HOSA Dental Terminology Practice Test
Question : The placement and fitting of a dental prosthesis
prior to final cementation is known as an?
CORRECT ANSWER : Seating
Question : A notable pointed or rounded elevation on the
biting surface of the crown is the?
CORRECT ANSWER : Cusp
Question : What is the tooth's hard inner layer?
CORRECT ANSWER : dentin
Question : The developmental cracks or imperfections
extending into the dentin are?
CORRECT ANSWER : lamellae
Question : Carbon steel instruments are best sterilized by?
CORRECT ANSWER : dry heat
Question : What is the instrument used to keep a rubber dam
away from a patient's face and give it form is the?
CORRECT ANSWER : Frame
Question : A centric occlusion is one in which?
CORRECT ANSWER : There is a maximum planned
contact between occlusal surfaces
Question : Candidiasis is a fungus infection commonly
referred to as?
CORRECT ANSWER : Thrush
Question : HIV/AIDS can be transmitted by?
CORRECT ANSWER : Dirty needles
Question : What is the mechanical device with a reservoir for
a solution which cavitates or bubbles off debris used to clean objects before sterilization is an?
CORRECT ANSWER : Ultrasonic cleaner
Question : The total number of x-rays emitted from the focal
spot of the tube head is expressed in?
CORRECT ANSWER : mAs
Question : What is the container that is labeled for items
contaminated with body or life threatening contaminates is a ?
CORRECT ANSWER : biohazard container
Question : There are two main gypsum products used to form
models: plaster and?
CORRECT ANSWER : Stone
Question : The most advanced type of periodontitis is?
CORRECT ANSWER : Type IV
Question : Residual effects of radiation that remain in the
body are termed?
CORRECT ANSWER : Cumulative effect
Question : The dentist told your mother she had calcinosis.
You explained this was?
CORRECT ANSWER : Inadequate calcium intake
Question : What is the maxillary first molar usually has what?
CORRECT ANSWER : two roots
Question : Debridement is the process of?
CORRECT ANSWER : Removing existing potential irritants
from the root canal
Question : When the prefix infra- is used to describe a
position, you know the location is?
CORRECT ANSWER : Below
Question : The classification of the material used to help nite
some restorative agents to the tooth surfaces and underlying materials is the?