Dynamics: Chapter 05 Dental

Crowns are placed on broken or weak teeth.

Dental assistants participate in "chairside dentistry".

Applying fluoride treatments and sealants is allowed in all states by hygienists.

Otrho means straight and donto refers to teeth

A dental assistant who works closely with a dentist during a procedure is performing the function of a chairside assistant. This means that the assistant is directly assisting the dentist by providing support and helping with various tasks during the procedure. The chairside assistant plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth flow of the dental procedure and providing comfort to the patient.

Endodontists are dental specialists who focus on treating the interior of teeth, including root canals. They are trained to diagnose and treat diseases and injuries that affect the dental pulp and the surrounding tissues. This includes performing root canal therapy, which involves removing infected or damaged pulp from the tooth and sealing it to prevent further infection. Endodontists have advanced knowledge and expertise in saving teeth that would otherwise require extraction, helping patients maintain their natural teeth and oral health.

Oral refers to the mouth and hygiene is the maintenance of cleanliness.

Dental Hygiene students are supervised by instructors and dentists.

Most dentists practice general dentistry and perform skills related to gum and tooth disease.

The correct answer is prophylaxis. Prophylaxis refers to the professional cleaning and polishing of the teeth. It is a preventive dental procedure that helps remove plaque, tartar, and stains from the teeth, thus promoting oral health and preventing dental diseases such as cavities and gum disease.

Dental hygienists must be licensed in order to practice legally in all states. This ensures that they have met the necessary educational and training requirements to provide dental hygiene services. Being licensed also allows dental hygienists to be held accountable for maintaining professional standards and ethics in their practice.

Both professionals exam teeth and the oral cavity and must focus on changes and differences from the normal.

The correct answer is "Admissions." This is because applicants to dental school need to pass the Dental Admissions Test in order to be accepted into the program. The test is specifically designed to assess the suitability and readiness of applicants for dental school.

Indiana differs from the other states in the title given to licensed dental hygienists, calling them RDHs (registered dental hygienists) or LDHs (licensed dental hygienists). The other states do not specify a different title for licensed dental hygienists.

When people have a dental checkup, the first professional they see, and the one who spends the most time with them, is usually a dental hygienist. Dental hygienists are responsible for cleaning teeth, examining patients for oral diseases, and providing preventive dental care. They also educate patients on proper oral hygiene practices. Since they spend the most time with patients during a checkup, they are typically the first professional patients encounter. Dentists may come in later to perform a more thorough examination or provide treatment if necessary.

Dentists require self discipline, organization, and reliability to meet the needs of their patients.

In some states, dental assistants with certification are proficient in polishing teeth. Cleaning teeth requires use of additional instrumentation.

Manual dexterity is the only physical skill on the list.

Dentists need to show caring and compassion to their patients and employees.

The question states that dental assistants are required to attend a technical school, vocational school, the military, or receive on the job training. However, it does not mention that dental assistants are required to be certified, licensed, or registered. Therefore, the correct answer is none of the above.