General Dentist Interview Questions and Answers

Facial nerve palsy is a condition that causes weakness or paralysis of the facial muscles due to damage or inflammation of the facial nerve.

• Facial nerve palsy can result in drooping of the affected side of the face, difficulty closing the eye, drooling, and loss of taste sensation.

• It can be caused by various factors such as viral infections (e.g., Bell's palsy), trauma, tumors, or neurological disorders.

• Treatment options for facial nerve palsy include medications (e.g., corti...read more

Blocks used in dental surgery are local anesthetic injections that numb specific areas of the mouth.

• Blocks are used to provide pain relief during dental procedures.

• They involve injecting a local anesthetic into specific nerves to numb the area being treated.

• Common blocks in dental surgery include the inferior alveolar nerve block, the maxillary nerve block, and the mental nerve block.

• These blocks are named after the nerves they target and the area they numb.

• For example, the i...read more

The maxillary first molar typically has three canals.

• The maxillary first molar is one of the most commonly treated teeth in dentistry.

• It usually has three canals: two in the mesiobuccal root and one in the distobuccal root.

• However, variations can occur, and sometimes there may be four canals.

• The presence of additional canals can be determined through careful examination and radiographic imaging.

I am confident in performing procedures such as fillings, extractions, and root canals.

• Fillings: Restoring decayed or damaged teeth with composite or amalgam fillings.

• Extractions: Removing teeth that cannot be saved due to decay, damage, or overcrowding.

• Root canals: Treating infected or inflamed tooth pulp to save the tooth from extraction.

Preparing a class 2 cavity involves removing decayed tooth structure and restoring it with a dental filling.

• Administer local anesthesia to numb the area

• Isolate the tooth using a rubber dam if necessary

• Remove decayed tooth structure using a dental drill

• Shape the cavity walls to facilitate retention of the filling material

• Apply a dental liner or base if needed

• Place the dental filling material (e.g., composite resin, amalgam)

• Condense and shape the filling material

• Check the occlu...read more

As a general dentist, I can perform a wide range of procedures including dental cleanings, fillings, extractions, root canals, and crowns.

• Dental cleanings

• Fillings

• Extractions

• Root canals

• Crowns