Deck 1: Introduction to Primary Preventive Dentistry

Question 1

Which scale defines a continuum from a state of health to a state of illness and death?

A)Health scale
B)Wellness scale
C)Illness scale
D)Injury scale

Answer 1

B
Explanation: B)The wellness scale defines a continuum from a state of health to a state of illness and death.

Question 2

Which of the following is a method used to diagnose a condition?

A)Primary prevention
B)Therapeutic modality
C)Diagnostic modality
D)Tertiary prevention

Answer 2

C
Explanation: C)A diagnostic modality is used when diagnosing health,disease or a condition.

Question 3

Regular oral exams are beneficial in systemic disease prevention/detection because systemic diseases have an influence on dental health.

A)Both statement and reason are true.
B)Both statement and reason are false.
C)Statement is true but reason is false.
D)Statement is false but reason is true.

Answer 3

A
Explanation: A)Regular oral exams,which are an excellent assessment tool,are beneficial in systemic disease prevention/detection because systemic diseases have an influence on dental health.

Question 4

Secondary prevention can also be termed:

A)Restorative care
B)Dental visits
C)Prophylaxis
D)Rehabilitation

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT an example of primary prevention?

A)Oral evaluation
B)Dental prophylaxis
C)Periodontal debridement
D)Xylitol

Question 6

The presence of white spots on interproximal surfaces are usually first identified in radiographs because mesial and distal surfaces are NEVER visible to the naked eye.

A)Both statement and reason are true.
B)Both statement and reason are false.
C)Statement is true but reason is false.
D)Statement is false but reason is true.

Question 7

Both dental caries and periodontitis are the result of a prolonged presence of plaque and in most cases,both diseases can be prevented by plaque-control regimens.

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

Which of the following is NOT considered a category of dental disease?

A)Dental caries/periodontitis
B)Acquired oral conditions
C)Craniofacial disorders
D)None of the above

Question 9

Which of the following are aspects of primary prevention?

A)Professional oral assessment
B)Patient's plaque control
C)Community water fluoridation
D)All of the above

Question 10

All caries start as incipient lesions and all incipient lesions progress to overt caries.

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.