Preventive Dentistry NITEC

What is the role of the dental assistant in preventive dentistry?

• Assist the dentist in various procedures

• Help dentist by teaching and monitoring patient's oral hygiene

• Give dental health education to the patient

• All of the above

What is the dental caries equation?

• Sugar + Acid = Bacteria

  Bacteria + Tooth = Decay

• Tooth + Sugar = Acid

  Acid + Bacteria = Decay

• Bacteria + Tooth = Sugar

  Sugar + Acid = Decay

• Sugar + Bacteria = Acid

  Acid + tooth = Decay

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Dental Caries is the most common disease in OLDER individuals

• True

• False

Is it better to have multiple small meals a day or 3 fixed meals?

• Multiple small meals

• 3 fixed meals

• Does not matter

Dental Caries occurs when the balance between mineralisation and demineralisation changes

• True

• False

What are the ways to deliver fluoride to the teeth?

• Brushing with toothpastes

• Fluoride mouthrinses

• Fluoride Gels & Solutions

• All of the above

What is the recommended fluoride concentration in toothpaste?

• 800ppm for adults, 300ppm for children

• 800ppm for adults, 500ppm for children

• 1000ppm for adults, 300ppm for children

• 1000ppm for adults, 500ppm for children

What are the common signs of Periodontal Disease?

• Bleeding Gums

• Bad Breath

• Shaky Teeth

• All of the Above

Which component in Enamel is able to bind to fluoride?

• Calcium only

• Phosphate only

• Hydroxyapatite

• Water

Which bacteria causes dental caries?

• Streptococcus Thermophilus

• Streptococcus Mutans

• Streptococcus Pneumoniae

• Streptococcus Anginosus