Dental Hygiene and Public Health Quiz
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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?

  • Harmless microorganisms
  • Impaired host (correct)
  • Accidents
  • Genetic conditions

    • 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?

    <p>Gingivitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the goal of prevention in plaque disease?

    <p>Early identification and reversal of in situ or incipient stages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is cultural competency?

    <p>The ability to adapt to different cultural beliefs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does dental hygiene involve?

    <p>Assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does preventive dentistry research focus on?

    <p>Causes related to systemic diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization defines health as the state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being?

    <p>World Health Organization (WHO)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of primary prevention in dentistry?

    <p>Preventing onset of disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term often used to describe routine treatment to terminate disease and restore tissue?

    <p>Restorative care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some of the settings where integrated care can be offered?

    <p>Schools, FQHCs, and nursing homes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of the Surgeons General & Oral Health Reports in 2000 and 2020?

    <p>Policy changes to reduce oral health inequities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does oral health research need to focus on?

    <p>Strengthening the research enterprise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which age group is most likely to have complete tooth loss due to decay or gum disease?

    <p>Adults aged 65+</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the percentage of third grade students with untreated tooth decay?

    <p>50%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'fluoridation status' refer to?

    <p>The percentage of people served by public water systems who receive fluoridated water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'caries experience' refer to?

    <p>The percentage of people with untreated tooth decay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key element of the dental hygiene process of care?

    <p>Assessment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the importance of knowledge of your community's oral health status?

    <p>It helps prioritize preventive dentistry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the percentage of third grade students with dental sealants on at least one permanent molar tooth?

    <p>25%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'oral cavity and pharynx cancer' refer to?

    <p>The incidence and mortality rates of oral and pharyngeal cancer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the essential elements of the dental hygiene process of care?

    <p>Assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which dental profession specialty requires residency?

    <p>Dental Public Health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the basis for dental practice?

    <p>Independent research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of dental hygiene appointment?

    <p>Promoting optimal oral health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of dental hygiene diagnosis?

    <p>To develop treatment plans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the dental hygiene care plan?

    <p>To establish realistic patient goals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is included in the implementation phase of dental hygiene therapy?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the goal of public health in dental care?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which profession requires residency as a requirement?

    <p>Dental public health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Comprehensive Oral Evaluation (COE)?

    <p>To establish a baseline</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phase of dental hygiene therapy involves providing oral prophylaxis and patient instruction?

    <p>Implementation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of public health?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which tool is NOT used for population assessment in Dental Public Health?

    <p>MEPS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of dental hygiene diagnosis?

    <p>To develop a dental hygiene treatment plan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the time frame for a typical dental hygiene appointment?

    <p>50 to 60 minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which dental profession specialty requires residency?

    <p>Dental Public Health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Comprehensive Oral Evaluation (COE)?

    <p>To establish a baseline for dental care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of the Surgeons General & Oral Health Reports in 2000 and 2020?

    <p>Improving access to dental care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the percentage of third grade students with dental sealants on at least one permanent molar tooth?

    <p>50%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'oral cavity and pharynx cancer' refer to?

    <p>Cancer of the throat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the goal of public health in dental care?

    <p>Improving access to dental care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of primary prevention in dentistry?

    <p>Preventing dental diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which category of oral diseases is caused by usual harmless microorganisms becoming disease-causing when the host is impaired?

    <p>Opportunistic Infections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two reversible interim stages that acquired conditions must go through?

    <p>Clinical pathology and histological normalcy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which stage of plaque is characterized by a visible 'white spot' on enamel due to subsurface demineralization?

    <p>Incipient Lesion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the incipient lesion for periodontal disease?

    <p>Gingivitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the treatments for caries and periodontal disease in the overt lesion stage?

    <p>Antibacterial agents and remineralization therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of prevention in plaque disease?

    <p>Early identification and reversal of in situ or incipient stages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the practice of preventive oral health care and education provided by a dental hygienist?

    <p>Dental Hygiene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of preventive dentistry research?

    <p>Causes related to systemic diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of health according to WHO?

    <p>The state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of primary prevention in dental hygiene?

    <p>To prevent onset of disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term often used to describe routine treatment to terminate disease and restore tissue?

    <p>Secondary prevention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some of the settings where integrated care can be offered?

    <p>Schools and nursing homes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the major unmet need in oral health?

    <p>Access to care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the Surgeons General & Oral Health Reports calling for?

    <p>Policy changes to reduce oral health inequities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which age group is most likely to have lost all natural teeth due to decay or gum disease?

    <p>Adults aged 65+</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the percentage of third grade students with caries, treated and untreated?

    <p>25%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the percentage of third grade students with untreated caries?

    <p>20%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the percentage of people served by public water systems who receive fluoridated water?

    <p>50%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the percentage of third grade students with sealants on at least one permanent molar tooth?

    <p>10%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the dental hygiene process of care involve?

    <p>Assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key element of a successful dental practice that prioritizes preventive dentistry?

    <p>Dental hygiene team</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of knowledge of your community's oral health status in your leadership role in the healthcare system?

    <p>It helps prioritize preventive dentistry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the partnership involved in hygiene care?

    <p>Patient and dental hygienist</p> Signup and view all the answers

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