Latest UCLA BDP Midterm Exam 2025 With 150

pg. 1 Latest UCLA BDP Midterm Exam 2025 With 150 Practice Questions and Correct Answers/ UCLA BDP Midterm Exam Prep 2025 (100% Correct)

What is the primary focus of esthetic dentistry?

• restoring tooth function
• enhancing the appearance of the smile
• treating gum diseases
• tooth color and shade
• enhancing the appearance of the smile

Is it ethical to ask patients for a 5-star rating on media platforms?

• Yes, as long as it is a good rating
• Yes, since it will promote the dentist's business
• No, it is one thing to ask and another thing to be promoted without asking
• No, since they were not paid to promote it
• No, it is one thing to ask and another thing to be promoted without asking

Which part of the tooth has the MOST hydroxyapatite?

• dentin
• enamel
• pulp
• root canal
• enamel

Which of the following is NOT a key consideration in smile design?

• symmetry
• proportion
• periodontal health
• tooth color and shade 1 / 3

pg. 2

• periodontal health

When a dentist is not involving the patient in their treatment plan, which ADA ethical principle is being violated?

• Justice
• Veracity
• Patient Autonomy
• Non-maleficence
• Patient Autonomy

Scenario: A patient comes into your office with some decay. The cavity does not

seem too bad, possibly a crown prep, but most likely a filling. The other dentist, who is also your boss, tells you to do a crown because it will bring in more money.You do not want to lose your job, but you believe the patient needs a filling. What would be the best thing to do in this scenario?

• Tell the other dentist that you politely disagree, as you believe it only requires a

filling and not a crown

• Do the crown prep in order to save your job
• Tell the other dentist that you do not want to do the crown prep, but you do it

anyway to make them happy

• Ignore the dentist's opinion completely and do what you want to do
• Tell the other dentist that you politely disagree, as you believe it only requires a

filling and not a crown In the context of dental materials in esthetic dentistry what is the significance of choosing the right material for a specific case?

• it impacts the cost of the treatment
• it doesn't affect the treatment outcome significantly
• it can lead to better esthetic and functional results
• it only affects the longevity of the restoration
• it can lead to better esthetic and functional results

What restorative material is best for a patient with high esthetic concern?

• amalgam
• composite 2 / 3

pg. 3

• glass ionomer
• sealants
• composite

Which of the following restorative materials can release fluoride?

• amalgam
• composite
• glass ionomer
• sealants
• glass ionomer

How should you treat someone with a disability?

• Assume they need your help
• Use elementary level language so they can understand you easier
• Stand up when speaking to them so they understand you are a figure of

authority

• Speak to them directly, as you would with any patient, and without

assuming they cannot understand you

• Speak to them directly, as you would with any patient, and without

assuming they cannot understand you Select the term that best matches the definition. A spectrum disorder that may involve persistent challenges with social communication, restricted interests, and repetitive behaviors.

• Down Syndrome
• Cerebral Palsy
• Autism (ASD)
• Anxiety
• Autism (ASD)

Who can treat special patients?

• Only hospital-based dentists
• Only Special Patient Care Clinics within academic institutions, such as UCLA
• Only hospital-based dentists, Special Patient Care Clinics, and pediatric
• / 3