General Chairside Assisting Flashcards

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

Answer: Assisting with material preparation, isolation, and instrument transfer

During composite restorations, the CDA assists by preparing bonding agents, mixing materials, maintaining isolation with suction, and transferring instruments to the dentist.

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

Answer: Amalgam carrier

The amalgam carrier is specifically designed to pick up and transport increments of mixed amalgam into the prepared tooth cavity.

What is the proper sequence for placing a dental sealant?

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

The correct sealant procedure involves cleaning the tooth surface, acid etching to create microscopic pores, rinsing and drying completely, applying the sealant material, and light-curing to harden it.

What does the acronym HVE stand for in dental assisting?

Answer: High-Volume Evacuation

High-Volume Evacuation (HVE) refers to the suction system used during dental procedures to remove water, saliva, blood, and debris from the patient's mouth.

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

Answer: Single-handed transfer

The single-handed transfer technique allows the assistant to simultaneously retrieve the used instrument and deliver the new one using one hand, maximizing efficiency.

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

Answer: To provide a temporary wall for the restoration during placement

A matrix band serves as a temporary wall around the tooth being restored, replacing the missing tooth wall to contain the restorative material and help shape the restoration.