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Dental Quiz

Total questions: 71

Worksheet time: 36mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which part of the tooth contains the nerves and blood vessels?

a)

Enamel

b)

Dentin

c)

Cementum

d)

Pulp

2.

What is the hardest substance in the human body?

a)

Enamel

b)

Dentin

c)

Cementum

d)

Pulp

3.

What is the main function of a dental clinic?

a)

To perform surgeries on heart problems

b)

To sell dental equipment

c)

To provide preventive and restorative dental care

d)

To perform eye examinations

4.

Before the dentist arrived, the patient’s tooth ____ (remove).

a)

had removed

b)

has been removed

c)

had been removed

d)

was removed

5.

By the time we finished the consultation, the x-rays ____ (take).

a)

had taken

b)

had been taken

c)

were taken

d)

took

6.

Dentists use a ______ at the end of a stainless steel pen-like handle to see hidden parts of the mouth.

a)

ball

b)

dental plaque

c)

lighting

d)

mirror

7.

The hospital project ______ before the local officials had the announcement meeting.

a)

finish

b)

finished

c)

had finished

d)

had been finished

8.

Well. Mrs Smith. What’s _________________?

a)

can I do for you

b)

seem to be the problem

c)

can I help you

d)

the problem

9.

Each tooth consists of a _____________ that projects beyond the gum?

a)

molar

b)

crown

c)

sulcus

d)

cementum

10.

What is used to aid in placing small objects inside the mouth and in retrieving small objects from the mouth?

a)

cotton pliers

b)

Dental Mirror

c)

Periodontal Probes

d)

drills

11.

The decayed part of the tooth _______ by the dentist before placing the filling.

a)

was removed

b)

were removed

c)

had been removed

d)

had removed

12.

The dentist is offering to make the patient comfortable in a polite way. He says:

a)

I would like you to adjust the chair.

b)

Would you like me to adjust the chair for you?

c)

Adjust the chair.

d)

Do you like adjusting the chair?

13.

The ____________is the hardest substance and protects the tooth from decay.

a)

dentin

b)

cementum

c)

crown

d)

enamel

14.

A ___________is an instrument that rotates at high speed to remove decay and shape the tooth.

a)

dental drill

b)

dental explorer

c)

Fental mirror

d)

Probe

15.

The anesthesia _______________before the tooth extraction began.

a)

had administered

b)

was administered

c)

had been administered

d)

administered

16.

______________me with a list of any medications you're currently taking?

a)

You could provide

b)

Could you provide

c)

Would you like to

d)

You would provide

17.

What are used to firmly grip the tooth's crown or root and apply controlled force to loosen and remove it from the socket.

a)

probes

b)

drills

c)

handpiece

d)

forceps

18.

I ____________avoid eating or drinking for at least 30 minutes after the treatment.

a)

would you to

b)

would like you to

c)

want you

d)

like you

19.

_________are shaped like chisels and are ideal for cut-ting food or for slicing off pieces of food.

a)

Incisors

b)

Canines

c)

Premolars

d)

Molars

20.

__________ which extract teeth consist of a beak, neck and handle.

a)

Filling tools

b)

Dental suctions

c)

Dental forceps

d)

Drills

21.

After he called for help, some first first aids ______________to help him get through the fatal risk.

a)

give

b)

gave

c)

had been given

d)

had given

22.

Incisors are shaped like ______________ which are ideal for cutting food.

a)

milk teeth

b)

chisels

c)

sockets

d)

gums

23.

How can the doctor ask to find out the location of the problem?

a)

How is the pain?

b)

What’s the pain like?

c)

Where is it sore?

d)

Where does it go away?

24.

__________ is a small dental instrument which is gently used to measure the sulcus (pocket or space) between the tooth and the gums.

a)

mirror

b)

periodontal scissor

c)

periodontal probe

d)

injection

25.

A: Mr John, I have one more question. _________________?

a)

Does the pain come suddenly?

b)

Does the pain go gradually?

c)

Does the pain spread elsewhere?

d)

Does the pain get relieved?

26.

Which of the following is the correct way to instruct a patient to bite down during a dental procedure?

a)

Could you lie down, please?

b)

Please bite down gently.

c)

Can you rinse your mouth?

d)

Stand still, please.

27.

How should a dentist instruct a patient to keep their mouth open?

a)

Close your mouth immediately.

b)

Keep your mouth open wide, please.

c)

Turn your head to the right.

d)

Sit up straight.

28.

Which of the following is a typical question a dentist would ask when taking a patient’s dental history?

a)

How often do you visit the gym?

b)

Do you have any history of gum disease?

c)

What kind of shampoo do you use?

d)

Have you ever broken a bone?

29.

A common question in dental history is:

a)

How often do you brush your teeth?

b)

How much sleep do you get per night?

c)

What’s your favorite food?

d)

Do you take any vitamins?

30.

If a patient says they feel pain when drinking cold liquids, the dentist might ask:

a)

When was your last dental cleaning?

b)

Do you feel pain when drinking warm liquids?

c)

How often do you drink soda?

d)

Do you smoke?

31.

What is the function of a dental hygienist?

a)

To diagnose complex dental issues

b)

To perform tooth cleanings and educate patients about oral health

c)

To create crowns and bridges

d)

To handle dental anesthesia

32.

Which layer of the tooth protects the dentin and is most resistant to decay?

a)

Enamel

b)

Pulp

c)

Cementum

d)

Periodontium

33.

What connects the tooth root to the surrounding bone and helps keep it stable?

a)

Enamel

b)

Periodontal ligament

c)

Dentin

d)

Gingiva

34.

What equipment is commonly used to detect cavities and other dental issues that cannot be seen with the naked eye?

a)

Mirror and explorer

b)

Dental drill

c)

X-ray machine

d)

Ultrasonic scaler

35.

By the time the patient arrived, the dental records ____ (prepare).

a)

had been prepared

b)

was prepared

c)

has prepared

d)

had prepared

36.

By the time the appointment started, the chair ____ (clean).

a)

had been cleaned

b)

was cleaned

c)

had cleaned

d)

is cleaned

37.

What would a dentist typically say to instruct a patient to rinse their mouth?

a)

Bite down on this gauze.

b)

Please rinse your mouth with water.

c)

Close your eyes and relax.

d)

Take a deep breath.

38.

What should a dentist say when asking a patient to prepare for a procedure?

a)

Sit up and leave the room.

b)

Please open your mouth wide and relax your jaw.

c)

Close your mouth and leave.

d)

Stand still and look straight ahead.

39.

Which of the following questions is related to the patient’s dental history?

a)

Do you have any allergies?

b)

Have you ever had a root canal treatment?

c)

How much water do you drink daily?

d)

Do you have any vision problems?

40.

A dentist might ask the following question during a dental history review:

a)

When did you last experience pain in your gums?

b)

How often do you exercise?

c)

How much sugar do you consume daily?

d)

Do you get headaches regularly?

41.

If a patient complains of bleeding gums, the dentist might ask:

a)

Do you floss regularly?

b)

Do you wear contact lenses?

c)

How often do you use mouthwash?

d)

Do you eat spicy food?

42.

What question would a dentist ask to assess a patient’s oral hygiene routine?

a)

How many meals do you eat per day?

b)

Do you brush your teeth after every meal?

c)

When did you last have a cold?

d)

Do you enjoy eating vegetables?

43.

In which part of the dental clinic are patient appointments typically scheduled?

a)

Treatment room

b)

Reception area

c)

Sterilization room

d)

Laboratory

44.

The root of the tooth is covered by a substance called:

a)

Enamel

b)

Cementum

c)

Dentin

d)

Pulp

45.

What is the term for the part of the tooth that is visible above the gum line?

a)

Root

b)

Crown

c)

Enamel

d)

Pulp

46.

____________ is required to detect any changes in oral cavity so dental lamp can be focused to show all parts of the mouth.

a)

Forceps

b)

Illumination

c)

Excavator

d)

Drills

47.

The medical project ____________ before the announcement was given.

a)

complete

b)

complete

c)

has completed

d)

had completed

48.

The medical project ____________ before the announcement was given.

a)

complete

b)

complete

c)

has completed

d)

had completed

49.

A: Please tell me What _______________?

a)

can you do for me

b)

the problem

c)

the problem is

d)

seems to be the problem

50.

The area which contains nerves, blood vessels and connective tissue is called ______________ .

a)

milk teeth

b)

tooth pulp

c)

dentin

d)

gums

51.

After he was taken to the hospital, a nurse____________ him control bleeding.

a)

give

b)

gave

c)

had given

d)

had gave

52.

This is the productive outer layer of each tooth. It is called _____________ .

a)

dentin

b)

enamel

c)

tooth pulp

d)

tooth neck

53.

Dentists use ____________ for extraction of premolars.

a)

excavators

b)

straight forceps

c)

S-shaped forceps

d)

steam

54.

I would like you ____________or drinking for at least 30 minutes after the treatment.

a)

avoid eating

b)

to avoid eating

c)

avoid eat

d)

to avoid eat

55.

Beneath the enamel lies the ________, which is less hard but still provides structure.

a)

dentin

b)

pulp

c)

cementum

d)

gingiva

56.

_________is an instrument for holding dental burs to remove tooth structure or to smooth and polish restorative materials. Rotations are measured in rotations per second.

a)

Drill

b)

Probe

c)

Tweezers

d)

Handpiece

57.

What is the main function of the periodontal ligament?

a)

To protect the tooth from decay

b)

To connect the tooth to the alveolar bone

c)

To form the outer layer of the tooth

d)

To provide blood supply to the tooth

58.

The treatment plan ____________by the senior dentist before it was approved by the patient.

a)

has been reviewed

b)

had been reviewed

c)

hadn’t been reviewed

d)

had reviewed

59.

I’d just like to examine your teeth. Could you please ___________as wide as you can?

a)

open your mouth

b)

rinse your mouth

c)

perform suction

d)

breathe through your nose

60.

Each tooth consists of a __________that projects beyond the gum, also called the gingiva, and a root that is anchored to the jaw’s alveolar process

a)

neck

b)

pulp

c)

alveolus

d)

crown

61.

By the end of the day, all the braces _____________adjusted for the patients by the orthodontist.

a)

had had

b)

has had

c)

had been

d)

has been

62.

__________is an instrument utilized in the removal of damaged tissue from a wound of pulp chambers and channels of the teeth.

a)

Probe

b)

Handpiece

c)

Drill

d)

Excavator

63.

We ___________start with an assessment of his teeth and may do possibly X-rays.

a)

would like to

b)

would you

c)

would you like to

d)

want you

64.

How can the doctor ask to find out the severity of the pain?

a)

Is there anything make it worse?

b)

What’s the pain like?

c)

Where is it sore?

d)

Does anything make it trigger?

65.

__________are habitual instruments in dental practice, as they are designed for exodontia or the extraction of teeth, a fairly common procedure.

a)

Dental forceps

b)

Dental drills

c)

Dental suctions

d)

Dental probes

66.

Remember to____________between the teeth daily to remove plaque.

a)

rinse

b)

hold

c)

floss

d)

brush

67.

Which of the following is a polite way to reassure a patient who is nervous about a dental procedure?

a)

“Don’t worry, it won’t hurt at all.”

b)

“You shouldn’t be so nervous.”

c)

“I understand you’re nervous, but I’ll explain everything to help you feel comfortable.”

d)

“Stop worrying. It’s just a simple procedure.”

68.

If a patient is unsure about a treatment, the dentist might say:

a)

“It’s up to you if you want to proceed with this treatment, but I’ll answer any questions you have.”

b)

“You don’t really have a choice.”

c)

“You need to make a decision right now.”

d)

“This is your only option.”

69.

At what age do the first permanent molars typically erupt?

a)

2-3 years

b)

6-7 years

c)

12-13 years

d)

18-21 years

70.

Which of the following teeth are the last to erupt in the permanent dentition?

a)

Central incisors

b)

First premolars

c)

Third molars (wisdom teeth)

d)

Canines

71.

What tool is commonly used by a dentist to explore the surface of a tooth for decay?

a)

Dental explorer

b)

Dental forceps

c)

Dental mirror

d)

Scaler