RDA every two years, for licensure renewals:

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25 hours

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A duty of the orthodontic assistant permit holder is:

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*size orthodontic bands *cement ortho bands *place and ligate archwires

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A mother brings her child into the office when the dentist is not in. The child was last seen 18 months prior and now has a toothache and an obvious lrg cavity, you:

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Perform a mouth mirror oral inspection and reschedule the patient.

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The administration of nitrous oxide is a duty of the:

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Dentist ONLY

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What is not true in regards to "direct supervision":

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The dentist must be present in the operatory during treatment

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The placement and removal of a rubber dam may be leagally performed by the:

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DA / direct

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Placement of a temporary sedative dressing may be performed by the:

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RDA

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All RDA's may:

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perform all the duties of the DA

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Coronal polishing may be performed by:

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RDA

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This is not an act in violation of the Dental Practice Act:

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Failure to contact the patient at home after a surgical procedure

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Who shall be responsible for ensuring that the dental assistant maintains certification basic life support:

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the dentist

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Who is NOT required to maintain current CPR in a dental office:

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Insurance coordinators

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The mouth mirror, scaler or spoon excavator can be used by a dental assistant to remove excess cement following the removal of orthodontic bands?

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False

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Who is allowed to place, contour and finish a composite restoration:

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ONLY the RDAEF licensed after Jan 1, 2010

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Taking an impression for an ortho retainer is the duty of the:

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DA / direct

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An act in violation of the Dental Practice Act may include:

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*RDA performing RDAEF duties *RDAEF practicing with an expired license *any licensee who furnishes false or misleading info. to the Dental Board regarding CE credits

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Any RDAEF licensed pror to Jan 1 2010:

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must take a board approved course and pass a state board exam to perform newest duties in the RDAEF category

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Conducting a preliminary evaluation of the patients oral health by the RDAEF does NOT include:

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Periodontal probing

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What should the RDA do if asked to perform a procedure that is NOT within the scope of allowable RDA duties;

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inform the dentist that the Dental Practice Act does NOT allow this duty to be performed by the RDA

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The RDAEF may NOT;

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remove small areas of decay as directed by the dentist

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Observed infarctions of the Ca Dental Practice Act should be reported by telephone or letter to the:

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Dental Board of California

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The unlicensed dental assistant under general supervision may:

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perform intra & extra oral photography

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The RDAEF licensed prior to Jan 1, 2010 may NOT:

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Take final impressions for toothborne removable prosthesis.

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When taking blood pressure, you should release the exhaust valve enough to allow the pressure to drop aprox.:

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2-3 mm Hg/sce

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An oral thermometer is placed:

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Under the tongue

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Blood pressure is measured with a:

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Sphygmomanometer & a stethescope

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Respirations are taken:

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After the pulse rate w/o the pts awareness

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Pulse readings are taken most frequently at the:

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Radial artery

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The two types of sphygmomanometers are:

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Mercury gravity & aneroid

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The systolic pressure is the point at which the:

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Tapping is heard

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The dialostic pressure is the point at which the:

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The tapping diminishes

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A typical normal radial pulse rate for an adult is:

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72

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Respiratory rate indicates a pts:

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Breathing

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A normal adult respiration rate is:

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14-20-bpm

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Vital signs refer to:

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Blood pressure Temperature Pulse rate Respiratory rate

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the amount of air which can NOT be expired from the lungs is called the:

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Risidual air

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A normal average temp might be:

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98.6

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A stethescope is used for:

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Listening to the heart and ausuculation

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The normal systolic pressure for an adult is; 70,80, 110 or 130?

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110

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The oral thermometer should be left in the mouth:

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Two minutes

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when measuring a pts blood pressure:

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Place the disk of the stethescope on the anticubical fossa; use a stethescope and a sphygmomanometer

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A normal radial pulse for an adult may be:

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60-72 or 100 beats per min

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Factors that may cause a radial pulse to fluctuate are:

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Body size Stress Disease or Illness

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Differences in blood pressure may occurr due to:

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Age Sex Body weight Fear Stress

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Prior to pulp testing the teeth should be:

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Dried and isolated w/cotton rolls

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To pulp test a tooth with an electric pulp tester the:

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*pt. should be aware of the procedure *tooth should be dry and isolatef *probe is placed on the middle 1/3 of the tooth

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Vitality of an unexposed pulp may be determined by:

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*an electric pulp tester *application of cold *application of hot or heat *clinical exam *radiograph of area in question

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The electrode on a vitalometer should be in contact with:

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Enamel

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The probe in vitality testing should be placed on the contra latteral tooth:

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*on the middle 1/3 *testing each canal of the tooth

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When conducting a pulp vitality test, begin the procedure by:

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*explaining procedure to pt. *testing the pulp tester *drying and isolating the tooth *begin rehostat at 0

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An electrode is:

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*an electrical conductor *toothpaste

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A thermal sensitivity test may indicate that the pulpal tissue is under going liquification and the reaction to applied heat is:

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Increased pain

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A very low reading (0-1) on a pulp vitality test may indicate:

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*acute inflammation *hyperemia *normal pulp

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The purpose of pulp testing is to:

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*determin if there are living nerves w/in the pulp *aide in diagnosis of pulpitis *aide in diagnostic tool in conjunction w/ other methods

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Before begining pulp testing procedures, what should be performed:

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The procedure and sensations should be described to the pt.

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The appearence of initially formed granulation tissue is:

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*A fleshy projection formed on the surface *red in color

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During palpation of a pt. in oral inspection the:

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Examiner feels or presses upon tissue structure either bi-digitally or bi-manually

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General apprasial of your pt. during visual observation would include:

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*obesity *perspiration

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Dental records vary widely in format from one practice to another yet they will all contain basic elements, basic type elements include:

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*pt. info. *medical & dental hist. *dental chart *radiographs

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The preliminary diagnosis charting that the dental assistant performs includes:

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Physical and dental data

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Blood in the soft tissue is known as:

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Hematoma

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The compiling of pt. data must follow an orderly sequence to save time and motion; the following is the orderly fashion of a pt.'s file:

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*visual observation *pt. History *oral exam *charting

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A progressive leasion of calcified dental tissue characterized by loss of tooth structure is known as:

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Caries

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All of the following are performed during an oral inspection except:

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Determining sequence of dental needs

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Injury of the tissues of the body is the result of:

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Trauma

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The apoearence of the free gingiva is:

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Smooth

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A soft white sticky substance that appears on teeth is:

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Plaque

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The orgin of calculus is:

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Salivary salts and bacteria

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Normal gingiva is:

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Pink

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Symptoms are characteristics that:

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The patient feels and relates

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The space between the teeth and lips is the:

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vestibule

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The following term best describes the crest of the free gingiva when it is unhealthy:

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Rounded

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The conical shaped gingiva between the teeth is refered to "as the:

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Interdental papilliae

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Normal gingival sulcus measures approximately:

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2-3mm

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An elevation of tissues that contains a watery liquid is called:

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A vesicle

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Characteristics of acute neucrotizing ulcerative gingivitis: (Angu)

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*bacterial infection that effects the gingival tissue *ulcers that slough

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A white patch charactetized by a firm attachment to the underlying tissue is:

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Leukoplakia

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Utilizing the universal adult numbering system, the maxillary left first molar is:

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#14

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Utilizing the pedo numbering system the maxillary right cuspid is:

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C

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A lesion located on the proximal surface of anterior teeth is referred to as:

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Class lll

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The classification of caries that exists when attritional wear removes enamel on the incisal or occlusal surface is:

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Class Vl

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The following are contagious lesions of the oral cavity:

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Herpes simplex; Type 1 & Type2 (HSV-1) "(HSV-2)

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The following is a characteristic of chronic inflammation of gingival tissue

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*soft spongy consistancy *bleeding readily

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The following structures are included during an intra oral clinical examination:

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*tongue *palate *buccal mucosa

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The following is included in an extra oral clinical exam:

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*exam vermillion border *exam commissure of the lips

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The following are found in the oral cavity:

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*tori *tuberosity *retromolar pad

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when compiling a pts medical history it is appropriate to inquire about:

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*chronic illness *exposure to ionizing radiation *drug allergies *regular medications being taken

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The following may be considered signs in the oral cavity of drug abuse:

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*periodontal disease *dental attrition (wearing occlusal/incisal) *rampant dental decay

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The following may be placed under a composite restoration:

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Calcium hydroxide

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When placing an insulating cement base, care should be taken:

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To remove excess from retentive features of preparation.

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A Class ll sedative restoration should:

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*be placed in dry cavity *seal occlusal margins *create an embrassure

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The dentist is on vacation and a pt. comes to the office, having displaced a sedative dressing the RDA MAY:

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Replace the temporary sedative dressing.

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The function of cavity varnish is to:

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Seal dentin tubiles.

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Zinc phosphate, when used as a base should be applied:

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Into the deepest part of the cavity preparation, avoiding retentive areas of the cavity preparation.

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Calcium hydroxide may be used:

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For pulp capping

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A base of ZOE with additives, glass ionomer or zinc phosphate is placed on the:

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*floor of cavity preparation *dry dentin

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Calcium hydroxide is used in dentistry:

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*for pulp capping *as a material that promotes secondary dentin

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Cavity varnish does NOT:

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*stimulate secondary dentin *have properties for thermal insulation

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What is most commonly used to apply cavity varnish:

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Cotten pellets

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What is not a procedure for applying copal varnish:

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*apply only on exposed walls *apply all coats and then dry area

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The most irritating of the dental cements is:

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Zinc phosphate *zinc oxide-eugenol w/ additives is least irritating

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Prior to placement of an amalgam restoration, a base may be placed in the cavity as a thermal insulator:

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Zinc oxide eugenol w/ additives and zinc phosphate

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What type of base CANNOT be used with acrylic or composite restorations:

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*zinc-oxide eugenol *zinc phosphate

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Zinc oxide eugenol with additives is used as a:

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*thermal insulator *sedative base *temporary restortation *luting agent

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If zinc-oxide eugenol w/ additives is mixed too thin it:

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Becomes weak

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When applying zinc phosphate cement as a base to restore a deep preparation floor:

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*apply calcium hydroxide as a liner prior to placing the base *apply varnish before & after the zinc phosphate base

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calcium hydroxide is used primarily to:

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Promote secondary dentin formation

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Advantages of calcium hydroxide are:

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*ease of manipulation *the ability to stimulate the production of secondary dentin *compatibility w/all restorative materials

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A cavity varnish is applied to the:

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*Walls & margins of a cavity prep. *floor of the cavity prep. *Dentinal tubiles *enamel walls

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Calcium hydroxide is used because it:

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*seals dentinal tubiles *compatible with all dentinal restorative materials *stimulates the formation of secondary dentin

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If there is a very deep preparation, choose the sequence of application starting with the material that is closest to the pupal floor:

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#1 calcium hydroxide #2 varnish #3 zinc phosphate #4 varnish #6 amalgam

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Characteristics of glass ionomer, as an insulating base are:

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*fluoride releasing product *excellent bond between the restoration and dentin

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Charactetistics of light cured urethane diemethacrylate include:

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*ideal under a composite restoration *fluoride releasing properties *radiopaque *ease of application

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Currently, several dental cements contain the following anticariogene agent:

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Fluoride

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Properly placed periodontal dressing includes all except:

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Covers edge of wound to 1/2 tooth surface.

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The perio pack adheres to the surface of the oral tissues:

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Mechanically

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The appearance of the perio pack material should be:

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Shiney and smooth

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What does NOT apply to perio dressing:

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Covers vestibule

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When removing periodontal pack:

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*ck the no of stitches to be removed *carefully remove perio pack , then sutures

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Periodontal dressing is placed:

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*over the surgical line and 1/3 of the tooth surface *on buccal and lingual connecting interproximally

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During post operative periodontal treatment, the RDA MAY:

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*irrigate area *remove sutures *change dressing *dismiss pt. after he/she has been ck'd by the dentist

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In removal of periodontal pack:

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The buccal and lingual fragments should be seperated before an attempt is made to remove it in its entirety.

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Periodontal packs are applied by:

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Digital manipulation

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Adaptation of facial and lingual segments of the periodontal dressing should include:

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Interproximal locking

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Periodontal dressings protect the surgical site from:

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*irritation by tongue and lips *thermal changes *plaque accumulation

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Following the placement of a periodontal dressing, the pt is instructed to:

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*restrain from strenuous activity for a few days. *drink liquids and a high protien foods for at least 3 days.

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A periodontal dressing should cover:

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The wound and extend 1-2 mm beyond the incision in an apical direction.

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Retention of a periodontal dressing is accomplished through:

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Mechanical interlocking

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To prevent displacement of a post surgical periodontal dressing, the following must be ck'd:

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*pt's occlusion * thickness of the material *stabilization of the material *absence of bleeding

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The following of the stains is not extrinsic:

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Hypoplastic stain

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What stain can be classified as exogenous intrisnic:

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Silver nitrate stain.

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A finger rest:

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*acts as a fulcrum to stabilize the hand. *provides a firm point of rest *prevents instrument slippage

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Light pressure should be used when polishing with a rubber cup so as not to cause the cup to:

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Cause any unecessary frictional heat.

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Stains which have developed or originated from sources outside the teeth are called:

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Exogenous

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The polished tooth surface will:

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*be smooth *be free from plaque *be free from extrinsic stains

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Polishing must be performed carefully:

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*to prevent damage to the tooth *to prevent damage to the gingival tissue *to avoid polishing decalcified areas.

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The prophy angle and rubber cup are used to:

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*remove extrinsic stains from teeth *polish restorations

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The dental assistant may perform coronal polishing procedures under which of the following circumstances:

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After becoming an RDA and completing a course in coronal polishing approved by the Board of Dental Examiners.

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What should the DA do if, during a coronal polishing procedure, the pt. mentions that he recently had Hep. type B:

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*stop procedure *chart pt.'s disclosure *immeadiately notify the dentist *isolate and autoclave all instruments and items used with this pt.

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Light pressure should be used on the rubber cup when performing coronal polishing procedure so that the cup will not:

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*cause gingival irritation *create pulp damaging heat

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The purpose of using a vitalometer is to determine whether:

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*pulpal tissue is normal or abnormal *a tooth is hyperemic *a tooth has pulpitis

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