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Dental Charting Practice: Sharpen Your Charting Skills

Quick dental charting quiz to check your skills. Instant feedback.

Editorial: Review CompletedCreated By: Tailor GallagherUpdated Aug 27, 2025
Difficulty: Moderate
2-5mins
Learning OutcomesCheat Sheet
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This dental charting practice quiz helps you record teeth clearly and fast, from surfaces to common notation and symbols. Get instant feedback as you go. For more practice, try the tooth numbering quiz, explore the tooth identification quiz, or review anatomy with the tooth morphology quiz.

In the Universal Numbering System, which tooth is designated as number 1?
Maxillary right third molar
Mandibular left third molar
Maxillary left third molar
Mandibular right third molar
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On an adult dental chart, what does the abbreviation MOD most commonly indicate?
Mesial-occlusal-distal surfaces involved
Mesial-oral-distal surfaces involved
Molar-occlusal-dorsal area
Marginal-occlusal-dentin area
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In standard color-coding for charting, which color is typically used to indicate treatment needed?
Black
Green
Red
Blue
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Which tooth surface faces the cheek on posterior teeth?
Mesial
Lingual
Occlusal
Buccal
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Primary teeth are commonly labeled using which notation in the Universal System?
Roman numerals I to XX
Quadrant numbers 1 to 4
Letters A through T
Numbers 1 through 20
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In periodontal charting, bleeding on probing (BOP) is typically recorded at how many sites per tooth?
Four sites
Eight sites
Six sites
Two sites
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A filled-in blue circle on the occlusal surface most commonly indicates what?
Active occlusal caries
Existing occlusal amalgam restoration
Needed occlusal sealant
Existing gold onlay
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The Palmer notation symbol ┘ around a number typically indicates which quadrant?
Upper left
Lower right
Lower left
Upper right
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In FDI notation, what does tooth 36 represent?
Maxillary left first molar
Maxillary right first molar
Mandibular left first molar
Mandibular right first molar
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Which GV Black classification describes caries on the proximal surfaces of anterior teeth including the incisal angle?
Class III
Class V
Class IV
Class II
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In periodontal charting, a probing depth of 3 mm with 2 mm recession results in what clinical attachment loss (CAL)?
1 mm
5 mm
3 mm
2 mm
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Which symbol is commonly used to denote a furcation involvement on a periodontal chart for a molar?
A circle around the tooth number
A horizontal line through the root
A triangle or caret at the furcation area
A star on the crown
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Angle Class II malocclusion describes which jaw relationship?
Mandible protruded relative to maxilla
Mandible retruded relative to maxilla
Maxilla retruded relative to mandible
Dental midlines coincident
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A diagonal slash through the crown colored red typically indicates what planned procedure?
Extraction needed
Crown preparation needed
Root canal therapy needed
Scaling and root planing needed
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On a chart, an outline with blue diagonal lines over a crown typically denotes which existing restoration?
Full gold crown present
Stainless steel crown present
Porcelain veneer present
Temporary crown present
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The symbol for a pontic in a fixed bridge is commonly shown how on the chart?
Tooth crown shape with an X through the root area
A triangle at the furcation
A dashed outline of the crown
A circle around the tooth number
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In periodontal charting, which measurement increases when the gingival margin is coronal to the CEJ without attachment loss?
Furcation grade
Recession
Probing depth
Clinical attachment level
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In a periodontal chart, Glickman Grade II furcation is best described as which?
Cul-de-sac with partial penetration into furcation
Through-and-through furcation covered by soft tissue
Through-and-through furcation clinically visible
Incipient furcation involvement
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In periodontal charting, a recession value is recorded as what type of number relative to the CEJ?
A percentage of root length
Millimeters coronal to CEJ (negative values only)
Centimeters apical to CEJ
Millimeters apical to CEJ (positive values)
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Which Angle classification is characterized by the mesiobuccal cusp of maxillary first molar occluding anterior to the buccal groove of mandibular first molar?
Class II Division 2 only
Class II
Class I
Class III
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Study Outcomes

  1. Interpret Charting Symbols -

    After completing this dental charting practice quiz, you will accurately interpret common charting symbols and notations used in clinical dental records.

  2. Apply Assistant Charting Protocols -

    You'll be able to apply standardized dental assistant charting procedures to record periodontal, restorative, and prosthetic findings with confidence.

  3. Recall Dental Terminology -

    You'll reinforce your knowledge of HOSA dental terminology practice test items, enabling you to recall correct terms under exam and clinical conditions.

  4. Simulate Real-World Scenarios -

    This interactive quiz will help you simulate practice dental charting scenarios, preparing you for real patient assessments and clinical applications.

  5. Evaluate Your Proficiency -

    You can assess your mastery of dental charting practice concepts and identify areas for improvement to further refine your skills.

Cheat Sheet

  1. Understanding Tooth Numbering Systems -

    Master the Universal, Palmer, and FDI tooth numbering methods to ace your dental charting practice. For example, the Universal system labels the upper right third molar as #1 and the lower left third molar as #17. A simple mnemonic for FDI quadrants is "1-upper right, 2-upper left, 3-lower left, 4-lower right."

  2. Charting Restorations and Pathology -

    Learn the standard symbols for amalgam (solid black) and composite (outlined) restorations in your practice dental charting. Use a red "X" for extracted teeth and blue shading for active caries to maintain consistency. Consistent symbol use is critical for safety and clarity, as recommended by the American Dental Association.

  3. Recording Periodontal Measurements -

    Accurately chart probing depths, recession, and clinical attachment levels during dental assistant charting sessions. Use a color-coded periodontal probe (e.g., Michigan O) to quickly distinguish 1 - 3mm in black, 4 - 5mm in red, and ≥6mm in blue. The "PSR" (Periodontal Screening Record) code simplifies assessments: 0 (healthy) to 4 (severe).

  4. Key Dental Abbreviations and Terminology -

    Familiarize yourself with HOSA dental terminology practice test - style acronyms like CEJ (Cementoenamel Junction), PDL (Periodontal Ligament), and FMX (Full Mouth X-rays). Create flashcards pairing terms with definitions to streamline memorization. Official ADA and FDI glossaries are top-tier resources for accurate definitions.

  5. Legal and Ethical Documentation -

    Adopt the "If it's not charted, it's not done" mantra to ensure legally sound records during dental charting practice. Always date, time, and initial entries, and avoid ambiguous shorthand. The Dental Board of California's guidelines recommend consistent, legible notes to protect patient care and legal compliance.

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