Question 1

Whose responsibility is it to educate patients about oral diseases and their prevention?

Accepted Answer

A) Dental hygienist 
B) Dentist 
C) Dental assistant 
D) All of the above 
A) Dental hygienist 
B) Dentist 
C) Dental assistant 
D) All of the above D

Question 2

What term specifically implies that treatment is limited to that which can be accomplished by qualified and licensed hygienists?

Accepted Answer

A) Periodontal assessment 
B) Periodontal treatment 
C) Dental diagnosis 
D) Dental hygiene diagnosis 
A) Periodontal assessment 
B) Periodontal treatment 
C) Dental diagnosis 
D) Dental hygiene diagnosis D

Question 3

What phase of the dental hygiene process involves determining dental hygiene therapy and the establishment of realistic patient goals?

Accepted Answer

A) Implementation phase 
B) Planning phase 
C) Treatment phase 
D) Assessment phase 
A) Implementation phase 
B) Planning phase 
C) Treatment phase 
D) Assessment phase B

Question 4

What is the name of the manual published by the American Dental Association that provided a set of codes and accompanying definitions that reflect the commonly accepted dental procedures?

Accepted Answer

A) MRI-2007/2008 
B) CDT-2007/2008 
C) MDS-2007/2008 
D) CAT-2007/2008 
A) MRI-2007/2008 
B) CDT-2007/2008 
C) MDS-2007/2008 
D) CAT-2007/2008

Question 5

In which dental hygiene process phase does treatment begin?

Accepted Answer

A) Implementation phase 
B) Treatment phase 
C) Assessment phase 
D) Evaluation phase 
A) Implementation phase 
B) Treatment phase 
C) Assessment phase 
D) Evaluation phase

Question 6

What serves as the basis for determining whether the treatment was successful or if adjunct therapy is warranted?

Accepted Answer

A) Recall visits 
B) Evaluation 
C) Periodontal pocket depths 
D) Patient opinion 
A) Recall visits 
B) Evaluation 
C) Periodontal pocket depths 
D) Patient opinion

Question 7

What is the purpose of dental indices?

Accepted Answer

A) Diagnosing dental disease 
B) Preventing dental disease 
C) Quantifying dental diseases 
D) Interpreting dental diseases 
A) Diagnosing dental disease 
B) Preventing dental disease 
C) Quantifying dental diseases 
D) Interpreting dental diseases

Question 8

Approximately how much time do the authors allow for the diagnosis,planning,and implementation of dental hygiene treatment?

Accepted Answer

A) 10 
B) 15 
C) 30 
D) 40 
A) 10 
B) 15 
C) 30 
D) 40

Whose responsibility is it to educate patients about oral diseases and their prevention?

What term specifically implies that treatment is limited to that which can be accomplished by qualified and licensed hygienists?

What phase of the dental hygiene process involves determining dental hygiene therapy and the establishment of realistic patient goals?

What is the name of the manual published by the American Dental Association that provided a set of codes and accompanying definitions that reflect the commonly accepted dental procedures?

In which dental hygiene process phase does treatment begin?

What serves as the basis for determining whether the treatment was successful or if adjunct therapy is warranted?

What is the purpose of dental indices?

Approximately how much time do the authors allow for the diagnosis,planning,and implementation of dental hygiene treatment?

Introduction to Primary Preventive Dentistry

Cultural Health Influences

Dental Plaque Biofilm

Carious Lesions

Periodontal Diseases

Oral Cancer

Dental Trauma

Host Defense Mechanisms in the Oral Cavity

Toothbrushes and Toothbrushing Methods

Dentifrices,Mouthrinses,and Chewing Gums

Self-Care Adjuncts

Implant and Denture Self Care

Community Water Fluoridation

Topical Fluoride Therapy

Dental Sealants

Nutrition,Diet,and Associated Oral Conditions

Sugar and Other Sweeteners

Health Education and Promotion Theories

Tobacco Cessation

Athletic Mouthguards

Technological Advances in Primary Dental Care

Pregnancy and Infancy

Pediatrics

Adult Dental Care

Geriatrics

Medically Compromised Populations

Populations with Developmental Disabilities

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Exam 3: Dental Hygiene Science

Whose responsibility is it to educate patients about oral diseases and their prevention?

What term specifically implies that treatment is limited to that which can be accomplished by qualified and licensed hygienists?

What phase of the dental hygiene process involves determining dental hygiene therapy and the establishment of realistic patient goals?

What is the name of the manual published by the American Dental Association that provided a set of codes and accompanying definitions that reflect the commonly accepted dental procedures?

In which dental hygiene process phase does treatment begin?

What serves as the basis for determining whether the treatment was successful or if adjunct therapy is warranted?

What is the purpose of dental indices?

Approximately how much time do the authors allow for the diagnosis,planning,and implementation of dental hygiene treatment?

Introduction to Primary Preventive Dentistry

Cultural Health Influences

Dental Plaque Biofilm

Carious Lesions

Periodontal Diseases

Oral Cancer

Dental Trauma

Host Defense Mechanisms in the Oral Cavity

Toothbrushes and Toothbrushing Methods

Dentifrices,Mouthrinses,and Chewing Gums

Self-Care Adjuncts

Implant and Denture Self Care

Community Water Fluoridation

Topical Fluoride Therapy

Dental Sealants

Nutrition,Diet,and Associated Oral Conditions

Sugar and Other Sweeteners

Health Education and Promotion Theories

Tobacco Cessation

Athletic Mouthguards

Technological Advances in Primary Dental Care

Pregnancy and Infancy

Pediatrics

Adult Dental Care

Geriatrics

Medically Compromised Populations

Populations with Developmental Disabilities

Filters