VIETNAM NATIONAL UNIVERSITY - HCM ENGLISH FOR DENTISTRY 2

SCHOOL OF MEDICINE DATE: 18 March 2023

TERM 2 – 2022/2023
Name: MIDTERM EXAM
ID: Duration: 60 minutes

Part A: Listening – 30pts

Section 1: (2 points / each)
Question 1-3: Choose the correct letter A,B,C
1. On which day can the patient make appointment?
A. Monday
B. Tuesday
C. Wednesday
2. The patient has to wait for an appointment because:
A. The surgery is closed for holiday.
B. There are fewer dentists available.
C. A dentist has cancelled some appoinments.
3. The patient books the appoinment at
A. 1:30
B. 2:30
C. 3:30

Question 4-10:
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer
Cost of treatment
Extractions £90
X-ray (4) £………………….
The clinic require at least (5)………………… hours notice of a cancellation, otherwise
a fee of £10 is charged.
Cheques should be made payable to (6)………………….Dental Surgeons
Dental Insurance
The insurance covers upto £650 every (7)………………………
Get big discount on insurance cover for the whole (8)……………………..
You can pay (9)………………………and no interest is charged.
Covers begin immediately when the (10)…………………… starts.
Section 2: Listen to the audio and choose the correct answers for the following
questions.
11. The man brushes his teeth for ________.
A. a couple of minutes B. a minute C. 5 or more minutes
12. The man uses an electronic toothbrush.
A. False B. True
13. The man keeps his toothbrush his _______.
A. Briefcase B. bathroom C. exercise bag

Listen to the interview with a psychologist who studies dreams. Then, choose
the best answer.
14. Directed dreamers are people who
A. wake up in the middle of a dream.
B. can go hack to sleep after dreaming.
C. can control what they are dreaming.
D. remember what they have dreamt

15. Dr. Border is trying to find out if people can

A. dream the same dream regularly.
B. talk in their sleep.
C. dream they are looking for each other.
D. meet each other in their dreams.

16. What did the experiment require the people to do?

A. To go to a river
B. To sleep in the same room
C. To dream about a particular situation
D. To get to know each other better

17. What did the interviewer find interesting about the experiment?
A. Neither of the men dreamt about the woman.
B. The woman only dreamt about one of the men.
C. Both the men had an odd dream.
D. All the dreamers had the same dream.
 Which THREE things does the speaker say travellers should make sure to do
when making payments overseas?
A. take advantage of tax refunds
B. get the correct change
C. pay with money rather than cards
D. avoid counterfeit cash
E. pay credit card fees
F. get a good exchange rate
G. pay traveller taxes

Part B: Reading (30 minutes) – 40 pts

PART 1: Choose the correct answer A, B, C, and D for the following questions
1. Dentists recommend brushing teeth with fluoride toothpaste to ........... them from decay.

A) arm B) defend C) guard D) protect

2. Which of the following does NOT belong to the same group?

A) dentures B) false teeth C) prosthetics D) braces

3. Crown of teeth is covered by…...

A) Dentine B) Enamel C) Both A and B D) none of these

4. Dental caries are due to………

A) Virus attack B) Contaminated water

C) Bacterial infection D) Hereditary causes

5. If the decays are deep, what is filled to strengthen the area?

A) gold B) glass ionomer C) amalgam D) composite

6. The…………… examination is more detail than a………………

A) intensive, test B) deliberate, exam

C) comprehensive, checkup D) thorough, care

7. In the ……………… stage, the symptoms include discoloration and pains.

A) dental caries B) enamel caries C) pulptitis D) periodonitis

8. Periodontitis is the………………. stage of caries development

A) slight B) minor C) advanced D) severe

9. The X-ray that shows the entire tooth from root to crown is called

A) bitewing B) panoramic C) periapical D) computed tomography

10. Which of the following X-ray is NOT extraoral X-ray?

A) occlusal B) panoramic

C) tomograms D) cephalometric projections

11. Malocclusion is another name the problem about……………..

A) deformity B) underbite C) overbite D) teeth alignment

12. Which of the following is NOT a dental prosthetics?

A) veneers B) implant C) headgear D) partial dentures

13. The central part of a bridge is called ……………………..

A) implant B) pontic C) crown D) abutment

14. Sensitivity is the symptomp of the …….. stage of caries development

A) first B) second C) third D) fourth

15. Which of the following is the risk of radiation exposure?

A) nausea B) dizzy C) cancer D) allergy

PART 2: Reading Comprehension

WHITE SMILE DENTAL CLINIC

Our team:

At White Smile Dental Clinic, we employ only professionals with advanced knowledge,
education and relevant experience. In case you need a dental check-up or are suffering from
toothache, please make an appointment with one of our dental surgeons, commonly referred to as
'dentists'. He or she will identify the cause of pain and provide appropriate treatment.

If you do not need a check-up but only want some advice, please consult our dental
hygienists. They will offer you advice on how to take care of your teeth, how to brush them, how to
use dental floss and what paste to use to enjoy healthy and white teeth for a long time.
 In the case you need your tooth root to be treated, our endodontist, who specializes in root
canal treatments, will first treat the tooth's pulp or nerve or remove them if necessary and then do
the filling of the canal.

When you don't like the look of your teeth because they are crooked, we suggest consulting
our orthodontist. She will assess the condition of your teeth and then order braces for you, which is
a custom-made apparatus you will have to wear to straighten your teeth.

Finally, if one or more of your teeth are missing and you need dentures, they will be
constructed by our highly skilled dental technician, who will create them using a dental model.

Services:

At White Smile Dental Clinic we offer comprehensive dental treatment. When a dentist
discovers a cavity in your tooth during a regular check-up, which is caused by decay, an infection
leading to the destruction of the hard tissues of the tooth, he or she will remove the decayed tissue,
clean the tooth and do the filling. If the cavity is large and there is no possibility to do the filling, the
dentist will extract the tooth.

After the extraction, it is worth replacing the missing tooth taking advantage of one of the
available techniques. Highly recommended is a dental implant, which is a surgical component made
of titanium, mounted in the bone of the jaw to support a crown. Titanium has an advantage over
other materials because it can fuse with the bone through a process called osseointegration. An
alternative solution to the implant / crown combination is the use of a bridge which involves joining
an artificial tooth to adjacent teeth.

If you notice bleeding in the gums after you brush your teeth or see that your gum lines are
receding, it may indicate you are suffering from gingivitis. The condition itself is not very dangerous,
but may develop into periodontitis, which is a destructive disease. Please consult our specialists to
receive advice on treatment & prevention.

Are your teeth not as white as they used to be? Is your teeth's enamel discolored? Our
skilled & experienced staff will whiten your teeth using one of the available techniques. Just make
an appointment and you will regain your 'piano keys' smile!

Read the text and mark the statements below as True or False:

16. Dentists and dental surgeons are referred to the same person.
True False
17. The material for dental implant is usually ceramic.
True False
18. Root canal treatments and fillings are looked at by an oral orthodontist.
True False
 19. Hygenists will offer useful advice to protect out teeth.
True False
20. Teeth cleaning is the last step in treating tooth decay.
True False
21. An implant is mounted in the bone of the jaw to support a crown.
True False
22. Dental technicians are responsible for making bridges or dentures
True False
23. Periodontitis is a minor illness.
True False
24. The symtomps of gingivitis includes gums bleeding and receding.
True False
25. Teeth whitening cannot be applied on discolored enamel.
True False

HEALTH CARE: HELPING THE SICK

Candy Stripers

A candy striper works in a hospital or medical facility. They are called candy stripers because of
their pink aprons. Candy stripers can work on either a volunteer or paid basis. Candy stripers help
sick people feel more comfortable in hospitals. Their duties include delivering newspapers, flowers
and mail to patients. Most candy stripers are students. They come to work after classes. Many
elderly people also work as candy stripers.

Physical Therapists

Physical therapists help people regain physical mobility after an accident, illness or surgery. A
physical therapist works closely with a patient's doctor to relieve pain and increase the mobility of
the affected body part. To be a physical therapist you will need a master's degree in physical
therapy. Then you must be certified by the state. Physical therapy is a rapidly growing field.

Emergency Medical Technicians

The emergency medical technician, or EMT, is the first level of trained life support a patient is likely
to meet following a car accident or an emergency health situation. EMTs are certified to take blood
pressure and perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation. They can also give oxygen. Most community
colleges offer the minimum requirement of 120 hours of study along with the proper certification.
With enough further training, you can become a paramedic.
Paramedics

Paramedics do work similar to that of EMTs, but they are state certified to practice more advanced
procedures and have more responsibilities. They can administer specific drugs and intravenous, or
IV, solutions. Paramedics report for duty at hospitals. From there they are sent to emergency sites,
often along with an EMT, who is second-in-command. To become a paramedic, you must first
become an EMT. Then you continue your schooling for another eighteen months or two years.
Starting salaries for paramedic range between $25,000 and $27,000 a year.

Medical Assistants

Medical assistants work under the direction of a doctor to assist in the examination and treatment
of patients. They interview patients, measure vital signs such as pulse rate, temperature, blood
pressure, weight, and height, and record information on patients' charts. They also prepare
treatment rooms for examination of patients by draping patients with a covering, and positioning
instruments and equipment. During the examination, medical assistants hand instruments and
materials to a doctor as directed. After the examination, they clean and sterilise instruments.

Physicians

To become a physician, or medical doctor, you must complete a long course of training. Before
applying for medical school, a student must first have a bachelor's degree from a four-year college.
Then, a student must attend medical school, which takes four years to complete. Next, the doctor
must complete an internship and a residency at a hospital. These are the doctor's first jobs when
he or she works in a hospital learning from experienced doctors. These generally take another four
years. After several more years of practice and training, doctors are eligible to take the board
certification exams. Doctors can work in hospitals, private practice, medical groups, relief
organisations or government agencies.

Look at the following list of required works and decide by whom the work should be done
according to the duties mentioned in the passage.

26. giving orders to EMT in emergency sites A. Candy Stripers

27. delivering letters to patients B. Physical Therapists

28. helping patients to move properly C. Medical Doctor

29. complete internship at a particular hospital D. Paramedics

30. recording information about patients E. Medical Assistants.

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer. (2 points / each)

31. Candy stripers working in hospitals are both ……………….. and paid.

32. ……………… is compulsory if you want to be a certified physical therapist.

33. Medical Assistant’s reponsibility is to…..……….. instruments after an examination.

34. EMTs usually attend …………… to be competence at essential first-aid skills.

35. The purpose of internship and residency for physicians is ……………

PART C: Writing

Referral letter (150 words), 30 minutes, using the following information from the
case notes.

Assume that today's date is 10 March 2022

You are John Wilson, a dentist in a dental clinic. A regular patient of yours, Ms
Jennifer Ashton, requests a referral to an orthodontist. Using the information given
in the case notes, write a letter of referral to the orthodontist, Dr Fred Harley, 120
Spencer Street, St. Alban
In your answer:
• Expand the relevant notes into complete sentences and paragraphs
• Do not use note form
• Use letter format
• The body of the letter should be approximately 150 words.

Patient: Ms. Jennifer Ashton (DOB: 5 Sept 2000)

Reason for Presenting:
- Dissatisfied with appearance
- Rotation of 13 and 23
Medical History: Allergic to penicillin, allergic to peanuts, asthma
Current Medication:
- Ventolin inhaler
Family and Social History:
- University student
- Lives at home with parents, 2 siblings
Examination: All teeth present in both arches
- composite 23, 25
- amalgams 16, 17
Treatment Record:

Occlusal caries detected on BW 23, 25, 16,17

22 May 2021 Treatment required: restoration of teeth 23, 25, 16,17
Appointments scheduled.
05 Jun 2021 Treatment : Adrenaline 2%, 2ml, Fuji VII base & composite Heliomolar
shade A3.
Recall check-up
Exam: no obvious caries. Soft tissue exam OK. Minimal recession.
27 Aug 2022 Treatment: scale, clean, floss & polish.
Aantibacterial mouthwash. Review condition in 2 weeks. Reassess status of
wisdom teeth as to whether they require extraction.
Wisdom teeth extracted.
No obvious caries. Wisdom teeth settled no further problems. Soft tissue
14 Sep 2022 exam OK.
Minimal recession detected.
Treatment: oral hygiene instruction and showed how to effectively use floss.
Scale, (ultra sonic and hand), floss and prophy.
10 Mar 2022 Recall examination.
Patient concerned about “ugly appearance” of smile.
O/E: teeth 13 and 23 rotated. Crowding: upper - severe (9mm), lower -
moderate (6mm).
Lower midline displaced to left 5mm.
She wants a panoramic radiograph.
Treatment: refer to orthodontic assessment before definitive treatment (inc.
fixed appliance therapy).
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Name: ID:
Part A - LISTENING
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

11. 12. 13. 14. 15.

16. 17. 18. 19. 20.

PART B – READING
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6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

11. 12. 13. 14. 15.

16. 17. 18. 19. 20.

21. 22. 23. 24. 25.

26. 27. 28. 29. 30.

31. 32. 33. 34. 35.

PART C – WRITING
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