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Which of the following is NOT considered a core member of a dental healthcare team?
Which of the following is NOT considered a core member of a dental healthcare team?
Which dental specialty focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the dental pulp?
Which dental specialty focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the dental pulp?
What is a Dental Support Organization (DSO)?
What is a Dental Support Organization (DSO)?
What is the minimum length of education for an ADA-accredited dental assisting program?
What is the minimum length of education for an ADA-accredited dental assisting program?
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How many years of education are commonly required for dental hygiene licensure?
How many years of education are commonly required for dental hygiene licensure?
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What is the minimum length of an ADA-accredited dental laboratory technician program?
What is the minimum length of an ADA-accredited dental laboratory technician program?
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Which of the following is essential for a dental laboratory technician to begin fabricating a dental prosthetic?
Which of the following is essential for a dental laboratory technician to begin fabricating a dental prosthetic?
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Which dental specialty is focused on community-based programs to improve oral health?
Which dental specialty is focused on community-based programs to improve oral health?
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Which dental specialty focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting the mouth, face, and jaws, and often requires surgical intervention?
Which dental specialty focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting the mouth, face, and jaws, and often requires surgical intervention?
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A patient presents with a complex medical history and is seeking dental care. Which dental specialty is best suited to manage this patient's needs?
A patient presents with a complex medical history and is seeking dental care. Which dental specialty is best suited to manage this patient's needs?
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A dental practice is owned by a group of dentists who contract with a management agency to handle all business operations. What type of group practice is this?
A dental practice is owned by a group of dentists who contract with a management agency to handle all business operations. What type of group practice is this?
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What type of group practice is associated with national, state, and local agencies, where dental health team members are either government employees or contracted?
What type of group practice is associated with national, state, and local agencies, where dental health team members are either government employees or contracted?
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Which dental specialty focuses on preventing, intercepting, and correcting skeletal and dental problems?
Which dental specialty focuses on preventing, intercepting, and correcting skeletal and dental problems?
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Which dental specialty is primarily concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting the structures surrounding and supporting the teeth?
Which dental specialty is primarily concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting the structures surrounding and supporting the teeth?
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A dental clinic is run by a charitable organization and provides dental care to disadvantaged populations. What kind of practice is this?
A dental clinic is run by a charitable organization and provides dental care to disadvantaged populations. What kind of practice is this?
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A practice is part of a larger healthcare organization that provides both health coverage and dental services. Which type of practice best describes this?
A practice is part of a larger healthcare organization that provides both health coverage and dental services. Which type of practice best describes this?
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Study Notes
Dental Healthcare Team Members
- Dentist
- Dental hygienist
- Dental assistant
- Dental laboratory technician
Dental Specialties
- Dental anesthesiology
- Dental public health
- Endodontics
- Oral and maxillofacial pathology
- Oral and maxillofacial radiology
- Oral and maxillofacial surgery
- Oral medicine
- Oral facial pain
- Orthodontics
- Pediatric dentistry
- Periodontics
- Prosthodontics
Dental Practice Settings
- DSO (Dental Service Organization): A group practice where dentists contract with a management company (DSO) to handle business operations.
Dental Education Requirements
- Dental Assisting: Minimum 1 academic year for ADA-accredited programs.
- Dental Hygiene: Minimum 2 academic years for licensure.
- Dental Laboratory Technician: Minimum 2 years for ADA-accredited programs.
Dental Laboratory Technician's Requirements
- Requires a dentist's written prescription before fabricating cases.
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Explore the roles of various dental healthcare team members and the different specialties within the field. This quiz covers essential education requirements and practice settings for dental professionals. Enhance your knowledge about the dental industry with key information about roles and responsibilities.
