Deck 11: Oral Health in Rural America

Question 1

All of the following are part of the buccal cavity except:

A) teeth.
B) gum.
C) tongue.
D) larynx.
E) masticatory muscles.

Answer 1

D

Question 2

The hardest substance of the body is the:

A) dentin.
B) enamel.
C) bones.
D) muscles.
E) None of these is correct.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

The two major oral diseases common in the United States are:

A) gingivitis and bleeding gum.
B) gingivitis and dental caries.
C) dental caries and periodontal disease.
D) periodontal disease and gum bleeding.
E) gum bleeding and dental caries.

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Poor oral health may inhibit an individual's ability to do all of the following except:

A) speak.
B) touch.
C) taste.
D) feel.
E) smile.

Question 5

Which of the following is true about rural populations?

A) They have fewer dentists.
B) They have high dental care utilization.
C) They have lower rates of dental caries.
D) They have lower rates of tooth loss.
E) None of these is correct.

Question 6

How does oral health rank according to Rural Healthy People (2010)?

A) 6th out of 30 priority conditions
B) 2nd out of 10 priority conditions
C) 5th out of 28 priority conditions
D) 9th out of 40 priority conditions
E) 11th out of 30 priority conditions

Question 7

Which of the following states generally has poor oral health outcomes?

A) Wisconsin
B) North Dakota
C) Massachusetts
D) Minnesota
E) South Carolina

Question 8

All the following are barriers to oral health in rural America except:

A) lack of adequate transportation.
B) higher rate of poverty compared to urban areas.
C) acute provider shortages.
D) less elderly population.
E) geographic location.

Question 9

Which of these are not risk factors of gingivitis and periodontitis?

A) Diabetes
B) Acid reflux
C) Family history
D) Medications that increase saliva in the mouth.
E) Smoking

Question 10

Which of the following is a limitation to proper oral health in the United States?

A) It has been separated from general health.
B) Oral health care professionals are trained in separate locations.
C) It is reimbursed by different insurance.
D) It has been separated from general health, and oral health care professionals are trained in separate locations only.
E) All of these are correct.

Question 11

Which of these children are least likely to receive dental sealants in rural South Carolina?

A) Black children
B) White children
C) Hispanics
D) Asians
E) Native American children

Question 12

Which of the following diets are most likely to cause acid producing bacteria to flourish?

A) High fat diets
B) Proteinaceous diets
C) Diets rich in fruits and vegetables
D) Diets high in sugar
E) None of these is correct.

Question 13

What is the name given to the inflammation of the gum?

A) Periodontitis
B) Gingivitis
C) Salpingitis
D) Dental caries
E) Tooth decay

Question 14

All the following are ways to combat poor oral health outcomes in rural populations except:

A) use of dental sealants.
B) use of fluoride in community water.
C) utilization of community education programs.
D) increasing the number of dental health professionals in rural areas.
E) reducing dental insurance in rural areas.

Question 15

There is an increased need for dental care than generations ago for all the following reasons except:

A) older populations are living longer.
B) most elderly people are retaining their teeth.
C) the teeth are an important organ of the body.
D) older populations are living longer, and most elderly people are retaining their teeth only.
E) None of these is correct.

Question 16

The dentine is a very sensitive part of the tooth.

Question 17

About 7,500 out of 30,000 people die annually of pharyngeal cancer.

Question 18

Oral infections such as periodontitis may increase the risk of preterm or low birthweight deliveries.

Question 19

The most common chronic diseases among children in the United States is dental diseases.

Question 20

Less than a quarter of all Americans 60 years and older have lost all their teeth.

Question 21

Income levels do not affect the rate of tooth decay among adults.

Question 22

People living in urban communities generally rely mostly on Medicaid compared to rural dwellers.

Question 23

Tobacco use has been linked with oral and pharyngeal cancer, periodontal disease, and caries.

Question 24

Rural 65-year-old residents have more dental visits than their urban counterparts.

Question 25

Dental Health Professional Shortage Areas (DHPSA) in rural and partially rural areas account for 50% of all designations.

Question 26

Dental caries is uniformly distributed across all ethnic groups in South Carolina.

Question 27

Some bacteria in the oral cavity are generally harmless and form the normal flora of the mouth.

Question 28

Rural physicians receive a higher percentage of their revenue from Medicare and Medicaid compared to urban physicians.

Question 29

Tobacco use has been linked with pharyngeal cancer.

Question 30

Dental sealants are thin layers of wood-like structures used to fill up fissures and pits in the teeth.

Question 31

Briefly describe the functions of the various parts of the oral cavity.

Question 32

Various studies have shown a link between appropriate levels of fluoride and oral health. Discuss the oral health and economic benefits of fluoride use.

Question 33

How can the lessons from South Carolina be generalized to other rural areas? What key factors can be broadened?

Question 34

Shortage of Dental Health Professionals has been observed to have negative impact on oral health. Suggest practical ways to address this issue.

Question 35

Discuss ways by which oral health disparities between rural and urban dwellers can be bridged.