10 Questions
What is the primary focus of preventive dentistry?
Interception of the progress of dental and oral diseases
Why is preventive dentistry considered the only solution for most dental diseases?
It is cost-effective
What does preventive dentistry aim to prevent?
The disease itself
What is the potential impact of every $1 spent on prevention according to the text?
It can lower restorative and emergency dental fees by as much as $50
What is the primary focus of primary prevention in dentistry?
Specific protection by increasing host resistance and establishing barriers against diseases
Which of the following best describes the role of preventive dentistry?
Intercept the progress of dental and oral diseases
Why is dental treatment not affordable for all the population even in developed countries?
Permanently destroyed tissues that cannot be repaired
What measure is associated with preventing severe periodontitis or initial caries lesion to prevent pulpitis and periapical infection?
Early treatment and examination with x-ray
What is the goal of disability limitation in tertiary prevention for dental care?
Prevent the loss of function as far as possible which may happen as a result of disease
What is the main focus of progressive stages of disease in dentistry?
Rehabilitation efforts to restore lost function
Test your knowledge about the application of different levels of prevention in dentistry at the population, community, and individual levels. Understand the importance of preventive dentistry in preserving oral health and addressing the limitations of dental treatment.
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