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WorksheetsCH 13 Test Review
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 15mins
The goal of preventive dentistry is to _____________.
provide the best esthetic dentistry possible
provide the best patient experience through superior practice management
balance office accounts payable and receivable
help people of all ages to have the maximum oral health possible, throughout their lives
As a dental assistant, your FIRST STEP as a partner in prevention with your patients is to _____________.
motivate patients to change their behaviors
help patients become partners in recognizing and preventing dental disease in themselves
help patients become partners in recognizing and preventing dental disease in their families
help patients understand what causes dental disease and how to prevent it
A preventive care dental program is a partnership between _____________.
the dentist and hygienist
the hygienist and the patient
the patient and the dental healthcare team
the dentist and the dental assistant
Since the 1950's, ____________ has been the primary weapon in combatting dental caries.
tooth brushing
fluoride
sealants
flossing
To avoid spreading bacteria that cause caries in a baby, a parent SHOULD NOT put anything into the baby's mouth _______________.
Fluoride that is in water, food, beverages or supplements and is ingested are known as _________________
topical fluoride
ingested fluoride
systemic fluoride
fluoride gel
A condition that results from chronic over-exposure to fluoride is known as _________________
fluorosis
staining
fluoride poisoning
a toxic reaction
One part per million (ppm) of fluoride is approximately equivalent to one drop of fluoride in a __________ of water.
cup (8 ounces)
gallon
bath tub
swimming pool
The primary source of topical fluoride is ____________.
fluoridated drinking water
fluoride mouth rinses
fluoridated toothpaste
in-office fluoride treatments
Foods that cause caries are known as _____________.
cariogenic
anti-cariogenic
xylitol
aspartame
A dietary analysis using a food diary includes everything a patient consumes each day for _______________.
a month
two weeks
a week
six months
The goal of a plaque control program is to thoroughly remove plaque at least (a) a day.
Dental professionals generally recommend that patients use _______ toothbrushes.
soft-bristled
hard-bristled
only automatic
only manual
What is the most frequently recommended tooth brushing method?
Bass technique
Charter's technique
Fones' technique
Modified Bass technique
Patients should be cautioned about abnormal ______ of tooth structure over time, caused by vigorously scrubbing the teeth with any toothbrush.
attrition
abrasion
erosion
abfraction
A tooth-pick is utilized as a component of which of the following interdental aids?
end-tuft brush
bridge threader
automatic flosser
perio-aid
An oral irrigation device is used _______.
The purpose of using dental floss is:
for all periodontal patients
for all periodontal patients
to reduce bacteria in interproximal areas
to replace other oral hygiene techniques
The first step in patient education is to ___________.
instruct the patient on how to remove plaque
select home care aids
listen carefully to the patient
reinforce home care
Plaque can re-form in about how many hours after a cleaning?
6
24
48
72
