Deck 14: Dental Care Settings

Question 1

With regard to checkups and preventive dentistry, it is common for dental insurance policies to ___________________________.

A) apply the costs of these services to the patient's deductible
B) cover these services at 50%
C) cover these services at 75%
D) cover these services at 100%

Answer 1

cover these services at 100%

Question 2

The __________________ is a dental professional whose training is mainly geared toward prevention of dental disease. The license of this professional usually includes the ability to perform oral and dental exams and to clean and polish teeth, but does NOT include the privilege of repairing damaged teeth.

A) general dentist
B) dental assistant
C) dental hygienist
D) oral surgeon

Answer 2

dental hygienist

Question 3

____________________ disease is manifested by deepening pockets around the tooth, receding of the gingiva, and loss of attachment of the tooth.

A) Neoplastic
B) Endodontal
C) Maxillofacial
D) Neoplastic.

Answer 3

Endodontal

Question 4

Which of the following would provide documentation of enlarged lymph nodes, bruises, or abnormal-looking growths?

A) head, neck, and intraoral examination
B) medical and dental history
C) dental examination
D) patient information

Question 5

A radiograph taken outside the mouth that shows all the teeth on one film is called ______________.

A) crown
B) sealant
C) bitewing
D) panoramic

Question 6

Which of the following plans does NOT include benefits for dental care?

A) Medicare
B) Medicaid
C) TRICARE
D) Veterans Affairs

Question 7

Children who are allowed to go to bed at night with a bottle filled with liquid other than water are prone to develop ____________________.

A) BBTD
B) gingivitis
C) periodontal disease
D) endodontal disease

Question 8

____________________ are the silver-colored fillings composed of several metals that are usually placed on posterior teeth:

A) Bitewings
B) Amalgams
C) Bridges
D) Caries

Question 9

Medical and dental care benefits are provided to families of active-duty military personnel under which program?

A) CHIP
B) Medicare
C) TRICARE
D) Veterans Affairs

Question 10

Tooth decay is called ____________.

A) caries
B) plaque
C) calculus
D) composite

Question 11

In most states, which of the following issues licenses to dentists so they can practice?

A) Dental Society
B) Board of Dentistry
C) Drug Enforcement Agency
D) American Dental Association

Question 12

Dental care is available to qualifying veterans at Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers where they pay _______________________________.

A) monthly premiums for treatment (similar to a managed care program)
B) low or no fees for treatment if obtained at the Veterans Affairs health care facility
C) nothing because their health insurance plan reimburses the Veterans Affairs facility
D) 100% of the fee because dental care is not covered by Veterans Affairs health benefits

Question 13

A _____________ is formed by clear acrylic applied to the biting surface of the tooth, placed to prevent decay:

A) cap
B) crown
C) bridge
D) sealant

Question 14

Which coding system is commonly used to report dental procedures performed in a dental office?

A) CDT
B) CPT
C) SNDO
D) current modification of ICD

Question 15

Automatic patient recall notices generated by practice management software ________________.

A) notify patients about the need for periodic dental checkups and teeth cleanings
B) remind patients about outstanding balances due by generating individual statements
C) track patient referrals according to which dentist in the practice generated the referral
D) identify patients who have received treatment, but for whom claims have not been filed

Question 16

Dentists, like physicians, should report dangerous and unusual medication reactions to whom?

A) AMA
B) DEA
C) FDA
D) pharmaceutical companies

Question 17

In most states, dentists are legally obligated to report ______________________.

A) social security numbers of patients using narcotics
B) all procedures performed due to disease
C) major procedures performed on minors
D) suspected cases of abuse

Question 18

Dentists are required to follow which regulations when prescribing narcotics?

A) ADA
B) DEA
C) FDA
D) WHO

Question 19

___________________ refers to an aggregate of microorganisms organized into a dynamic community and collecting on the teeth and under the gums.

A) Tartar
B) Sealant
C) Biofilm
D) Impaction

Question 20

Preventive treatment, including the scaling, cleaning, and removal of calculus is called _________________.

A) impaction
B) prophylaxis
C) root canal therapy
D) orthognathic surgery

Question 21

Women should avoid dental treatment during pregnancy.

Question 22

Nursing home residents generally have better dental care than elderly persons not living in nursing homes.

Question 23

A periodontist specializes in treating the inside of the tooth.

Question 24

A dental assistant typically performs oral and dental exams, cleans teeth by scraping off hardened calculus, polishes teeth, and applies fluoride and sealants to teeth.

Question 25

A dentist must have a valid Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) number for his patients to be able to fill prescriptions for narcotics at a pharmacy.

Question 26

The primary teeth are also known as the permanent teeth.

Question 27

Abnormal lesions on the tongue or mucosa are usually X-rayed.

Question 28

Impaction refers to an unerupted or partially erupted tooth that will not fully erupt because it is obstructed by another tooth, bone, or soft tissue.

Question 29

Adult Medicaid recipients qualify for routine dental care benefits in all states.

Question 30

Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) offer some dental benefits for children.

Question 31

Digital radiographs allow for compact and safe storage of dental X-rays and allow the dentist to share a copy of the X-ray with a specialist or an insurance company electronically.

Question 32

The only organization that has been actively developing dental practice guidelines is the American Dental Association.

Question 33

A risk management area of concern in dentistry is injury to patients or practitioners, including instrument trauma from needles, drills, and probes.

Question 34

The field of dental informatics is declining as dentists reject the complexities of expert systems, automated clinical alerts and warnings, and digital information.

Question 35

Dental records generated in academic settings serve purposes beyond the documentation of care provided. They are important evidence of the student's progress toward and preparation for graduation and licensure

Question 36

Alternative methods to reduce anxiety in dental patients include biofeedback, hypnosis, acupuncture, and other techniques.

Question 37

A dental assistant usually completes a four-year bachelor's degree before becoming licensed to practice.

Question 38

______________________ are the third molars; they often have to be extracted.​

Question 39

A(n)_______________________is a radiograph that shows the upper and lower teeth's biting surfaces on the same film. This radiograph shows the portion of the teeth above the gum line.​

Question 40

​A(n) ________________________ is a removable prosthesis (false teeth) that replaces all of the teeth in either the upper or lower jaw.

Question 41

A(n) ____________________ is a dentist who specializes in treating diseases or injuries that affect the root tip or nerve of the tooth. The most common procedure is a root canal.​

Question 42

​_____________________________ is the dental term for the gums.

Question 43

______________________________ refers to an unerupted or partially erupted tooth that will not fully erupt because it is obstructed by another tooth, bone, or soft tissue.​

Question 44

​The term _____________________________ means having no teeth; toothless.

Question 45

A(n) ______________________ is a post that is implanted in the bone to which a crown, bridge, or denture is then attached.​

Question 46

A dentist who specializes in surgery to the mouth and facial bones is a(n) ___________________________________.​

Question 47

​A(n) __________________________ is a full coverage restoration of a tooth when it cannot be restored by a filling.

Question 48

​A(n) ______________________________ is a dentist who specializes in straightening teeth.

Question 49

__________________________ surgery is performed to bring jaws into proper alignment.​

Question 50

______________________is plaque that has hardened, also known as tartar.​

Question 51

A dentist who specializes in the treatment of diseases of the gum or bone (supporting structure) is a ______________________________.​

Question 52

​A(n) ____________________ is a fixed appliance (prosthesis) that replaces missing teeth; a series of crowns (abutments and pontics).

Question 53

​Describe how periodontal disease is treated.

Question 54

Describe key features of solo and group practice.​

Question 55

Describe how a practice management system would assist with reminders for patients.​

Question 56

List two organizations that have published practice guidelines for dentistry.?

Question 57

​Describe how dental informatics is changing the dental profession.