Oral Health Promotion Review Questions
Course Introduction
Oral Health Promotion explores strategies and principles designed to improve oral health at the individual, community, and population levels. The course examines the social, behavioral, and environmental determinants of oral health, emphasizing preventive approaches, health education methods, and effective communication skills. Students learn to design, implement, and evaluate oral health promotion programs, with attention to multicultural considerations and reducing health disparities. The curriculum integrates theory with practice, preparing future professionals to advocate for policy changes, empower communities, and foster partnerships that promote lifelong oral health.
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Primary Preventive Dentistry 8th Edition by Norman O. Harris
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Chapter 1: Introduction to Primary Preventive Dentistry
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Q1) Regular oral exams are beneficial in systemic disease prevention/detection because systemic diseases have an influence on dental health.
A)Both statement and reason are true.
B)Both statement and reason are false.
C)Statement is true but reason is false.
D)Statement is false but reason is true.
Answer: A
Q2) Which of the following is NOT an example of primary prevention?
A)Oral evaluation
B)Dental prophylaxis
C)Periodontal debridement
D)Xylitol
Answer: C
Q3) Which of the following is NOT considered a category of dental disease?
A)Dental caries/periodontitis
B)Acquired oral conditions
C)Craniofacial disorders
D)None of the above
Answer: D
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Chapter 2: Cultural Health Influences
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Q1) Which is the BEST way to pursue cultural competency for a lifetime?
A)Legal school
B)Continuing education
C)Understanding one's self
D)Competency education
Answer: B
Q2) Culture is defined as integrated patterns of human behavior that include the language,thoughts,communications,actions,customs,beliefs,values,and institutions of racial,ethnic,religious or social groups.A dental hygienist should be culturally competent,only if he or she chooses to do so.
A)Both statement and reason are true.
B)Both statement and reason are false.
C)Statement is true but reason is false.
D)Statement is false but reason is true.
Answer: C
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Chapter 3: Dental Hygiene Science
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Q1) What serves as the basis for determining whether the treatment was successful or if adjunct therapy is warranted?
A)Recall visits
B)Evaluation
C)Periodontal pocket depths
D)Patient opinion
Answer: B
Q2) What is the purpose of dental indices?
A)Diagnosing dental disease
B)Preventing dental disease
C)Quantifying dental diseases
D)Interpreting dental diseases
Answer: C
Q3) Whose responsibility is it to educate patients about oral diseases and their prevention?
A)Dental hygienist
B)Dentist
C)Dental assistant
D)All of the above
Answer: D
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Chapter 4: Dental Plaque Biofilm
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Q1) What factors may affect the onset of periodontal diseases?
A)Plaque
B)Host defense mechanisms
C)Exogenous antimicrobial agents
D)All of the above
Q2) Which of the following can be used to prevent the excess accumulation of plaque?
A)Host defense mechanisms
B)Effective toothbrushing
C)Biofilm lozenges
D)No prevention necessary
Q3) Supragingival calculus is 60% mineralized,subgingival calculus is 30% mineralized.
A)First statement is true,second statement is false.
B)First statement is false,second statement is true.
C)Both statements are true.
D)Both statements are false.
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Chapter 5: Carious Lesions
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Q1) Which areas can carious lesions occur?
A)Gingival margin
B)Periodontal dentin ligament
C)Pit and fissures
D)Gingival sulcus
Q2) Which of the following is tooth enamel composed of?
A)Enamel junctions
B)Dentin
C)Enamel rods
D)Dentinal tubules
Q3) Which bacterial group is MOST implicated with dental caries?
A)Streptococcus Mutans d.
B)Lactobacillus species e.
C)Streptococcus aureus f.
D)Both A and B g.
E)All of the above
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Chapter 6: Periodontal Diseases
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Q1) The specific plaque hypothesis attributes periodontal diseases to specific,although NOT known,bacteria.It also states that all individuals are equally susceptible to periodontal disease.
A)Both statements are true.
B)Both statements are false.
C)First statement is true,second statement is false.
D)First statement is false,second statement is true.
Q2) Which of the following microbial species appear to be associated with chronic periodontitis?
A)Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans
B)Porphyromonas gingivalis
C)Prevotella intermedia
D)All of the above
Q3) How many different species of bacteria are estimated to inhabit the oral cavity?
A)100-200
B)100-300
C)300-500
D)400-500
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Chapter 7: Oral Cancer
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Q1) Only dental professionals should conduct oral cancer screenings because physicians are NOT qualified to detect oral conditions.
A)Both statement and reason are true.
B)Both statement and reason are false.
C)Statement is true but reason is false.
D)Statement is false but reason is true.
Q2) Which of the following is the ONLY definitive method available for diagnosing oral carcinoma?
A)Surgical biopsy
B)Chemiluminescence
C)MRI
D)Exam by dental professional
Q3) Which of the following factors affects a patient's prognosis?
A)Grading
B)Staging
C)Both A and B
D)None of the above
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Chapter 8: Dental Trauma
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Q1) Which segments of the population should be educated regarding the proper handling of an avulsed tooth?
A)Teachers
B)School nurses
C)Parents
D)All of the above
Q2) Avulsed primary teeth are ________ replanted because of concern that permanent teeth may be damaged.
A)Always
B)Never
C)Seldom
D)Partially
Q3) Which of the following is a method of pulp testing?
A)Electric vitality testing
B)Cold testing
C)Laser Doppler flometry
D)All of the above
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Chapter 9: Host Defense Mechanisms in the Oral Cavity
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Q1) Epithelium stands as a barrier to microbial invasion.Infection cannot occur without microbes getting past this anatomic barrier.
A)First statement is true,second statement is false.
B)First statement is false,second statement is true.
C)Both statements are true.
D)Both statements are false.
Q2) Which bacteria are responsible for caries formation?
A)Streptococcus oralis
B)Streptococcus mutans
C)Lactobacillus
D)Both A and B
E)Both B and C
F)All of the above
Q3) Cementum is the hardest substance in the human body,harder than cortical bone.Enamel is composed of fluorapatite.
A)First statement is true,second statement is false.
B)First statement is false,second statement is true.
C)Both statements are true.
D)Both statements are false.
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Chapter 10: Toothbrushes and Toothbrushing Methods
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Q1) The purpose of toothbrushing includes:
A)Removal of plaque biofilm and disturbance of its reformation
B)Removal of food,debris,and stain from the oral cavity
C)Application of a dentifrice containing specific ingredients to address
D)All of the above
Q2) The Bass method is NOT acceptable for all patients.However,this method is effective at removing plaque at the gingival margin and directly below it.
A)First statement is true,second statement is false.
B)First statement is false,second statement is true.
C)Both statements are true.
D)Both statements are false.
Q3) The ________ is MOST appropriate for children whose dexterity is NOT sufficient to master the Bass technique.
A)Rolling technique
B)Bass technique
C)Horizontal technique
D)Stillman method
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Chapter 11: Dentifrices,Mouthrinses,and Chewing Gums
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Q1) Abrasives usually do NOT damage enamel,but they may dull the tooth luster.To compensate for this,polishing agents are added to the dentifrice formulation.
A)First statement is true,second statement is false.
B)First statement is false,second statement is true.
C)Both statements are true.
D)Both statements are false.
Q2) Potassium nitrate is a commonly used,FDA-approved,OTC desensitization agent.It reduces the reaction of nerves in the teeth to stimuli such as heat and cold.
A)First statement is true,second statement is false.
B)First statement is false,second statement is true.
C)Both statements are true.
D)Both statements are false.
Q3) Important characteristics that lead to public acceptance of a dentifrice are:
A)Flavor,smell,color,and consistency
B)Flavor,smell,and texture
C)Smell,color,and consistency
D)Flavor,smell,texture,and consistency
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Chapter 12: Self-Care Adjuncts
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Q1) When are floss holders NOT recommended?
A)Poor dexterity
B)Small hands
C)Strong gag reflex
D)Physical disabilities
Q2) It is recommended that bulimics do which of the following after vomiting?
A)Rinse with water
B)Brush teeth
C)Floss
D)Rinse with chlorhexidine
Q3) Oral irrigation removes the biofilm on the tooth structure.Supragingival irrigation improves and prevents gingivitis.
A)Both statements are true.
B)Both statements are false.
C)First statement is true,second statement is false.
D)First statement is false,second statement is true.
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Chapter 13: Implant and Denture Self Care
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Q1) Which condition in denture wearers presents as patches of erythema (inflamed area)on the oral mucosa as a result of trauma,poor hygiene,irritation?
A)Candidiasis
B)Periodontal abscess
C)Stomatitis
D)Dental decay
Q2) Which of the following is NOT an advantage of using immersion cleansers to clean a denture?
A)Offers safe storage
B)The solution reaches all areas of the dentures
C)Easier for patients who have dexterity issues
D)Some microbial species are resistant to mechanical cleaning
E)All of the above
Q3) Candidiasis appears as raised,white patches on the mucosa and can be painful.The patches can be scraped off revealing healthy mucosa.
A)First statement is true,second statement is false.
B)First statement is false,second statement is true.
C)Both statements are true.
D)Both statements are false.
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Chapter 14: Community Water Fluoridation
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Q1) Water fluoridation is a controversial subject.In regard to fluoride,the media is usually more interested in controversy than risk.
A)Both statements are true.
B)Both statements are false.
C)First statement is true,second statement is false.
D)First statement is false,second statement is true.
Q2) What compound was the FIRST used in controlled water fluoridation programs and is still used in smaller communities?
A)Stannous fluoride
B)Neutral fluoride
C)Sodium silicofluroide
D)Sodium fluoride
Q3) What is the MOST frequently used compound for water fluoridation in the United States today?
A)Hydrofluosilicic acid
B)Sodium silicofluoride
C)Sodium fluoride
D)Stannous fluoride
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Chapter 15: Topical Fluoride Therapy
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Q1) What is defined as a solution that sets in a gel-like state but is NOT a true gel?
A)Thixotropic
B)Gelation
C)Solidify
D)Hypotropic
Q2) In what age group are fluoride varnishes highly recommended?
A)Elderly
B)Adults
C)Infants
D)Young children
Q3) After a fluoride treatment is administered,for how long should patients be advised NOT to eat or drink?
A)15 minutes
B)30 minutes
C)45 minutes
D)60 minutes
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Chapter 16: Dental Sealants
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Q1) What is the cost difference in placing a sealant versus a restoration?
A)Costs are equal
B).5 times more
C)1.3 times more
D)1.6 times more
Q2) When is the BEST time to place a sealant?
A)Once all the permanent molars have erupted
B)As the permanent dentition erupts
C)When the child begins consuming sugars
D)If the child begins to develop caries
Q3) Where do the majority of caries occur in the oral cavity?
A)Occlusal surfaces
B)Interproximally
C)Areas of recession
D)Incisal edges
Q4) What is defined as finger-like depressions created by the etching solution?
A)Tags
B)Tubules
C)Residue
D)Damaged tooth structure
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Chapter 17: Nutrition,Diet,and Associated Oral Conditions
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Q1) What deficiency presents itself in the oral cavity as pallor of oral tissues,especially the tongue?
A)Malnutrition
B)Unmet caloric needs
C)Iron deficiency
D)Vitamin B deficiency
Q2) Patients diagnosed with this illness are at a greater risk for developing oral infections and periodontal disease.
A)Hypertension
B)Diabetes
C)Hyperthyroidism
D)Bronchitis
Q3) What is essential for taste and odor sensitivity?
A)Vitamin A
B)Zinc
C)Proteins
D)Vitamin D
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Chapter 18: Sugar and Other Sweeteners
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Q1) Which sugars are implicated as caries causing agents?
A)Sucrose,glucose,NutraSweet,and fructose
B)Xylitol,sucrose,fructose,and maltose
C)Sucrose,glucose,fructose,and maltose
D)Maltose,glucose,xylitol,and NutraSweet
Q2) What is MOST commonly used as a tabletop sweetener?
A)Aspartame
B)Molasses
C)Saccharin
D)Sucrose
Q3) In addition to sugars,what other agents can be cariogenic?
A)Carbohydrates
B)Fibrous meats
C)Enzymes
D)Vegetables
Q4) Which are NOT uses of sucrose sugar?
A)Anticaries agent
B)Sweetening agent
C)Carmelization/color agent
D)Flavor blender and modifier
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Chapter 19: Health Education and Promotion Theories
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Q1) Which of the following is a key point in learning?
A)Self-efficacy
B)Relevance
C)Stressors
D)Determination
Q2) Which involves a method of seeing the world and one's place in it?
A)Sense of coherence
B)Sense of self
C)Sensory learning
D)None of the above
Q3) What is defined as a source of disturbance that upsets a sense of equilibrium?
A)Generalized resistance resources
B)Stressor
C)Motivation
D)Cultural disturbances
Q4) Which is NOT a source of motivation?
A)Religious beliefs
B)External expectations
C)Social relationships
D)Social welfare
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Chapter 20: Tobacco Cessation
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Q1) Patients who smoke are more likely to present with what periodontal condition?
A)Healthy tissue
B)Gingivitis
C)Early periodontal disease
D)Moderate to advanced periodontal disease
Q2) What are dental providers likely to see in the oral cavity of a smoker?
A)Leukoplakia
B)Leukoedema
C)Linea alba
D)Ectopic sebaceous glands
Q3) What does smokeless tobacco diffuse through?
A)Saliva
B)Mucous membrane
C)Tongue
D)Salivary glands
Q4) One can of snuff equals approximately what?
A)Two packs of cigarettes
B)Three packs of cigarettes
C)Four packs of cigarettes
D)Five packs of cigarettes
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Chapter 21: Athletic Mouthguards
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Q1) What is the MOST common type of injury sustained during participation in sports?
A)Broken limbs
B)Dental injuries
C)Concussions
D)Sprains
Q2) What is the purpose of the Academy of Sports Dentistry?
A)Esthetic dentistry
B)Prevention of sport injuries
C)Restorative dentistry
D)Preventive dentistry
Q3) What is defined as injury to the mouth,including teeth,periodontium,soft tissues,and temporomandibular joint?
A)Trauma
B)Injury
C)Dental emergency
D)Dental trauma
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Chapter 22: Technological Advances in Primary Dental Care
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Q1) What is defined as specific sequences of bases that encode instructions on how to make proteins?
A)Genome
B)Chromosomes
C)Genes
D)Proteome
Q2) What major genetic factor influences an individual's response to periodontal disease?
A)Cytokines
B)Gamma globulins
C)Proinflammatory cytokine interleukin 1B
D)Immunoglobulin A
Q3) What cells are capable of dividing without limit to replenish other cells as long as the person is still alive?
A)Epithelial cells
B)Connective tissue
C)Periodontal ligaments
D)Stem cells
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Chapter 23: Pregnancy and Infancy
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Q1) At what age should the child be weaned from the bottle?
A)6 months
B)12 months
C)18 months
D)24 months
Q2) What position should an examination for children under three years of age be done in?
A)Lying back
B)Knee-to-knee
C)The parents lap
D)Cradled in the dentists lap
Q3) By what stage of pregnancy should restorative treatment be completed on a pregnant woman?
A)Preconception
B)First trimester
C)Second trimester
D)Third trimester
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Chapter 24: Pediatrics
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Q1) The individual's behavioral style and characteristic way of emotionally responding is defined as what?
A)Personality
B)Attitude
C)Temperament
D)Emotion
Q2) Describe the type of temperament.This child has a low activity level and mild reactions,is somewhat negative,and shows low adaptability.
A)The easy child
B)The slow-to-warm-up child
C)The difficult child
D)The shy child
Q3) What is described as a continuum of interaction with a child/parent directed toward communication and education?
A)Communication
B)Setting
C)Behavior management
D)Tell-show-do technique
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Chapter 25: Adult Dental Care
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Q1) Almost half of U.S.adults aged 35-44 years have gingivitis.Approximately one-half of the U.S.population has periodontitis.
A)Both statements are true.
B)Both statements are false.
C)First statement is true,second statement is false.
D)First statement is false,second statement is true.
Q2) Which gland is responsible for the control of the production of estrogens from the ovaries in females and androgens from the testes in males?
A)Brain stem
B)Pituitary gland
C)Thyroid
D)Frontal lobe
Q3) What percentage of the population reports having had an oral cancer-screening exam?
A)14%
B)9%
C)31%
D)22%
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Chapter 26: Geriatrics
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Q1) A cognitive decline as the brain ages is a result of what?
A)Absence of disease
B)Trauma
C)Stress
D)Hormonal changes
Q2) What portion of the elderly population has oral health problems?
A)1/4
B)1/3
C)1/2
D)1/8
Q3) What causes the teeth of the elderly to appear darker in color?
A)Dentinal tubules
B)Pulp chamber
C)Diet
D)Medications
Q4) What is the MOST common cancer found in the oral cavity?
A)Lip cancer
B)Tongue cancer
C)Oropharyngeal cancer
D)Squamous cell carcinoma
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Chapter 27: Medically Compromised Populations
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Q1) A condition of hemophilia will MOST significantly interfere with what dental treatment?
A)Prophylaxis
B)Scaling and root planning
C)Restorations
D)Extractions
Q2) What medical condition presents with an enlarged tongue and delayed eruption of the dentition?
A)Hyperthyroidism
B)Hypothyroidism
C)Asthma
D)Renal disease
Q3) Rampant caries is commonly seen with which type of substance abuse?
A)Marijuana
B)Cocaine
C)Meth
D)Alcohol
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Chapter 28: Populations with Developmental Disabilities
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Q1) Which developmental disability impairs communication,and social,behavioral,and intellectual functioning?
A)Autism
B)Mental retardation
C)Down syndrome
D)Cerebral palsy
Q2) What is the BEST preventive measure a dental provider can use for a patient with a developmental disability?
A)Regular maintenance visits
B)Sealants
C)Electric toothbrushes
D)Fluoride
Q3) In which population is periodontal disease and caries widespread?
A)Down syndrome
B)Cerebral palsy
C)Autism
D)Mental retardation
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