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Enamel

smooth; protective outer structure

Cementum

provides a means for attachment of tooth to alveolar bone

Dentin

major bulk of the tooth; capability to add to itself

Pulp

contains blood; softest tissue of the tooth

General sedation(IV)

Unconscious

Valium and nitrous oxide

Conscious 

Oral pill sedation

multiple titrated; semi-conscious

What should you do is a patient has a petit mal seizure

Nothing 

An abscessed tooth is

the most common dental emergency

If a patient starts experiencing chest pains for the first time you should

administer nitroglycerin and Call 911

If your patient suddenly feels lightheaded and has a pale face, but is breathing fine you should

Place them in the trendelburg position

If your patient is nervous and begins to have very rapid, short, shallow panicked breathing

Have them breathe into their hands

Hypertension is also known as

high blood pressure

Anaphylaxis generally takes place

after contact has been made with the allergen.

Patient who has Type 1 Diabetes are

insulin dependent.

During CPR, the best place to take the pulse on an adult is the

carotid pulse sight

Alveolitis is caused when

the blood clot comes out of the extraction site

If a patient is pregnant, has emphysema, or uses street drugs, they

cannot use nitrous oxide

Epinephrine is a vasoconstrictor

reduces risk of toxic reaction, and helps control bleeding

An avulsed tooth (knocked out tooth)

should not be cleaned off... this is to preserve the PDL in hopes the tooth with reattach

The syringe end of the needle is inserted

into the diaphragm

A nerve block delivered by local anesthetic

Last the longest 

Local anesthetic blocks everything but

Pressure 

MVP (mitral valve prolapse) is no longer on the

"pre medicate" list

Ibuprofen is the most coming

anti-inflammatory recommended after an extraction

If a patient is allergic to Penicillin and they need to

pre-medicate, they must be given 600mg of Clindamycin.

Too much fluoride can result in

fluoride toxicity, enamel hypoplasia, fluorosis, and mottled enamel

Fluoride is necessary for bone and teeth development

it occurs naturally, but it can be harmful or even deadly if too much is consumed

Systemic fluoride reduces caries by

50-65%

High fever, trauma, and high fevers and diseases can call cause

staining to the developing dentition.

The dental assistant is responsible for

controlling the field, sterilization, and dental charting

The dental assistant may use the

low speed handpiece

Can only use the high speed handpiece

extra-orally (out of the mouth); ex: adjust dentures

In the state of NC, the DA

must report reasonable suspicion of child abuse

Spray-wipe and the ultrasonic cleaner will

accomplish sterilization

Plastic instruments must be sterilized by

soaking them for 10 hours in Glutaraldehyde.

Hep. B is the most common blood-borne

pathogen transmitted in the dental setting

You must always wear

Eye protection 

Jackets must be worn when assisting

working in sterilization area and cleaning/breaking down operatory 

Viral infections cannot be treated by

Antibiotics 

Kaposi's Sarcoma,Hairy Leukoplakia, and frequent Candidiasis are all symptoms of

Aids

Xerostomia is abnormally

Dry mouth

Osteoporosis is often treated with

Fosamax which can cause Osteonecrosis (the bone dies)

Potassium nitrate is the active ingredient in

Sensodyne toothpaste

Osteoclasts dissolve the root of the primary tooth and surrounding bone to allow for the eruption of the

permanent tooth during the eruption process

The teeth, tongue, and salivary glands are all

considered accessory organs to the digestive system

Gram negative bacteria tend to be more

resistant to being killed.

Composite material must be cured with the

correct light.

The CEJ point is where the

cementum meets the enamel

Implied contract is when a

patient sits in the chair and opens their mouth

OSHA

protects employees

Know the Chain of Infection

Port of exit/entry; Mode of Transmission; Pathogenic Agent

(now the caries equation:

Sugar + Plaque = Acid + Tooth = Decay

oxygen tanks are always GREEN

Nitrous oxide tanks are BLUE

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