Who was the first woman to become a dental assistant?
Malvina Cueria
Who is known as the "Father of Modern Dentistry"?
Pierre Fauchard
The Hippocratic Oath is an obligation to
refrain from wrongdoing and to treat patients to the best of one's ability.
Who was the first to write about nerves in the teeth?
Claudius Galen
Which dentist is credited with the discovery of inhalation anesthesia?
Horace Wells
What important medical discovery did Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen make in 1895?
?-??ys
In some dental schools today, women represent almost % of dental students.
50
Who was the first female African American dentist?
Ida Gray-Rollins
Which of the following organizations is responsible for the evaluation and accreditation of dental educational programs in the United States?
The Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association
Where is the Dr. Samuel D. Harris National Museum of Dentistry located?
Baltimore
Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Which of the following organizations released Health-Care Settings in 2003?
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Horace H. Hayden and Chapin A. Harris contributed to the advancement of dentistry by
establishing the first dental school.
Hazel Torres and Ann Ehrlich contributed which of the following to dentistry?
Published a dental assisting textbook
To maintain accreditation status, dental and dental auxiliary schools are required to be reviewed every __years.
7
Which one of the following organizations was created by Congress in 1970?
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
The report Oral Health in America was released by the__________in 2000.
surgeon general
Siwak is an example of which of the following type of early oral hygiene aid?
Tree twig
Who was the "Grand Old Man of Dentistry"?
G.V. Black
Which is not an accomplishment of G.V. Black?
He is credited with beginning forensic dentistry.
Who is the barber surgeon known as the "Father of Modern Surgery"?
Ambroise Par�
Who was the first woman to graduate from the College of Physicians and Surgeons (now the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry) in 1904?
Lucy Hobbs-Taylor
is recognized as the first black woman to earn a formal DDS degree.
Ida Gray-Rollins
The American Dental Assistants Association (ADAA) was founded in
1924.
The Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) was founded in
1948.
When were cases of what later was identified as acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) first reported?
1980
When did the first hepatitis B vaccine become available?
1982
When was the American Dental Association (ADA) founded?
1859
Professionalism
an attitude that is apparent in everything you do and say, in and out of the dental office.
The essential aspects of professional appearance include
good health, good grooming, and appropriate dress.
Teamwork in the dental office is important. The letters TEAM stand for
together everyone accomplishes more.
Recommendations for good grooming and appropriate dress include
bathing each day and use deodorant.
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) laws ensure that
patient privacy is protected.
Important personal qualities of the dental assistant include
demonstrating sensitivity to the patient's needs.
What organization represents the dental assisting profession?
American Dental Assistants Association
Benefits of membership in the ADAA include
medical insurance options.
The certified dental assistant (CDA) credential is issued by the
Dental Assisting National Board (DANB).
A dental assistant can become a certified dental assistant (CDA) by
passing the national Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) examination.
Which of the following is considered a role of an expanded-functions dental assistant that is not permitted for a chairside dental assistant?
Placing, carving, and finishing amalgam restorations
An administrative assistant may also be known as a(n)
secretarial assistant.
Which of the following is not a role of a chairside dental assistant?
Placing dental sealants
The duties that an expanded-functions dental assistant (EFDA) can perform will vary according to the state or provincial
Dental Practice Act.
Mentioning that a celebrity patient was in the dental office earlier in the day while talking with a friend at lunch at a restaurant is
a breach of confidentiality.
A dental assistant's salary depends primarily on the skills and abilities of the individual and the _____associated with the specific position.
responsibility
The ADAA was formed in 1924 by
Juliette A. Southard.
Which of the following is not true of certification by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB)?
It is required in all states to perform expanded functions.
The dental assistant can demonstrate work responsibility by all except
leaving early to clear for others. space
Which is not considered an expanded function?
Exposing and processing radiographic images
In addition to assisting in the delivery of dental care, a dental assistant may find employment opportunities in
Any of the above
(True/False) Maintaining a positive attitude is probably the single most important factor in helping to relieve the stress in a dental office.
true
Which of the following is not a member of the dental healthcare team?
Dental supply representative
The degree awarded when a dentist graduates from a dental university in the United States is
Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.).
What must a dentist in the United States who has graduated from a dental university approved by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) of the American Dental Association (ADA) do in order to obtain a license to practice dentistry in a particular st
Pass both a national written examination and a state-specific clinical examination.
Which member of the dental healthcare team is primarily responsible for removing deposits on teeth, exposing radiographs, placing topical fluoride and sealants, and providing patients with home care instructions?
The dental hygienist
Duties of the business assistant include
greeting patients and answering the telephone.
Which member of the dental team ensures that patient privacy measures are in place and followed?
Business assistant
Requirements for a registered dental hygienist (RDH) include
passing the written national or regional board examinations and the clinical state board examination.
______describes the seated dentist and chairside assistant working as an efficient team.
Four-handed dentistry
An ADA-accredited dental assisting program requires a curriculum including content in which of the following areas?
Didactic, laboratory, clinical
The sterilization assistant is responsible for
maintaining sterilization monitoring reports.
_____\dental assistant who has received additional training is legally allowed to provide certain intraoral patient care procedures.
expanded-functions dental assistant
What is required before a dental laboratory technician can fabricate a crown?
A prescription from a dentist
Which of the following dental specialties involves the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of malocclusions of the teeth?
Orthodontics
The dental specialty that involves the cause, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases and injuries to the pulp and associated structures is
endodontics.
Which of the following is the most popular practice option for a dentist?
Solo private practice
Which of the following is a new trend in dentistry that is intended to put patients at ease during dental treatment
A spa-like atmosphere with amenities such as warm paraffin baths for hands and warm aromatherapy neck pillows
Which of the following is the dental specialty that is concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of oral tissues that support and surround the teeth ?
Periodontics
The dental specialty of _____uses new and sophisticated imaging techniques to locate and diagnose diseases of the jaw, head, and neck.
oral and maxillofacial surgery
Pediatric dentistry treats children from birth up to
adolescence.
If a patient does not respond to the root canal treatment in your dental office, he or she most likely will be referred to a(n)
endodontist.
Which of the following normally does not work in the dental office with the other members of the dental health team?
Dental laboratory technician
Dental education programs usually last _____academic years.
4
Which of the following is the appropriate dental specialist if the general dentist decides to refer a patient for surgery because there is vertical bone loss and a 9- millimeter pocket on the mesial of tooth number 19?
Oral surgeon
The minimal education requirement for a registered dental hygienist ____academic years of college study and an associate's degree in an ADA-accredited dental hygiene program.
2
Which of the following duties cannot be delegated to a dental hygienist?
Providing endodontic treatment
The circulating assistant is usually not responsible for
placing topical fluoride and dental sealants.
Managing financial arrangements is generally the role of the
business assistant.
Dental public health dentists treat the _____\rather than the individual.
community
Dental public health dentists are involved with
dental screening within a community.
Which specialty of dentistry performs biopsies and works closely with oral surgeons to provide a diagnosis?
Oral pathologist