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A valuable resource for dental assisting students, offering a comprehensive glossary of key terms and their definitions. it includes questions and answers covering various aspects of dental procedures, instruments, and materials. The content is suitable for both high school and university-level dental assisting programs, aiding in exam preparation and knowledge reinforcement. the concise format makes it easy to review essential concepts and improve understanding of dental terminology and practical procedures.
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Abscess - correct answers ✅Localized area of pus and infection. Alloy - correct answers ✅A combination of two or more metal. Cleft Lip - correct answers ✅It is a separation of the upper lip. Cleft palate - correct answers ✅The roof of the mouth not fusing together. Caries - correct answers ✅Tooth decay or dental cavities Dentition - correct answers ✅Natural teeth in position Dentin - correct answers ✅makes up the bulk of the tooth.Located around the pulp. Dental Assistant - correct answers ✅In the office,the person working directly with the dentist.
Operatory - correct answers ✅Dental treatment room Enamel - correct answers ✅Hardest living tissue in the human body Exothermic Reaction - correct answers ✅Chemical reaction gives off heat Halitosis - correct answers ✅Bad or offensive breath hygiene - correct answers ✅is the practice of keeping one's mouth clean Gingiva - correct answers ✅gum tissue composed of mucosa that surrounds the neck of the teeth. Gypsum - correct answers ✅Dental Stone+plaster to make dental models.
Restoration - correct answers ✅Process of replacing missing tooth structure; results in "fillings" Rheostat - correct answers ✅Foot pedal on a dental hand piece that controls hand piece speed Steam Autoclave - correct answers ✅Uses high heat, steam and pressure to sterilize dental instruments Instrument-Washer/Disinfector - correct answers ✅Looks like a dishwasher- has chemicals and heat to pre-clean dental instruments Ultrasonic - correct answers ✅contains chemicals and contaminated liquid-used to pre-clean dental instruments. Vacuum former - correct answers ✅uses heat to melt plastic material to dental models to make mouth guards and whitening trays.
Hot knife - correct answers ✅Used to trim mouth guards X-ray machine - correct answers ✅Emits radiation- used to take radiographic images of patients teeth and jaws Eye wash station - correct answers ✅located in dental assisting CTE area-used in emergency situations to rinse out eyes. Over head shower - correct answers ✅Located in dental assisting CTE area- used to rinse off/shower in emergency situations such as coming in contact with a chemical or fire Disinfecting wipes - correct answers ✅Wipes used to disinfect(kill) germs in dental or medical setting.Cannot be used on skin,gloves must be worn when using