Dental Anatomy and Assistant Roles
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What is the upper right 3rd Molar commonly known as?

Wisdom Tooth

What is the upper right 2nd Molar?

Upper Right 2nd Molar

What is the upper right 1st Molar?

Upper Right 1st Molar

What is the upper right 2nd Premolar also known as?

<p>Bicuspid</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the upper right 1st Premolar commonly known as?

<p>Bicuspid</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the upper right Cuspid also known as?

<p>Canine</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the upper right Lateral?

<p>Upper Right Lateral</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the upper right Central?

<p>Upper Right Central</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the upper left Central?

<p>Upper Left Central</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the upper left Lateral?

<p>Upper Left Lateral</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the upper left Cuspid also known as?

<p>Canine</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the upper left 1st Premolar commonly known as?

<p>Bicuspid</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the upper left 2nd Premolar also known as?

<p>Bicuspid</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the upper left 1st Molar?

<p>Upper Left 1st Molar</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the upper left 2nd Molar?

<p>Upper Left 2nd Molar</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the upper left 3rd Molar also known as?

<p>Wisdom Tooth</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the lower left 3rd Molar also known as?

<p>Wisdom Tooth</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the lower left 2nd Molar?

<p>Lower Left 2nd Molar</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the lower left 1st Molar?

<p>Lower Left 1st Molar</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the lower left 2nd Premolar also known as?

<p>Bicuspid</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the lower left 1st Premolar also known as?

<p>Bicuspid</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the lower left Cuspid also known as?

<p>Canine</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the lower left Lateral?

<p>Lower Left Lateral</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the lower left Central?

<p>Lower Left Central</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the lower right Central?

<p>Lower Right Central</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the lower right Lateral?

<p>Lower Right Lateral</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the lower right Cuspid also known as?

<p>Canine</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the lower right 1st Premolar also known as?

<p>Bicuspid</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the lower right 2nd Premolar also known as?

<p>Bicuspid</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the lower right 1st Molar?

<p>Lower Right 1st Molar</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the lower right 2nd Molar?

<p>Lower Right 2nd Molar</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the lower right 3rd Molar also known as?

<p>Wisdom Tooth</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the types of dental assistants? (Select all that apply)

<p>Specialist Assistant</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the responsibilities of a Hygiene Assistant?

<p>Takes X-Rays, Conducts Oral Exams, Cleans Patient's Teeth</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a Sterilization Assistant do?

<p>Cleans Instruments and Rooms</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a Chairside Assistant?

<p>Assists with All of the Doctor's Needs at Chairside</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a Specialist Assistant (Pedo) do?

<p>Works With Kids All Day</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Expanded Duty Dental Assistant (EDDA)?

<p>Requires 6 Months of Work Before Taking the Class</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who comprise the Clinical Team? (Select all that apply)

<p>Hygienist</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a Clinical Team?

<p>A team of health professionals who manage a particular condition in a patient</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a Dentist?

<p>A person qualified to treat diseases affecting the teeth and gums</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of an Assistant in a dental setting?

<p>A person who aids or helps</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a Hygienist specialize in?

<p>Promotion of clean conditions for teeth preservation</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a Lab Technician?

<p>Skilled workers performing technical tests in labs</p> Signup and view all the answers

What comprises the Administration Team? (Select all that apply)

<p>Receptionist</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of an Administration Team?

<p>Management of an organization's affairs</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a Receptionist?

<p>Answers the telephone, deals with clients, greets visitors</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does an Insurance Coordinator do?

<p>Ensures correct documentation from patients and insurance</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Dental Anatomy Terms

  • Upper Right 3rd Molar/Wisdom Tooth
  • Upper Right 2nd Molar
  • Upper Right 1st Molar
  • Upper Right 2nd Premolar/Bicuspid
  • Upper Right 1st Premolar/Bicuspid
  • Upper Right Cuspid/Canine
  • Upper Right Lateral
  • Upper Right Central
  • Upper Left Central
  • Upper Left Lateral
  • Upper Left Cuspid/Canine
  • Upper Left 1st Premolar/Bicuspid
  • Upper Left 2nd Premolar/Bicuspid
  • Upper Left 1st Molar
  • Upper Left 2nd Molar
  • Upper Left 3rd Molar/Wisdom Tooth
  • Lower Left 3rd Molar/Wisdom Tooth
  • Lower Left 2nd Molar
  • Lower Left 1st Molar
  • Lower Left 2nd Premolar/Bicuspid
  • Lower Left 1st Premolar/Bicuspid
  • Lower Left Cuspid/Canine
  • Lower Left Lateral
  • Lower Left Central
  • Lower Right Central
  • Lower Right Lateral
  • Lower Right Cuspid/Canine
  • Lower Right 1st Premolar/Bicuspid
  • Lower Right 2nd Premolar/Bicuspid
  • Lower Right 1st Molar
  • Lower Right 2nd Molar
  • Lower Right 3rd Molar/Wisdom Tooth

Types of Dental Assistants

  • Hygiene Assistant: Takes X-rays, conducts oral exams, cleans teeth.
  • Sterilization Assistant: Cleans instruments and rooms, focuses on hygiene.
  • Chairside Assistant: Works alongside the dentist, assists with procedures, provides suction support.
  • Specialist Assistant: Primarily works with pediatric patients (children).
  • Expanded Duty Dental Assistant (EDDA): Requires six months of prior work; involves further training for advanced skills and higher pay.

Clinical Team Composition

  • Team consists of a dentist, dental assistant, dental hygienist, and lab technician.
  • Focuses on collaborative management for patient care.

Team Roles and Definitions

  • Dentist: Qualified professional treating dental diseases, extracting teeth, and placing artificial ones.
  • Assistant: Supports a senior dental professional in various tasks.
  • Hygienist: Specializes in maintaining oral hygiene and conditions for tooth preservation.
  • Lab Technician: Works in technical roles, conducting tests and working with complex systems in labs.

Administration Team

  • Comprises receptionist, insurance/billing coordinator, scheduling coordinator, and office manager (not all offices have an office manager).
  • Administration Team Definition: Managing an organization's affairs, ensuring smooth operations.

Key Administrative Roles

  • Receptionist: Handles client interactions, telephone communications, and visitor greetings.
  • Insurance Coordinator: Responsible for gathering necessary patient documentation related to insurance coverage and billing.

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Test your knowledge on dental anatomy terms, including the various molars, premolars, and canines located in both upper and lower jaws. Additionally, explore the roles of different types of dental assistants, such as hygiene assistants. This quiz will help reinforce your understanding of key terminology and job functions in dentistry.

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