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Special Needs Dentistry Quiz

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who are dental patients with special needs?

a)

Aging and elderly people

b)

Individuals with mobility issues

c)

Mentally disabled individuals

d)

Immunocomprommised people and those with complex medical problems

e)

Children with behavioral and emotional conditions

2.

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?

a)

True

b)

False

3.

The following are the dental manifestations of autism patient, except......

a)

tongue thrusting

b)

bruxism

c)

delayed tooth eruption

d)

early tooth eruption

4.

How special needs dentistry help autism patient?

a)

General anesthesia for complex surgical or restorative treatment

b)

Immobilization technique may be used only with parental consent

c)

Sedation may be used

d)

Skip oral examintaion

5.

The more toothpaste we use for brushing, the cleaner the teeth.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

One of the common dental problem of down syndrome is malformed teeth.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Using modified handle / electric toothbrush is easier for children with limited coordination and motor skills.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

It is okay if children with special needs not to see dentist regularly due to inconvenience.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

When should a child go to the dentist for the first time?

a)

After first teeth erupted

b)

After 2 years

c)

After first caries detected

d)

After 6 years

10.

Down Syndrome patients often have IQ around

a)

0-24

b)

25-50

c)

51-75

d)

76-100

11.

_________ is the most common type of Down Syndrome.

a)

Mosaic

b)

Translocation

c)

Trisomy 21

12.

Down Syndrome patients are more prone to dental caries (cavities) compared to periodontal disease (gum problem).

a)

True

b)

False

13.

If an individual with autism does not use spoken language to communicate, that also means they cannot understand spoken language.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

People with disabilities are more likely to have a poorer oral health condition than those in general population, mainly due to:

a)

Limited access to dental services

b)

Lack of dental professionals

c)

Financial problem

d)

Not interested in oral care

15.

Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral found in drinking water.

a)

True

b)

False