Dental Health Education & Promotion

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What is included in the state of health?

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Physical, mental, and social well-being.

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Which of the following is NOT a level in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?

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Financial needs.

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What is self-efficacy?

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A person's judgement about whether he or she can do something; it is an estimate of ability relative to a task.

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What are the different learning and motivation theories?

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Behavioral, cognitive, psychoanalytic, humanistic, social, and constructivist.

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What is a part of the wellness scale?

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Continuum of total health to death.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

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Define health education.

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A profession of educating people about health, focusing on promoting health and preventing disease.

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What is the role of a dental hygienist?

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To provide preventive dental care, educate patients on oral hygiene, and assist in dental procedures.

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What is the importance of fluoride in dental health?

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Fluoride helps to prevent tooth decay by making teeth more resistant to acid attacks from plaque bacteria and sugars.

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What are the components of a dental health promotion program?

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Assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.

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What is the purpose of community dental health programs?

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To improve oral health outcomes in the community through education, prevention, and access to care.