Dentistry

Plaque is:

•   A microscopic film that forms on teeth

•    A type of gum disease

•    The microscopic film dentists use to take X-rays

•     A type of tooth decay

It is recommended that people get their teeth cleaned by a dentist every

• six weeks

•    twelve months

• six months

•    two years

 

A dental assistant is responsible for:

• Handling all insurance claims

•    Supporting the dentist by preparing the exam room and instruments for each patient

•   Scheduling follow-up appointments after patients have cavities

•    Cleaning the patient's teeth before the dentist comes in for the final exam

Dental pulp is:

•     The space inside the hollow part of the tooth, filled with blood supply and nerves

•    Another way to describe gums that are inflamed

•     The substance used to create false teeth or dentures

•     The scientific term for food that is chewed for more than thirty seconds

There is no structure in the human body harder than the enamel on our teeth.

•    True

•    False

 

A cusp on a tooth is:

•     Part below the gum

•    The interior space

•    A point

•    The grinding surface

 

The teeth that use a grinding motion on food are

•     Bicuspids

•   Molars

•     Incisors

•     Canines

Which procedure treats tooth decay by sealing the tooth?

•    Bite-wing x-ray

•     Scaling

•     Orthodontics

•     Root canal

When acid destroys tooth enamel, it usually causes:

•     A cavity

•     A wisdom tooth

•     An overbite

•     An impacted tooth

The filling is applied to the tooth directly on the portion that is decayed.  The materials in the filling will kill the bacteria that caused the infection and stop the cavity from eroding deeper into the dentin.

•     True

•     False