Question 1

Oral disease can affect patients in other areas of the body.Which area is MOST commonly affected?

Accepted Answer

A) Limbs 
B) Lungs 
C) Kidney 
D) Ears 
A) Limbs 
B) Lungs 
C) Kidney 
D) Ears B

Question 2

What is defined as the presence of at least 20 natural teeth?

Accepted Answer

A) Passive dentition 
B) Functional dentition 
C) Active dentition 
D) Natural dentition 
A) Passive dentition 
B) Functional dentition 
C) Active dentition 
D) Natural dentition B

Question 3

What is the BEST way to provide optimal dental care for the older community?

Accepted Answer

A) Remain current on oral medicine 
B) Remain current on pharmacotherapeutics 
C) Remain current on changing technologies 
D) All of the above 
A) Remain current on oral medicine 
B) Remain current on pharmacotherapeutics 
C) Remain current on changing technologies 
D) All of the above D

Question 4

What is defined as the loss of established intellectual activity that interferes with occupational and social functional?

Accepted Answer

A) Alzheimer's disease 
B) Dementia 
C) Parkinson's disease 
D) Cerebral palsy 
A) Alzheimer's disease 
B) Dementia 
C) Parkinson's disease 
D) Cerebral palsy

Question 5

What percentage of elderly needs periodontal treatment?

Accepted Answer

A) 90% 
B) 95% 
C) 100% 
D) None of the above 
A) 90% 
B) 95% 
C) 100% 
D) None of the above

Question 6

What portion of the elderly population has oral health problems?

Accepted Answer

A) 1/4 
B) 1/3 
C) 1/2 
D) 1/8 
A) 1/4 
B) 1/3 
C) 1/2 
D) 1/8

Question 7

Osteoporosis may contribute to the progression of periodontal disease.Significant decrease in bone mass of the mandible may lead to fragility and increased resorption,risk of fracture,and failure of osseointegration of dental implants.

Accepted Answer

A) Both statements are true. 
B) Both statements are false. 
C) First statement is true,second statement is false. 
D) First statement is false,second statement is true. 
A) Both statements are true. 
B) Both statements are false. 
C) First statement is true,second statement is false. 
D) First statement is false,second statement is true.

Question 8

What causes the teeth of the elderly to appear darker in color?

Accepted Answer

A) Dentinal tubules 
B) Pulp chamber 
C) Diet 
D) Medications 
A) Dentinal tubules 
B) Pulp chamber 
C) Diet 
D) Medications

Question 9

What is the MOST common cancer found in the oral cavity?

Accepted Answer

A) Lip cancer 
B) Tongue cancer 
C) Oropharyngeal cancer 
D) Squamous cell carcinoma 
A) Lip cancer 
B) Tongue cancer 
C) Oropharyngeal cancer 
D) Squamous cell carcinoma

Question 10

A cognitive decline as the brain ages is a result of what?

Accepted Answer

A) Absence of disease 
B) Trauma 
C) Stress 
D) Hormonal changes 
A) Absence of disease 
B) Trauma 
C) Stress 
D) Hormonal changes

Oral disease can affect patients in other areas of the body.Which area is MOST commonly affected?

What is defined as the presence of at least 20 natural teeth?

What is the BEST way to provide optimal dental care for the older community?

What is defined as the loss of established intellectual activity that interferes with occupational and social functional?

What percentage of elderly needs periodontal treatment?

What portion of the elderly population has oral health problems?

Osteoporosis may contribute to the progression of periodontal disease.Significant decrease in bone mass of the mandible may lead to fragility and increased resorption,risk of fracture,and failure of osseointegration of dental implants.

What causes the teeth of the elderly to appear darker in color?

What is the MOST common cancer found in the oral cavity?

A cognitive decline as the brain ages is a result of what?

Introduction to Primary Preventive Dentistry

Cultural Health Influences

Dental Hygiene Science

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

Medically Compromised Populations

Populations with Developmental Disabilities

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Exam 26: Geriatrics

Oral disease can affect patients in other areas of the body.Which area is MOST commonly affected?

What is defined as the presence of at least 20 natural teeth?

What is the BEST way to provide optimal dental care for the older community?

What is defined as the loss of established intellectual activity that interferes with occupational and social functional?

What percentage of elderly needs periodontal treatment?

What portion of the elderly population has oral health problems?

Osteoporosis may contribute to the progression of periodontal disease.Significant decrease in bone mass of the mandible may lead to fragility and increased resorption,risk of fracture,and failure of osseointegration of dental implants.

What causes the teeth of the elderly to appear darker in color?

What is the MOST common cancer found in the oral cavity?

A cognitive decline as the brain ages is a result of what?

Introduction to Primary Preventive Dentistry

Cultural Health Influences

Dental Hygiene Science

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

Medically Compromised Populations

Populations with Developmental Disabilities

Filters