Dental Clinic Technology Study Guide Questions
Course Introduction
Dental Clinic Technology is a comprehensive course designed to introduce students to the latest advancements and applications of technology within modern dental clinics. The curriculum covers essential topics such as digital radiography, patient management software, electronic health records, dental imaging systems, and computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) in dentistry. Students will gain hands-on experience with equipment and software commonly used in clinical settings, develop skills in data management, and learn best practices for integrating technology to improve patient care, workflow efficiency, and overall dental practice management. Through theoretical instruction and practical training, the course prepares students to confidently support technological operations in dental healthcare environments.
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Dental Instruments 6th Edition by Linda R. Bartolomucci Boyd
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Chapter 1: Basic Dental Instruments
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Q1) Which of the following instruments is part of a basic setup for most dental procedures?
A)Curette
B)Spoon excavator
C)Periodontal probe
D)Cotton forceps (pliers)
Answer: D
Q2) Which type of mouth mirror is used in disposable mirrors?
A)Double-sided mirror
B)Front surface mirror
C)Flat surface mirror
D)Concave mirror
Answer: C
Q3) Why is using a variety of instrument handle diameters beneficial to the dental professional?
A)Helps in lightening the instrument grasp.
B)Maximizes control of the instrument.
C)Lessens the stress associated with carpal tunnel syndrome.
D)Minimizes fatigue when using the instrument.
Answer: C
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Chapter 2: Enamel Cutting Instruments
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Q1) On a four-number enamel cutting instrument, what does the third number indicate?
A)Angle of the cutting edge of the blade in relation to the handle in millimeters
B)Angle of the blade from the long axis of the shaft in millimeters
C)Width of the blade in tenths of millimeters
D)Length of the blade in millimeters
Answer: D
Q2) On a three-number enamel cutting instrument, what does the second number indicate?
A)Angle of the cutting edge of the blade in relation to the handle in millimeters
B)Angle of the blade from the long axis of the shaft in millimeters
C)Width of the blade in tenths of millimeters
D)Length of the blade in millimeters
Answer: D
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Chapter 3: Local Anesthetic Syringecomponents and
Nitrous Oxide Sedation
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Q1) Which needle length is commonly used to administer an injection of anesthetic on the mandibular arch for a block injection?
A)Short needle
B)Long needle
C)3-inch needle
D)4-inch needle
Answer: B
Q2) What is the relationship between the thickness of the anesthetic needle and the gauge number of the needle?
A)The larger the gauge of the needle, the thicker the needle
B)The larger the gauge of the needle, the shorter the needle
C)The larger the gauge of the needle, the thinner the needle
D)The larger the gauge of the needle, the longer the needle
Answer: C
Q3) Which features make a syringe an aspirating syringe?
A)Harpoon
B)Finger grip
C)Thumb ring
D)All of the above
Answer: A
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Chapter 4: Evacuation Devices, Airwater Syringe Tip, and Dental Unit
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Q1) Which statement regarding the evacuator tip for a surgical site or procedure is correct?
A)Inserted into the high-velocity evacuation system.
B)Inserted into the low-velocity evacuation system.
C)Narrows to accommodate the surgical site.
D)Is a saliva ejector.
E)Both A and C are correct.
Q2) What is the purpose of the low-volume (velocity) evacuator for the mandibular arch?
A)To remove large amounts of saliva and fluid from the mouth.
B)To remove small amount of saliva and fluid from the mouth.
C)To retract the tongue during a dental procedure.
D)Both B and C are correct.
E)All of the above
Q3) What is the function of the Isolite?
A)Retract the tongue.
B)Provide light to the working area of the mouth.
C)Evacuate saliva and water from the patient's mouth.
D)All of the above
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Chapter 5: Dental Handpieces
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Q1) What is the maximum rotation speed of the surgical electrical handpiece unit with implant handpiece?
A)10-50 rotations per minute
B)30,000 rotations per minute
C)40,000 rotations per minute
D)60,000 rotations per minute
E)450,000 rotations per minute
Q2) Name the type of handpiece that delivers alpha-alumina particles.
A)Slow-speed contra-angle handpiece
B)Slow-speed straight handpiece
C)Air abrasion handpiece
D)High-speed handpiece
E)Implant handpiece
Q3) Which type of handpiece used with a highly concentrated light source?
A)Laser handpiece
B)Air abrasion handpiece
C)Fiberoptic high-speed handpiece
D)Slow-speed motor with contra angle
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Chapter 6: Burs and Rotary Attachments for Handpieces
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Q1) Which part of the bur cuts, polishes, or finishes?
A)Shank
B)Neck
C)Head
Q2) Which type of bur is used to open a tooth for an endodontic treatment?
A)Round bur
B)Inverted cone
C)Straight fissure-plain cut
D)Straight fissure-crosscut
E)Tapered fissure-crosscut
Q3) Which type of diamond bur is used to reduce a tooth for a crown preparation when parallel walls and flat floors are needed for the restoration?
A)Flame
B)Wheel
C)Flat-end taper
D)Flat-end cylinder
Q4) Which part of the bur that fits into the handpiece?
A)Head
B)Neck
C)Shank
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Chapter 7: Dental Dam Instruments
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Q1) Which instrument is used to place the dental dam clamp on the tooth and also to remove it from the tooth?
A)Forceps
B)Punch
C)Stamp
D)Frame
Q2) A size 1 hole is punched for which teeth?
A)Molars
B)Premolars
C)Mandibular canines
D)Mandibular central and laterals
Q3) Which size hole is designated for an anchor tooth?
A)5
B)4
C)3
D)2
Q4) A plastic dental dam frame may be left on during radiographic exposures.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 8: Amalgam Restorative Instruments
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Q1) Which of the following is used to check the centric and lateral occlusion of an amalgam restoration?
A)Explorer
B)Matrix band
C)Plastic instrument
D)Articulating paper
Q2) Which type of matrix band is designed for larger posterior teeth?
A)Molar band
B)Anterior band
C)Universal band
D)Premolar band
Q3) Which of the following instruments is used to smooth the amalgam after an amalgam restoration has been condensed?
A)Woodson
B)Tanner carver
C)Acorn burnisher
D)Half-Hollenback carver
E)All of the above
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Chapter 9: Composite Restorative Instruments
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Q1) What is the purpose of a composite placement instrument?
A)Place and condense composite material in cavity preparation.
B)Carry composite material for cavity preparation.
C)Carve the composite restoration.
D)All of the above
Q2) Which of the following are NOT functions of a composite placement instrument?
A)Carve composite material in cavity preparation.
B)Place composite material in cavity preparation.
C)Condense composite material for cavity preparation.
D)Adjust occlusion of composite material in cavity preparation.
Q3) The loss of output of curing lights does not impact the amount of time needed to cure dental material.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Finishing strips should be disposed of in a regulated waste receptacle.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Light shields should be sterilized after patient use.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 10: Crown and Bridge Restorative Instruments
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Q1) Which of the following materials is used to seat a permanent crown?
A)Wooden bite stick
B)Wooden wedge
C)Bite block
Q2) What is the function of a gingival retraction cord instrument?
A)To place a gingival retraction cord prior to taking a final impression
B)To remove a gingival retraction cord after taking a final impression
C)To place a gingival retraction cord prior to taking a preliminary impression
D)To remove a gingival retraction cord after taking a preliminary impression
Q3) Which of the following instruments would NOT be found on a crown and bridge preparation tray setup?
A)Crown-removing forceps
B)Spoon excavator
C)Woodson
D)Curette
Q4) Crown and bridge scissors are used for all of the following purposes EXCEPT
A)trimming the gingival edge of a permanent crown.
B)cutting gingival retraction cord.
C)trimming a matrix band.
D)cutting dental dam.
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Chapter 11: Endodontic Instruments
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Q1) Which endodontic instrument is used to widen the canals?
A)Broach
B)Reamer
C)K-type file
D)Hedstrom file
E)Both C and D could be used.
Q2) Which color represents a size 50 endodontic K-file?
A)Yellow
B)Green
C)Pink
D)Blue
Q3) Which endodontic instrument is used to locate openings of small canal orifices for an endodontic procedure?
A)Broach
B)K-type file
C)Apex locator
D)Endodontic explorer
Q4) Why is a stop placed on the files or reamers during a root canal procedure?
A)Mark the length of the canal.
B)Mark the width of the canal(s).
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Chapter 12: Hygiene Instruments
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Q1) Ultra-high frequency sound waves convert mechanical energy into vibrations for the ultrasonic scaler.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Which of the following is an example of a subgingival ultrasonic instrument tip?
A)Furcation design
B)After Five design
C)Supragingival design
D)All of the above are correct.
Q3) Identify the curette that is specifically designed for narrow roots, pockets, or furcations and that is used to scale in deep periodontal pockets of 5 mm.
A)Universal curette
B)Area-specific curette-anterior
C)Area-specific curette-posterior
D)Mini extended area-specific curette
Q4) The use of an India stone should be preceded by the use of an Arkansas or ceramic stone.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 13: Preventive and Sealant Instruments and Bleaching Trays
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Q1) How often is it recommended for a child to receive a fluoride treatment?
A)Once a month
B)Once every 2 months
C)Once every 4 months
D)Once every 6 months
E)Once every 2 years
Q2) What does a Diagnodent use to detect caries?
A)Fluorescence
B)Visible light
C)Laser
Q3) For what purpose would a Diagnodent unit be used?
A)Measure the length of the canal in the root of the tooth.
B)Detect calculus subgingivally.
C)Detect the pit and fissures of the tooth structure.
D)Detect caries within the tooth structure.
Q4) What does the Spectra Caries Detection Aid System use to detect caries?
A)Fluorescence
B)Visible light
C)Doppler
D)Laser
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Chapter 14: Orthodontic Instruments
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Q1) Which instrument would be included on a tray setup for an orthodontic separating procedure?
A)Orthodontic hemostat (Mathieu pliers) Orthodontic scaler
B)Orthodontic scaler
C)Elastic separators
D)Separating pliers
E)All of the above
Q2) Which instrument helps remove adhesive from the tooth after debonding of the brackets?
A)Ligature director
B)Adhesive-removing pliers
C)Orthodontic scaler (Schure)
D)Orthodontic hemostat (Mathieu pliers)
E)Both B and C are correct.
Q3) What function does a lip retractor provide in orthodontic procedures?
A)Helping to keep the mouth open.
B)Retracting the lips for bonding brackets in place.
C)Retracting the lips for taking orthodontic photographs.
D)Both B and C are correct.
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Chapter 15: Universal Surgical Instruments
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Q1) All hinged instruments should be processed open and unlocked.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Which instrument holds a blade in place for surgical cutting of tissue?
A)Locking cotton forceps
B)Scalpel handle
C)Howe pliers
D)Hemostat
Q3) What can a patient bite down on to hold the mouth open during a dental procedure?
A)Mouth gag
B)Mouth prop
C)Tongue and cheek retractor
D)None of the above
Q4) A mouth gag locks the patient's mouth open during a dental procedure.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Mouth props come in a one size fits all size.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 16: Periodontal Instruments and Periodontal Surgical Instruments
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Q1) Select the instruments that would be included on the periodontal surgical tray setup.
A)Tissue forceps
B)Periosteal elevator
C)High-volume surgical aspirating tip
D)Disposable irrigating syringe for sterile saline solution
E)All of the above
Q2) Which instrument is used to measure the horizontal and vertical pocket depths of multirooted teeth?
A)Periodontal probe
B)Furcation probe
C)Millimeter ruler
D)All of the above
Q3) Which instrument is used to crush and remove heavy deposits from subgingival and supragingival interproximal areas?
A)Periodontal kidney-shaped knife
B)Interdental spear-point knife
C)Back-action hoe
D)Interdental file
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Chapter 17: Oral Surgery Extraction Instruments
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Q1) Which instrument used to split or section a tooth for easier removal and is used with a surgical mallet?
A)Rongeur
B)Bone file
C)Surgical chisel
D)Straight elevator
Q2) Which type of universal surgical forceps is designed to extract mandibular first and second molars?
A)No. 10S
B)No. 16
C)No. 17
D)No. 88L
E)No. 88R
Q3) A periotome is used when dental implant placement is indicated.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Maxillary root forceps are used to extract maxillary molars.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 18: Sterilization Equipment
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Q1) Why are colored bands placed on dental instruments?
A)Organization.
B)Identification.
C)Inventory control.
D)Match the room décor.
E)Both A and B are correct.
Q2) Which unit removes debris and bioburden from instruments?
A)Ultrasonic cleaning unit
B)Sterilization bath
C)Autoclave unit
D)All of the above
Q3) Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of overgloves?
A)The same pair can be used on several patients.
B)They are worn over examination gloves when leaving the patient.
C)They are worn as a protective barrier over examination gloves so as not to cross-contaminate.
Q4) Nitrile utility gloves protect hands during processing of the dental instruments for sterilization and disinfection.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 19: Dental Materials Equipment
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Q1) In the reversible hydrocolloid unit, what should the temperature for the storage bath be?
A)110° F (44° C)
B)150° F (65.5° C)
C)212° F (100° C)
Q2) Which of the following materials would NOT be mixed in a flexible rubber bowl?
A)Stone
B)Plaster
C)Die stone
D)Reversible hydrocolloid
E)Irreversible hydrocolloid
Q3) The flexible alginate spatula does not require sterilization following use.
A)True
B)False
Q4) An alginator is used in many dental procedures involving taking an alginate impression.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 20: Dental Imaging and Diagnostic Equipment
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Q1) What areas should be seen on a periapical radiograph?
A)Crown, root, apex, and surrounding bone of a tooth.
B)Bony and soft tissue area of the facial profile.
C)Coronal part of a posterior teeth.
D)Coronal part of anterior teeth.
Q2) Which film size is usually used for a periapical radiograph and a bite-wing radiograph on an adult patient?
A)0
B)1
C)2
D)3
Q3) What landmarks should be seen on a bitewing radiograph?
A)Root tips (apices) of the teeth.
B)Root and the apex of the tooth.
C)Anterior teeth to diagnose caries.
D)Interproximals of posterior teeth for diagnostic purposes.
Q4) What does PID stand for?
A)Position indicating device
B)Posterior indicating device
C)Pressure indication device
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Chapter 21: Vital Signs and Beyond
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Q1) What device should be used when a person is unresponsive (not breathing and no pulse is evident)?
A)Capnograph.
B)Pulse oximeter.
C)Automated external defibrillator (AED).
D)None of the above are correct.
Q2) A pulse oxymeter measures the oxygen saturation in the blood.
A)True
B)False
Q3) An aneroid dial system is part of which monitoring equipment?
A)Sphygmomanometer
B)Stethoscope
C)EKG
Q4) What happens to the CO level when a person hyperventilates?
A)Increases.
B)Decreases.
Q5) A capnograph is used for nonsedated patients.
A)True
B)False
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