Community Oral Health Review Questions
Course Introduction
Community Oral Health explores the principles and practices involved in improving oral health at the population level. This course introduces students to the assessment of oral health needs, the planning and implementation of community-based dental programs, and the evaluation of their effectiveness. Topics include epidemiology of oral diseases, oral health promotion and prevention strategies, public health policies, and the role of dental professionals in advocating for equitable access to care. Students will develop an understanding of the social, cultural, and environmental factors that influence oral health and acquire skills to design interventions that address the needs of diverse communities.
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Community Oral Health Practice for the Dental Hygienis 3rd Edition by Geurink
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Chapter 1: Peoples Health
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Q1) Which of the following credentials was approved by the American Dental Hygiene Association (ADHA)in 2004 to address the problem of access to oral health care?
A)Dental Health Aide Therapist (DHAT)
B)Community Dental Health Coordinator (CDHC)
C)Advanced Dental Hygiene Practitioner (ADHP)
D)Advanced Dental Therapist (ADT)
Answer: C
Q2) Legislation approved in Arizona in 2004 permits children to receive preventive services offered by a dental hygienist __________________ by a licensed dentist.
A)with direct supervision after examination
B)with direct supervision but without prior examination
C)without direct supervision after examination
D)without direct supervision or prior examination
Answer: D
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Chapter 2: Careers in Public Health for the Dental Hygienist
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Q1) In private practice,the individual patient is your focus;in public health,the __________ is your patient.
A)legislature
B)community
C)colleague
D)Department of Social Services
Answer: B
Q2) The American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA)has designated ______ dental hygiene roles,with public health being a component of each.
A)three
B)five
C)seven
D)nine
Answer: B
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Chapter 3: Assessment in the Community
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Q1) The correct order for implementing a community oral health assessment is:
1)determining the necessity of primary data collection.
2)collecting data from existing sources.
3)communicating and publicizing the findings.
4)analyzing and interpreting the data.
A)1,2,3,4
B)2,1,3,4
C)1,2,4,3
D)2,1,4,3
Answer: D
Q2) Which of the following is the next phase of the community oral health improvement process after the assessment is complete?
A)Determining the social impact of oral diseases
B)Development of an oral health improvement plan
C)Deciding whether health care is a right or a privilege
D)Evaluating future trends for public health workers
Answer: B
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Chapter 4: Measuring Progress in Oral Health
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Q1) Which of the following is true for the Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors (ASTDD)Basic Screening Survey method for evaluation of sealants?
A)Sealants are evaluated for primary or permanent molars.
B)The measure is collected only for elementary school children.
C)A dichotomous measure is used to assess for the presence or absence of dental sealants.
D)A positive response requires that the sealant covers all the pits or fissures.
Q2) In the U.S.public health community,and as defined by the Advisory Committee,the term health disparity refers to a particular type of health difference among individuals or groups that is:
A)attributable to an endemic disease or condition.
B)caused by a genetic anomaly.
C)unfair because it is caused by social or economic disadvantage.
D)more prevalent in a particular race.
Q3) The Basic Screening Survey (BSS)is published by:
A)National Oral Health Surveillance System (NOHSS).
B)Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors (ASTDD).
C)the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
D)the Dental,Oral,and Craniofacial Data Resource Center (DRC).
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Chapter 5: Population Health
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Q1) One would have been least likely to encounter a dental student from which of the following ethnic groups during the 2008 to 2009 academic year?
A)African American
B)Native American or Alaskan Native
C)Hispanic or Latino
D)Asian American or Pacific Islander
Q2) A 2001 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study estimated that for every $1.00 invested in water fluoridation,communities save ____ in dental treatment costs.
A)$1.00
B)$8.00
C)$18.00
D)$38.00
Q3) What percentage of the American population age 65 to 74 years was edentulous (i.e. ,had lost all of their natural teeth)in 1999 to 2004?
A)4%
B)14%
C)24%
D)34%
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Chapter 6: Oral Health Programs in the Community
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Q1) School-based pit and fissure sealant programs reduce dental caries as much as __%.
A)50
B)60
C)70
D)80
Q2) Approximately __% of Americans visit a dental office yearly.
A)20
B)40
C)60
D)80
Q3) The recommended levels for water fluoridation in the United States range from 0.7 to 1.2 parts per million (ppm)of fluoride,depending on the:
A)size of the population younger than 14 years of age.
B)average daily temperature for that area.
C)proximity to an ocean.
D)cost.
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Chapter 7: Research
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Q1) The _______________ is most often used to measure interval and ratio variables.
A)mean
B)median
C)mode
D)variance
Q2) The research statement is often expressed as a __________,which assumes that there is no statistically significant difference among the groups being studied.
A)random sample
B)target population
C)null hypothesis
D)independent variable
Q3) The term ____________ is used in regard to numeric characteristics of the population.
A)parameter
B)control
C)correlation
D)independent variable
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Chapter 8: Health Promotion and Health Communication
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Q1) Focus group interviews are conducted with _______ members of the intended target audience and last approximately ________minutes.
A)5 to 10;10 to 15
B)5 to 10;30 to 60
C)15 to 30;10 to 15
D)15 to 30;30 to 60
Q2) The social learning theory posits that people learn primarily in four ways: direct experience,vicarious experience,____________,and inferred knowledge.
A)social pressure to conform
B)modeling authority figures
C)judgments voiced by others
D)desire for new experiences
Q3) Behavior that leads to improved oral health can be affected at three levels-intrapersonal,interpersonal,and ____________.
A)community
B)global
C)universal
D)relational
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Chapter 9: Social Responsibility
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Q1) Which of the following statements is true regarding professionalism and dental hygiene?
A)Dental hygiene is a profession,and dental hygienists are professionals.
B)Dental hygiene is a profession;however,dental hygienists are not professionals.
C)Dental hygiene is not a profession;however,dental hygienists are professionals.
D)Dental hygiene is neither a profession,and dental hygienists are not professionals.
Q2) In many states,if a dental hygienist suspects that a child patient is a victim of abuse or neglect,he or she:
A)is bound to patient confidentiality and should not tell anyone.
B)should confront the parent or caregiver.
C)is required by law to report any information to the appropriate authorities.
D)is bound by a moral code but not by any law to report it.
Q3) Policy may be achieved through formal decisions,rules,or:
A)common practice.
B)legislation.
C)scores on standardized examinations.
D)prevailing standards in the community.
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Chapter 10: Cultural Competency
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Q1) Which of the following ethnic groups is the largest percentage of the population according to the Census Bureau (2000)?
A)Black/African American
B)Asian American/Pacific Islander
C)Hispanic/Latino
D)American Indian/Alaskan Native
Q2) Culture is:
A)inherent.
B)learned.
C)both inherent and learned.
D)neither inherent nor learned.
Q3) The Kleinman explanatory model assists with the gathering of information by:
A)using visual rather than auditory cues.
B)asking the client questions.
C)using prepackaged software with a computer touch screen.
D)using multiple interviewers.
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Chapter 11: Service-Learning
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Q1) Some researchers liken the hyphen in service-learning (SL)to the idea of:
A)orientation.
B)evaluation.
C)preparation.
D)reflection.
Q2) During the community partner collaboration,a formal ____________ provides an opportunity for all parties to get acquainted,become familiar with each other's facilities,and plan the SL experience.
A)orientation
B)preparation
C)reflection
D)evaluation
Q3) Including the community partner in the evaluation of the service-learning (SL)experience ______ a courtesy,it ______ an obligation in SL.
A)is;is
B)is;is not
C)is not;is
D)is not;is not
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Chapter 12: Planning a Student Community Project With Head Start
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Q1) The 2007 Reauthorization of Head Start allows Head Start programs to serve up to __% of children whose family income is up to 130% of the federal poverty level (FPL).
A)20
B)35
C)50
D)65
Q2) Which of the following is the correct sequence of steps in the planning process for a community oral health project?
1)Set up a visit to discuss the project.
2)Prepare a written agreement
3)Begin the project as planned.
A)1,2,3
B)2,1,3
C)1,3,2
D)3,2,1
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