In a mesial step relationship of the primary dentition:

What is a small blister-like elevation of the skin or mucous membranes due to intraepithelial collection of fluid?

A stainless steel crown should normally extend below the gingival crest approximately __ mm.

Bitewing radiographs are a useful diagnostic tool for the detection of

Pepsinogen is found in the cells of the

The maxillary sinus opens into which of the following

The spinal accessory nerve exits from the cranial cavity through which of the following foramen?

What is the most abundant inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system?

Glucose, fructose, and galactose are classified as what?

The coronary sinus receives most of the blood from the heart and empties into the:

The trigeminal nerve arises from which ganglion?

The tooth with the shallowest central fossa:

The only permanent tooth in the cuspid and premolar class that has the mesial slope of the buccal cusp longer than the distal slope.

The anterolateral portion of the hard palate is called the

In an ideal occlusion, buccal cusps of maxillary teeth occlude with what?

Which of these distinct cross bands demarcate each sarcomere?

Cementum is the closes in composition to which of the following?

Which leukocyte is the predominant cell type in pus and is known as the hallmark of acute inflammation because of its fast immune response?

Metaplasia means

All of the following are seen in congenital syphilis except:

Diapedesis is related to

A boy, 22-months old, has been receiving radiation therapy for a neoplasm in the palate. Which of the following dental anomalies may occur as a result of the radiation therapy?

Ameloblastoma is found most often in the:

The most common cause of mucocele

A virus which persists in the oral tissues throughout the life of most individuals is

Rubeola, pertussis, poliomyelitis, and mumps have in common the fact that all are

Negri bodies are histologic structures characteristically found in

Proximal caries typically progresses in a pattern characterized by a double cone of pyramid as it extends through the enamel and into the dentin. The apices of each cone are

The one constant contraindication for a composite restoration is _____.

Pain following the placement of an amalgam restoration is most frequently related to

The generally accepted maximum thickness of a composite increment that allows for proper cure is ____.

The conduct of taking the medical history of a patient in a private practice is congruent to this process in public health

Intervention in the disease process at a stage before the lesion occurs

Which of the following best describes an epidemic disease?

Risk behaviors that can be modified for improved oral health include the following except

The process of enabling people to increase control over and to improve their health

Which of the following is the most probable cause of continuous sensitivity of an abutment tooth to heat, cold and pressure?

The greatest potential for wear exist between which of the following?

A mandibular lingual bar major connector requires a minimum of ___ of vertical height between the gingival margin and the floor of the mouth.

Centric occlusion is an example of a/an:

The walls of a full crown preparation should have

How much labial tooth reduction is needed for a porcelain-fused-to-metal crown?

The technique for making cast restorations is referred to as the

Posterior teeth which are set edge to edge will most probably result into what?

Which is the minimal acceptable crown:root ratio?

Which of the following describes a material with high compressive strength but low tensile strength?

What is the major composition of an inlay pattern wax?

Glass ionomer as a restorative material is best suited or:

In an adult patient, the size of the film to use for lower premolar projection is:

Of the following, the shorter wavelength is given off by:

While taking the radiograph, you did not place the center beam on the film in the patient’s mouth. What will show on the resulting film?

Right-angle view refers to:

The Caldwell-Luc procedure is an approach to what?

Which of the following is a mandibular forceps?

Which of the following best describes a closed fracture?

In mandibular third molar impactions, which is he LEAST difficult to remove?

What type of palpation is usually done on the lips?

One or more significant unique signs or symptoms that distinguish one disease from another are referred to as

What is a small blister-like elevation of the skin or mucous membranes due to intraepithelial collection of fluid?

Angular cheilosis may be the result of infection, loss of vertical dimension, hypovitaminosis B3, or iron deficiency anemia. When it is the result of infection, the biologic agent most often responsible is?

Which of the following is more selective for inhibition of COX-2 than of COX-1?

In prescription writing, b.i.d. is the abbreviation for what?

Drug that does not cause sedation but effective in controlling epilepsy?

What is the generic name of Ponstan 250?

Most common route for drug elimination:

Which of the following is not an NSAID?

Epinephrine is added to local anesthetics because of their:

The efficiency of local anesthesia is increased in the maxilla because?

Refers to loss of sensation of pain, temperature, pressure, motor function over a specific area without a loss of consciousness:

Commercially available anesthetics are usually:

The most commonly used amide local anesthetic is:

Which is considered to be the basic fear of most children under 2 years of age?

Which is considered to be the most important dental arch dimension?

Which of the following is a contraindication for pulpotomy?

A stainless steel crown should normally extend below the gingival crest approximately __ mm.

In local anesthesia administration, what is the usual location of the mandibular foramen in children below 6 years old?

What is usually a reflection of the antero-posterior dental relationship?

A large SNB value in a cephalometric (Steiner’s) analysis is indicative of a

The most favorable sequence of eruption of the primary teeth is

Gonion, menton, pogonion are cephalometric landmarks located in what bone

Among the choices below, which is considered to be the best space maintainer?

Vinculum, oblige, obligor, and object are elements of a

The Board of Dentistry has the power to suspend or revoke the validity if the certificate of registration due to unprofessional or unethical conduct or due to malpractice. This exercise of power of the Board shall be appealable to the:

A violation of the regulatory code is by:

Labor code that states that regular working hours for dental employees per week

First Philippine Dental Law

In case the treatment by a dentist of a specific case fails, he can still be paid if the degree of failure was

During that course of the treatment of a patient, the dentist accidentall injures the patient. If the dentist is prosecuted, he needs to present evidence that:

The primary goal of a professional is:

An express fee is

This does not represent an example of a malpractice act:

An 8-year old girl presents to the office with an Ellis class II fracture. In an effort to determine a pulpal diagnosis, which of the following tests is the least accurate?

Symptomatic irreversible pulpitis pain in which of the following sites is most likely to radiate to the ear?

Which of the following are used primarily to enlarge the root canal orifices and remove the cervical or lingual bulge usually seen on anterior teeth?

Which is the earliest and most common symptom associated with an inflamed pulp?

How are endodontic files sterilized?

For a patient affected with gingivitis, what is the recommended interval for maintenance appointments?

What is the principle connective tissue cell present in the periodontal ligament?

Appear almost immediately after the cleaning of a tooth, the film of salivary origin which coats the surface is called:

Clinical examination reveals a probing pocket depth of 5mm on the mid-buccal of tooth #46. The free gingival margin is 2mm apical to the CEJ. How much attachment loss has occurred on the mid-buccal of this tooth?

Bleeding on probing indicates

Which of the following is the most important preventive and therapeutic procedure in periodontal therapy?

For an edentulous maxilla with a fixed prosthesis as final restoration, what is the minimum number of implants to be placed?