Accelerated Dental Assisting Academy Practice Test

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• What best defines the Clinical Team?
• Which statement correctly describes the hard palate?
• Which tooth is the Upper Left 1st Molar?
• Which tooth is the Lower Left Central?
• Which tooth numbers identify canines?
• Pulp Definition
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a common explorer type?
• Which tooth is the Upper Left Central?
• Which task is NOT performed by a Hygiene Assistant according to the material?
• What does Midline Location refer to?
• Which teeth numbers are listed under Posterior Location?
• Which tooth is the Lower Left Central?
• Which tooth is the Upper Right Lateral?
• What does Lateral Location refer to?
• Which structure moves freely and is located posterior to the hard palate?
• Which statement describes Posterior Location?
• What does Medial Location refer to?
• Which tooth is the Lower Right Lateral?
• Which statement is true about Office Managers?
• An explorer is the primary detector for which dental condition?
• Which tooth is the Lower Right 1st Premolar/Bicuspid?
• Filling Definition
• Which statement best describes enamel?
• Which tooth is the Upper Right 2nd Molar?
• Can enamel be regrown after wear?
• Which tooth is the Lower Right 3rd Molar, commonly known as the wisdom tooth?
• Which tooth is the Lower Right 2nd Premolar/Bicuspid?
• An Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon commonly does which of the following?
• What is the function of the condyles?
• Which description best defines a hygienist?
• Which structure acts as a shock absorber between bone and root of a tooth?
• Which tooth is the Upper Left 1st Premolar/Bicuspid?
• Which part of the tooth protrudes through the gingiva and is visible?
• Which term is also used to refer to a tooth extraction?
• What is Dasani's pH level?
• Which statement best describes the Orthodontist's specialty?
• Which tooth numbers correspond to lateral incisors?
• Which statement best describes a cusp on a canine?
• Which statement best describes the role of the Chairside Assistant?
• Bruxism is a major factor contributing to
• Extraction Definition
• Which tooth is the Upper Left 1st Premolar/Bicuspid?
• What is the #1 dental disease in America?
• What does Anterior Location mean?
• Fluoride is found in which of the following?
• Which statement is true about the hard palate?
• If the decay has only reached the Enamel and the Dentin the Dentist can place a _____ in the tooth.
• Which description best describes the uvula?
• Which tooth is the Upper Right 1st Premolar/Bicuspid?
• Which description defines a Lab Technician?
• Where is the labial frenulum located?
• What is enamel?
• Which gland is under the tongue and secretes saliva?
• Which statement about enamel is true?
• Which task is primarily associated with the Sterilization Assistant?
• Which tooth is the Upper Right 1st Molar?
• Among listed bottled waters, which has the highest pH?
• Always use a toothbrush to prevent abrasion?
• Which description best fits a General Dentist?
• Which patient group does the Specialist Assistant primarily work with?
• Which statement best describes medial and lateral locations?
• Which statement best defines Administration Team?
• Fluorosis Definition
• Bruxism damages which dental structure?
• Bruxism can cause which of the following?
• Which description correctly identifies the mental foramen?
• What is the stated prerequisite for enrolling in the Expanded Duty Dental Assistant class?
• What is halitosis commonly known as?
• Which tooth is the Upper Left 2nd Premolar/Bicuspid?
• Which of the following is NOT a common explorer type?
• Which specialist is most commonly involved in removing wisdom teeth?
• Which tooth corresponds to the Upper Right 3rd Molar/Wisdom Tooth?
• What is the second layer of teeth?
• What is frequently used in temporarily treating Bruxism?
• Which tooth is the Upper Right 3rd Molar/Wisdom Tooth?
• Identify the tooth in the upper left region that corresponds to the canine.
• Which specialist is primarily concerned with the restoration and replacement of missing or damaged teeth?
• Which role is primarily responsible for ensuring that the correct documentation is received from patients and insurance companies?
• Which role is described as the dentist's right hand and works side by side with the doctor?
• Which term describes the hard tissue that the teeth reside in?
• Which set of tooth numbers corresponds to cuspids/canines?
• The Submandibular Gland is defined as:
• What is Evian's pH level?
• Which statement is NOT true about dental explorers?
• What is Fiji's pH level?
• Which tooth is the Upper Left Central?
• Endodontists focus on therapies involving which part of the tooth?
• Which tooth is the Lower Left 3rd Molar/Wisdom Tooth?
• Which tooth is the Lower Left 1st Molar?
• Which of the following statements about canines is true?
• Which tooth is the Lower Left Lateral?
• Exodontia refers to which dental procedure?
• Anterior teeth consist of which types?
• Erosion Definition
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a type of dental assistant in the material?
• Which description best defines an assistant?
• Indicator dyes are used to verify that decay has been removed.
• Which tooth is the Lower Left 1st Premolar/Bicuspid?
• If decay goes unnoticed it can grow throughout the dentin and reach the ______.
• What is the maxilla?
• The enamel is the hardest tissue in the human body.
• Which professional focuses on promoting clean conditions to preserve teeth?
• Xerostomia is defined as which condition?
• Bruxism is usually performed during which activity?
• Bruxism is defined as what?
• The dental pulp is primarily composed of?
• Which tooth is the Upper Left 3rd Molar/Wisdom Tooth?
• Which tooth is the Lower Left 3rd Molar/Wisdom Tooth?
• Which tooth number corresponds to a lateral incisor in the upper jaw?
• Which description accurately describes the explorer's working end?
• Crown is defined as which of the following?
• Which tooth is the Lower Left 1st Premolar/Bicuspid?
• Which set lists the Administration Team as defined?
• The Periodontal Ligament is best described as which of the following?
• Which description best defines a dentist?
• The lingual frenulum is a thin fold of tissue that extends from where?
• Which term refers to persistent bad breath?
• Which tooth is the Upper Right 1st Premolar/Bicuspid?
• Toothbrush abrasion is primarily a result of which practice?
• Which activity would cause dental erosion?
• Can grinding away enamel to dentin grind to the nerve?
• Which tooth is the Upper Left Lateral?
• The labial frenulum is the band of tissue located where?
• A Prosthodontist is best described as which of the following?
• Indicator dyes are used to verify that which has been removed?
• Which tooth is the Upper Left 2nd Premolar/Bicuspid?
• An explorer is included in the setup for every procedure because it helps to
• Which tooth is the Upper Right 2nd Premolar/Bicuspid?
• Which tooth is the Lower Right Central?
• The Apex refers to which of the following?
• Which statement best defines a receptionist?
• What is the purpose of the explorer's thin tip?
• Tonsils are masses of lymphatic tissue usually located where?
• Which statement best describes the size relationship between lateral incisors and central incisors?
• Which structure moves during swallowing and is located behind the hard palate?
• Which tooth is the Lower Left 1st Premolar/Bicuspid?
• Which option correctly defines a cavity?
• The Pulp Chamber is defined as which of the following?
• Which tooth is most commonly congenitally missing in permanent dentition after the wisdom tooth?
• Which tooth is the Lower Right 1st Premolar/Bicuspid?
• Which area is located between the cheek and the teeth?
• Can a person grow enamel back?
• Which tooth is the Upper Left 2nd Molar?
• The mandible is best described as which anatomical feature?
• Which group of teeth is considered anterior?
• What is the Scheduling Coordinator responsible for?
• Which tooth is the Lower Left 2nd Premolar/Bicuspid?
• Which professional is the prosthetic specialist who works with dentures and other prostheses?
• Which tooth is the Lower Right 2nd Premolar/Bicuspid?
• A Periodontist focuses on which aspects of dentistry?
• For gum disease and bone loss around teeth, which dental specialist should you consult?
• Which tooth is the Lower Right Cuspid/Canine?
• Which tissue forms the bulk of the tooth and surrounds the pulp?
• Balanced pH level is which of the following?
• Which tooth is the Lower Left 2nd Molar?
• Which tooth is described as the second tooth from the midline and typically smaller than the central incisors?
• A Pedodontist specializes in care for which patient group?
• What are the most common reasons for changes in the pH level of the mouth?
• Odontoblasts are cells located in which part of the tooth?
• What is the Temporomandibular Joint?
• An Endodontist specializes in which procedure or area?
• Which description best defines a lab technician?
• Central Incisors refer to which teeth?
• Which of the following is NOT part of the Clinical Team?
• Abrasion Definition
• Once the enamel has the smallest hole in it, bacteria can get into the _________ allowing decay to multiply at a very rapid pace.
• Dentin Definition
• The mandible is which part of the skeletal system?
• How long of work experience is required before you can take the Expanded Duty Dental Assistant (EDDA) class?
• How many cusps does a canine (cuspids) typically have?
• Which tooth is the Upper Right Cuspid/Canine?
• Which term describes the pitted area on the tooth due to decay?
• Which statement about lateral incisors is true?
• Central Incisors are located by which tooth numbers?
• Apex is defined as which?
• Which role is responsible for cleaning instruments and handling sterilization tasks?
• Which tooth is the Upper Right Central?
• The mental foramen is located on the front surface of the mandible between the first and second premolars. Which statement best describes this location?
• The ______ is softer than ______.
• Xerostomia is most commonly associated with which factors?
• Dental Decay is also known as what?
• In standard dental numbering, which tooth is the Lower Right 2nd Molar?
• What is the cost of the Expanded Duty Dental Assistant (EDDA) class?
• Which role is responsible for taking X-Rays?
• Which term is the outer layer covering the anatomic root of the tooth?
• What is the ramus?
• Bruxism is associated with which factor?
• Which statement correctly lists the members of the Administration Team?
• Which statement about lateral incisors is NOT true?
• Which pair is listed as running through a tooth?
• Baking soda will burn what and take off what?
• Which tooth is the Upper Left 1st Molar?
• Which tooth is the Upper Left Lateral?
• Electronic devices used during diagnosis are primarily used to
• Which of the following service categories are provided by a General Dentist?
• Which statement best describes the Office Manager?
• Tetracycline staining Definition
• Tetracycline staining color pattern on teeth?
• Which statement about anterior teeth is true?
• Which tooth is the Upper Right 2nd Molar?
• Which tooth is the Lower Right 1st Molar?
• Cementum is defined as which of the following?
• Which statement best defines an Insurance Coordinator?
• Which tooth is the Lower Left Cuspid/Canine?
• Abrasion is most closely associated with which mechanism?
• If the decay reaches the nerve, the only cure is?
• Dry mouth will make you more prone to cavities because you have no saliva.
• Which teeth numbers are listed under Anterior Location?
• Which tooth is the Upper Left 2nd Premolar/Bicuspid?
• What is the first layer of the tooth?