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CH. 8 Oral embryology and histology
Embryology,
Histology,
Three periods of prenatal develop...
56  cards
CHAPTER 6- ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY
Anatomy,
Physiology,
Anatomical position
19  cards
CHAPTER 7 - BODY SYSTEMS
Skeletal,
How many bones does that appendic...,
Osteoporosis
40  cards
Chapter 9: Head and Neck Anatomy
11 regions of the head,
Two sections of the bones are called,
How many bones does the cranium h...
66  cards
CHAPTER 6-9 Terminology definitions
Axial,
Anatomic position,
Distal
22  cards
CHAPTER 10 - Landmarks of the face and oral cavity
Ala of the nose,
Philtrum,
Tragus
43  cards
Chapter 10 - oral cavity
How many teeth are in the primary...,
How many teeth are in permanent t...,
Which dentation doesn t have prem...
10  cards
CHAPTER 11: Overview of dentitions
Name the three types of dentitions,
When does primary dentition start...,
When does mixed dentition start a...
36  cards
CHAPTER 12 : TOOTH MORPHOLOGY
How many total anterior teeth are...,
What is cingulum,
What are mamelons
13  cards
CHAPTER 17:ORAL PATHOLOGY
What is oral pathology,
Many systemic diseases have oral ...,
Name the 8 sources of information...
79  cards
CHAPTER 18: MICROBIOLOGY
What is microbiology,
How many cells do micro organisms...,
Pathogenic meaning
59  cards
CHAPTER 10-17 DEFINITION TERMS
Angle of mandible,
Filiform papillae,
Fordyce spots
21  cards
CHAPTER 19: DISEASE TRANSMISSION & INFECTION PREVENTION
Chain of infection includes the f...,
Latent infection,
Infectious disease
30  cards
CHAPTER 20: PRINCIPLES AND TECHNIQUES OF DISINFECTION
Clinical contact surfaces,
Single use items,
Pre cleaning
30  cards
CHAPTER 21: Principles & techniques of Instrument Processing & Sterilization
Seven steps for instrument proces...,
Three classifications of patient ...,
Define critical patient care items
26  cards
chapter 18-19 definition terms
Aerobes,
Chancre,
Bacilli
25  cards
CHAPTER 23- CHEMICAL AND WASTE MANAGEMENT
Hazardous chemical,
How do you know if a chemical is ...,
Three primary methods of chemical...
39  cards
CHAPTER 24:DENTAL UNIT WATERLINES
How many waterborne bacteria are ...,
What is biofilm,
Planktonic
9  cards
CHAPTER 25: ERGONOMICS
Ergonomics,
Carpal tunnel syndrome cts,
Tips to prevent cts
3  cards
CHAPTER 32: THE DENTAL OFFICE
Dental operatory treatment area,
What is the goal in designing the...,
Sterilization center
24  cards
CHAPTER 33:DELIVERING PATIENT CARE
In what way should you know your ...,
What should you do before and dur...,
Team dentistry
21  cards
CHAPTER 13 & 14 : DENTAL CARIES & PERIODONTITS
How caries form,
Dental caries,
Two groups of bacteria that cause...
42  cards
CHAPTER 15
3 things that are bad for teeth,
2 things good for teeth,
What does fluoride do for the teeth
27  cards
Chapter 32-35 Definition terms
Use of dental mandrels
1  cards
Chapter 4 : Dental ethics
Ethics,
A ______ can be unethical and sti...,
Two basic questions to determine ...
14  cards
Chapter 5 : Dentistry and the Law
Statutory law,
The two statutory laws,
Criminal law
24  cards
Chapter 1 : History of radiation
Who discovered xrays and when was...,
Who discovered the vacuum tube,
Which phycisist used the vacuum t...
9  cards
Med Emergency Chapter 27,29,31
What are the 4 vital signs,
Factors that influence vital sign...,
What is an emotional influence
140  cards
chapter 19: special needs and medically compromised patient
The dental assistant s role in ca...,
Is the fastest growing segment of...,
Older adults can be divided into ...
65  cards
chapter 21
To provide individual assessment ...,
To determine baseline data before...,
To determine the prevalence and i...
36  cards
Chapter 36: Moisture control
Describes the process of removing...,
He two types of evacuators most o...,
The main function of the _______ ...
40  cards
Chapter 37: Anesthesia & Pain control
The term used for temporary loss ...,
The drugs that produce the tempor...,
Methods of pain control used in d...
54  cards
Chapater 48: General dentistry
Also referred to as operative den...,
You can associate general dentist...,
The process of removing diseased ...
22  cards
chapter 49: Matrix systems for restorative dentistry
Incorporated into the restorative...,
Plural for matrix,
Two types of systems are routinel...
22  cards
CHAPTER 61
The collection of actions that ha...,
Psychologist who thought that peo...,
Psychologist who thoght that huma...
33  cards
CHAPTER 62
The business office also referred...,
The person responsible for the bu...,
This manual includes policies and...
35  cards
Chapter 63: Financial management in dental office
This insurance will cover a loss ...,
The most frequently used type of ...,
A manual bookkeeping system in wh...
54  cards
CHAPTER 43
Must withstand biting and chewing...,
Any push or pull on matter is called,
Types of stress and strains
66  cards
CHAPTER 44: DENTAL LINERS, BASES & BONDING SYSTEMS
What is a cavity liner,
Calcium hydroxide properties,
Types of cavity liners
43  cards
Chapter 45
These types of cements are design...,
Involve materials that can be use...,
The liners and bases that are pla...
13  cards
CHAPTER 47: Laboratory Materials and Procedures
A heat source is required in the ...,
A machine used to trim stone or p...,
A small electrical appliance used...
45  cards
chapter 52: removable prostethics
Typoe of denture that replaces on...,
Also referred to as a denture tha...,
Removable prosthesis can replace ...
76  cards
Chapter 53: Dental Implants
Used to attach artificial teeth t...,
How long can an implant procedure...,
What type of dental team can a pl...
49  cards
Chapter 54: Endodontics
This specialty manages the preven...,
Often referred to as root canal t...,
The two main sources of pulpal ne...
78  cards
Chapter 55: periodontics
Is the dental specialty involved ...,
Patients are referred to a period...,
A periodontal examination includes
64  cards
Chapter 56: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Indications for oral and maxillof...,
Surgical procedures are invasive ...,
Surgical assistant s role in oral...
72  cards
CH. 57 Pediatric Dentistry
Is the child s actual age in term...,
Refers to the child s level of in...,
Describes the child s level of em...
94  cards
Chapter 58: Coronal Polishing
Coronal polishing,
Coronal polishing is completed wi...,
Indications for coronal polishing
55  cards
CHAPTER 34: FLOURIDES
Fluoride is necessary for optimum...,
Most flouride is absorbed within ...,
Fluoride that is not absorbed in ...
67  cards
Chapter 35: Sealants
An organic polymer resin that flo...,
Topically applied fluorides prote...,
Sealant application is a part of ...
51  cards
Chapter 43: Tooth Bleaching
May result in significantly white...,
Refers to use of abrasive agents ...,
Involves free radicals and the br...
57  cards
Prosthodontics Chapter 50
What are examples of a fixed pros...,
Prosthesis is a,
Dental prosthesis is a
65  cards

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