Health Promo Exams 1 x 2
All of the following are examples of a Community Integrated Healthcare System 3.0 EXCEPT... A.) Episodic health care B.) Population health focused strategies C.) Integrated networks linked to community resources capable of addressing psycho social/economic needs D.) Population based reimbursement
A.) Episodic health care Episodic health care = Acute Care System 1.0
According to session 5, which of the following is TRUE regarding why dentists are wary/hesitant to provide dental services for expecting mothers? A.) Fear of possible litigation B.) Pregnancy is typically associated with few dental problems C.) Unaware of current clinical guidelines D.) Dental insurances do not cover services for expecting mothers
A.) Fear of possible litigation
**In order to be a school-based dental program, you must be A.) Located in the children's school, clinic in the school or outside the school in a van B.) Located in the dental school and children are bused in for services C.) Can only use portable mobile equipment D.) None of the choices are correct
A.) Located in the children's school, clinic in the school or outside the school in a van
Which of the following is NOT an established risk factor for oral cavity cancer? A.) Obesity B.) Areca nut C.) Low intake of fruits and vegetables D.) Heavy alcohol E.) Tobacco use
A.) Obesity
Which of the following describes patient-centered care? (select all that apply) A.) Patients are partners with their healthcare providers B.) Care is collaborative, coordinated, and accessible C.) Care decisions are made by the provider, who informs the patient and family of the care plan D.) An individual's specific health needs and desired health outcomes are the driving force behind all health care decisions and quality measurements E.) Providers treat patients from a clinical, emotional, mental, spiritual, social, and financial perspective F.) The family is not welcome in the care setting G.) Provision of the most technologically advanced surgical care is the top treatment priority
A.) Patients are partners with their healthcare providers B.) Care is collaborative, coordinated, and accessible D.) An individual's specific health needs and desired health outcomes are the driving force behind all health care decisions and quality measurements E.) Providers treat patients from a clinical, emotional, mental, spiritual, social, and financial perspective
What oral disease has a bidirectional effect on individuals with diabetes? A.) Periodontal Disease B.) Caries C.) Oral Cancer D.) Xerostomia
A.) Periodontal Disease
Integration of oral health across the lifespan involves (choose all that apply) A.) Physicians B.) Dentists C.) Nurse Practitioners D.) Military Personnel E.) None of the choices are correct
A.) Physicians B.) Dentists C.) Nurse Practitioners
If done correctly, dental sealants can remain intact for: A.) 2-3 years B.) 5-10 years C.) A lifetime D.) None of the choices are correct
B.) 5-10 years
Which of the following are TRUE about the available oral health services that US rural populations receive (select all that apply) A.) In the last five years, there has been a trend of younger dentists leaving urban centers in favor of rural practice B.) Although community health centers in rural areas have dental facilities, many struggle with vacant dental positions C.) The majority of dental shortage areas are found in rural areas D.) Few dentists choose to locate their practices in rural areas
B.) Although community health centers in rural areas have dental facilities, many struggle with vacant dental positions C.) The majority of dental shortage areas are found in rural areas D.) Few dentists choose to locate their practices in rural areas
What is the primary etiologic factor for periodontal disease? A.) Calculus B.) Dental plaque C.) Dental caries D.) Faculty restoration E.) Occlusal trauma
B.) Dental plaque
What is one recommendation that a Registered Dietician would make for a patient with diabetes that may increase their risk for dental caries if not directed about the connection between nutrition and oral health? A.) Avoid intake of sugar-sweetened beverages in between meal times B.) Eat small, frequent meals C.) Decrease intake of fermentable carbohydrates D.) Pair carbohydrate heavy snacks with a protein or healthy fat
B.) Eat small, frequent meals
Which of the following is not an FDA approved pharmacotherapy for tobacco cessation in the United States? A.) Varenicline B.) Electronic cigarette C.) Buproprion D.) Nicotine lozenges E.) Nicotine patch
B.) Electronic cigarette
Fluoride varnish is effective against caries... A.) In the permanent, but not primary dentition B.) In both permanent and primary dentition C.) Only in an area with no water fluoridation D.) None of the choices are correct
B.) In both permanent and primary dentition
**Which risk factor is most important in oropharynx cancers? A.) Marijuana B.) Persistent HPV 16 infection C.) Tobacco use D.) Periodontitis E.) Mouthwash use
B.) Persistent HPV 16 infection
What type of malignancy is the most common in the oral cavity/oropharynx? A.) Mucoepidermoid carcinoma B.) Squamous cell carcinoma C.) Kaposi's sarcoma D.) Acute myelogenous leukemia
B.) Squamous cell carcinoma
Compared to their urban counterparts, which of the following statements is true about the overall health of US rural populations? (choose all that apply) A.) Diabetes and cancer is relatively lower in rural populations B.) Unintentional injury and motor vehicle accidents are relatively higher in rural populations C.) Depression, binge drinking, and suicide are relatively higher in rural populations D.) Life expectancy is relatively higher in rural populations
B.) Unintentional injury and motor vehicle accidents are relatively higher in rural populations C.) Depression, binge drinking, and suicide are relatively higher in rural populations
All of the following are considered periodontal disease risk factors EXCEPT: A.) Previous attachment loss B.) Plaque C.) Age D.) Smoking E.) Diabetes
C.) Age Age = risk INDICATOR for periodontal disease
What chronic disease is out of your scope of practice, as a dentist, to educate nutritionally about the connection between food and oral health? A.) GERD B.) Obesity C.) Kidney Disease D.) Diabetes
C.) Kidney Disease
**Collaborative clinical experiences can be enhanced using A.) Reflective exercises B.) CEREGO learning modules C.) Virtual patients D.) Clinical competencies
C.) Virtual patients
According to what you learned in Session 2, what is the critical pH at which enamel begins to demineralize? A.) 3.5 B.) 5.0 C.) 4.5 D.) 5.5 E.) 6.5
D.) 5.5
Presently children aged 6-9 years who received dental sealants on one or more of their permanent first molars is 25.5%. The health people 2020 goal is to increase it to? a. 28.1% b. 50% c. 30.1% d. 74.1%
a. 28.1%
All of the following are considered a sign of acute inflammation a. Bleeding b. Calor c. Tumor d. Rubor e. Dolor
a. Bleeding
According to what you learned in Session 5, which of the following is TRUE regarding providing dental services for expecting mothers? a. Composite restorations are safe to use at any time during pregnancy. b. Local anesthetic with or without epinephrine is safe to use after the first trimester. c. Antibiotics should be avoided during the first trimester of pregnancy. d. Amalgam restorations should not be considered for use with expecting mothers at any time during their pregnancy. e. A and C f. B and D
a. Composite restorations are safe to use at any time during pregnancy.
**According to the Macek 2002 article in Session 3, which of the following is FALSE in regard to oral health disparities? a. Disparities in dental visits by socioeconomic status were found not to be consistent when comparing between NHIS, NHANES, and MEPS b. Disparities were found in dental visits by race. c. Disparities were found in dental visits by gender. d. Disparities were found in dental visits by level of education. e. C and D are false f. A and B are false g. All statements are true
a. Disparities in dental visits by socioeconomic status were found not to be consistent when comparing between NHIS, NHANES, and MEPS
From what you learned from the student engagement activity focused on access solutions for rural populations, which of the following statements are TRUE in regard to mobile dental clinics such as "dental van" (choose all that apply) a. Has the potential to be self-sustaining b. Can struggle to ensure provision of a dental home/comprehensive care, even while basic dental care services are provided c. Has potential to increase access to basic dental services d. Can require significant scheduling and care coordination
a. Has the potential to be self-sustaining b. Can struggle to ensure provision of a dental home/comprehensive care, even while basic dental care services are provided c. Has potential to increase access to basic dental services d. Can require significant scheduling and care coordination
**The tenant of the inter-professional education and practice complement the evolution of the US health care delivery system in which of the following ways? (select all that apply) a. Integrated networks linked to community resources capable of addressing psychosocial/economic needs b. Shared financial risk c. A focus on care management and preventative care d. Provision of patient/person centered care e. Health information tech/ electronic health record integration
a. Integrated networks linked to community resources capable of addressing psychosocial/economic needs b. Shared financial risk c. A focus on care management and preventative care d. Provision of patient/person centered care e. Health information tech/ electronic health record integration
In a head start community program, groups learn from each other. The dental students a. Learn behavior management techniques b. Learn how to give immunizations c. Learn how to prescribe oral sedatives d. Learn how to take pediatric blood pressure readings
a. Learn behavior management techniques
Which of the following tooth brushing techniques is BEST for a patient with areas of gingival recession? a. Modified Stillman b. Jiggle-jiggle-flick c. Charter's d. Modified Bass e. Scrub
a. Modified Stillman
Which parts of the tooth to receive the greatest benefits from fluoride? a. Pits and fissure surface b. Smooth surface c. All tooth surfaces d. None of the choices are correct
b. Smooth surface
Which of the following are TRUE about the US rural populations (select all that apply) a. Despite issues, the US rural population has surprisingly growing in the recent years b. There is persistent poverty in many rural counties c. A disproportionately low number of residents in rural areas are of working (18-64 years) d. Many rural communities are "mono-ethnic"
b. There is persistent poverty in many rural counties c. A disproportionately low number of residents in rural areas are of working (18-64 years) d. Many rural communities are "mono-ethnic"
Individuals with high and low BMI's are at risk for deficiencies of certain vitamins and minerals. Which is one of these compounds are most American not getting enough of in their diet? a. Vitamin C b. Fiber c. Saturated fat d. Vitamin A
b. Fiber Top 5 Deficiencies = Vit D, Calcium, Fiber, Potassium, Iron
Your patient is 5'6'' and weighs 180 pounds with a BMI of 29.1 kg/m2. Based on his BMI, what weight classification is your patient according to the WHO a. Underweight b. Overweight c. Obese d. Normal
b. Overweight
In Session 6, we discussed the 2010 GAP report that examined information available on the website InsureKidsNow.gov. What was a major finding in the report? a. The report stated that there was no statistically significant benefit for families to use the InsureKidsNow.gov website b. The report stated that while the InsureKidsNow.gov website was an effort to improve access to dental services, attention was still needed to address ongoing concerns such as incomplete and inaccurate information. c. The report stated that over 90% of the 188 dentists contacted were shown to have invalid information in regard to accepting new patients or performing routine exams d. The report stated that InsureKidsNow.gov dramatically improved the ability for poor and low-income families to access comprehensive pediatric dental care services
b. The report stated that while the InsureKidsNow.gov website was an effort to improve access to dental services, attention was still needed to address ongoing concerns such as incomplete and inaccurate information.
A 1 Liter bottle of Mountain Dew has 124 grams of sugar. How many teaspoons of sugar does that equal? a. 124/6 = 21 teaspoons b. 124 grams/ 8= 15.5 grams c. 124 grams/ 4= 31 teaspoons d. 124/ 2= 62 teaspoons
c. 124 grams/ 4= 31 teaspoons
In selecting a school for a school based dental sealant program, children should ideally come from low income households. In order to determine if this school is eligible you would? a. Ask parents if their children are on medicaid b. Ask the school which children come from low income households c. Get the number of children who are enrolled in the free or reduced lunch program d. Ask the child
c. Get the number of children who are enrolled in the free or reduced lunch program
**You have a 63 year old male patient with a history of caries, uncontrolled type 2 diabetes and a BMI of 36. His 24 hour dietary recall is below 7am: 8 oz glass of orange juice with morning pills 8:30-8:45am: Plain croissant with 8 oz glass of coffee with whole milk and 2 teaspoons of sugar 1:00-1:15pm: 1 slice of pepperoni pizza and 1 can of regular soda 5:45-6:00pm: 1-2oz beer with handful of peanuts 7:45-8:05pm: 1 cheeseburger with ketchup and pickles, 1 small fry with salt and 1 can soda 9:30-9:40pm: 1 chocolate chip cookie with 4 oz. 2% milk What conclusions can be made about this? a. He is consciously making healthy choices for all his chronic disease b. His meats are too long and too frequent increasing his risk for cavities c. His meals and snacks contain too many fermentable carbs increasing his risk for cavities. Also his type of meals and snacks are not good for his diabetes and obesity d. His pairs nicely his carbs with healthy fats and proteins to reduce his risk for cavities and manage his diabetes and obesity
c. His meals and snacks contain too many fermentable carbs increasing his risk for cavities. Also his type of meals and snacks are not good for his diabetes and obesity **Not sure if this is a "select all that apply" question - if so, then maybe also B?
According to the lecture on TOSH program, the missing piece of whole person care is often a. Pharmaceuticals management b. Home care c. Oral health d. Long term care
c. Oral health
How much toothpaste should be placed on a 4 year old's toothbrush a. 1 mg b. 0.5mg c. Pea-sized amount d. A smear or grain of rice
c. Pea-sized amount
As discussed in Session 2, which of the following are/is FALSE about pediatric dental caries a. Pediatric dental caries is reversible up to point. b. Pediatric dental caries is diet dependent. c. Pediatric dental caries can be effectively addressed through surgical repair. d. Pediatric dental caries is mediated by fluoride. e. A and B. f. All are true
c. Pediatric dental caries can be effectively addressed through surgical repair.
According to the lecture on sealants, about 90% of the decay occur in: a. Primary teeth b. Pits and fissures of anterior teeth c. Pits and fissures of posterior permanent molars d. Smooth surface on posterior permanent molars
c. Pits and fissures of posterior permanent molars
Which fermentable carbohydrate is considered a "moderate clearance" a. Jell-o b. Pudding c. Raisins d. Hard candy
c. Raisins
Which fats have been associated with higher risk of cardiovascular disease a. Unsaturated, saturated and trans fat b. Saturated fats and unsaturated fats c. Saturated fats and trans fats d. Unsaturated fats and trans fats
c. Saturated fats and trans fats
NYC water is optimally fluoridated at: a. 1.2 ppm b. 2 ppm c. 0.3 ppm d. 0.7 ppm
d. 0.7 ppm
Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding our discussion in Session 3 on health equity and health disparities? a. Equity is the absence of avoidable, unfair, or remediable differences among groups of people, whether those groups are defined socially, economically, demographically or geographically or by other means of stratification b. Health disparities are differences in health status between people related to social or demographic factors such as race, gender, income or geographic region c. Health disparities are one way we can measure our progress toward achieving health equity d. All these statements are true
d. All these statements are true
What is NOT something you should do while performing a 24-hour dietary recall on your patient a. Dig deeper- ask about serving sizes, methods of cooking, duration of meal/snack b. Avoid commenting on the foods/drinks being reported c. Ask if yesterday was a typical day of eating before starting the recalled d. Begin by asking what they had for breakfast
d. Begin by asking what they had for breakfast
From what you learned about the Stephan Curve in Session 2, why is it encouraged that parents not let their child sleep with a baby bottle containing anything other than water at night? a. There is no relationship between the Stephan Curve and sleeping with a bottle at night. b. The bottle positions the front teeth in a position that leads to open bite and eventually makes them more susceptible from oral trauma. c. The Stephan Curve has been found to be inversely proportional to DMFT. d. Contents of the baby bottle can help keep the pH in the danger zone throughout the night resulting in a prolonged time of demineralization. e. The Stephan Curve supports the association between sleeping with the bottle and pediatric sleep apnea
d. Contents of the baby bottle can help keep the pH in the danger zone throughout the night resulting in a prolonged time of demineralization.
According to what you learned in Session 6, which of the groups below currently provides the majority of dental care service for children in the US nationwide? a. General dentists in dental schools and training hospital programs b. Equally divided among all these groups c. Pediatric dentists in Community health clinics (CHCs) and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) d. General dentists in private practice e. Pediatric dentists in private practice
d. General dentists in private practice
**Which of the following is the best example of secondary prevention? A.) A dental screening program with mothers at local child care centers in order to identify practices that might put their children at high risk for dental caries B.) Expanded clinical hours on weeknight and weekends for an emergency walk-in clinic focused on dental extractions C.) A community-based program focused on nutrition and encouraging healthy snack choices D.) A fluoride varnish program aimed at arresting the caries process for children identified as already having "white spot" demineralization on their teeth E.) None of these are examples of secondary prevention
D.) A fluoride varnish program aimed at arresting the caries process for children identified as already having "white spot" demineralization on their teeth
What is one con of a 24-hour dietary recall? A.) They can be affected by reactivity B.) They are complicated to perform in a clinical setting C.) They are expensive to complete D.) They can be affected by reporter bias
D.) They can be affected by reporter bias Other cons: - Only captures short term eating patterns - Requires trained interviewer
According to the ADA Health Policy Institute, dental care utilization of US adults has ______ in the last decade while dental utilization of US Children has _____ A.) remained flat/slightly decreased | decreased B.) increased | decreased C.) decreased | remained flat D.) remained flat/slightly decreased | increased E.) increased | remained flat
D.) remained flat/slightly decreased | increased
Which of the following is NOT an example of health disparities for US populations from Session 3? A.) A lower chance of a child seeing a dentist depending on race/ethnicity B.) A difference in median life expectancy depending on which geographic area of New Orleans a person resides C.) A higher caries experience (DMFT) in adults depending on socioeconomic status D.) A higher likelihood of having dental pain in children depending on family income E.) All are examples of health disparities
E.) All are examples of health disparities
Which of the following is CORRECT about the efficacy of pharmacotherapy for tobacco cessation (1 year abstinence)? A.) Combination NRT is inferior to monotherapy with the patch B.) Varenicline monotherapy is inferior to combination NRT C.) NRT is approximately 5 times as effective as placebo D.) Buproprion is superior to varencline E.) Varencline is approximately 3 times as effective as placebo
E.) Varencline is approximately 3 times as effective as placebo
In Session 6, we discussed the Rossy 2013 Article in regard to the dental workforce. What was one of the major findings of the article? A.) The majority of dental locations were found to be in the more population dense areas of NYC (ex: NYC, Long Island) B.) A significant number of dental provider information on the InsureKidsNow.gov site was found to be inaccurate C.) The vast majority of NY counties were found to be without any dentists D.) The majority of dental care for children in NYS was provided by pediatric dentists and not general dentists E.) All were major findings F.) A and B G.) B and C
F.) A and B
Which of the followings is an example of health promotion? A.) An annual dental school wide walk to increase awareness of oral cancer B.) A needle exchange program aimed at lowering transmission of blood borne illness in IV drug users C.) School parent meetings to inform families about HPV and common misconceptions about vaccines D.) Distributing brochures from a local dental practice advertising free dental exams E.) A, C, and D F.) A and C
F.) A and C
Which of the following is an associated or common oral health finding for pregnant women? A.) Dental Erosion B.) Periodontal Disease C.) Pyogenic Granuloma D.) Dental Caries E.) B and C F.) All of the above
F.) All of the above
From what you learned from the student engagement activity focused on access solutions for rural populations, which of the following statements are true in regard to volunteer dental events (select all that apply) a. Not considered a sustainable system of dental care b. May not be as a cost-effective compared to other strategies c. Popular with examples of successful events d. Minimal issues related to paperwork and billing e. Can have a high-on going cost
a. Not considered a sustainable system of dental care b. May not be as a cost-effective compared to other strategies c. Popular with examples of successful events d. Minimal issues related to paperwork and billing e. Can have a high-on going cost
Which of the following is TRUE about dental caries? a. There is evidence that dental caries can be transmitted vertically from mother to child. b. Once all dental fillings have been completed in an individual, there is very little chance of new tooth decay occurring again in the future. c. While dental caries had serious consequences in the past, it is now rarely life-threatening since the use of antibiotics to treat dental infections d. There is evidence that dental caries can be transmitted horizontally from neighbor to neighbor
a. There is evidence that dental caries can be transmitted vertically from mother to child.
Your patient presents for her-6-month recall. She is a 33-year old patient mother on Medicaid, who has 1 child who is 13 months old and is pregnant with her 2nd child and is in her 2nd trimester. She meets 105% of the federal poverty guidelines. During her last OBGYN check up she was diagnosed with gestational diabetes and anemia and is not gaining appropriate weight for her stage of pregnancy Which of the government nutrition programs would the patient described qualify for? (select all that apply) a. WIC (women, infant, and children) b. CSFP (Commodity supplemental food program) c. SNAP (supplemental nutrition assistance program) d. None of the choices are correct
a. WIC (women, infant, and children) c. SNAP (supplemental nutrition assistance program)
You make a clinical diagnosis of an oral potentially malignant disorder (OPMD) in your patient. Which of the following single clinical feature would be LEAST concerning that he/she has a malignancy? (choose one response). a. Whiteness b. Firmness/induration c. Granular surface d. Redness e. Pain
a. Whiteness
In the 2015 dietary guidelines, how much added sugar is recommended for both men and women? a. <8 teaspoons for women and 5 teaspoons for men b. <6 teaspoons for women and <9 teaspoons for men c. <9 teaspoons for women and <6 teaspoons for men d. <5 teaspoons for women and <8 teaspoons for men
b. <6 teaspoons for women and <9 teaspoons for men
At what age should fluoridated toothpaste be used? a. Age 3 b. As soon as the first tooth comes in c. When all permanent teeth come in d. After the first permanent tooth erupts
b. As soon as the first tooth comes in
Which definition is not true a. Refined grains remove all 3 parts of the grain-removing all B vitamins, iron and fiber b. Enriched grains initially remove all 3 parts of the grain but add back in the vitamins and fiber, still leaving iron c. Whole grains contain all 3 parts-providing B vitamins, iron and fiber d. Multigrain means that there are a variety within the products, but the amounts of these grains are only known by looking at the ingredient list
b. Enriched grains initially remove all 3 parts of the grain but add back in the vitamins and fiber, still leaving iron Enriched = add B-vitamins and iron, but NOT FIBER
All of the following are oral hazards of cigarette us, EXCEPT: a. ANUG b. Increased gingival bleeding c. Dental staining d. Nicotinic stomatitis e. Periodontitis
b. Increased gingival bleeding
Which of the following do not contain tobacco? a. Snus b. Juul c. Chew d. Hookah e. Bidis
b. Juul
The most common cause of subsequent failure and rapid loss of sealant from the tooth is a. Air contamination of the bottle of sealant b. Moisture contamination c. Etching tooth for too long d. None of the choices are correct
b. Moisture contamination
**From what you learned in Session 3, which of the following is FALSE regarding Oral Health Surveillance in the US: a. NHANES is a program of studies designed to assess the health and nutritional status of adults and children in the United States b. NHIS collects data on the cost and use of health care and health insurance coverage c. BRFSS is a health-related telephone surveys that collect state data about U.S. residency regarding their health-related risk behaviors, chronic health conditions, and use of preventative services d. NHANES is unique in that it combines interviews and physical examinations e. Only 2 and 4 are true f. All statements are true g. Only 1 and 3 are true
b. NHIS collects data on the cost and use of health care and health insurance coverage
**Identify examples of how interprofessional practice is linked to value based care a. Patient soon to be mommy Bee knows that periodontal disease increases the risk of preterm birth, but is unable to find a dentist who accepts her insurance b. Patient tween bee's dentist and primary care provider communicate about the management of her gingivitis and diabetes, improving her overall health and her satisfaction with her healthcare team c. Patient grandpa bee's primary care physician coordinated specialty care, including providing recommendations for the management of his oral health considering his complex medical history, utilizing integrated electronic health records, so that diagnostic and screening tests are not repeated, reducing healthcare spending d. Patient baby bee receives oral health counseling, fluoride varnish, and a referral to see a dentist during a well visit to her pediatrician at age 1
b. Patient tween bee's dentist and primary care provider communicate about the management of her gingivitis and diabetes, improving her overall health and her satisfaction with her healthcare team c. Patient grandpa bee's primary care physician coordinated specialty care, including providing recommendations for the management of his oral health considering his complex medical history, utilizing integrated electronic health records, so that diagnostic and screening tests are not repeated, reducing healthcare spending d. Patient baby bee receives oral health counseling, fluoride varnish, and a referral to see a dentist during a well visit to her pediatrician at age 1
According to reading assignment by Fisher-Owens 2007 in Session 1, which of the following is NOT an example of a community-level influence on health? a. Inadequate health care system and its impact on the ability for mothers to access preventative health services b. Disparate location of public city bus depots and its impact on the prevalence of asthma c. Cultural distrust of government health facilities on its impact on childhood vaccination programs d. Genetic predisposition for enamel defects and its impact on the prevalence of dental caries e. All are examples of community-level influence on health
d. Genetic predisposition for enamel defects and its impact on the prevalence of dental caries
**Which of the following is NOT an example of Dental Public Health? a. Working with local schools to create a neighborhood dental sealant program b. Advocating with state legislatures to increase reimbursement for dental procedures for adults with special health care needs. c. Analyzing data on how many adults visited the dentist last year in order to determine needed changes for a local community. d. Safely taking out an infected tooth from a walk in emergency patient after the normal business hours of your office. e. All are examples of Dental Public Health
d. Safely taking out an infected tooth from a walk in emergency patient after the normal business hours of your office.
When completing a 24-hour dietary recall it is important to assess if yesterday was a typical day of eating for your patient before starting to ask what they ate. After establishing that it was, what is the first question you would ask? a. How many meals did you eat yesterday b. What did you have for breakfast c. Did you eat anything high in sugar d. What is the first thing you ate/drank yesterday
d. What is the first thing you ate/drank yesterday
According to session 5, which of the following statements are TRUE regarding providing dental services for expecting mothers? a. For patients in their first trimester be aware of possible nausea and advise patient to rinse with water and a teaspoon of baking soda. b. For patients in their 3rd trimester be aware of possible compression of the inferior vena cava when seated during dental treatment. c. For patients in their second trimester, be aware of sensitivity to pain medication and avoid ibuprofen and Tylenol when possible. d. For patients in their first trimester, be aware that radiographs should be avoided unless a root canal is deemed necessary. e. A and B f. C and D
e. A and B
The 5 A's recommended by the US Public Health Service are the following EXCEPT: a. Arrange b. Assist c. Ask d. Advise e. Abstain
e. Abstain 5 A's = Ask, Advise, Access, Assist, Arrange
All of the following are explanations why diagnosing dental issues in the geriatric population is challenging EXCEPT: a. Homeostasis b. Dementia c. Receding pulp chambers d. Infrequent dental visits e. All of the above are correct
e. All of the above are correct
**According to Featherstone 2008 article, which of the following is NOT TRUE in regard to the caries balance concept? a. Key pathological and protective factors determine whether the caries process progresses, reverses or is in balance b. Placing the dental filling only removes the offending bacteria from that cavity in the tooth. It does not deal with the disease in the rest of the mouth. c. Re-mineralization is the natural repair process for non-cavitated lesions and relies on calcium and phosphate ions assisted by fluoride to rebuild a new surface on existing crystal remnants d. The caries process is a continuum resulting from many cycles of demineralization and remineralization e. Antimicrobial mouth rinses are the best way to ensure that the caries process is reversed in cases of severe unbalance f. All statements are true
e. Antimicrobial mouth rinses are the best way to ensure that the caries process is reversed in cases of severe unbalance
As discussed in Session 2, which of the following statements are TRUE: a. It is possible to have a dental cavity but no active dental caries b. It is possible to have active dental caries but not a dental cavity c. It is possible to have both active dental caries and a dental cavity d. It is possible to have neither active dental caries not a dental cavity e. C and D are true f. A and B are true g. All of the above are true
g. All of the above are true
**From what you learned in session 2, which of the following is TRUE about dental caries? a. Future cavities can be adequately prevented by placing composite fillings. b. Dental caries is a significant health issue with about a quarter of the adult population with at least one untreated cavity. c. Dental caries is a chronic disease process that can move progressively from cariogenic plaque formation on teeth to demineralized white spot lesions, to cavitated lesions and then pain and infection. d. The prevalence of dental caries in the US is more or less evenly distributed across adult and child populations. e. A and C f. C and D g. B and C
g. B and C
