DANB General Chairside Assisting practice test

Using the clock concept for a right-handed operator treating a patient, the dental assistant is generally positioned in which zone?

During instrument transfer, the standard one-handed transfer technique requires the assistant to:

An explorer is a dental hand instrument used primarily to:

Which type of bur is most commonly used in a high-speed handpiece to remove tooth structure and prepare a cavity preparation?

What is the primary purpose of placing a dental dam during a restorative procedure?

When using the high-volume evacuator (HVE) tip during a procedure on a mandibular posterior tooth, the assistant should generally position the tip:

Which dental material is commonly used as a base or liner placed under a restoration to protect the pulp and release fluoride?

When preparing dental amalgam in an amalgamator, the process of combining the alloy and mercury is called:

A matrix band and retainer, such as a Tofflemire system, is used during a Class II amalgam restoration to:

On a dental chart, a tooth surface or tooth that is outlined or marked to show a condition that needs treatment, such as decay, is referred to as:

Before any dental treatment, reviewing and updating the patient's medical history is essential primarily because it:

A patient in the dental chair suddenly becomes lightheaded, pale, and faints. This common emergency, often caused by a temporary drop in blood flow to the brain, is known as:

During placement of a composite resin restoration, the etchant containing phosphoric acid is applied to the enamel primarily to:

A dentist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the dental pulp and periapical tissues, including performing root canal therapy, is an:

When assisting with the administration of local anesthetic, the dental assistant should pass the loaded anesthetic syringe to the operator with:

Alginate is a commonly used dental material classified as an irreversible hydrocolloid. It is most often used to take:

Instruments that penetrate soft tissue or bone, such as scalpels and surgical burs, are classified by the Spaulding system as which category of items requiring sterilization?

When seating a patient for a routine restorative procedure, positioning the dental chair so the patient is in a supine position with the head, knees, and feet roughly on the same plane is intended to:

A spoon excavator is a hand instrument used during cavity preparation primarily to: