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WorksheetsSpecial Needs Dentistry Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 7mins
Who are dental patients with special needs?
Aging and elderly people
Individuals with mobility issues
Mentally disabled individuals
Immunocomprommised people and those with complex medical problems
Children with behavioral and emotional conditions
Is it true that all people with disabilities (PWD) card holders authorized by the Social Welfare Department are eligible to receive special oral health care?
True
False
The following are the dental manifestations of autism patient, except......
tongue thrusting
bruxism
delayed tooth eruption
early tooth eruption
How special needs dentistry help autism patient?
General anesthesia for complex surgical or restorative treatment
Immobilization technique may be used only with parental consent
Sedation may be used
Skip oral examintaion
The more toothpaste we use for brushing, the cleaner the teeth.
True
False
One of the common dental problem of down syndrome is malformed teeth.
True
False
Using modified handle / electric toothbrush is easier for children with limited coordination and motor skills.
True
False
It is okay if children with special needs not to see dentist regularly due to inconvenience.
True
False
When should a child go to the dentist for the first time?
After first teeth erupted
After 2 years
After first caries detected
After 6 years
Down Syndrome patients often have IQ around
0-24
25-50
51-75
76-100
_________ is the most common type of Down Syndrome.
Mosaic
Translocation
Trisomy 21
Down Syndrome patients are more prone to dental caries (cavities) compared to periodontal disease (gum problem).
True
False
If an individual with autism does not use spoken language to communicate, that also means they cannot understand spoken language.
True
False
People with disabilities are more likely to have a poorer oral health condition than those in general population, mainly due to:
Limited access to dental services
Lack of dental professionals
Financial problem
Not interested in oral care
Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral found in drinking water.
True
False
