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Which of the following is not an acceptable method of controlling moisture during sealant placement?

Bobby, Tony DeLuca’s 7-year-old son, has just had an examination with the dentist. The dentist noted some calculus that had accumulated on the lingual surfaces of Bobby’s mandibular incisors and removed it with a sickle scaler. The dentist completes his work and assigns the coronal polish to you. ________ prophy paste would be used where Bobby has dark stain from drinking too much grape juice. This type of stain is called extrinsic stain.

A general term that literally means “white patch” is _____.

The use of a bristle brush is recommended to polish the pits and fissures of posterior teeth because the polishing cup cannot access these areas.

________-handed operators begin the procedure at the 9 o’clock position; for left-handed operators, 3 o’clock is preferred.

Bobby, Tony DeLuca’s 7-year-old son, has just had an examination with the dentist. The dentist noted some calculus that had accumulated on the lingual surfaces of Bobby’s mandibular incisors and removed it with a sickle scaler. The dentist completes his work and assigns the coronal polish to you. Polishing of Bobby’s teeth will involve the use of ________ for the smooth surfaces of the teeth and bristle brushes for the pits and fissures.

What surface of the mandibular first molar frequently contains a pit that requires sealant placement?

Which of the following steps in placing a dental sealant is performed last?

The teeth in the image below exhibit poor oral hygiene and a greenish stain caused by a pigment-producing bacteria. Which of the following statements is correct?

What is used to remove prophy paste from between the teeth after a coronal polish?