Dental Manpower

Which category of dental auxiliary is permitted to perform scaling and polishing?

• • Dental assistant

• • Dental hygienist

• • Dental technician

• • Denturist

Which dental professional is primarily involved in fabricating dentures?

• • Denturist

• • Dental hygienist

• • Dental assistant

• • Orthodontist

Which category does a dental laboratory technician fall under?

• • Independent practitioner

• • Operating auxiliary

• • Non-operating auxiliary

• • None of the above

Who is considered the 'father of dental hygiene'?

• • Thomas Anderson Hunter

• • The Dental Council of India

• • Dr. C. Edmund Kells

• • Dr. Alfred Civilian Fones

What is the role of a school dental nurse in New Zealand?

• • Provide care at 6-month intervals

• • Work without any supervision

• • Work under direct supervision all the time

• • Provide care at 3-month intervals

What is one of the duties of a dental assistant?

• • Diagnosing dental diseases

• • Performing oral surgeries

• • Sterilizing instruments

• • Conducting orthodontic treatments

Which of the following is a non-operating auxiliary?

• • Dental therapist

• • Dental surgery assistant

• • School dental nurse

• • Dental hygienist

Who are dental auxiliaries?

• • Individuals with a dental degree

• • Oral surgeons

• • Dentists with specialized training

• • Persons assisting dentists without a dental degree

What does the Dental Council of India prescribe for dental hygienists' training?

• • 3 years

• • 4 years

• • 2 years

• • 1 year

Who can perform oral examinations and provide basic dental care in schools in some countries?

• • Dental assistants

• • School dental nurses

• • Dental laboratory technicians

• • Orthodontists