30 Questions
What is the primary responsibility of a school dental nurse?
Classroom and parent teacher dental health education
What is the name of the school where dental nurses were trained in New Zealand?
The Dominion Training School for Dental Nurses
What is the duration of the training program for school dental nurses?
2 years
What is the role of a dental therapist?
To carry out specified preventive and treatment measures under the prescription of a supervising dentist
Who is credited with influencing the formation of the dental nurse scheme in New Zealand?
T.A. Hunter
Where do dental therapists in the U.K. commonly work?
Local authority and hospital services
What is the primary difference between a preventive dental assistant and a dental hygienist?
The ability to carry out scaling and root planing
What is the primary role of a preventive dental assistant in a dental office?
To polish the coronal portions of teeth without instrumentation
What is the primary advantage of utilizing frontier auxiliaries in developed countries?
They can provide valuable service to remote areas with minimal training
What is the minimum duration of training for a preventive dental assistant?
3-6 weeks
What is one duty that a dental hygienist is permitted to perform that a preventive dental assistant is not?
Carrying out scaling and root planing
What type of professionals can be trained as frontier auxiliaries in developed countries?
Nurses and former dental assistants
What is the primary responsibility of a dental assistant in preparing a patient for treatment?
Providing necessary facilities such as mouth washes and napkins
What is the main objective of four-handed dentistry?
To enable the dentist to work with greater efficiency and less fatigue
What is an important task that a dental assistant performs after a patient's treatment is complete?
Care of the patient after treatment
What is a key principle of four-handed dentistry?
Any sort of operation being done in a seated position
What is the role of a dental assistant in four-handed dentistry?
To hand the particular instrument that the dentist needs
What is not a requirement for a dental assistant?
Being legally certified, registered, or licensed
What is the primary difference between a dental aide and a dental licentiate?
Scope of practice
What is the level of supervision required for a dental auxiliary performing an extraction under local anesthesia?
Direct supervision
What is the role of a dental auxiliary in dental health education?
Providing basic dental education
What is the primary responsibility of a dentist in relation to a dental auxiliary?
Authorizing procedures and treatment plans
What is a key factor in determining the availability of dental care in a given area?
Number of people in the dental profession
What is the purpose of a dental aide's training period?
To extend their field training under constant supervision
Who plays a crucial role in the provision of dental care?
Dentists
What is the primary difference between a dental auxiliary and a dentist?
Qualifications and licensing
What is the primary function of dental auxiliaries?
To assist dentists in providing dental care
What is a characteristic of a dental auxiliary?
They have less than full professional training
What is a key component of a healthcare system?
Skilled human resources
What is the vision of a dental team?
To treat patients with different roles and functions
Learn about the establishment of the dental nurse scheme, its history, and pioneers in the field of dental care. This quiz covers the origins of dental nursing and its development over time.
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