WorksheetsDental Terminology Pretest
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
Which term means 'around the tooth'?
Endodontic
Periodontal
Orthodontic
Prosthodontic
The universal tooth number #8 refers to:
Upper right central incisor
Upper left central incisor
Lower right first molar
Lower left canine
The large bone forming the lower jaw is called:
Maxilla
Mandible
Zygomatic
Frontal
Which dental specialty focuses on children?
Orthodontics
Pedodontics
Periodontics
Endodontics
Which ridge is formed when two triangular ridges meet?
Marginal ridge
Transverse ridge
Oblique ridge
Cusp ridge
'Cowhorn' refers to which instrument?
Extraction forceps
Elevator
Explorer
Scaler
Which drug is most commonly used for local anesthesia in dentistry?
Lidocaine
Ibuprofen
Penicillin
Tylenol
What is the normal adult number of permanent teeth?
28
30
32
34
Which X-ray shows the entire dentition in one image?
Bitewing
Periapical
Occlusal
Panoramic
A small elevation on the crown produced by extra enamel is a:
Cusp
Tubercle
Ridge
Cingulum
The specialty dealing with root canal treatment is:
Orthodontics
Endodontics
Prosthodontics
Periodontics
Which artery supplies blood to the face?
Carotid
Jugular
Facial
Subclavian
Which dental material is used to take impressions?
Composite
Amalgam
Alginate
Gutta percha
The correct sequence for donning PPE is:
Gloves → Mask → Gown
Gown → Mask → Gloves
Mask → Gloves → Gown
Mask → Gown → Gloves
Which emergency is most common in a dental office?
Heart attack
Syncope (fainting)
Seizure
Stroke
Which tooth surface faces the lips?
Distal
Mesial
Labial
Lingual
Orthodontic brackets and wires are used to:
Replace missing teeth
Straighten misaligned teeth
Relieve dental pain
Protect against decay
Which nerve is most significant for dental anesthesia?
Facial
Trigeminal
Hypoglossal
Vagus
Which restoration material is tooth-colored?
Amalgam
Composite
Gold
Porcelain crown
The dental assistant’s role during radiography includes:
Holding the sensor for the patient
Ensuring lead apron placement
Prescribing the X-ray
Interpreting the image
Inflammation of the gums → (a)
Replacement of missing teeth with artificial substitutes → (a)
Specialist for misaligned teeth → (a)
Tooth decay → (a)
Nerve that supplies sensation to the face and mouth → (a)
