A Dental Assistant assists with a variety of treatment procedures, patient care, using dental instruments, taking and processing x-rays, and prepares and sterilizes instruments and equipment. This assessment covers topics such as dental anatomy, dental procedures, dental assistant role, dental terminology, dental equipment knowledge, and general dental knowledge. This test is appropriate to administer to test takers with a year or more experience as a dental assistant. Total Questions 39 Question Types Multiple Choice Competencies Tested Dental AnatomyDental ProceduresDental Assistant RoleDental TerminologyGeneral Dental Knowledge Tasks Tested Identify Surfaces of the Tooth - MirrorsIdentify Tooth Anatomy - Pain PerceptionNumber of Permanent TeethIdentify Oral Anatomy - JawOcclusal SurfaceIdentify Tooth Anatomy - CrownDental Specialists - Avoiding Tooth ExtractionsX-Rays - Impacted ToothRestoration EvidenceDental Specialists - Root CanalsX-Rays - Single View of Upper and LowerDental Specialists - RepositioningDental Materials - CavityJob DutiesBiohazardous WasteSupine Position DefinitionLocal Anesthetic - Heart ProblemsMVPInfection ControlNames of Teeth - Maxillary and MandibularCharting the PocketsTeeth Grinding - GuardThe OperatoryAbutmentsCavity Probing InstrumentDeciduous TeethClass II CavitiesOSHA - Universal PrecautionsSpacing of TeethFirst-Line AnesthesiaDental HygienePrevention of Dental CariesSedationEFDADental Caries in ChildrenTeeth GrindingHealth of Primary TeethPrimary Teeth DevelopmentNumber of Deciduous Teeth