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Which condition can increase the risk of periodontal disease and affect facial development?
Which condition can increase the risk of periodontal disease and affect facial development?
- Down syndrome (correct)
- Leukemia
- Chemotherapy
- Drug-induced gingival enlargement
Which of the following can increase the risk of gingivitis?
Which of the following can increase the risk of gingivitis?
- Chronic stress
- Menopause (correct)
- Abdominal obesity
- HIV infection
What is epidemiology?
What is epidemiology?
- The study of diseases in animals
- The study of health and disease in human populations (correct)
- The study of the environment and its impact on health
- The study of the immune system and its response to disease
What should dental professionals do for pregnant patients?
What should dental professionals do for pregnant patients?
Which medication can reduce oral mucosal inflammation and plaque scores?
Which medication can reduce oral mucosal inflammation and plaque scores?
What are the ways to measure disease?
What are the ways to measure disease?
What is a side effect of certain medications that can induce gingival enlargement?
What is a side effect of certain medications that can induce gingival enlargement?
What are risk factors?
What are risk factors?
What is a risk factor for periodontitis?
What is a risk factor for periodontitis?
Which type of cancer can cause gingival inflammation and oral infections?
Which type of cancer can cause gingival inflammation and oral infections?
What is a major risk factor for periodontal disease?
What is a major risk factor for periodontal disease?
What is the recommended approach to infection control in dental offices?
What is the recommended approach to infection control in dental offices?
What can dental hygienists do for patients with metabolic syndrome?
What can dental hygienists do for patients with metabolic syndrome?
What increases the risk of periodontal disease?
What increases the risk of periodontal disease?
What is a common oral side effect of chemotherapy and radiation therapy?
What is a common oral side effect of chemotherapy and radiation therapy?
What effect can chronic stress have on the immune system?
What effect can chronic stress have on the immune system?
Which healthcare professionals can play a role in screening and diagnosing leukemia?
Which healthcare professionals can play a role in screening and diagnosing leukemia?
What is a major risk factor for periodontitis?
What is a major risk factor for periodontitis?
Are patients with well-controlled diabetes more susceptible to periodontal disease?
Are patients with well-controlled diabetes more susceptible to periodontal disease?
What can cause hormonal changes that increase susceptibility to gingivitis?
What can cause hormonal changes that increase susceptibility to gingivitis?
What do gingival fibroblasts overproduce in response to plaque-induced inflammation?
What do gingival fibroblasts overproduce in response to plaque-induced inflammation?
How does diabetes contribute to periodontitis?
How does diabetes contribute to periodontitis?
What can menopause lead to, in addition to periodontal disease?
What can menopause lead to, in addition to periodontal disease?
How many medications have been linked to gingival enlargement?
How many medications have been linked to gingival enlargement?
What is the risk for HIV-positive patients regarding periodontal diseases?
What is the risk for HIV-positive patients regarding periodontal diseases?
What can improve patient-centered care?
What can improve patient-centered care?
Are patients with diabetes aware of the link between diabetes and oral health?
Are patients with diabetes aware of the link between diabetes and oral health?
What is the recommended approach to periodontal therapy for HIV-infected patients with competent immune systems?
What is the recommended approach to periodontal therapy for HIV-infected patients with competent immune systems?
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Study Notes
- Epidemiology studies health and disease in human populations.
- Prevalence, incidence, severity, and risk are ways to measure disease.
- Risk factors are associated with disease but do not necessarily cause it.
- Smoking is a major risk factor for periodontal disease.
- Certain systemic conditions increase the risk of periodontal disease.
- Diabetes mellitus is a major risk factor for periodontitis.
- Patients with well-controlled diabetes are not more susceptible to periodontal disease.
- Diabetes contributes to increased prevalence, severity, and progression of periodontitis.
- Interprofessional collaborative practice can improve patient-centered care.
- Patients with diabetes are often unaware of the link between diabetes and oral health.
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