CDH Chapters 1, 2, 10

Which is not an important factor to learn about the community to enhance the cultural competency of the proposed grant?

Tooth loss

Seven characteristics of public health solutions.

1. Not hazardous to life or function. 2. Effective in reducing or preventing the targeted disease or condition. 3. Easily and efficiently implemented. 4. Potency maintained for a substantial time period. 5. Attainable regardless of socioeconomic status. 6. Effective immediately upon application. 7. Inexpensive and within the means of the community.

In determining the necessity of regulatory changes, one must consider many factors such as:

1. Ratio of dentists to people 2. Number of dentists and dental hygienists in the state 3. Number of low income adults and children who need dental care

Criteria that public health problems must meet

A condition or situation that is a widespread actual or potential cause of morbidity or mortality. An existing perception that the condition is a public health problem on the part of the public, the government, or public health authorities.

Which one of the major agencies within the department of health and human service (DHHS) would've the most possibilities for funding community water fluoridation? A. PHS B. ACF C. CMS D. AOA

A. Public Health Services

Public Health Services subcategories

AHRQ CDC ATSDR FDA IHS NIH SAMHSA HRSA

Department of Health and Human Services subcategories

AOA ACF CMS PHS

After statewide screening project and data analysis, you examine solutions to the dental problems you ave documented. If the program you select is to be an effective public health solution, it will have all of the following characteristics except: A. It is not hazardous to life or function B. It is easily and efficiently implemented C. It is attainable by those who can afford it. D. It is effective immediately uno application

C. It is attainable to those who can afford it.

A more realistically and intricate mosaic consisting of numerous racial and ethnic groups

Cultural diversity

An integrated pattern of human behavior that includes thoughts, communication, languages, practices, beliefs, values, customs, courtesies, rituals, manners of interacting, roles, relationships and expected behaviors of racial, ethnic, or social group as well as the ability to transmit these to succeeding generations.

Culture

If dental caries in school-age children is the problem you want to address, what public health solution would be best for this problem? A. School fluoride mouth rinse B. Grade-specific oral education C. School sealant program D. Community water fluoridation

D. Community water fluoridation

One of the first steps in planning an educational campaign would be

Define the target population

Oral Health Care Culturally Competent Guidelines (OHCCC)

Develop capacity for cultural self-assessment Value diversity Understand dynamics of interactions between and within cultures Institutionalize and implement cultural knowledge in a nonjudgmental manner Adapt preventive and clinical oral health services with an understanding, acceptance, appreciation, and respect of cultural diversity Be creative in finding ways to communicate with limited-english speaking groups Understand cultural competency is a continually evolving and long-term process

Goals to be met to improve dental public health

Earn support from public Earn support from policy makers Earn support from program administrators Earn support from dental community Ensure recruitment and professional development of dental public health personnel Ensure collaboration with colleagues

The survey you conduct in the community relates to which private practice function?

Examination

Supervision of dental therapist

General

To understand that one culture is not intrinsically superior to other and to recognize individual and group differences and similarities

Knowledge

National Institutes of Health subcategories

NIDCR

You decide to set up a committee to help develop the "healthy mouth, healthy body" campaign and invite a public health nurse, nutritionist, and chronic disease health educator to join. This step is an example of

Networking and pooling resources and skills

Awareness of one's own cultural heritage and increased acceptance of different values, attitudes, and beliefs

Self-exploration

Public Health

Prevents epidemics Protects against environmental hazards Prevents injury Promotes and encourages healthy behaviors Responds to disasters and assists communities in recovery Ensures quality and accessibility of health services

To master appropriate and sensitive strategies and skills in communicating and interacting with persons from different cultures and to seek information about various cultures within a society

Skill

Reasons to incorporate culture into your daily activities includes

Understand values, attitudes, and behaviors of others. Avoid stereotypes and biases that can undermine efforts Develop and deliver services responsive to the needs of the patients Focus on commonalities not differences