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NOCTI Dental Assisting Review
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NOCTI Dental Assisting Review
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25 Questions

1. A term that can be substituted for the word facial is

2. The professional dental assistant has an obligation to understand that HIPPA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) ensures protection of the

3. lingual

4. During review of the patient's clinical charting, you notice a blue 'S' on the occlusal surface of #14. This 'S' represents a

5. Portion of the tooth that is visible in the oral cavity

6. distal

7. After an exposure incident, the dental assistant is referred to a healthcare provider for testing. The employer receives a final copy of the testing results within 15 working days from the

8. buccal

9. mesial

10. Buccal

11. The dental assistant can become certified if he/she passes an exam given by the

12. There are many different types of burs made for use with high and low speed handpieces. Which attachment would be used with a high speed handpiece for removing decay?

13. A raised, rounded area that is located on the cervical third of the lingual surface of anterior teeth is called a/an

14. Removal of gingival tissue is called

15. When preparing a fixed bridge, the pontics are

16. Incisal

17. Prosthodontics

18. What is the cause of white spots on a processed film?

19. Extra-oral radiographic projection of the side view of the face is ____.

20. Vestibue

21. The goal for effective scheduling is increased patient satisfaction, maximum productivity, and a good work environment for staff. It also:

22. To isolate the working area in a patient's mouth, use a

23. Using the Universal Numbering System, which of the following would indicate a tooth that is located in the permanent maxillary right side of the mouth?

24. towards the back of the mouth

25. Which of the following is the best example of the proper way to answer the telephone while working in a dental care setting?