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WorksheetsDental Science Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Who leads the dental team?
Dentist
Hygienist
Assistant
Technician
Which team member cleans teeth and provides patient education?
Dentist
Hygienist
Assistant
Technician
Who assists chairside during procedures?
Hygienist
Dentist
Assistant
Technician
Who fabricates dentures and crowns in a lab?
Dentist
Hygienist
Assistant
Technician
Who schedules appointments and manages patient records?
Receptionist
Hygienist
Technician
Dentist
Which ancient people first used twigs to clean teeth?
Romans
Egyptians
Greeks
Babylonians
In the Middle Ages, who performed extractions?
Priests
Barber-surgeons
Merchants
Alchemists
The professionalization of dentistry began in which century?
15th
16th
18th
20th
Which team member is licensed to provide prophylaxis?
Dentist
Hygienist
Assistant
Technician
Who diagnoses cavities and prescribes treatment?
Dentist
Hygienist
Assistant
Technician
Who might sterilize instruments before procedures?
Dentist
Hygienist
Assistant
Technician
The “father of modern dentistry” is often considered:
Pierre Fauchard
Hippocrates
Aristotle
William Morton
A dental team member who fabricates bridges works as a:
Dentist
Hygienist
Technician
Receptionist
The first dental school in the U.S. was established in what century?
18th
19th
20th
21st
Which dental professional may apply sealants?
Dentist
Hygienist
Technician
Receptionist
Which team member provides fluoride treatments?
Dentist
Hygienist
Technician
Receptionist
Who manages patient billing?
Dentist
Hygienist
Receptionist
Technician
Dental assistants are required to know:
Surgery only
Radiology and infection control
Billing only
Lab work only
Which historical group linked tooth worms to decay?
Greeks
Babylonians
Egyptians
Romans
Modern preventive dentistry emphasizes which practice daily?
Brushing and flossing
Extractions
Dental implants
Whitening
