FREE NBDHE Dental Hygiene Trivia Question and Answers

Question 1

Which of the following is true about a root's hypersensitivity decreasing as the tooth develops?

Accepted Answer

Cellular cementum

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Enamel

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Periodontal Ligament

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Pulp

Question 2

Which nerve supplies the intrinsic tongue muscles?

Accepted Answer

Hypoglossal

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Trigeminal

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Glossopharyngeal

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Accessory

Question 3

All of the above methods, with the exception of ____________, are frequently used to introduce fluoride.

Accepted Answer

Injection

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Mouthwash

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Toothpaste

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Drinking water

Question 4

When gingivitis is considered to be under control

Accepted Answer

there's no bleeding around the gums

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no deep pockets appear in the gums

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the gums reach the crown

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the gums appear firm

Question 5

The purpose of radiographic enhancing screens is

Accepted Answer

reducing the patient dose

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magnification

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reflecting harmful rays

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sharpening the image

Question 6

What qualifies as an overdenture's defining feature?

Accepted Answer

Natural teeth remain

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Used with an underbite

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Used with an overbite

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No natural teeth remain

Question 7

One of the main causes of a root canal is which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The pulp can't be fixed

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Tooth is cracked

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A cavity is present

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Gums are bleeding