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correct!! Already graded A+ Dentistry - correct answer the branch of medicine that is involved in the study, diagnosis, and treatment of disease, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity. Dentist - correct answer doctors who practice dentistry Dental support team - correct answer - dental assistants

• dental hygienists
• lab techs
• administrative team OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) - correct answer most important infection control in dentistry. designed to protect employees against exposure to bloodbourne disease, causing organisms such as; Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and HIV. Most common accidents in dental office... - correct answer - NEEDLE STICKS
• instrument sticks
• first aid after exposure incident Biohazardous - correct answer anything saturated with blood or saliva Disinfection - correct answer process that kills some, but not all microorganisms (kills 99.9% germs) PPE (Personal protective equipment) - correct answer - protective googles
• gloves
• mask
• lab jacket
• scrubs
• hair up
• closed toe shoes Purpose of PPE - correct answer to protect face and skin from saliva, blood , aerosol, and other contaminated materials Dentist or employer must offer - correct answer HBV or Hepatitis B vaccination Enamel - correct answer makes up the anatomic crown of the tooth and is the hardest material of the body

correct!! Already graded A+ Midline - correct answer divides the mouth into left and right Primary dentition - correct answer baby teeth Mixed dentition - correct answer a mix of baby teeth and adult teeth Permanent dentition - correct answer adult teeth Anterior - correct answer towards the front Posterior - correct answer towards the back Universal system - correct answer approved by the American Dental Association and used through the U.S. Occlusal - correct answer chewing surface of posterior teeth Incisal Edge - correct answer biting surface of anterior teeth Mesial - correct answer towards the midline Distal - correct answer away from the midline Buccal - correct answer cheek side Lingual - correct answer surface of teeth facing the tongue Facial - correct answer facing the lip side Treatment Plan - correct answer a schedule of procedures and appointments designed to restore, step by step, the oral health of a patient Blue - correct answer represents treatment that has been completed Red - correct answer represents treatment that needs to be completed X-rays - correct answer dental radiographs Radiolucent - correct answer structure that appear dark and black on x-rays Radiopaque - correct answer appear white or light grey Contrast - correct answer differences in the shades of greay Density - correct answer overall blackness or darkness Pregnant females - correct answer must have written permission from OBGYN before x-rays are taken through e-mail of fax Lead apron and Thyroid collars - correct answer required for all patients when given an x-ray

correct!! Already graded A+ Rheostat - correct answer device used to operate the slow and high speed hand pieces (foot pedal) Saliva ejector - correct answer used for small amounts of saliva and water to remove from patient's mouth High-volume oral evacuator - correct answer stronger source for removing large amounts of saliva, water blood, or debris from mouth Surgical tip - correct answer used primary for extractions. it has high volume suction but small tip to assist removing blood from extraction site Upright position - correct answer the back of chair is at a 90-degree angle Supine position - correct answer the chair is lowered until patient is almost lying down Sub-supine position - correct answer the chair is lowered to where the patients head is lower that their feet. (only dentist should position like this for emergencies) Static zone - correct answer directly behind the patient. a dental unit or mobile cabinet is positioned here Operator's zone - correct answer to the side of the patient where the dentist is seated and operates Assistant's zone - correct answer opposite side of patient from the operator Transfer zone - correct answer directly over patient's chest. this is where the instruments are passed and dental materials are exchanged (DO NOT TRANSFER OVER PATIENTS FACE) Isolation Techniques - correct answer - cotton rolls

• dry angles
• rubber dental dams always moisten before removing from a patients mouth Examination Instruments - correct answer used to examine the oral c avity Tooth prep instruments - correct answer used to remove decay and to smooth finish and prepare the tooth structure to be restored back to its normal function Restorative insturments - correct answer used to place, condense, and carve the dental material to the original anatomy of the tooth

correct!! Already graded A+ Accessory instruments - correct answer versatile instruments that are used to carry things to the mouth or making the placement of the material easier Steps for instrument processing - correct answer - transport

• cleaning
• packaging
• sterilization
• lubrication Laser hand piece - correct answer uses a light instead of rotary instrument Problems with dental hand pieces - correct answer often result from improper cleaning, sterilization, and lubrication Slow speed handpieces - correct answer are used for tooth preparation, excavating decay, finishing cavity walls, finishing restoration surfaces, removing old fillings, and finishing crown preps Air abrasion handpiece - correct answer small version of a sandblaster and is most effective when used for sealant preparation, stain removal, small preparation of tooth surfaces, it allows high pressure delivery of aluminums oxide particles through a small probe Ultrasonic handpiece - correct answer work by converting high frequency electrical current into mechanical vibrations (used by hygienist) NEVER PUT HANDPIECES - correct answer IN ULTRAASONIC SOLUTION OR COLD STERILE WATER Temperature - correct answer degree of hotness or coldness of body (average 98.6) Respiration - correct answer process of inhaling and exhaling (average 10-20) Blood pressure - correct answer amount of work the heart has to exert to pump blood through the body Synocope - correct answer fainting or passing out Postural hypotension - correct answer unconsciousness occurs when patient sits upright quickly Hyperventilation - correct answer patient taking in too much oxygen; heavy breathing Asthmatic Attack - correct answer pulmonary (breathing) disorder where patient's airway narrows; wheezing Epilepsy - correct answer grand Mal and petit mal. neurological disorder by reoccurring seizures

correct!! Already graded A+ Temporary restorative material being used over permeant may be because - correct answer - the condition of the tooth is questionable

• the patient's health may permit extensive dental work
• financial reasons Tooth whitening - correct answer fastest and most cost effective way of restoring the esthetic appearance of teeth Tooth whitening materials - correct answer - tooth paste
• fluroide
• mouth wash
• gum Enamel Bonding - correct answer allows the placement, sealants, ortho brackets, and bonded veneers Dentin bonding - correct answer allow the adhesion of another permanent material to adhere to the etched tooth structure Preventive dentistry - correct answer to achieve and maintain oral health Bacterial plaque - correct answer sticky, soft deposit of bacterial colonies that adhere to the teeth. plaque forms on both supragingival and subgingival surface Calculus - correct answer mineralized bacterial plaque that forms hard mass on the surface of the natural teeth, it can occur at any age and on both primary and permanent dentition Periodontal disease - correct answer loss of bone around teeth Gingivitus - correct answer inflammation of gingivia Bass method of tooth brushing - correct answer angle tooth brush bristles straight into the gingival sulcus. at 45 degree angle press lightly so that the tips of bristles go into the suclus Demineralization - correct answer loss of calcium and phosphate of enamel (white spots) Flossing - correct answer 1 x a day most effective way to remove plaque from in between teeth Fluoride - correct answer strengthens enamel resistance to dental decay Endodontics - correct answer dental speciality involved with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders of the dental pulp (referred to as root canal treatment)

correct!! Already graded A+ Control tooth - correct answer is always used during each type of pulp testing procedure. provides the dentist with a comparison of a healthy tooth with level of sensitivity of an infected tooth Necrosis - correct answer tooth does not respond to sensory stimulus (dead tooth) Root canal filling material - correct answer Gutta percha points Sodium Hydrochlorite (household bleach) - correct answer used as an irrigation solution Pulpotomy - correct answer Baby tooth root canal (silver cap) Hydrogen peroxide - correct answer clear colorless liquid with disinfectant and leaching properties for end. Halitosis - correct answer mouth odor (bad breath) Impacted tooth - correct answer one that has not erupted normally. it may be partially or totally covered by gum tissue and/or bone Two types or sutures - correct answer - absorbable

• nonabsorbable Alveoplasty - correct answer surgically contouring and smoothing the remaining bone to proved a properly contoured ridge for the placement of a bridge, partial or denture Dry socket - correct answer when the incision or socket does not form a blood clot. very painful and usually occurs 2-4 days after tooth removal Dry socket treated - correct answer by packing the socket with medicated gauze which contains a topical antiseptic that soothes the nerves and cover the exposed area Patient record needs to included - correct answer current medical history, radiographs showing area treated, record vital signs, approriate charting treatment and type of pain control methods that will be used during surgery Oral and Maxillofacial surgery - correct answer the specialty of dentistry that provides the diagnosis and surgical treatment to repair injuries and defects of hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial regions ALL SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS - correct answer ARE CONSIDERED CRITICAL INSTRUMENTS