1. A patient attends the surgery with a discoloured lower left central incisor and a radiograph shows that no root filling is present. The dentist arranges to test the vitality of the tooth using gutta percha. Which one of the following sensations should the patient be told to expect if the tooth is vital?

2. A male patient is to attend the surgery for dental treatment under intravenous sedation. Which one of the following is the preoperative advice he should receive before undergoing this procedure?

3. A female patient is to receive an inferior dental nerve block injection for the first time and has asked you to explain what it will feel like once given. Which one of the following effects of a local anaesthetic would you tell the patient to expect?

4. A female patient has attended the surgery with a missing upper left lateral incisor, which she wishes to have replaced. Which one of the following dental treatments will not be discussed in this case?

5. A teenage patient is considering whether to undergo orthodontic treatment to correct his malocclusion and has asked what is likely to be done at the initial assessment appointment. Which one of the following treatments will not be carried out at this appointment?

6. When patients attend the surgery for a dental examination, their level of knowledge and skill in relation to their own oral health will be assessed by the dental team. Which one of the following is the most likely issue that can be altered by the team?

7. A patient has had an upper chrome partial denture fitted and is receiving her wearing and maintenance instructions from the dentist. Which one of the following instructions will not be given to this patient?

8. A patient attends the surgery as an emergency, following fracture of the lower left second molar tooth. The dentist recommends that the tooth is extracted and arranges to take a radiograph of the tooth first. Which one of the following is the reason for taking the radiograph?

9. Information received from patients about their attitudes to oral health issues, and their motivation to improve their oral health, will vary between age groups. Which one of the following difficulties must be overcome by the dental team before progress can be made with adult patients?

10. A patient has attended the surgery for the cementation of a three unit fixed–fixed bridge to replace the missing upper right central incisor. Which one of the following oral health products should be recommended to the patient for regular use now the bridge has been fitted?

11. A teenage patient has attended the surgery for an orthodontic assessment, with a view to having orthodontic treatment. Which one of the following reasons for orthodontic treatment is appropriate in this case?

12. A patient attends the surgery with a discoloured upper right central incisor, and a radiograph shows that no root filling is present. The dentist arranges to test the vitality of the tooth using ethyl chloride. Which one of the following sensations should the patient be told to expect if the tooth is vital?

13. A patient attends the surgery with the upper left incisor teeth fractured at the gingival margin following a car accident. Which one of the following medical conditions would persuade the dentist to recommend extraction rather than root canal therapy in order to avoid bacteraemia?

14. A patient attends the surgery with a Class II cavity in the lower right second molar tooth, with a lingual extension. Which one of the following is the dentist most likely to recommend to the patient as initial treatment for this tooth?

15. Following the placement of a composite restoration under local anaesthesia in the upper right central incisor, the dentist advises the patient not to attempt to eat anything until the anaesthetic has worn off. Which one of the following is the reason for this advice?

16. A patient attends for the extraction of an upper right first premolar tooth, and admits it is his first experience of an extraction. You explain to the patient that he should not feel which one of the following sensations?

17. A patient has had an immediate replacement acrylic denture fitted, after the extraction of the four upper incisors at the fit appointment. The dentist advises waiting for what length of time before considering a replacement denture?

18. A patient attends the surgery with a discoloured upper left lateral incisor tooth, which was root filled many years ago, and asks for advice on improving the appearance of the tooth. Which one of the following treatments is likely to be recommended by the dentist?

19. A teenage patient has just had a fixed orthodontic appliance bonded to her upper teeth to correct a malalignment. Which one of the following oral health aids should be recommended for cleaning around the brackets?

20. A patient attends the surgery with a discoloured lower right lateral incisor and a radiograph shows that no root filling is present. The dentist arranges to test the vitality of the tooth using an electric pulp tester. Which one of the following sensations should the patient be told to expect if the tooth is vital?

21. A patient is undergoing the procedure of having a lower acrylic partial denture constructed, and the dentist has advised that stainless steel clasps are incorporated into the design. Which one of the following is the reason for their use?

22. A patient is to attend for a crown preparation on the upper left first molar tooth, which is heavily filled. The dentist arranges to take a radiograph of the tooth beforehand. Which one of the following is the reason for taking the radiograph?

23. A patient re-attends the surgery 6 hours after having a tooth extracted that morning, complaining that the socket has started bleeding again. Which one of the following is the initial treatment?

24. A patient attends for root canal therapy and restoration of the upper right canine tooth, following its loss of vitality after a blow to the face. Which one of the following medical conditions must be ruled out before proceeding with the endodontic treatment?

25. A patient attends the surgery after an absence of 3 years, complaining that his upper full acrylic denture has become loose. Which one of the following is the dentist most likely to recommend that will solve the problem?