Accelerated Academy Dental Assisting Midterm Practice Test

These questions are part of the practice quiz. Start practicing

• Occlusal refers to which surface?
• Which instrument is commonly used to place composite material?
• Which zone corresponds to the numerical range 12-2?
• What is the primary purpose of using a rubber dam during dental procedures?
• Dental varnish is applied to prepared dentin to provide what primary benefit?
• What term describes the radiation emitted as the main X-ray beam travels from the source before interacting with matter?
• Which structure is a mass of lymphatic tissue located on each side of the throat?
• What is the term for the phase when both primary and permanent teeth are present?
• Dental stainless steel pins are used for what purpose?
• Tooth number 26 corresponds to which tooth?
• Which zone transfers anesthesia?
• Which dental structure forms the root of the tooth and is covered by cementum?
• Curing light is used to?
• What is the purpose of the fulcrum in dental chairside technique?
• Area where assistant can properly and safely pass objects back and forth to the doctor.
• Which term is the outer layer covering of the anatomic root of a tooth?
• Which statement describes the Panorex machine?
• What is a characteristic of a hand-held X-ray machine?
• Which item is used to hold water for mixing impression material?
• In the universal numbering system, numbers 1, 2, and 3 in the upper right quadrant correspond to which teeth?
• Which numbers are the upper left 1st, 2nd, and 3rd molars?
• Tooth number 6 in the upper right quadrant corresponds to which tooth?
• Which term is the hard tissue that the teeth reside in?
• Which item is part of the basic setup tray?
• Sectional matrices are used when performing which fillings?
• What term replaces labial or buccal and can describe both anterior or posterior?
• Which surface of a tooth is closest to the tongue?
• Which reading represents a normal adult blood pressure?
• Which term is the joint that allows movement of the mandible?
• What term describes the area between the cheeks and teeth?
• Which term is the portion of the tooth that rests between the crown and the root?
• Blood pressure is defined as what?
• Tooth number 27 corresponds to which tooth?
• The static zone is located where in relation to the patient?
• Which instrument is primarily used to condense amalgam into a cavity during restoration?
• Lower jaw.
• Which bony projection serves as a cephalometric landmark in the skull?
• Which area is defined as the space between the cheeks and teeth?
• Use of nitrous gas in dentistry is primarily for?
• Which specialty focuses on children's teeth?
• Which item is used to hold impression material during a quadrant impression?
• Which part of the mandible turns toward the skull vertically to allow rotation of the TMJ?
• The left-handed transfer zone corresponds to which numerical range?
• A sterilization process is defined as a treatment process in which the probability of microorganism survival is less than which value?
• A matrix band is used for what purpose?
• The High-Volume Evacuator (HVE) is primarily used to suction what during dental procedures?
• Tooth number 8 in the upper right quadrant corresponds to which tooth?
• Maxillary sinus is associated with which arch?
• Which statement about positioning during a procedure is true?
• Which zone is used to pass objects safely between the assistant and doctor?
• Which term describes the space within the tooth that contains the dental pulp?
• The doctor is usually _______ lower than the assistant.
• Which radiographic technique is described as a cavity-detecting film showing the crown and interproximal areas of teeth?
• Which term refers to a chemical agent used in etching?
• What does a Panorex radiograph provide?
• Which instrument is commonly used to finish and smooth a dental restoration's margins after placement?
• Which transfer method is used for small instruments?
• Which bone forms the lower jaw?
• Which term describes the outer surface of the anterior teeth facing the lips?
• Which device is used to mix dental amalgam and other materials?
• Which transfer method is used for larger instruments or composite guns?
• The calcium hydroxide applicator is used for?
• Cephalometric radiographs are used primarily in which setting to identify jaw relationships and growth patterns?
• Flowable composite is a liquefied version of composite material.
• What does a composite gun do?
• Which term describes a liquid soak that uses sound waves?
• The dry angle isolation technique places a triangular pad over which salivary duct?
• Which numbers are the upper left 1st and 2nd premolars?
• Which specialty focuses on prosthetics?
• What term describes the pear-shaped projection at the end of the soft palate?
• Assistant zone for right-handed doctor
• Which term is the part of the tooth under the gums that extends into the bone and holds the tooth in place?
• Mylar strips are best described as what?
• Which term describes a band of tissue wrapped around children's teeth?
• Tooth number 7 in the upper right quadrant corresponds to which tooth?
• What term refers to the upper jaw?
• Which instrument is used to carry and dispense amalgam for cavity preparation?
• Which device is used to capture lateral skull radiographs for orthodontic analysis?
• Teeth numbered 12 and 13 correspond to which teeth?
• What cannot pass through an ultrasonic device during dental procedures?
• Which specialty treats gum disease?
• Which zone corresponds to the numerical range 10-12?
• Which instrument is used to pack and condense restorative material into a cavity preparation?
• Sanding discs are used for what?
• Which specialty performs root canal therapy?
• Which tissue forms the bulk of the tooth beneath the enamel?
• Which instrument is used to remove soft dentin, debris, and caries from a tooth?
• Which statement about blue curing light is accurate?
• Periapical radiographs are taken to view which portion of the tooth?
• The item used to inject or withdraw fluids.
• What tool is commonly used to mix alginate with water for an impression?
• Which root configuration is typical for an upper molar?
• Alginate is best described as which type of impression material?
• Tooth number 18 is distal to which tooth?
• In the numbering system described, which teeth correspond to numbers 20 and 21?
• Which material is typically applied as a protective coating over a prepared tooth to seal dentin tubules?
• Which term describes the outer surface for posterior teeth facing the cheek?
• A joint on each side of the head that allows for movement of the mandible is the?
• What is the space occupied by pulp within a tooth?
• Which instrument is described as blue and used for posterior periapical radiographs?
• What should you not do to dental handpieces?
• In primary dentition, teeth are labeled using letters A-T; there are no premolars or third molars. This describes which dentition?
• Which option lists the four basic types of teeth?
• How many molars are there in the permanent dentition?
• Which gland is located under the tongue and secretes saliva?
• The right-handed transfer zone corresponds to which numerical range?
• Which term refers to the functional part of the tooth that is visible above the gums?
• Which part of the tooth is visible above the gingival margin and is covered by enamel?
• Calcium hydroxide is commonly used in dentistry as a liner or base to protect the pulp.
• Which tool is used to apply calcium hydroxide to a prepared cavity?
• What is a commonly cited normal blood pressure reading for a healthy adult?
• Which term refers to the two holes located on the front surface of the mandible for nerves and blood vessels?
• Which statement best describes the function of isolation systems?
• Which instrument carries and dispenses amalgam for cavity preparation?
• Which item serves as the water reservoir when mixing impression material?
• Tooth number 24 corresponds to which tooth?
• If a tooth is numbered 24 in this system, what is its common name?
• Which description matches a wall-mounted X-ray unit?
• Which device evacuates large volumes of debris?
• What is the roof of the mouth called?
• Must be ______ higher than the doctor. left leg should almost be touching the left arm of the patient
• Which numbers indicate the lower right molars from first to third?
• What is the round prominence at the end of the TMJ that allows the mandible to open and close?
• Which outer layer covering the crown is the hardest material in the body?
• Which two instruments are commonly used to sculpt a composite restoration?
• Which dental specialist would design and fit dentures?
• Assistant zone for left-handed doctor
• Which device removes saliva and water from the mouth?
• One of the most commonly used materials to take an impression.
• Which item is used to carve proximal surfaces?
• Which radiographic technique provides a panoramic view of the jaws?
• The blue Rinn instrument is categorized as which type of radiographic instrument?
• Tooth number 23 corresponds to which tooth?
• Which term is used for the biting edge of the front teeth?
• The left-handed static zone corresponds to which numerical range?
• Which term is a thin fold of skin underneath the tongue?
• Which term describes care for children's teeth?
• Which term refers to the two holes located on the front surface of the mandible that permit passage of nerves and blood vessels?
• Which dentition uses A-T labeling and lacks premolars and third molars?
• Which term describes the outer layer for anterior teeth facing the lips?
• Isolation systems help prevent the spread of infection by attaching to which device to suction saliva?
• What process kills all microorganisms?
• Anesthesia without epinephrine has a shorter duration of action than anesthesia containing epinephrine.
• Which option correctly defines a liquefied version of composite material?
• Which item is typically used to polish and finish anterior composite restorations?
• Tooth 11 corresponds to which tooth?
• Material used to pour impressions.
• Which anatomical term refers to the upper jaw?
• Which professional is the most common dental care provider addressing general health needs?
• Which radiographic exam is taken to view the entire tooth from crown to apex?
• Which number designates the lower right third molar?
• What is the term for high energy electromagnetic waves that pass through solid matter used in dental imaging?
• What are the two kinds of suction used in dental practice?
• Which item is designed to hold impression material for a quadrant of teeth?
• Which divides upper and lower?
• Alginate is best described as which of the following in dental procedures?
• Which imaging device provides 3-D x-rays for the temporomandibular joint (TMJ)?
• Tooth 14 is which tooth?
• What does HVE stand for?
• Mental foramen is located on which arch?
• Which divides left and right?
• Which instrument is used to check bite?
• Which surface of a tooth is furthest away from the midline?
• Doctor's zone for a right-handed doctor
• Cephalometric radiographs are used primarily in orthodontic offices to identify jaw relationships and growth patterns.
• The three types of composite.
• Which tooth is identified by number 22 in this system?
• What is the first step in taking impressions?
• Using a rubber dam primarily helps achieve which outcome?
• Which professional is trained to perform root canal treatment?
• Administration of anesthesia may cause heart rate to
• The instrument with thin, rounded working ends used on mesial, distal, facial, and lingual surfaces.
• Lower teeth commonly have how many roots?
• Tooth numbers 17, 18, 19 map to which molars in order from 17 to 19?
• In the provided tooth-number mapping, tooth 9 corresponds to which tooth?
• The universal tooth numbering system uses right-to-left counting from 1 to 32. Which statement is true about this system?
• Which zone is directly behind the patient?
• For a preliminary impression of a crown, which item is a common impression material?
• What is an amalgamator?
• Which surface is located toward the center of the dental arch?
• Etchant is a chemical agent used in etching.
• Which zone is described as directly behind the patient?
• Which specialist would treat gum disease?
• What dental specialty aligns and straightens teeth?
• The small capsule that holds the amalgam or 'silver' filling material.
• Incisal refers to the biting edge of which teeth?
• Tooth number 18 is distal to which tooth?
• Dry angle isolation involves a triangular cotton pad placed over which structure to absorb saliva?
• The normal pH associated with dental decay is
• Tooth numbers 4 and 5 in the upper right quadrant correspond to which teeth?
• Which professional commonly removes wisdom teeth?
• Which item would you use to place or remove fluids from a procedure?
• Which part of the mandible turns toward the skull vertically, allowing rotation of the TMJ?
• Which instrument is used to smooth amalgam after placement?
• Tooth number 25 corresponds to which tooth?
• Which number corresponds to the lower right second premolar?
• Numbers 30, 31, and 32 correspond to which teeth?
• Which term refers to the hard tissue that the teeth reside in?
• Which zone passes at the chin of the patient?
• What is the tapered end of the root where the nerve exits the tooth?
• Which tooth number corresponds to the lower left first premolar?
• Numbers 28 and 29 correspond to which teeth?
• The labeling system that uses numbers 1-32 is used for which dentition?
• Which option is used to check bite after restorative work?
• Which statement about primary dentition labeling is true?
• What is the term for radiation that results when the X-ray beam is intercepted by an object and deflects?
• In a right-handed setup, where is the assistant's zone located?
• Which structure is a band of tissue wrapped around children's teeth?
• What is the hard portion of the tooth that surrounds the pulp and is covered by enamel on the crown?
• Teeth numbered 14, 15, and 16 correspond to which teeth?
• Which part of the tooth protrudes through the gingiva and is visible?
• Which item is used to hold impression material for a quadrant impression?
• Which divides anterior and posterior?
• Which item is used to hold impression material during the impression process?
• Which term denotes the chewing surface on posterior teeth?
• Which pear-shaped projection is found at the end of the soft palate?
• Which statement best describes a hand-held X-ray unit?
• PPE stands for?
• Which statement accurately describes sterilization?
• What is the term for the back of the hard palate that moves freely?
• Which layer is the hardest substance in the body and covers the crown?
• Tooth numbers 17, 18, 19 correspond to which set of teeth?
• Which term is the hair-like ligament between the bone and the root that serves as a shock absorber?
• Which structure is a mass of lymphatic tissue usually round or oval in shape and located on each side of the throat?
• Which term is used for a panoramic view obtained with specialized equipment and is sometimes referred to by a brand name?
• Doctor's Zone for left-handed doctor
• Which instrument is typically described as blue and used in posterior periapical radiographs?
• Which item is a small capsule that holds the amalgam filling material?
• Which surface of a tooth is closest to the midline?
• Which term describes the outer surface for posterior teeth facing the cheek?
• The right-handed static zone corresponds to which numerical range?
• The instrument used to carve occlusal anatomy into a restoration.
• Which instrument is commonly used to mix dental amalgam and other dental materials?
• Area where the assistant can properly see into the patient's mouth
• Which instruments are included in a basic dental setup?
• In the same mapping, tooth 10 corresponds to which tooth?
• How many images are typically included in a full mouth series (FMX)?
• Which tool is typically used to mix impression material such as alginate?