Copy of SHCA Presentaion

Multiple Choice

What type of organism is Porphyromonas Gingivalis?

• Virus

• Bacteria

• Fungus

• Algae

Multiple Choice

How can Porphyromonas gingivalis, a bacterium associated with gum disease, impact the whole body?

• It only affects the gums and cannot spread beyond the mouth.

• It releases toxins and causes inflammation that can spread through the bloodstream, potentially leading to systemic health problems like heart disease.

• It strengthens the immune system by preventing other bacteria from growing

• It directly attacks the lungs and causes respiratory infections exclusively.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following bacteria is NOT listed as a cause of halitosis?

• Porphyromonas gingivalis

• Fusobacterium nucleatum

• Treponema denticola

• Escherichia coli

Multiple Choice

Halitosis is primarily caused by bacteria that produce ______ compounds.

• sulfur

• nitrogen

• oxygen

• carbon

Open Ended

List any questions you have here about mouth diseases, working at a dental office, or about bacteria.