Deck 17: Preventive Care

Question 1

Automatic toothbrushes are recommended for patients:

A) with physical disabilities
B) who struggle to visualize or feel bacterial biofilm
C) who will not, or cannot, floss regularly
D) with oral halitosis associated with bacteria on the tongue

Answer 1

with physical disabilities

Question 2

Which is a systemic fluoride?

A) Fluoride varnish
B) Fluoridated toothpaste
C) Fluoridated water
D) Fluoride mouth rinse

Answer 2

Fluoridated water

Question 3

The first step in patient education is to:

A) instruct the patient on how to remove plaque
B) select home care aids
C) listen carefully to the patient
D) reinforce home care

Answer 3

listen carefully to the patient

Question 4

The patient is usually advised to brush and floss at least:

A) twice a day
B) three times a week
C) three times a day
D) once every other day

Question 5

Toothbrushes should generally be replaced every:

A) 4 to 6 weeks
B) 8 to 12 weeks
C) 4 to 6 months
D) 8 to 12 months

Question 6

The recommended maximum percentage of daily calorie intake from fat is:

A) 10%
B) 15%
C) 30%
D) 35%

Question 7

Vigorous toothbrushing, over time, may cause:

A) attrition
B) abrasion
C) erosion
D) abfraction

Question 8

Which condition results from chronic overexposure to fluoride?

A) Caries
B) Fluorosis
C) Gingivitis
D) Demineralization

Question 9

Which is the best source of calcium?

A) Milk and cheese products
B) Potatoes and oranges
C) Whole-grain cereals
D) Sunshine

Question 10

Which carbohydrate supplies calories without providing another nutritive value?

A) Complex
B) Refined
C) Starch
D) Fiber

Question 11

Which goal is NOT associated with preventive dentistry?

A) To help people have maximum oral health throughout their lives
B) To educate patients on how to achieve and maintain oral health
C) To help patients understand what causes dental disease and how to avoid it
D) To assist patients in managing oral disease by restoring health and function

Question 12

Which procedure exemplifies preventive dentistry?

A) Pit and fissure sealants
B) Tooth bleaching/whitening
C) Removable prostheses fabrication
D) Endodontic surgery

Question 13

A preventive care dental program is a partnership between the:

A) dentist and the hygienist
B) hygienist and the patient
C) patient and the dental healthcare team
D) dentist and the dental assistant

Question 14

Which is not true?

A) Toothbrushes should be replaced when they begin to show signs of wear.
B) Toothbrushes should be allowed to dry between uses.
C) Manual toothbrushes are especially helpful for patients with orthodontia
D) The size and style of toothbrush is a personal decision

Question 15

Which is the least cariogenic habit?

A) Sipping fruit juice a few times an hour
B) Snacking frequently on raisins
C) Eating snack crackers three times a day
D) Drinking a 32-oz soda in 20 minutes, every day

Question 16

Which mineral is associated with hypertension?

A) Calcium
B) Sodium
C) Potassium
D) Magnesium

Question 17

Foods that cause dental decay are:

A) isogenic
B) cariogenic
C) pathogenic
D) carcinogenic

Question 18

Which group is not emphasized on the new MyPlate icon?

A) Fruits and vegetables
B) Grains
C) Protein and dairy foods
D) Fats, oil, sugar, and salt

Question 19

Correctly fluoridated drinking water poses which degree of risk?

A) High to extreme
B) Moderate to high
C) Low to moderate
D) None to low

Question 20

Dental professionals generally recommend which toothbrush?

A) Soft-bristled
B) Hard-bristled
C) Automatic
D) Manual

Question 21

The dentist and dental hygienist have the responsibility for oral health education.

Question 22

Interdental bleeding is effectively reduced with dental floss. Waxed or tufted dental floss is more effective than unwaxed or extra fine floss.

A) Both statements are true.
B) Both statements are false.
C) The first statement is true; the second is false.
D) The first statement is false; the second is true.

Question 23

Each is used to remove oral biofilm, EXCEPT one. Which is the EXCEPTION?

A) Floss threader
B) Wooden-tip stimulator
C) Water irrigation device
D) Floss holder

Question 24

Refined carbohydrates, such as fruits and vegetables, are less cariogenic because they leave the mouth before they are converted to simple sugars.

Question 25

The primary cause of periodontal disease is:

A) bacterial biofilm
B) genetic predisposition
C) vigorous toothbrushing
D) immunosuppression

Question 26

The purpose of disclosing solution is to make plaque visible to aid in oral health education.

Question 27

Patients are advised to swish disclosing solution around in the mouth for at least:

A) 10 seconds
B) 20 seconds
C) 30 seconds
D) 60 seconds

Question 28

The primary cause of dental caries is genetics.

Question 29

Which interdental aid removes biofilm from under a fixed bridge?

A) Interproximal brush
B) Water irrigation device
C) Rubber tip stimulator
D) Floss threader

Question 30

A soft toothbrush is the most effective means of removing interproximal biofilm.

Question 31

Topical fluoride acts as a catalyst to remineralize teeth.

Question 32

The levels of fluoride in controlled water fluoridation are so low that there is no danger of ingesting an acutely toxic quantity of fluoride from the water.

Question 33

Professional topical fluoride treatments are most effective when applied for:

A) 1 minute
B) 2 minutes
C) 3 minutes
D) 4 minutes

Question 34

Demineralization is the loss of calcium and phosphate from the enamel.

Question 35

Carbohydrates supply the body with energy.

Question 36

The dentist may prescribe dietary fluoride supplements for children age 6 months to 16 years who live where there is no source of fluoridated water.

Question 37

To prevent gingivitis, tooth-brushing emphasis is placed on removing biofilm from between the teeth.

Question 38

The modified Bass method of sulcular toothbrushing is distinguished by:

A) positioning the brush at a 45-degree angle to the long axis of the tooth
B) pressing the tips of the bristles lightly into the sulcus and embrasures
C) adding a rolling stroke after sulcular brushing
D) vibrating the brush back and forth with very short strokes

Question 39

Bacterial biofilm can harden into a calculus that cannot be removed by the patient.