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Preliminary Examinations
1. These are laws which govern the relationship of the government with its citizens.
A. Private Law B. Divine law C. Human law D. Public Law E. Civil Law
2. Law is a positive command that involves a _________ which forces obedience to it.
A. Reward B. Praise C. Sanction D. A & B E. A & C
3. The following is true about law: (Shade all letters that apply)
A. as a rule of human conduct it involves both internal and external acts
B. obligatory
C. made by men for the benefit of men
D. may be excused for violation if not aware of it.
E. promulgated by a supreme power in the state.
4. That branch of the government that implements the law. A. Judiciary branch
B. Legislative branch C. Executive/Administrative branch.
6. This term means to change the whole law making the previous law null and void.
A. Ammendatory B. Suppletory C. Repeal D. Revise
7. These laws were made null and void by Republic Act No. 9484. (Shade all letters that
apply) A. RA # 4419 B. PD # 223 C. RA # 768 D. PD # 1542
10. Whenever a dentist enters the dental corps of the AFP to serve , he shall assume a
rank of A. 2nd Lt. B. Lt. Col. C. 1st Lt. D. SPO1 E. SPO4
18. The case of the “I love you” virus is an example of: A. Statutes B. Precedents
C. Customs D. Religion E. Principles of Justice
19. The right of a patient to file a complaint against a dentist for a negligent act done to
him A. rights in rem B. rights in personam C. ethical duty of patient D. rights
20. RA 1891 provided for each congressional district not only a public health dentist
alone but a dental unit. The dental unit here refers to A. dental assistant B. dental
chair/module C. one dentist and one helper D. none
21. According to the present dental law, when ever a negligent act has been committed
on a charity patient the dentist is: A. liable B. not liable C. depends on the severity
of damage done
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22. The agencies created under RA 4419 are, except: A. Philippine Dental Association
A. Board of Dentistry C. Council for the Advancement of Dental Research
D. Council on Dental Education
24. The Philippine Dental Act of 2007 was enacted on: A. June 5, 2007 B. June 2,
2007 C. June 19, 2007 D. June 18, 2007
30. Dental laws which regarded those doing the procedures constitutive of the practice
of dentistry as practicing dentists only if there is payment, reward or fee.
1. Act No. 593 2. Act No. 2462 3. Act No. 2711 4. R.A. No. 417 5. R.A. 4419
A. 1,2,3 & 4 B. 1,2, & 3 C. 4 and 5 D. 2,3 and 4
31. Dental laws wherein the Board of Dentistry is composed of 3 members serving for a
term of 3 years.
1. Act No. 593 2. Act No. 2462 3. Act No. 2711 4. R.A. No. 417 5. R.A. 4419
A. 1,2, 3 B. 1, 2 C. 1,2,3,4 D. 5 only E. 1 only
32. Act No. 3538 made dentistry a ______yr. course leading to a degree of DDM.
A. 3 yrs dental proper C. 2 yrs pre dent, 4 yrs dental proper
B. 4 yrs dental proper D. 2 yrs pre dent, 2 yrs dental proper
33. RA. No. 417 added a ____part on the licensure test for dentist. A. theoretical part
B. practical part C. typodont exercise D. none
Nos. 34-37 Dentist Maria, Filipino, 40 yrs old, a licensed dentist since 1990, has been a
faculty member of the CEU College of Dentistry from 2000-2003, an active member of the
PDA was appointed member of Board of Dentistry effective August 2008.
34. Did the Professional Regulation Commission violate any law in recommending
dentist Melanie to the Board of Dentistry? A. Yes B. No
35. Up to when will dentist Maria serve as a member of the Board of Dentistry
according to the present dental law? A. 2009 B. 2010 C. 2011 D. 2012 E. 2013
36. When will she be the chairman of the board of Dentistry? A. On her first year of
tenure B. On her second year of tenure C. On her third year of tenure D. On
her fourth year of tenure E. On his fifth year of tenure
37. After serving the prescribed years of term of office, is it possible for dentist Maria
to be reappointed as member of the BOD? A. Yes B. No
II. Modified True or False: Shade A if the statement is true. If the statement is false,
shade the letter that corresponds to the word/words that will make the statement correct.
38. Police power is the power of the government to take private property for public
purposes upon payment of just compensation. B. power of taxation C. power of
eminent domain D. none
39. One of the qualifications of being a member of the Board of Dentistry is that she
must be teaching dental subjects in any recognized dental schools or colleges for
ten years. B. must have five years of practice of the profession C. must be
teaching dental subjects in any recognized dental school for five years D. must have
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ten years practice of the profession.
40. Act No. 2381 is a/an suppletory law to Act No. 2205 which provided for the
imposition of penalty to dentists who prescribe opium to patients who do not need
the said drug. B. amendatory C. repeal D. none A
A. Act No. 593 B. Act No. 2462 C. Act No. 2711 D.RA No. 417 E. RA 4419
AB. RA No. 9484
Prepared by: Dr. Edilou B. Gutierrez, DMD, RN, MAEd, MS Dent. Educ.
Ergonomics is:
A. Time and motion studies D. Time lapse movie analysis
B. Arrangement for dental work E. none of the choices.
C. The study of man in relation to his working environment
4.. On a prepayment basis, the dental patients receive care at specified facilities
from a limited number of dentists. This practice plan is classified as which of the
following?
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A. Closed panel B. Open panel C. Group practice D.
Solo practice
6. To legally engage in the practice of dentistry, each dentist must pay the following
taxes, except:
D. A. occupation tax C. real property tax
E. B. income tax D. privilege tax.
8. Plaques, certificates and testimonies coming from this source should not be
displayed in the dentist’s clinic or reception room:
H. A. Board of Dentistry C. leading toothpastes makes
I. B. School diploma D. specialty courses.
10. This refers to the ability and dexterity in the performance of a dentist’s technical
duties.
J. A. Learning C. Professional Trust
B. Skill D. Experience E. Best Judgment.
11. This is the sum total of the attendance of the dentist to his patients:
A .Learning C. Professional Trust
B. Skill D. Experience E. Best Judgment.
12. This means to keep confidence the dentist’s perception of his patients.
K. A. Learning C. Professional Trust
B. Skill D. Experience E. Best
Judgment.
13. In this kind of payment, the patient may choose whomever he wishes as a
provider of dental care.
A. Cash C. personal check
B. direct reimbursement D. budget plans E. payment through
HMOs
14. This is the best reason why a patient accepts the treatment proposed by the
dentist:
A. failure to render fee estimate
B. dentist seems too busy to do a good job
C. rudeness of the dentist’s employees
D. good preparation and case presentation by the dentist.
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15. Success in dentistry as a profession is measured by the following criteria,
except:
A. financial gains C. quality of service rendered
B. improvement of patient’s health D. informed and educated patients.
16. One of the most effective ways to conserve time and motion is to:
A. use a pre-prepared tray system convenient to the operating area
B. use laser, stereo and audio machines in coordination
C. avoid using obsolete equipment
D. use adjustable bracket tables and operating magnifiers.
21. The following are factors to be considered in the regulation of fees in dental
practice:
I. overhead expenses III. Cost of the materials
II. financial status of the dentist IV. Professional
preparation
A. I, II & III B. I, II & IV C. II, III & IV D. I, III & IV E. I & III
only
22. Letters of building signs above the 1st floor shall be no bigger than ___cm in
size?
A. 14 B. 16 C. 15 D. 25 E. 26
23. Letter for building signs on the 1sd floor shall not be larger than __cm in size:
A. 4x4 B. 5x5 C. 7x7 D. 8x8 E. 6x6
24. Directional signboards may be used by the dentist but shall not be more than
___ along the street where the dentist is practicing:
A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4 E. 5
25. The dentist shall make newspaper announcement only within ___days from
date of opening, change, or limitation of practice:
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A. 30 B. 40 C. 50 D. 20 E. 10
27. Evaluation and investigation into the reasons why the actual performance
deviates from the budgeted normal operations as expected:
N. A. directing C. planning
O. B. organizing D. controlling E. management
29. Every dentist shall report to the appropriate authority or professional society,
instances of gross and continual faulty treatment by another dentist reflects:
A. expert testimony
B. justifiable criticism D. professional advancement
C. justifiable circumstance E. none of the these.
35. These are taxes paid as a part of the gross income of the clinic which is
payable every 20th of each month.
V. A. Professional tax B. Income tax
W. C. Percentage tax D. EVAT E. all of these
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Z. A. he can make his profession more profitable B. for general
information
AA. C. it is his duty to his profession D. to maintain his
social standing
39. A dentist who fails to practice in accordance with the required standard is
guilty of:
A. illegal practice B. moral turpitude
C. unprofessional conduct D. all of these
42.These are damages wherein only pecuniary loss which have been duly proved
are compensated.
A. Temperate damages B. . Moral damages
C. Actual damages D. liquidated damages E. Nominal
damages
45. An act granting dentists to prescribe and administer opium, cocaine or any of
its derivatives to their patients:
A. Act 2381 B. Act 2502
C. Act 2831 D. Act 2205 E. none.
46. According to the Philippine Dental Act of 1965, the Board of Dentistry consists
of:
A. 3 dentists B. 4 dentists
C. 5 dentists D. number is upon the discretion of the PDA
president.
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A. a serial number
B. signatures of the chairman and members of the Board of Dentistry
C. signature of the PRC chairman
D. name of school where dentist graduated
51. Less Serious physical injuries include those injuries which shall incapacitate
the offended party for labor of ten days or more, or shall require medical
attendance for the same period.
A. true B. false
52. Privileged matters include the following nature of the disease, prescriptions
given by the dentist and office records relating to his patients.
A. true B. false
53. Privileged communication also gives the right to the patient to keep to himself
the honest history of his/her case.
A. true B. false
57 If found guilty of the charge, what will be the sanction for Dr. dela Cruz?
A. Suspension or revocation of license
B. Fine and/or imprisonment C. None, since there is no
offense.
58. Where shall the complaint or charge against Dr. dela Cruz be filed?
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A. Courts B. PRC/BOD C. None, since there
is no offense
60. If found guilty of the charge, what will be the sanction for Juan dela Cruz?
A. Suspension or revocation of license B. None, since there is no
offense.
C. Fine and/or imprisonment
61. Where shall the complaint or charge against Juan dela Cruz be filed?
A. Courts B. PRC/BOD C. None, since there
is no offense
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Numbers 62-65
Mr. Salazar, a dental technology graduate must take the licensure
examination before he can practice his profession.
62. This statement is a provision of:
A. PD.1542 B. RA 4419 C. RA 9484 D. RA
768
64. The dental laboratory where Mr. Salazar did his on the job training must have
been registered with:
A. Board of Dentistry B. Department of Health
C. PRC
D. PDA E. A & C
69. According to the present dental law, members of the Board of Dentistry for a
term of:
A. 5 yrs without reappointment C. 3 yrs without reappointment
B 5 yrs. with reappointment D. 3 yrs. with reappointment
70. Moreover, according to this new law the Board of dentistry is made up of
A. A chairman and 3 members B. A chairman, an asst. chairman and 2
members
C. A chairman and 4 members D.depends on PRC commissioner's
prerogative
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E. all of these.
75. RA 1891 provided for each congressional district not only a public health
dentist alone but a dental unit. The dental unit here refers to
A. dental assistant B. dental chair/module
C. one dentist and one helper D. none
79. R.A. 417 regards the following as constitutive of the practice of dentistry,
except:
A. an operation upon the human mouth, jaws, teeth and surrounding
tissues.
B. Correct malpositions of teeth
C. prescribe drugs or medicines for the treatment of oral diseases and
lesions.
80. This term means that, aside from being required to attend, a witness must bring
with him books, documents, or other items under his control:
A. Subpoena duces tecum B. search warrant
B. Summons D. subpoena ad testificandum
E. none
82. This will enable the president of the Philippines to appraise and evaluate the
country’s progress in dental
health and the profession’s needs in order to fully render service to our
country and people.
A. Annual report submitted by the PDA
B. Annual report submitted by the Board of Dentistry
C. Annual report submitted by the president of the council of deans of the
dental colleges in the Philippines
D. All of the above
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84. Doctrine of Contributory Negligence means
A. the thing speak for itself
B. the patient is also responsible for his worsened condition
C. the dentist is responsible for the actions of his employees acting within
the scope of their tasks
D. the amount of fee should be equivalent to the reasonable value of the
services rendered
E. So use your own so as not to injure that of another
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C. communication gap D. non necessity for outlay of money
92. The following are advantages of urban dental practice, except:
A. full quality care practice B. easier on specialty practice
C. more social pressure D. near supply houses E. none of
these
99. A dentist who wants to establish and maintain a good practice should:
A. employ an agent or solicitor
B. advertise in newspaper and/or magazine
C. charge and collect high professional fees
D. equip clinic with modern facilities and use up-to-date materials
E. all of the above
1. This is a kind of tax imposed on individual citizens whether resident or not and aliens
deriving income within the Philippines as well as corporations, domestic or foreign.
A. Income tax B. Occupation Tax C. Professional/Business Tax
D. S-2 License.
2. Income tax is paid on or before:
A. 15th of April C. 15th of January
st
B. 31 of January D. 1st twenty days of January E. December
th st
15 to January 21
3. These are unconditional payments for services or payments made after a service
rendered.
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A. Retainer fee B. Contingency fee C. Simple fee D. Wages
E. Commission.
4. These are payments based on the kind of treatment, length of treatment and presence
of complications.
A. Retainer fee B. Contingency fee C. Simple fee D. Wages E.
Commission.
5. These are persons who cooperate in the execution of the offense by previous or
simultaneous act.
A. Accomplice C. Principal by inducement
B. Accessories D. Principal by participation E. none.
10. A dentist is liable for the acts of his employees according to the doctrine of contributory
negligence. A. True B. False.
11. Penalty for this offense is a fine of not less than 3000php nor more than5000php or
imprisonment of not less than a year nor more than 5 years, or both.
A. malpractice B. illegal practice C. neither of the two.
13. A dentist whose certificate of registration is suspended but continues to practice his
profession.
A. offense is malpractice B. offense is illegal C. neither of the two.
14. Culpa or fault is a wrongful act which resulted from imprudence and negligence.
A. Statement is TRUE B. Statement is FALSE.
15. An act or omission becomes liable only when there is a law declaring that such act is
criminal.
A. Statement is TRUE B. Statement is FALSE.
16. Privileged communication also gives the right to the patient to keep to himself the
honest history of his/her case. A. Statement is TRUE B. Statement is
FALSE.
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18. Privileged matters include the following: nature of the disease, prescriptions given by
the dentist and office records relating to his patients. A. Statement is TRUE
B. Statement is FALSE.
19. Foreign dentist commissioned in the armed forces performing services to the members
of the said forces. A. offense is malpractice B. offense is illegal C. neither of
the two.
22. The purpose of PD 1575 requiring dentist to keep records of patients is to:
A. saddle the dentist with more administrative work
B. identify persons, especially in the solution of crimes
C. compel dentist to employ filing clerks to ease unemployment
D. train dentists in proper record keeping
E. none of the choices.
23. A right inherent in every state to take private property for public use upon payment of
just compensation to the owner. What power of the government can exercise this?
A. taxation B. police power C., eminent domain D. A & B E.
none of the choices.
26. The reason a dentist should analyzes his accounting records is to get the following
information except;
A. monthly but not daily expenses C. ratio of collections to charges
B. productive time D.. cost of practice
28. A complete financial responsibility form should include all of the following, except:
A. name, address and phone number of the patient and the responsible party if
different
B. specific insurance information
C. patient’s tax return from previous year
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D. the responsible party’s place of employment
31. This serves as the nerve center of the dental practice serving as a hub for all activities:
A. reception room B, treatment area C. business office D. laboratory.
34. A dentist can attain a successful practice even in an area with stiff competition if he
takes the following approaches and attitudes, except:
A. excellent patient-dentist relations C. unreasonable fees
B. commendable dental service D. patience and durability
35. Whether a dentist should take x-rays before initiating a series of treatment is a matter
of:
A. professional judgment B. ethics C. jurisprudence D. personal judgment
52. A discipline dealing with good and evil and with moral duty
A. ethics B. dental jurisprudence C. reciprocity D.
jurisprudence
53. A dentist cannot use this title in his cards or office signs:
A. doctor B. DDS C. dentist D.DMD E.none of the above
54. A dentist must primarily be technically competent and be able to give his professional
services to
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the best of his capabilities. Conduct is only secondary.
A. true C. false E. depends on the
personality involved
B. depends on the circumstances D. depends on type of conduct
This type of practice enables the dentist to make independent decisions freely,reduces
exposure to personality conflicts and does not lead to confusion responsibilities.
A. group practice C. expense-sharing E. solo
practice
B. employer-employee relationship D. multi-located
56. All dentists practicing whether in the city or barrio must be held to the same standard
of skill.
A. true C. false E. depends on the
dentist’s experience
B. depends on the dentist’s income D. depends on the degree of specialization
58. When you render service to a dependent person, when should you identify the person
to whom the bill should be sent ?
A. treatment has begun B. treatment has ended C. before the treatment is
done
59. The following factors should be considered by a dentist in establishing his fee to a
patient except:
A. nature of the case C. dentist’s expertise of the case
B. efforts and skills exerted D.materials E. capacity of the
patient to pay
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B. to show his personal superiority or competence to perform services well
C. to give statements calculated to deceive the public
D. to repost special or exclusive methods of practice
E. none of the above
An established practice:
A. provides the dentist with an adequate income C. does not need to attract new
patients
B. does not need a recall program D. can pay overhead expenses on time
E. a & d
69. The ff are the disadvantages of sharing the reception facilities with another dentist
except:
A. possibilities that the facilities are not adequate
B. temperamental incomparability
C. reduction in overhead cost D. all E. none
70. The dentist primary duty of serving the public is accomplished by:
A. giving his professional service to the best of his capabilities
B. by charging a fixed rate
C. by giving free service D. by under rating his charge
71. Every dentist shall complete a minimum number of CDECU prior to the renewal of his
professional cert of registration:
A. 100 units in 2 yrs C. 400 units in 4 yrs C. 60 units in 3 yrs
D. 300 units in 2 yrs E. 200 units in 3 years
72. The best and most honorable means by which a dentist may make known his practice
and advance his reputation is through
A. employment of an agenda C. a well equipped clinic
B. patient satisfaction D. neon lights in busy places. E.
newspaper advertising
74. The most important point that a patient appreciate most about a dentist:
A. cleanliness and personality C. modern equipment
B. frankness D. good appearance. E.
good service
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75. One advantage in practicing in rural area :
A. no opportunity to become known quickly C. lower overhead
B. less opportunity to participate in community affairs D. more social
pressure
77. The ff are common reasons why people do not accept tx. Except
A. faulty diagnosis D. rudeness of the dentist
B. failure to render estimates prior to tx E. dentist always in a hurry
C. good preparation and case presentation
81. Medical clearance must be filed with the patients dental record and must be in his/her
safekeeping for at least : A. 5 yrs. B. 10 yrs C. 6 yrs D. 15 E. 8
83. The ff. shall be displayed in the dentist’s clinic or reception room except.
A. certificate of registration D. professional identification card
B. certificate of training residency E. certificates of appreciation
C. none
84. For other venues of practice, a certified true copy of diploma from the dental school,
certificate of registration and professional card obtained at PRC shall be properly posted
at the aforementioned areas.
A. TRUE B. FALSE
86. Announcements in print, website, e-cards and other electronic form of communication
shall be posted within ____ days from the date of opening.
A. 40 B. 30 C. 20 D. 10 E. 45
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87. This is the lifeline of dental practice:
A. new patients C. marketing E. recruitment
B. recall D. advertising
88. Temporary loss of consciousness caused by an insufficient blood supply in the brain.
A. syncope B. shock C. anaphylaxis D. fainting E. A & D
90. The brain cells, the most sensitive tissue in the body, will be irreversibly damaged after
_____ minutes without oxygen. A. 1-3 B. 7-9 C. 4-6 D. 2-3
1. Injuries incapacicitating an offended party for less than thirday days but more
than 10 days fall under:
A. less serious physical injuries C. slight physical injuries
B. serious physical injuries D. accidental physical injuries
5. Type of obligation that has a binding force in law, and gives to the obligee or
creditor the right of enforcing it against the obligor or debtor in a court of justice;
A. juridical C. prestation
6. Defined as the systemic study of all laws, rules and regulations as well as legal
principles as doctrine governing and regulating dental practice:
A. dental jurisprudence C. law
B. legal rights D. dental jurisprudence and ethics.
7. The following are criminal offenses that may involve a dentist, except;
A. issuance of false medical / dental certificate
B. libe/ / slander
C. homicide
D. negligence
E. unlawful prescription of drugs
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8. These are damages which include physical suffering, mental anguish, fright,
serious anxiety, social humiliation, wounded feelings, etc;
A. temperate damages C. moral damages
B. actual damages D. liquidated damages
E. nominal damages
9. These are damages that are agreed upon by the parties to a contract, to be paid in
case of breach thereof;
A. temperate damages C. moral damages
B. actual damages D. liquidated damages
E. nominal damages
13. A person who gives any false or forged evidence to the Board of Dentistry in
obtaining a certificate of registration is guilty of;
A. illegal practice C. presumption
B. malpractice D. none of these
14. In what legal concept can a dentist be held liable for the functions of his office
staff;
A. res ipsa loquitor C. respondent superior
B. res judicata D. nolo contenders
15. The entire concept of ethics can be summed up in the main thought of this
principle;
A. The golden rule C. Morgan’s rule for the office
B. Darwism theory D. Stoicism E. none of these
16. An owner of a dental clinic must display in a conspicuous spot in his office the
certificate of registration of each of his dental associates in order to:
A. comply with the regulations
B. prove that he is better than his competitors
C. ensure higher rates for his office dental services
D. assures his patients that his staff are qualified.
17. A dentist may face this charge for violating the dangerous drug act;
A. civil malpractice C. illegal practice
B. criminal malpractice D.. administrative malpractice
18. Drug prescribed is not registered with the BFAD.
A. violative prescriptions C. impossible prescription
B. erroneous prescription D. none.
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B,. versatility D. acceptance, standardization E. all of these.
20. The best and honorable means by which a dentist may make known and advance
his reputation for skill in the practice of dentistry is through:
A. by advertising in the newspaper C. by his/her satisfied patient
B. by employing agent D. by his/her well equip dental clinic.
21. This type of professional personality among dentists exaggerate the problems of
his patients and make them feel that every operation is a major one;
A. real professional C. unltraprofessional
B. super salesmen D. strong silent type
22. The application of business principles as they are related to the delivery of dental
health care to the public;
A. dental practice management C. dental practice planning
B. practice management D. all of these
26. A type of audience who has a stock of ready answers for everything:
A. negative C. .impatient
B. know-it-all character D. non-listener
Shade A, if the entire statement is correct. B if the first part of the statement is correct
but the second part is incorrect or irrelevant to the first. C if the first part of the
statement is incorrect but the second part is correct or relevant to the first. D if the first
and second parts are both correct but irrelevant to each other. E if the statement is
incorrect.
28. Post-graduate studies and attending seminars in the field of Dentistry where you
are interested or deficient must be part of your professional growth. A
29. Speak to new patients in an understanding manner, seeking to allay their fears and
win their confidence. A
30. The location of the dental clinic will affect both the kind of patients you will have
or your target market and how much you will charge or your pricing strategy A
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31. If a patient calls for cancellation of an appointment because of some problem,
comment with interest but do not schedule him for another appointment. B
32. It is easy to change people’s habits and ideas on the type of dental care they found
previously acceptable; thus a neighborhood practice is affected by the dental
consciousness of the residents. E
33. Consideration for the patient is a prime importance in appointment control thus
auxiliaries can help complete treatment is a short time by working at the chair. C
34. A dental auxiliary need not have a pleasant personality provided she is very
intelligent and efficient. E
35. An ultra modern dental office is a definite indication that the dentist is one of the
best in his profession. E
36. The choice of location of a dental office is not so important now because there are
lots of transportation facilities. C
37. Dental treatment should never cause problems for the patient that is greater than the
presently existing state. A
38. A recommended patient may have the same general opinion of Dentistry as the
person who recommended him while a walk-in patient is expected to pay in cash.
A
Some dentists always want to be assisted at chairside to be fully efficient because the
average
1. It is the designing of facilities and its system for the dental health care delivery and
continued evaluation of the designs, systems and procedures to improve efficiency.
A. dental practice administration
B. practice management
C. dental practice planning
D. all of the above E. none of the above
2. It deals with the management of human resources. It requires setting standards for
comparison.
A. Organizing B. Planning C. Controlling D. Directing E. none
3. Marketing dentistry is best defined by:
A. advertising the practice
B. identifying the target patient education
C. community participation
D. managing services to benefit patients and attain profits for the
practice.
4. This does not represent a general principle of the simplified training of a dental
assistant.
A. do not acquaint the assistant with the vocabulary of dentist
B. know what the duties of the assistant will be
C. know the material for instruction
D. have a plan for instruction.
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6. The dentist needs not supervise his associates and his auxiliaries in the performance
of their duties: A
A. true
B. true, if the associates and auxiliaries are more experienced than the dentist
C. true, unless the patient specifically asks for the dentist’s presence
D. false.
39. It is a process wherein there is analysis of the business plan into the functions or
activities to be performed, assignment are given of each task to a specific person;
and everything is presented in an organizational chart.
A. dental practice administration
B. practice management
C. dental practice planning
D. all of the above E. none of the above.
1. The following records are needed for the dental office, except:
A. forms for various tax reports
B. records which concerns both dentist and practice
C. the dentist’s personal and family records
D. records used for individual patients.
2. The Philippine Dental of 2007 provides for the following, except:
A. regulation, control, and supervision of the practice of dentistry, dental hygiene
and dental technology in the Philippines
B. giving of licensure examination to graduates of recognized dental schools of
dentistry, dental hygiene and dental technology for the purpose of registration
C. accreditation of the various schools of dentistry
D. promotion and development of continuing dental education and research in the
country
E. enforcement of the Code of Ethics and Code of Dental Practice in the
Philippines
3. In the Philippine Dental Act of 2007, dentist refers to the following, except:
A. a person who renders dental service
B. performs operation on the head and neck
C. performs any operation or part of an operation, upon the human oral cavity,
jaws, teeth and surrounding tissue
D. prescribes drugs or medicines for the treatment of oral diseases or lesions, or
prevents and or corrects malpositions of the teeth or implantation of artificial
substitutes for lost teeth;
E. teaches subjects in the licensure examination or engages in dental research:
1. A professional identification card is issued to every registrant upon payment of
the fees and shall bear the following, except:
A. registration number C. expiry date
B. date of issuance D. signature of chairperson of PRC E. none of
these
3. The following are the qualification for admission to the Dentist Licensure
Examination, except:
A. he/she is a citizen of the Philippines,
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B. if a foreigner, must prove that the country of which he/she is a subject or citizen
permits Filipino dentists to practice within its territorial jurisdiction on the same
basis as the subjects or citizens of such country;
C. he/she has not been convicted of an offense involving moral turpitude;
D. he/she is a graduate of a recognized and legally constituted university, college, school
or institute with a degree of doctor of dental medicine or its equivalent; and
E. he/she has completed the refresher course required after failing five consecutive
licensure examinations.
1. Any person who shall practice dentistry, dental hygiene or dental technology in
the Philippines using a revoke or suspended certificate of registration and
professional identification card shall:
A. suffer imprisonment for a period of not less than one yr and one day nor more than 2
yrs
B. suffer imprisonment for a period of not less than two yrs and one day nor more than 4
yrs
C. suffer imprisonment for a period of not less than two yrs and one day nor more
than 5 yrs
D. suffer imprisonment for a period of not less than three yrs and one day nor more than
5 yrs
E. none of these
5. In the Philippine Dental Act of 2007, dental hygienist refers to the following,
except:
A. a person who is a holder of a valid certificate of registration and professional
identification card and has undergone a two year course in dental hygiene from a
government recognized school under a college of dentistry and passing the
prescribed board examination for dental hygienist,
B, renders oral health promotion and preventive measures,
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C, performs scaling and polishing, oral examination, taking brief clinical history, taking
radiograph,
D, giving oral health education to patients under the supervision of a licensed dentist.
E., none of these.
7. The licensure examination shall consist of both written and practical tests, in
order for an applicant to pass the examination, an examinee must obtain a general
weighted average of:
A. at least seventy-five percent (75%), with no rating below fifty percent (50%) in
any subjects
B. at least seventy-five percent (75%), with no rating below seventy percent (70%) in any
subjects
C. at least seventy-five percent (75%), with no rating below sixty percent (60%) in any
subjects
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1. Which of the following principles requires health professionals to inform
their patients about treatment and to protect their confidentiality?
A. Justice B. autonomy C. beneficence D.
nonmaleficence
2. The cost of administering the practice includes all of the following, except:
A. accounting and legal services C. payroll
B. collection costs and bank charges D. continuing education
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E. dues and subscriptions
3. These are single-use items that are discarded immediately after the
procedure for which they are used.
A. Consumable B. disposable C. expendable D.
equipment
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