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Which earlier version of topical silver was used in the late 1800s
and early 1900s in the United States to treat caries?
A. Silver chloride.
B. Silver fluoride.
C. Silver nitrate.
D. Sodium fluoride.

According to the literature, restorative dentistry performed under
general anesthesia on primary teeth can have relapse rates as high as:
A. 50 percent.
B. 60 percent.
C. 80 percent.
D. 75 percent.

According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention, what percentage of the American population has caries?
A. 91 percent.
B. 80 percent.
C. 76 percent.
D. 50 percent.

The FDA cleared silver diamine fluoride 38% for treatment of:
A. Caries.
B. Dentin hypersensitivity.
C. Decalcification.
D. Gingivitis.

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3.

One drop of silver diamine fluoride 38% can treat up to how many
teeth?
A. One.
B. Two.
C. Three.
D. Five.

You cannot bond to SDF-treated dentin.
A. True.
B. False.

What is a SMART filling?
A. SDF Material Above Restorative Technique.
B. Silver-Modified Atraumatic Resin Treatment.
C. Silver-Modified Atraumatic Restorative Treatment.
D. SDF-Masked Restoration Technique.

SDF restores the form and function of teeth.
A. True.
B. False.

Which of the following are considered indications for the use of SDF?
A. Extreme caries risk.
B. Difficult to treat lesions.
C. Patients with more lesions than can be treated in one visit.
D. All of the above.

10. Which was the first state to reimburse Medicaid providers
for SDF treatments?
A. Maine.
B. Oregon.
C. Minnesota.
D. Alaska.

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