DAA 101

Question 1

How many teeth are in the fully developed adult mouth?

Answer 1

32

Question 2

Is fluoride a mineral?

Answer 2

Yes

Question 3

Is bone stronger than enamel ?

Answer 3

No

Question 4

Is a first impression a lasting impression ?

Answer 4

Yes

Question 5

When does a child get their first adult molars? And what is it called?

Answer 5

A: at 6
B: 6 year molars

Question 6

Is it important for dental staff to have CPR?

Answer 6

Yes

Question 7

What is PBC (Pacific Blue Cross)

Answer 7

The most common dental insurance company in BC

Question 8

What does DDS stand for ?

Answer 8

Doctor of Dental Surgery

Question 9

How many extra years do you need to specialize?

Answer 9

2

Question 10

Does a chair side hold a license?

Answer 10

No

Question 11

What is “Moral obligations and principles ensuing the quality of practice” ?

Answer 11

Code of ethics

Question 12

The law and codes governing legal obligations and limitations of the practice of dentistry is called what ?

Answer 12

Jurisprudence

Question 13

Does a dental receptionist need to maintain their license?

Answer 13

No

Question 14

Who licenses dental personal in B.C?

Answer 14

BCCOHP

Question 15

When a DH/CDA comes from a different province should they show their license and take another exam?

Answer 15

Yes

Question 16

what is the tip of the root called?

Answer 16

The apex

Question 17

What does vital meant?

Answer 17

Alive

Question 18

What is the second layer of the tooth called?

Answer 18

Dentin

Question 19

What are the gums called?

Answer 19

Gingiva

Question 20

What is the vital centre of the tooth called?

Answer 20

Pulp

Question 21

What is the top layer of the tooth called?

Answer 21

Enamel

Question 22

How much does the tooth go under the gingiva?

Answer 22

2/3 rds

Question 23

What is the occlusal?

Answer 23

The chewing surface of the molars

Question 24

What is the alveolar process?

Answer 24

The bone that supports the tooth

Question 25

What are the anteriors?

Answer 25

Centrals, Laterals, Cuspids ( the front 4 teeth)

Question 26

What is the tooth surface closest to the midline called?

Answer 26

Mesial

Question 27

How long does is take for fast alginate to fully set?

Answer 27

1-2 mins

Question 27

What X ray shows the patients profile?

Answer 27

Cephalometric

Question 28

Is a dental chart a viable document in court?

Answer 28

Yes

Question 29

Why is it important to document X rays ?

Answer 29

Legal records, Proof of treatment, Billing records

Question 30

Why do we use a lead shield ?

Answer 30

To protect the patient vital organs and glands from radiation

Question 31

What is the connective tissue that surrounds the root and connects the alveolar bone?

Answer 31

Periodontal ligamen

Question 32

What does " chamber, horns and canal " refer to ?

Answer 32

Pulp

Question 33

The part of the tooth that forms the protective layer over the root part of the dentin ?

Answer 33

Cementum

Question 34

What is the clinical term for "dead" ?

Answer 34

Necrotic

Question 35

What part of the tooth can sense pain ?

Answer 35

Dentin

Question 36

What's the bitting surface of the bicuspid ?

Answer 36

Occlusal

Question 37

What surface of the tooth is furthest from the midline ?

Answer 37

Distal

Question 38

Does mand or maxil molars generally have 3 roots ?

Answer 38

Maxillary

Question 39

What 3 things must you need on a medical health form to make it legal ?

Answer 39

Name, Date, Signature of patient and reviewers initials

Question 40

What does a patient signing a doc/chart do ?

Answer 40

Makes it legal

Question 41

What is the biggest part of the tooth ?

Answer 41

Dentin

Question 42

What is the joint that allows the mand to move ?

Answer 42

Temporomandibular

Question 43

What is in the pulp ?

Answer 43

Blood vessels, Tissue, Extensive nerve supply

Question 44

What is Bacteremia ?

Answer 44

When excessive bacteria gets into the blood stream

Question 45

Once paid for, is a X ray a patients property ?

Answer 45

No

Question 46

Can a dentist turn away a patient cause they have AIDS ?

Answer 46

No

Question 47

How many primary tooth do we lose ?

Answer 47

20

Question 48

What is mixed dentition ?

Answer 48

Primary and permanent teeth existing in the mouth at the same time

Question 49

What is it when the mand and maxil contact together ?

Answer 49

Occlusion

Question 50

How many frenums are in the mouth and where ?

Answer 50

7 ( under tongue, lower lip, upper lip, one on each quadrant of the mouth)

Question 51

What is ABC vital signs ?

Answer 51

Air way, Breathing, Circulation

Question 52

What does BCCOHP stand for ?

Answer 52

British Columbia College of Oral Health Professionals

Question 53

What is periodontal disease ?

Answer 53

Gum disease

Question 54

When does a child get their second permanent molar ?

Answer 54

12

Question 55

What are the 4 vital signs ?

Answer 55

Body temp, Pulse rate, Respiratory rate, Blood pressure

Question 56

What is the other word for tooth paste ?

Answer 56

Dentifrice

Question 57

What is deciduous teeth ?

Answer 57

Primary teeth

Question 58

Is it better to 1. eat one big thing at once or 2. eat 3 small bits at different times? and why ?

Answer 58

1. because eating a bunch of different times will create more acid on your teeth

Question 59

What is bone porous around the teeth ?

Answer 59

Aveolar process

Question 60

Can teeth infections spread to the head ?

Answer 60

Yes

Question 61

Why do we put a lead shield over the patients ?

Answer 61

To protect their organs and glans (also never take a pregnant lady's x ray unless she's in lots of pain)

Question 62

Is a X ray a legal record ?

Answer 62

Yes

Question 63

What is the medical abbreviation for prescription ?

Answer 63

Rx

Question 64

Who works with the tissue inside the teeth ?

Answer 64

Endodontist

Question 65

What is the average depth of healthy sulcus ?

Answer 65

1-2 mm

Question 66

What does the pits and fishers of the posteriors refer to ?

Answer 66

Occlusal

Question 67

What are some reasons for a panoramic X ray ?

Answer 67

Wisdom teeth, Find cysts, See when permeates are coming

Question 68

What is Oseointegration ?

Answer 68

When jawbone/gums fuses to a implant

Question 69

What are some qualities of a toothbrush ?

Answer 69

Soft nylon bristles, Strong handle, Age appropriate head size

Question 70

What are 4 influences that higher the rate of decay ?

Answer 70

Plaque control, Saliva, Frequency of sugars, Stickiness

Question 71

What side of the tooth is closest to the tongue ?

Answer 71

Lingual

Question 72

What does systolic and diastolic refer to ?

Answer 72

Blood pressure

Question 73

What does "qid" mean ?

Answer 73

4 times a day

Question 74

What does "q6h" mean ?

Answer 74

Every 6 hours

Question 75

What is the temporalmandibular ?

Answer 75

Joint of the jaw

Question 76

What are the main 3 infection control measures ?

Answer 76

Gloves, Mask, Glasses

Question 77

After 72hrs what does plaque become ?

Answer 77

Tartar/calculs

Question 78

What is the alveolar process lined with ?

Answer 78

Lamina dura

Question 79

What is the dental word for chewing food ?

Answer 79

Mastication

Question 80

What is bifercatia ?

Answer 80

The space between the roots

Question 81

Where does plaque form the fastest ?

Answer 81

Where the saliva ducts are

Question 81

What does red/green/blue mean on a chart ?

Answer 81

Red/ planned treatment Blue/ complete by us Green/ complete by other office

Question 82

What is supra plaque ?

Answer 82

Plaque above the gums

Question 83

What is sub plaque ?

Answer 83

Plaque below the gums

Question 84

What does halitosis mean ?

Answer 84

Bad breath

Question 85

Why do we use sealants ?

Answer 85

To protect to teeth from decay by adding a barrier