DANB CDA General Chairside Assisting

Question 1

What is the primary role of a Certified Dental Assistant during a composite restoration procedure?

Accepted Answer

Assisting with material preparation, isolation, and instrument transfer

Answer

Performing the restoration independently

Answer

Administering local anesthesia

Answer

Taking diagnostic radiographs

Question 2

Which instrument is used to place amalgam into a prepared cavity?

Accepted Answer

Amalgam carrier

Answer

Explorer

Answer

Burnisher

Answer

Scaler

Question 3

What is the proper sequence for placing a dental sealant?

Accepted Answer

Clean, etch, rinse, dry, apply sealant, cure

Answer

Etch, clean, apply sealant, rinse, cure

Answer

Apply sealant, etch, rinse, dry, cure

Answer

Clean, dry, apply sealant, etch, cure

Question 4

What does the acronym HVE stand for in dental assisting?

Accepted Answer

High-Volume Evacuation

Answer

High-Velocity Equipment

Answer

Horizontal Vacuum Extractor

Answer

Hygienic Ventilation Equipment

Question 5

When transferring instruments to the dentist, which hand technique is typically used?

Accepted Answer

Single-handed transfer

Answer

Two-handed exchange

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Over-the-patient transfer

Answer

Behind-the-back pass

Question 6

What is the function of a matrix band in restorative dentistry?

Accepted Answer

To provide a temporary wall for the restoration during placement

Answer

To measure the depth of a cavity

Answer

To polish the final restoration

Answer

To apply fluoride treatment