Dental Team and Clinic Quiz

What is the main purpose of the dental team?

• To cook food

• To teach math

• To play sports

• To provide quality oral health care

Who is the only member of the dental team qualified to make a diagnosis?

• Dentist

• Receptionist

• Dental Assistant

• Dental Hygienist

What does a dental hygienist primarily focus on?

• Building houses

• Oral health promotion

• Fixing cars

• Teaching science

What is dental calculus also known as?

• Salt

• Water

• Sugar

• Tartar

Which dental specialty deals with children's teeth?

• Pediatric Dentistry

• Prosthodontics

• Orthodontics

• Periodontology

What is the role of a dental assistant?

• To write books

• To prepare and disinfect the clinic

• To perform surgery

• To teach music

What is the first step in the dental hygiene process of care?

• Assessment

• Diagnosis

• Evaluate

• Plan

What is the main component of dental biofilm?

• Water

• Sugar

• Bacterial colonies

• Air

What does the dental receptionist maintain?

• Food supplies

• Appointment system

• Medical records

• Surgical tools

What is the role of a dental technologist?

• Cleans teeth

• Answers phone calls

• Schedules appointments

• Constructs custom-made dental appliances