Question 1

Defining basic dental care is a daunting task that challenges communities and the federal government. The goal of improving the health of the population is a societal greater good benefiting society at large.

Accepted Answer

Both statements are true. The first statement highlights the complexity of defining basic dental care, which is indeed a challenging task for communities and governments. The second statement underscores the societal benefit of improving population health, which aligns with the concept of a societal greater good.

Question 2

Disparities and inequalities in oral health care affect the most vulnerable populations. These groups cannot access care for financial reasons, but lack of access also can be caused by fear and complex psychosocial or cultural assumptions.

Accepted Answer

Both statements are true. Disparities and inequalities in oral health care indeed affect the most vulnerable populations, and these issues can arise from financial barriers as well as fear, complex psychosocial, or cultural assumptions.

Question 3

Two Institute of Medicine reports in the early 2000s advocated increased professionalism and which of the following as a part of improving quality and bridging gaps in health care?

Accepted Answer

The Institute of Medicine reports emphasized the importance of increased professionalism and social justice as part of the strategy to improve quality and bridge gaps in health care. Social justice in health care involves ensuring equitable access to care and addressing disparities in health outcomes among different populations.

Question 4

In 2003, the American Dental Education Association (ADEA) published a report that advocated which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The ADEA report in 2003 emphasized the importance of preparing future dental professionals to deliver oral health care to all populations, highlighting the need for a commitment to serve diverse communities.

Question 5

How does dental hygiene fit with the goals of health promotion that have been established by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services?

Accepted Answer

Dental hygienists focus on prevention, which aligns with health promotion goals by preventing oral diseases and promoting overall health.

Question 6

The concept of service and the aspirations for professionalism in dental hygiene are established in which of the following documents?

Accepted Answer

The ADHA Code of Ethics outlines the professional responsibilities and ethical obligations of dental hygienists, including the concept of service and aspirations for professionalism.

Question 7

Listed under the American Dental Hygiene Association (ADHA) Standards of Professional Responsibility, Community, and Society are several points that include all of the following EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Accepted Answer

Veracity, which refers to truthfulness and honesty, is not listed under the ADHA Standards of Professional Responsibility specifically for Community and Society. It is a general ethical principle but not categorized under community and society responsibilities, which focus more on access to care, public health, and service obligations.

Question 8

Which of the following is an ethical principle that focuses on the individual rather than society?

Accepted Answer

Autonomy is an ethical principle that emphasizes the right of individuals to make their own choices and decisions, focusing on the individual's freedom and independence rather than societal or communal considerations.

Question 9

More than how many people in the United States are estimated to be underinsured or have no health insurance?

Accepted Answer

As of recent estimates, around 47 million people in the United States are considered to be underinsured or have no health insurance.

Question 10

How the dental hygienist uses his or her skills and knowledge to advance the public good is part of the obligation laid out in which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The Code of Ethics for dental hygienists outlines the professional standards and principles of conduct, including the obligation to use their skills and knowledge for the public good.

Question 11

According to the text, a dentist's decision to participate or not in a safety net program such as Medicaid can be viewed as fulfillment of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The concept of a social contract refers to the implicit agreement among members of a society to cooperate for social benefits, such as sacrificing some individual freedom for state protection. In the context of healthcare, a dentist's decision to participate in a safety net program like Medicaid can be seen as fulfilling their part of the social contract by ensuring that underserved populations have access to necessary dental care. This participation is less about the specifics of reimbursement, service range, or practitioner to patient ratios, and more about the broader ethical and social responsibility to provide care to those in need.

Question 12

The use of "oral health" and not "dental health" was a deliberate choice of words in the first Surgeon General's Report on Oral Health because oral health is equivalent to healthy teeth.

Accepted Answer

The statement is correct because the report deliberately used "oral health" to encompass more than just teeth, including gums, tongue, and overall mouth health. The reason is incorrect because oral health is broader than just healthy teeth.

Question 13

When was the first Surgeon General's Report on Oral Health published?

Accepted Answer

The first Surgeon General's Report on Oral Health was published in the year 2000. This landmark report highlighted the importance of oral health to overall health and well-being.

Quiz 4: Social Responsibility