Dental Assisting Review
This quiz will assess your general knoweldge of the dental assisting profession. Answer each question using the best possible answer.
- 1.
The term that refers to the total destruction of all living organisims is:
- A.
Disinfection
- B.
Catalist
- C.
Sterilization
- D.
Mofifying
- E.
Wipe Out
Correct Answer
C. Sterilization -
- 2.
The bulk of the tooth is made up of:
- A.
Enamel
- B.
Cementum
- C.
Dentin
- D.
Pulp
- E.
Tubules
Correct Answer
C. Dentin -
- 3.
The portion of the tooth that is visible in the mouth is called the:
- A.
Cusp
- B.
Anatomic Crown
- C.
Tooth
- D.
Clinical Crown
- E.
Enamel
Correct Answer
D. Clinical Crown -
- 4.
The dental specialty that deals with the removal of the pulp is:
- A.
Orthodontics
- B.
Periodontics
- C.
Oral Surgery
- D.
Endodontics
- E.
Pathology
Correct Answer
D. Endodontics -
- 5.
The correct number identification in the universal system for the upper left 2nd molar is:
- A.
2
- B.
18
- C.
14
- D.
31
- E.
15
Correct Answer
E. 15 -
- 6.
How many teeth are found in the primary dentition?
- A.
32
- B.
16
- C.
8
- D.
20
- E.
24
Correct Answer
D. 20 -
- 7.
Which teeth are not found in primary dentition?
- A.
Molars
- B.
Cuspids
- C.
Bicuspids
- D.
Incisors
- E.
Laterals
Correct Answer
C. Bicuspids -
- 8.
The hardest tissue in the body is:
- A.
Bone
- B.
Cementum
- C.
Dentin
- D.
Enamel
- E.
Pulp
Correct Answer
D. Enamel -
- 9.
The area (bump) found just behind the upper 3rd molar is called:
- A.
Alveolar ridge
- B.
Tuberosity
- C.
Retro Molar Pad
- D.
Foramen
- E.
Alveolar socket
Correct Answer
B. Tuberosity -
- 10.
The band of connective tissue found next to the bicuspids and lips is called:
- A.
Frenum
- B.
Mucosa
- C.
Labia
- D.
Alveolar ridge
- E.
Tuberosity
Correct Answer
A. Frenum -
- 11.
A bump found on the crown of a tooth is called:
- A.
Primary groove
- B.
Fissure
- C.
Pit
- D.
Cusp
- E.
Cervix
Correct Answer
D. Cusp -
- 12.
Which tooth has a fifth cusp called the Cusp of Carabelli?
- A.
Maxillary 1st Bicuspid
- B.
Maxillary 1st Molar
- C.
Maxillary 2nd Molar
- D.
Mandibular 1st Bicuspid
- E.
Mandibular 1st Molar
Correct Answer
B. Maxillary 1st Molar -
- 13.
The dividing line between the anatomic crown and the root of the tooth is called:
- A.
Cementum
- B.
Midline
- C.
Cervix
- D.
Cusp
- E.
Tubule
Correct Answer
C. Cervix -
- 14.
An example of an instrument used to carve tooth anatomy in a restorationis:
- A.
Cleoid discoid
- B.
Hatchet
- C.
Chisel
- D.
Woodson Plastic Instrument
- E.
Hoe
Correct Answer
A. Cleoid discoid -
- 15.
Which of the following materials is used to take an impression?
- A.
Amalgam
- B.
Stone
- C.
Gypsum
- D.
Alginate
- E.
Plaster
Correct Answer
D. Alginate -
- 16.
Which type of dental cement isused to irritate the dentin and stimulate the growth of secondary dentin?
- A.
Lining Base
- B.
Insulating Base
- C.
Amalgam
- D.
Varnish
- E.
Composite
Correct Answer
A. Lining Base -
- 17.
A tofflemire & matrix band isused to form a wall on which cavity classification?
- A.
Class I
- B.
Class II
- C.
Class III
- D.
Class IV
- E.
Class V
Correct Answer
B. Class II -
- 18.
Which cavity classification refers to caries found on a smooth surface?
- A.
Class I
- B.
Class II
- C.
Class III
- D.
Class IV
- E.
Class V
Correct Answer
E. Class V -
- 19.
When using a rubber dam, which size hole is typically used for a 1st molar?
- A.
1
- B.
2
- C.
3
- D.
4
- E.
5
Correct Answer
D. 4 -
- 20.
The tooth surface closest to the midline is:
- A.
Lingual
- B.
Facial
- C.
Buccal
- D.
Distal
- E.
Mesial
Correct Answer
E. Mesial -
- 21.
The term 'buccal' refers to:
- A.
The face
- B.
The lips
- C.
The cheeks
- D.
The tongue
- E.
The midline
Correct Answer
C. The cheeks -
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