WorksheetsPreventive Dentistry NITEC
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 8mins
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
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
Can you remove calculus with a toothbrush?
Yes
No
Depends on whether it is hard or soft
Depends on how thick the calculus is
What are the functions of saliva?
Lubrication of food
Antimicrobial action
Digestion of food
All of the above
What is the end result of having dental caries?
Filling
Extraction
Root Canal Treatment
All of the above; depends on cavity size and depth
Which is a commonly found dental condition?
Dental Caries
Periodontal Disease
Mouth Ulcers
All of the above
Dental Fluorosis is characterised by:
Yellow Spots
Black Stains
White or Brown Spots
Grey Spots
What is the concentration of water fluoridation in Singapore?
0.9 ppm
0.6 ppm
0.7 ppm
0.5 ppm
You can find attrition, erosion and abrasion all in the same mouth.
True
False
When should a child start toothbrushing?
1 yr old
8m old
2yr old
6 months old or when tooth first erupts
What is the name of the toothbrushing technique?
Bose / Modified Bose Technique
Base / Modified Base Technique
Bass / Modified Bass Technique
Buss / Modified Buss Technique
What is the difference between the Bass and Modified Bass Technique?
Bass = up and down motion
Bass = up and down and "flick" motion
Modified bass = circular motion
Modified bass = circular and "flick" motion
