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Which category of oral diseases includes caries and periodontal disease?
Which category of oral diseases includes caries and periodontal disease?
- Acquired Conditions (correct)
- Opportunistic Infections
- Craniofacial Disorders
- None of the above
What is the primary cause of acquired conditions?
What is the primary cause of acquired conditions?
- Harmless microorganisms
- Impaired host (correct)
- Accidents
- Genetic conditions
Which stage of plaque is characterized by cavitation with bacterial infiltration?
Which stage of plaque is characterized by cavitation with bacterial infiltration?
- In situ
- Incipient Lesion
- Overt Lesions (correct)
- None of the above
What is the incipient lesion for periodontal disease?
What is the incipient lesion for periodontal disease?
What is the goal of prevention in plaque disease?
What is the goal of prevention in plaque disease?
What is cultural competency?
What is cultural competency?
What does dental hygiene involve?
What does dental hygiene involve?
What does preventive dentistry research focus on?
What does preventive dentistry research focus on?
Which organization defines health as the state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being?
Which organization defines health as the state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being?
What is the primary focus of primary prevention in dentistry?
What is the primary focus of primary prevention in dentistry?
What is the term often used to describe routine treatment to terminate disease and restore tissue?
What is the term often used to describe routine treatment to terminate disease and restore tissue?
What are some of the settings where integrated care can be offered?
What are some of the settings where integrated care can be offered?
What is the main focus of the Surgeons General & Oral Health Reports in 2000 and 2020?
What is the main focus of the Surgeons General & Oral Health Reports in 2000 and 2020?
What does oral health research need to focus on?
What does oral health research need to focus on?
Which age group is most likely to have complete tooth loss due to decay or gum disease?
Which age group is most likely to have complete tooth loss due to decay or gum disease?
What is the percentage of third grade students with untreated tooth decay?
What is the percentage of third grade students with untreated tooth decay?
What does the term 'fluoridation status' refer to?
What does the term 'fluoridation status' refer to?
What does the term 'caries experience' refer to?
What does the term 'caries experience' refer to?
What is the key element of the dental hygiene process of care?
What is the key element of the dental hygiene process of care?
What is the importance of knowledge of your community's oral health status?
What is the importance of knowledge of your community's oral health status?
What is the percentage of third grade students with dental sealants on at least one permanent molar tooth?
What is the percentage of third grade students with dental sealants on at least one permanent molar tooth?
What does the term 'oral cavity and pharynx cancer' refer to?
What does the term 'oral cavity and pharynx cancer' refer to?
What are the essential elements of the dental hygiene process of care?
What are the essential elements of the dental hygiene process of care?
Which dental profession specialty requires residency?
Which dental profession specialty requires residency?
What is the basis for dental practice?
What is the basis for dental practice?
What is the primary focus of dental hygiene appointment?
What is the primary focus of dental hygiene appointment?
What is the purpose of dental hygiene diagnosis?
What is the purpose of dental hygiene diagnosis?
What is the role of the dental hygiene care plan?
What is the role of the dental hygiene care plan?
What is included in the implementation phase of dental hygiene therapy?
What is included in the implementation phase of dental hygiene therapy?
What is the goal of public health in dental care?
What is the goal of public health in dental care?
Which profession requires residency as a requirement?
Which profession requires residency as a requirement?
What is the purpose of the Comprehensive Oral Evaluation (COE)?
What is the purpose of the Comprehensive Oral Evaluation (COE)?
Which phase of dental hygiene therapy involves providing oral prophylaxis and patient instruction?
Which phase of dental hygiene therapy involves providing oral prophylaxis and patient instruction?
What is the primary goal of public health?
What is the primary goal of public health?
Which tool is NOT used for population assessment in Dental Public Health?
Which tool is NOT used for population assessment in Dental Public Health?
What is the purpose of dental hygiene diagnosis?
What is the purpose of dental hygiene diagnosis?
What is the time frame for a typical dental hygiene appointment?
What is the time frame for a typical dental hygiene appointment?
Which dental profession specialty requires residency?
Which dental profession specialty requires residency?
What is the purpose of the Comprehensive Oral Evaluation (COE)?
What is the purpose of the Comprehensive Oral Evaluation (COE)?
What is the main focus of the Surgeons General & Oral Health Reports in 2000 and 2020?
What is the main focus of the Surgeons General & Oral Health Reports in 2000 and 2020?
What is the percentage of third grade students with dental sealants on at least one permanent molar tooth?
What is the percentage of third grade students with dental sealants on at least one permanent molar tooth?
What does the term 'oral cavity and pharynx cancer' refer to?
What does the term 'oral cavity and pharynx cancer' refer to?
What is the goal of public health in dental care?
What is the goal of public health in dental care?
What is the primary focus of primary prevention in dentistry?
What is the primary focus of primary prevention in dentistry?
Which category of oral diseases is caused by usual harmless microorganisms becoming disease-causing when the host is impaired?
Which category of oral diseases is caused by usual harmless microorganisms becoming disease-causing when the host is impaired?
What are the two reversible interim stages that acquired conditions must go through?
What are the two reversible interim stages that acquired conditions must go through?
Which stage of plaque is characterized by a visible 'white spot' on enamel due to subsurface demineralization?
Which stage of plaque is characterized by a visible 'white spot' on enamel due to subsurface demineralization?
What is the incipient lesion for periodontal disease?
What is the incipient lesion for periodontal disease?
What are the treatments for caries and periodontal disease in the overt lesion stage?
What are the treatments for caries and periodontal disease in the overt lesion stage?
What is the main goal of prevention in plaque disease?
What is the main goal of prevention in plaque disease?
What is the term used to describe the practice of preventive oral health care and education provided by a dental hygienist?
What is the term used to describe the practice of preventive oral health care and education provided by a dental hygienist?
What is the focus of preventive dentistry research?
What is the focus of preventive dentistry research?
What is the definition of health according to WHO?
What is the definition of health according to WHO?
What is the primary goal of primary prevention in dental hygiene?
What is the primary goal of primary prevention in dental hygiene?
What is the term often used to describe routine treatment to terminate disease and restore tissue?
What is the term often used to describe routine treatment to terminate disease and restore tissue?
What are some of the settings where integrated care can be offered?
What are some of the settings where integrated care can be offered?
What is the major unmet need in oral health?
What is the major unmet need in oral health?
What are the Surgeons General & Oral Health Reports calling for?
What are the Surgeons General & Oral Health Reports calling for?
Which age group is most likely to have lost all natural teeth due to decay or gum disease?
Which age group is most likely to have lost all natural teeth due to decay or gum disease?
What is the percentage of third grade students with caries, treated and untreated?
What is the percentage of third grade students with caries, treated and untreated?
What is the percentage of third grade students with untreated caries?
What is the percentage of third grade students with untreated caries?
What is the percentage of people served by public water systems who receive fluoridated water?
What is the percentage of people served by public water systems who receive fluoridated water?
What is the percentage of third grade students with sealants on at least one permanent molar tooth?
What is the percentage of third grade students with sealants on at least one permanent molar tooth?
What does the dental hygiene process of care involve?
What does the dental hygiene process of care involve?
What is the key element of a successful dental practice that prioritizes preventive dentistry?
What is the key element of a successful dental practice that prioritizes preventive dentistry?
What is the role of knowledge of your community's oral health status in your leadership role in the healthcare system?
What is the role of knowledge of your community's oral health status in your leadership role in the healthcare system?
What is the partnership involved in hygiene care?
What is the partnership involved in hygiene care?
