History of Dental Nursing

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What is the primary responsibility of a school dental nurse?

Orthodontic treatment
Classroom and parent teacher dental health education (correct)
Administration of general anesthetic
Restoration of fractured permanent incisors

What is the name of the school where dental nurses were trained in New Zealand?

The New Zealand Dental Association
The Wellington School of Dental Nursing
The Dominion Training School for Dental Nurses (correct)
The T.A. Hunter Dental School

What is the duration of the training program for school dental nurses?

3 years
1 year
4 years
2 years (correct)

What is the role of a dental therapist?

To carry out specified preventive and treatment measures under the prescription of a supervising dentist (C) Signup and view all the answers

Who is credited with influencing the formation of the dental nurse scheme in New Zealand?

T.A. Hunter (A) Signup and view all the answers

Where do dental therapists in the U.K. commonly work?

Local authority and hospital services (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between a preventive dental assistant and a dental hygienist?

The ability to carry out scaling and root planing (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of a preventive dental assistant in a dental office?

To polish the coronal portions of teeth without instrumentation (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of utilizing frontier auxiliaries in developed countries?

They can provide valuable service to remote areas with minimal training (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum duration of training for a preventive dental assistant?

3-6 weeks (C) Signup and view all the answers

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 (D) Signup and view all the answers

What type of professionals can be trained as frontier auxiliaries in developed countries?

Nurses and former dental assistants (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of a dental assistant in preparing a patient for treatment?

Providing necessary facilities such as mouth washes and napkins (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of four-handed dentistry?

To enable the dentist to work with greater efficiency and less fatigue (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is an important task that a dental assistant performs after a patient's treatment is complete?

Care of the patient after treatment (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key principle of four-handed dentistry?

Any sort of operation being done in a seated position (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a dental assistant in four-handed dentistry?

To hand the particular instrument that the dentist needs (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is not a requirement for a dental assistant?

Being legally certified, registered, or licensed (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between a dental aide and a dental licentiate?

Scope of practice (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the level of supervision required for a dental auxiliary performing an extraction under local anesthesia?

Direct supervision (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a dental auxiliary in dental health education?

Providing basic dental education (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of a dentist in relation to a dental auxiliary?

Authorizing procedures and treatment plans (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor in determining the availability of dental care in a given area?

Number of people in the dental profession (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a dental aide's training period?

To extend their field training under constant supervision (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who plays a crucial role in the provision of dental care?

Dentists (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between a dental auxiliary and a dentist?

Qualifications and licensing (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of dental auxiliaries?

To assist dentists in providing dental care (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a dental auxiliary?

They have less than full professional training (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key component of a healthcare system?

Skilled human resources (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the vision of a dental team?

To treat patients with different roles and functions (B) Signup and view all the answers