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DENTISTRY EXAM ( TEST REVIEW ) EXAM WITH CORRECT ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY WELL DEFINED ANSWERS LATEST 2025 ALREADY GRADED A+
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Which machine should only be in contact with a tooth for a maximum of 10- seconds? Ultrasonic scaler Polisher Curette Elevator - ANSWERS-Ultrasonic scaler
Which food type has been found to be detrimental to canine oral health? Kibble Veterinary Dental diet Canned food
Rawhide chews - ANSWERS-Canned food
Which of the below is NOT an enzyme that helps prevent dental disease? Sodium Hexametaphosphate (HMP) S-adenylmethionine Sodium Tripolyphosphate Lactoperoxidase - ANSWERS-S-adenylmethionine
Which group evaluates and provides a list of products that are effective in preventing pet dental disease? AAFCO NBVMA CFIA VOHC - ANSWERS-VOHC
Which part of the teeth should be focused on when brushing? Mesial Buccal Palatal Lingual - ANSWERS-Buccal
This enzyme is commonly added to toothpaste:
Distal - nearest the midline Distal - farthest from the midline - ANSWERS-Distal - farthest from the midline
What is the main purpose of the Premolar teeth? Holding and tearing Cutting and breaking Grinding Gnawing and grooming - ANSWERS-Cutting and breaking
Using the Triadan System, the proper way of describing adult cat's first lower right molar is 407 409 109 909 - ANSWERS-
Which statement regarding enamel is true? Contains living tissue Covers the tooth and root Continues to be produced by the ameloblast after eruption Is relatively nonporous and impervious - ANSWERS-Is relatively nonporous and impervious
Apical means "toward the _____________" Crown Root Tip Cheeks Tongue - ANSWERS-Root Tip
The dental formula for the permanent teeth in the dog 2 (I 3/3, C 1/1, P 3/4, M 3/2) = 40 2 (I 2/2, C 1/1, P 3/4, M 3/3) = 38 2 (I 3/3, C 1/1, P 4/4, M 2/3) = 42 2(I 3/3, C 1/1, P 4/4, M 3/2) = 42 - ANSWERS-2 (I 3/3, C 1/1, P 4/4, M 2/3) = 42
What teeth on each side of the mouth in a dog have three roots? Maxillary third and fourth premolars and first molar Maxillary fourth premolars and first & second molars Mandibular fourth premolars and first & second molars Mandibular and maxillary fourth premolars and first & second molars - ANSWERS-Maxillary fourth premolars and first & second molars
The pulp canal of a tooth contains:
level with the mandibular forth premolar Buccally to the mandibular first molar Buccally to the mandibular forth premolar Lingually to the mandibular first molar - ANSWERS-Buccally to the mandibular forth premolar
The carnassial teeth in the dog are: Maxillary P4 and Mandibular M Maxillary P4 and Mandibular P Maxillary M1 and Mandibular M Maxillary P4 and Mandibular P4 - ANSWERS-Maxillary P4 and Mandibular M
The periodontium includes the periodontal ligament and all of the following except: Gingiva Cementum Alveolar bone Enamel - ANSWERS-Enamel
Pocket depth is measured from the: Cementoenamel junction to the bottom of the pocket Current free gingival margin to the bottom of the gingival sulcus
Cementoenamel junction to the current free gingival margin Cementoenamel junction to the apical extent of the defect - ANSWERS-Current free gingival margin to the bottom of the gingival sulcus
What mineralized tissue covers the root of a tooth? Calculus Enamel Cementum Dentin - ANSWERS-Cementum
All of the following statements are true, except: Sulcus depth is measured using a probe A sulcus depth of up to 5 mm is normal in a cat Sulcus depth greater than 3 mm indicates periodontal disease The probe is inserted gently into the gingival sulcus parallel to the root of the tooth - ANSWERS-A sulcus depth of up to 5 mm is normal in a cat
The buccal surface of the mandibular molars in a dog refers to the: Occlusal surface with the maxillary molars Most rostral surface Surface in contact with the tongue Surface in contact with the cheek - ANSWERS-Surface in contact with the cheek
0 to 3 mm 0 to 5 mm 1.5 to 4.5 mm 1 to 5 mm - ANSWERS-0 to 3 mm
The occlusal surface of a caudal tooth is defined as the Surface facing the hard palate Surface nearer the cheek Chewing surface of the tooth Surface nearer the tongue - ANSWERS-Chewing surface of the tooth
What of the following teeth in the dog has three roots? Upper canine Lower second premolar Lower first molar Upper fourth premolar - ANSWERS-Upper fourth premolar
What term describes the hard mineralized substance on the surface of a tooth? Plaque Attrition Calculus Erosion - ANSWERS-Calculus
The correct dental formula for an adult cat is 2(I 3/3, C 1/1, P 3/2, M 1/1) = 30 2(I 4/4, C 1/1, P 2/3, M 1/1) = 34 2(I 3/3, C 1/1, P 2/3, M 1/1) = 30 2(I 3/3, C 1/1, P 3/2, M 2/1) = 32 - ANSWERS-2(I 3/3, C 1/1, P 3/2, M 1/1) = 30
What is the directional term for "Toward the root"? Apical Rostral Furcation Buccal - ANSWERS-Apical
The surface of the tooth towards the lips is Occlusal Labial Buccal Mesial - ANSWERS-Labial
The carnassial tooth in the cat is also known as the Upper first premolar Upper first molar
Incisors Canines Premolars Molars - ANSWERS-Canines
Teeth numbered 109, 209, 309 and 409 are always the: 2nd Incisor Canine teeth 3rd Premolar 1st molar - ANSWERS-1st molar
The largest teeth in the cat and dog as referred to as Carnassial Teeth. Using the Triadan system for identifying teeth, what number would this tooth be in the lower left jaw of a dog? 108 308 409 309 - ANSWERS-
Using the Triadan system for identifying teeth, what number would the carnassial tooth be in the lower right jaw of a cat? 108 308
Which of the following would be considered a correct common name for the Carnassial tooth in upper right jaw of the dog? Right maxillary 3rd premolar Right mandibular 4th premolar Upper right 4th premolar Upper right 3rd premolar - ANSWERS-Upper right 4th premolar
Which of the following terms is not correctly described? Mesial - Towards the symphysis or centre of the dental arch Distal - Farthest from the symphysis or centre of the dental arch Palatal - inside of upper teeth Lingual - toward the lips - ANSWERS-Lingual - toward the lips
If the enamel of the tooth becomes chipped, the tooth must be extracted immediately because the pulp cavity will be exposed. True False - ANSWERS-False
Animals with Stage III periodontal disease will have :
Owners are becoming better educated regarding their pets dental health. Veterinary Staff are better trained to perform dental procedures. all of the above - ANSWERS-all of the above
We sometimes refer to lesions associated with periodontal disease as Chronic Ulcerative Paradental Stomatitis (CUPS). What are we referring to? Inflammation of the pharyngeal area Inflammed tonsils Ulcerative lesions in the buccal mucosa Ulcerative lesions on the underside of the tongue. - ANSWERS-Ulcerative lesions in the buccal mucosa
Which of the following is NOT part of the technician's role in Veterinary Dentistry? Charting of lesions Radiographs of teeth and periodontium Surgical repair of teeth and surrounding oral structures Cleaning and polishing of teeth - ANSWERS-Surgical repair of teeth and surrounding oral structures
The group of independent specialists that provide a "Seal of Acceptance" for dental products and foods: VDT VTS
A technician with a specialty certification that requires 6000 hours of credential training with at least 3000 hours involved in dentistry, and is approved by all associations has a: VDT VTS VOHC ASVDT - ANSWERS-VTS
A dental procedure should start with: Exam of the head - symmetry and musculature Exam of the lips and mucocutaneous junction Exam of the teeth - as much as awake dog will allow The pet's history - ANSWERS-The pet's history
Class of tooth where apices (apex) found at the root only open (grow) for a short period of time during eruption Brachyodont Diphyodont Aradicular Radicular - ANSWERS-Brachyodont
Horse Bird Rabbit - ANSWERS-Rabbit
Which of the following animals is both Diphyodont and Radicular? Dog Horse Bird Rabbit - ANSWERS-Horse
Dogs have ____ deciduous teeth. 26 28 30 42 - ANSWERS-
Cats have ____ deciduous teeth. 26 28 30 42 - ANSWERS-
Prognathism is a normal condition in brachycephalic breeds but is considered a genetic defect in other breeds. It is best characterized as: A mandible that is longer than the maxilla A maxilla that is longer than the mandible One side of the head is longer than the other An overly long soft palate - ANSWERS-A mandible that is longer than the maxilla
Which of the salivary glands can be palpated? Zygomatic Parotid Sublingual Mandibular - ANSWERS-Mandibular
The space within the jaw bone where the tooth root(s) live: a. Furcation b. Alveolus c. Periodontium d. Alveolar Crest Furcation Alveolus Periodontium Alveolar crest - ANSWERS-Alveolus
Gingival recession abbreviation - ANSWERS-GR
