Dental Equipment Quiz

Which piece of equipment is used to illuminate the oral cavity?

• Dental chair

• Overhead light

• Air/water syringe

• Explorer

The dental mirror is primarily used to:

• Remove saliva

• Detect cavities

• Reflect light and improve visibility

• Rinse teeth

Which of the following is used to remove saliva and debris from the mouth?

• Suction

• Air/water syringe

• Dental chair

• Cotton pliers

The dental chair is important because:

• It stores instruments

• It holds the patient comfortably and can be adjusted for treatment

• It lights the operatory

• It cleans instruments

Cotton pliers are used to:

• Reflect light

• Hold and transfer cotton or small items in the mouth

• Spray water or air

• Examine teeth for cavities

The ultrasonic cleaner is used to:

• Sterilize instruments using high heat

• Remove debris from instruments using sound waves

• Rinse teeth

• Light the operatory

The autoclave is used to:

• Disinfect surfaces

• Sterilize instruments using high heat and pressure

• Suction saliva

• Adjust the dental chair

True or False? The air/water syringe can provide air, water, or a combination to rinse or dry teeth.

True or False? The dental mirror is used to suction saliva from the patient’s mouth.

True or False? High-volume suction and saliva ejectors perform the same function but differ in strength.