FINAL TEST (THEORY)

ENGLISH FOR DENTAL NURSE

POLTEKKES KEMENKES JAKARTA I
100 minues

I. Multiple Choice

1. .... concerned with preventing and controlling dental diseases and promoting dental health
through organized community efforts.
A. Dental Public Health
B. Dentist Community
C. Hygienist
D. Dental Assistant
2. Below are the responsibilities of dental assistant, except...
A. providing patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental
treatment procedures, such as the placement of a restoration (filling)
B. teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health;
(e.g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling)
C. serving as an infection control officer, developing infection control protocol and
preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment
D. evaluating, diagnosing, preventing and treating oral diseases, disorders, maxillofacial
area, the adjacent and associated structures and their impact on the human body.
3. A branch of dentistry that interprets data and images for diagnoses is ...
A. Pathology
B. Radiology
C. Endodonthic
D. Prosthodontic
4. A prosthetic replacement of one or more missing teeth is called a....
A. Denture
B. Crown
C. Bridge
D. Veneer
5. We’ve all been there: leaned back in the dental chair, spotlight on you, waiting for a cleaning,
and right next to you is a tray of what looks like futuristic devices. .... mirrors, probes, drills
and more.
A. There are
B. They are
C. Which is
D. These are
6. “Improper oral hygiene may lead to gum disease” The similar meaning of the underlined
phrase is
A. Heal
B. Cause.
C. Worsen
D. Effect
7. Bicuspids ... the canine teeth
A. Is located after
B. Are located next to..
C. Is beside
D. Are besides

8. “I noticed gaps between my son’s teeth and I think....”

A. he might need braces..
B. he should use dental floss
C. he will get some filling
D. he must have a toothache
9. “I ... to the dentist for a check-up and he noticed two cavities that have to be ....”
A. Visit – repairing
B. Visited – repaired
C. Go – filling
D. Went – filled.

10. “A crown is often a (recommend) solution if a tooth (break) or is at high risk of breaking due
to large fillings or cracks.”
A. Recommendation – has broken
B. Recommended – has been broken.
C. Recommended – had broken
D. Recommending – breaks

11. “Brush your teeth after each meal ...”

A. to prevent tooth decay.
B. twice a day
C. after sleeping
D. gently

12. Enamel is ... substance in the human body and ... the highest percentage of minerals 
A. The hard – contain
B. harder—containing
C. Harder – contained
D. The hardest – contains.

13. The dentist told me that the nerve ... and the root would have to be filled, so I made an
appointment with an ...
A. Has to remove—periodontist
B. Have to be removed -- prosthodontist
C. Had to remove -- pediatrist
D. Had to be removed –endodontist

14. “The cavity ... so large and decay so widespread that the tooth had to be extracted”
A. is
B. was.
C. are
D. were

15. The words “to be extracted” resembles to....

A. Be Filled
B. Be Restored
C. Be Removed.
D. Be Fitted

16. “I have to make an appointment with my dentist because one of my fillings has fallen out”.
The underlined words refer to ...
A. Detached.
B. Clear
C. Broken
D. Released.

17. “Improper oral hygiene may lead to gum disease” The similar meaning of the underlined
phrase is
A. Heal
B. Cause.
C. Worsen
D. Effect

18. Treating the nerve of a tooth is referred to as ....

 A. Root canal treatment.
B. Biopsies
C. Extraction
D. Restoration

19. Dental assisting involves people contact, and with this personal interaction comes the
personal satisfaction. The italic words imply ...
A. indicating you've really helped someone by helping to provide a valuable health service.
B. Knowing you have good personality to interact with patient
C. Knowing you are joyful to have complete facilities
D. The value is seen from the result gained by the excellent treatment
20. Dental assisting is a (challenge) and (reward) career, (demand) versatility and a willingness to
assume responsibility for many different tasks. The appropriate forms of the blanketed words
are....
A. Challenged – rewarding – demanded
B. Challenging – rewarding – demanding
C. Challenged – rewarded – demanded
D. Challenging – rewarded – demanding

How to Floss
21. The text is about...
Hold the floss between your A. How to make a flossing
thumbs and forefingers. B. How to apply flossing on your
Leave about 1” of floss
teeth
between your hands.
C. Steps to remove plaque
D. Tips to clean your teeth using
Gently work the floss
flossing
between your teeth. When
you reach the gumline, curve
22. Curving into a “C” shape around the
into a “C” shape around the tooth with your floss is to....
tooth, making sure to go A. To remove the
below the gumline. plaque
B. To make easy
Gently glide the floss up and
cleaning the
down several times between
each tooth, including your
gumline
back teeth. Apply pressure C. To reach the
against the tooth while gumline
flossing. Unwind new floss D. To go below the
as needed. gumline
When Using a Flosser 23. Guide floss between teeth using a
gentle back-and-forth motion. The
underlined phrase resembles to ,
excepts ...
A. Up and Down
B. Front and Back
C. To and fro
D. Throughout
Guide floss between teeth
using a gentle back-and-forth
motion.
Move up and down against
tooth to remove plaque and
D. Descriptive
food (repeat for each tooth).
25. Discard after use.” The sentence refers
Discard after use.
tha flosser is ...
24. The type of text is a .... text A. washable
A. Procedure B. disposable
B. Recount C. Usable
C. Tips D. recycled
II. SYNONYM MATCH: Match the following word or phrases to their dental terminology.

(26) a. Dentate
Person with teeth
b. Dentition
c. Edentulous

d. Deciduous
(27) a. Dentate
Person without teeth
b. Dentition
c. Edentulous

d. Deciduous
(28) a. Deciduous (primary)
Baby teeth
b. Mandible (mandibula arch
c. Rigdes

d. Edentulous
(29) a. Imflammation
Gums
b. Gingivitis
c. Gingiva

d. Oral Prophylaxis
(30) Gums of person without teeth a. Dentate
b. Dentition
c. Edentulous

d. Ridges
(31) a. Caries
Gum disease
b. Tartar
c. Gingivitis

d. Imflammation
(32) a. Caries
Tartar
b. Tartar
c. Gingivitis

d. calculus
(33) a. palate
Roof of mouth
b. maxilla
c. mandible

d. Gingiva
(34) a. Oral prophylaxis
Upper jaw
b. Maxilla
c. Mandible

d. Ridges
(35) a. Oral prophylaxis
Lower jaw
b. Mandible
c. Temporal mandible

d. Maxilla
(36) a. Oral prophylaxis
Jaw joint
b. Mandible
c. Temporal mandible

d. Maxilla
(37) a. Tartar
Cavity
b. Caries
c. Gingivities

d. Calculus
(38) a. Ridges
Filling
b. Extraction
c. Oral prophylaxis

d. Restoration
(39) a. Local anesthesia
Shot
b. X-Ray
c. Occlusion

d. Extraction
(40) a. Local anesthesia
Bite
b. X-Ray
c. Occlusion

d. Extraction
(41) a. Ridges
Teeth cleaning
b. Extraction
c. Oral prophylaxis

d. Restoration
(42) a. Dentate
Teeth
b. Dentition
 c. Edentulous

d. Deciduous
(43) a. Palate
Lips
b. Labia
c. Mandible

d. Maxilla
(44) a. Gingivis
Swollen
b. Tartar
c. Imflammation

d. Edentelous
(45) a. Restoration
Tooth removal
b. Local anesthesia
c. Edentulous

d. Extraction

III. READING COMPREHENSION

Put the missing words under each paragraph into the gaps.

Brushing
Dentists 46 a child-sized toothbrush with soft bristles.

Use a pea-size amount of fluoride toothpaste with cavity protection that is also 47 on enamel, and 48 the
remaining toothpaste when finished brushing. Children under 2 years should consult a dentist 49 use of
flouride toothpaste.

Brush at least twice a day, 50 and bedtime, for about 2 minutes each time.

Toothpaste works with a combination of fluoride to help repair and 51 tooth enamel; gentle abrasives (such
as silica) to help remove 52 and plaque, and polish teeth; detergents (such as sodium lauryl sulfate) to create a
foaming action that makes brushing 53 ; and other 54 to help 55 teeth, freshen breath, etc.

46. A. Recommend B. use

47. A. Hard B. gentle
48. A. Spit out B. keep
49. A. Prior to B. After
50. A. Morning B. Aftermeal
51. A. Strong B. Strengthen
52. A. Cavity B. Stains
53. A. lighter B. Easier
54. A. tools B. ingredients
55. A. guide B. whiten

Choose the most correct word to complete the sentences.

56. Taking care of your teeth helps prevent...., which is a clear film of bacteria that sticks to your teeth.
A. plaque B. decay
57. The bacteria break it down into acids that eat away ...., causing holes called cavities.
A. enamel B. tissues
58. Her breath smells ...., so she should have some oral treatments and maintanace.
A. bad B. badly
59. Dr. Chindy didn’t come to practice yesterday , ... she was not well.
A. due B. for
60. The dental nurse had cleaned the equipments, ... the dentist told her why they are still not hygienic enough.
A. yet B. therefore
61. There are almost no difference.... dental nurse.... dental assistant.
A. neither, nor B. between, and
62. Apparently, the surgery will not be successfully done, .... the team work carefully and cooperatively.
A. unless B. whenever
63. Ann went ...  home ... this morning.
A. _,_ B. to, in
64. After tooth extraction, the patient should come for check up ... two weeks.
A. in B. for
65. Endis is .... dilligent boy. Therefore his grade is higher than the smartest in the class
A. extreme B. extremely

IV. Essay
Text 1

GUM DISEASE

Gum disease is an inflammation of the gum line that can progress to affect the bone that surrounds and
supports your teeth. The three stages of gum disease — from least to most severe — are gingivitis, periodontitis
and advanced periodontitis.
Gum disease can be painless, so it is important to be aware of any of the following symptoms:
1. Swollen, red, tender or bleeding gums
2. Gums that recede or move away from the tooth
3. Persistent bad breath or bad taste in mouth
4. Loose teeth
5. Visible pus surrounding the teeth and gums
Your daily jog or power walk not only helps your overall health, it can also have benefits for your gums,
too, if you're a nonsmoker or a former smoker.
Researchers examining data collected through the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
(NHANES III), a long-term national health survey, found that adults who followed government
recommendations for physical activity were also less likely to have periodontal disease.
Periodontal disease is usually caused by plaque, a sticky film of bacteria that constantly forms on teeth. If
plaque is not removed with thorough daily brushing and cleaning between teeth, gums become irritated and
inflamed and can separate from the teeth and form spaces called pockets that trap bacteria. Left untreated, the
process can continue until the bone and other tooth-supporting tissues are destroyed.
Data from a select group of study participants — nonsmokers or former smokers who exercised moderately
five days per week, or vigorously three times per week for at least 10 years and had a periodontal exam —
showed a significantly lower risk for periodontal disease. Nonsmokers had a 55 percent lower risk for
periodontal problems and former smokers a 75 percent lower risk.
Data from smokers who exercised did not show a significant association for lower periodontal risk.

Answer the question based on the reading passage!

66. How many stages are gum diseases? Mention!
67. According to the text, what are bad impacts of gum disease caused by plaque?
68. What is the main idea of the second paragraph?
69. What causes the appearance of pockets in the gums?
70. How significant is the effect of doing physical exercise for smokers being suffered a periodontal disease?
Explain!
Text II

For number 71 to 75, draw yourself the five tools being described based on the text.

What Are the Most Common Tools Dental Assistants Use?

We’ve all been there: leaned back in the dental chair, spotlight on you, waiting for a cleaning, and right next to
you is a tray of what looks like futuristic devices. They’re mirrors, probes, drills and more. These devices are
tools dental assistants pass to the dentist to help them give people bright smiles. If you’ve ever been curious
about how to use them, you might want to consider a career as a Dental Assistant. These are the most common
tools Dental Assistants are around every day:

The Dental Tray
Since it will be your role to assist the dentist during
patient procedures, it’s important that you
understand just what kind of treatments those
patients will undergo. You’ll need to know
beforehand whether a hygienist will be performing
a simple cleaning or if a dentist is conducting an
extraction or filling. With that knowledge, you’ll
place the right sterile tools on the tray and be
prepared to pass them along.
Sickle Probe
Also referred to as a dental explorer, this is one of
the tools most often used in an exam. It looks like a
hand-held metal stick and sometimes has a short
hook on one end. Dentists use it to probe teeth as
they look for signs of decay, soft spots, and
cavities. New developments in dental technology
provide alternatives to this method, but it’s still one
of the most basic and widely used dental tools.
Dental Mirror
Used alongside the sickle probe, a dental mirror is a
simple, but critical, tool. It has the same handle as a
dental explorer, but it has a small, round mirror
where the hook would be. The mirror lets dentists
examine teeth and gums from angles you wouldn’t
ordinarily be able to see. Understanding what tool a
dentist needs when is one of your most important
jobs. And the sickle probe and dental mirror top the
list of tools used every day.
Burnisher
You’re sure to come across people with cavities
who need fillings. Dental burnishers come in handy
for this, especially if the dentist uses amalgam as a
filing agent. It’s like a small-scale way to sculpt
and mold part of the tooth. The burnisher is a
rounded tool used to condense and smooth out the
amalgam so that it seamlessly looks like part of the
tooth. 
Bitewing
As a dental assistant, one of your primary tasks will
be to take and process x-rays. Bitewing imagery is
a type of x-ray where the patient bites down on tabs
that act as sensors or film. They capture signs of
tooth decay, gum disease, bone density, and hard-
to-see points of view of premolars and molars. The
earlier the dentist identifies an onset dental issue,
the more likely it can be treated before it becomes a
problem.

Good Luck!