Public Health Dentistry Exam Questions
Course Introduction
Public Health Dentistry focuses on the prevention and control of dental diseases and the promotion of oral health through organized community efforts. The course explores the principles and practice of dental public health, emphasizing epidemiology, health education, community-based preventive programs, and policy planning. Students will learn to assess oral health needs of populations, design and evaluate public health interventions, and understand the social, behavioral, and environmental factors influencing oral health. This field integrates dental science with public health principles to improve oral health outcomes and reduce disparities in 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) Public health problems must meet the criteria that they are a condition or situation that is a widespread actual or potential cause of morbidity or mortality and that:
A)they have been proven a valid concern by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
B)funding to treat or cure the condition is not available at the local or state level.
C)they do not qualify for treatment as an orphan drug.
D)there is an existing perception that the condition is a public health problem on the part of the public,the government,or public health authorities.
Answer: D
Q2) Community water fluoridation:
A)reaches all people,regardless of socioeconomic status.
B)requires several years of application before positive effects can be measured.
C)proves to be more of a financial burden than restorative treatment.
D)only meets five of the seven characteristics considered to be an effective solution to the problem of dental decay.
Answer: A
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Chapter 2: Careers in Public Health for the Dental Hygienist
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Q1) Although the services provided by dental therapists vary from country to county,most include preventive measures,emergency treatment,and:
A)surgical extractions.
B)basic restorative procedures.
C)dental implants.
D)root canals.
Answer: B
Q2) Which of the following groups of people is most vulnerable to the burden of oral disease?
A)Immigrants
B)Elderly people
C)Non-native speakers of English
D)Minority children from families with moderate incomes
Answer: B
Q3) Socioeconomic status includes factors such as income,___________,and occupation.
A)education
B)clothing
C)street address
D)language
Answer: A
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Chapter 3: Assessment in the Community
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Q1) It is essential to establish a system to _______________________ the data and information while collecting data from existing sources.
A)record,process,and organize
B)evaluate the assessment process
C)analyze and interpret
D)manipulate
Answer: A
Q2) The context of people's lives determines their health.Individuals are likely to be able to control many of the determinants of health directly.
A)Both statements are true.
B)Both statements are false.
C)The first statement is true;the second statement is false.
D)The first statement is false;the second statement is true.
Answer: C
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Chapter 4: Measuring Progress in Oral Health
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Q1) An oral health surveillance system should contain,at a minimum:
A)a core set of oral health measures that describe the status of important oral health conditions.
B)community walk-in health centers.
C)a system of door to door canvassers to survey constituents.
D)a network of computers for integrating data.
Q2) The six domains that describe core aspects of quality of life cross culturally are physical,psychological,and social relationships and:
A)responsibility,reward,and values.
B)level of independence,environment,and personal beliefs.
C)work,play,and enjoyment.
D)discipline,integrity,and courtesy.
Q3) Which of the following represent long-term goals of oral health surveillance systems?
A)Continuous monitoring or oral health at the national,state,and community levels
B)An expansion of indicators in oral health surveillance systems
C)Webcams to monitor personal oral health in the community
D)a and b
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Chapter 5: Population Health
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Q1) According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES),the number of young children 2 to 4 years of age experiencing dental caries in their primary dentition during the years 1999 to 2004 ___________ from 1988 to 1994.
A)decreased markedly
B)decreased slightly
C)remained the same
D)increased
Q2) Which of the following surveys monitor key oral health indicators in the United States?
1)National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES)
2)National Health Interview Survey (NHIS)
3)Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS)
A)1,2,3
B)1,2
C)2,3
D)1
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Chapter 6: Oral Health Programs in the Community
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Q1) Approximately __% of the states have full-time dental directors who provide leadership and guidance in the planning,funding,and implementation of oral health promotion programs for the residents of the states they serve.
A)50
B)66
C)75
D)90
Q2) Many individual county and city health departments have federally funded clinics that offer services on a sliding scale fee schedule and accept clients who receive public assistance through:
A)Medicare.
B)Medicaid.
C)the U.S.Department of Agriculture (USDA).
D)workforce development.
Q3) Most dental educational programs have been implemented for: A)children.
B)adolescents.
C)adults.
D)the elderly.
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Chapter 7: Research
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Q1) Which of the following is true concerning the independent and dependent variables?
A)The dependent variable is controlled or manipulated by the researcher.
B)The independent variable is thought to depend on or to be caused by the dependent variable.
C)The independent variable is controlled or manipulated by the researcher and is believed to cause or influence the dependent variable.
D)a and c
Q2) Continuous data use ________ scales of measurement.
A)interval
B)ordinal
C)ratio
D)a and c
Q3) Which of the following is most often used to display data representing interval- or ratio-scaled variables that are continuous in nature?
A)Frequency polygon
B)Histogram
C)Bar graph
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Chapter 8: Health Promotion and Health Communication
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Q1) Which theory assumes that at any point in time everyone is at a different stage of readiness to make lifestyle changes and that people cycle through the various stages over time?
A)Community organization theory
B)Social learning theory
C)Stages of change theory
D)Diffusion of innovations theory
Q2) The ___________________ allows us to assess perceptions of how susceptible one is to a health risk and whether one believes that recommended preventive behaviors will result in less susceptibility.
A)social learning theory
B)diffusion of innovations theory
C)health belief model
D)organizational change: stage theory
Q3) Which of the following health promotion theories is at the community level?
A)Stages of change theory
B)Organizational change: stage theory
C)Social learning theory
D)Health belief model
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Chapter 9: Social Responsibility
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Q1) The dental hygiene profession's commitment to ___________ is the foundation of society's trust and confidence.
A)continuing education
B)national and state board examinations
C)ethical conduct
D)regular periodic maintenance and care
Q2) Which of the following is true concerning communicating risk?
A)Communicating risk is an easy task.
B)Comparative risk analyses are effective.
C)Comparative risk analyses convey trust.
D)Laypeople are concerned with the risk to themselves.
Q3) The American Dental Hygienists' Association occasionally sends out action alerts to the membership because a piece of legislation is coming up for a vote that will impact oral health and the practice of dental hygiene.In the role of _______________,dental hygienists can influence the opinion of their legislators by responding to these alerts.
A)educator
B)advocate
C)researcher
D)administrator
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Chapter 10: Cultural Competency
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Q1) Culture is:
A)inherent.
B)learned.
C)both inherent and learned.
D)neither inherent nor learned.
Q2) Which step on the cultural continuum is characterized by acceptance and respect for difference? There is ongoing self-assessment regarding culture,expansion of knowledge,and adaptation of service models to meet the needs of specific populations better.
A)Cultural blindness
B)Cultural precompetence
C)Cultural competence
D)Cultural proficiency
Q3) A common goal for health professionals is to provide the best care to:
A)all patients with dental insurance.
B)all patients who can reimburse the practice for expenses and time.
C)all patients with access to the health care system.
D)all patients.
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Chapter 11: Service-Learning
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Q1) According to service-learning,the community partner's objectives are called:
A)service objectives.
B)learning objectives.
C)object objectives.
D)outcome objectives.
Q2) Implementation of the evaluation phase of the service-learning (SL)experience begins at the:
A)orientation.
B)preparation.
C)SL experience.
D)reflection.
Q3) Which of the following is the aim of reflection of one of the essential components of service-learning (SL)?
A)The aim of reflection is to draw meaning from the experience.
B)The aim of reflection is to develop skills of criticizing for the sake of being critical.
C)Reflection involves self-appraisal and societal appraisal.
D)a and c
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Chapter 12: Planning a Student Community Project With Head Start
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Q1) Dental hygienists and dental hygiene students interested in working with Head Start programs should contact their ______________________ to determine the level of services presently being offered and how best to organize efforts and get involved.
A)component dental hygiene organization
B)state senator or representative
C)state dental hygienists' association
D)a and c
Q2) The United States' youngest and poorest children age 2 to 4 years old and living below poverty level have nearly _____ times the number of dental caries as children of higher income families.
A)two
B)three
C)four
D)five
Q3) The overall mission of Head Start is to:
A)teach parents to help their children learn.
B)ensure that children eat a nutritious breakfast.
C)prepare children for school.
D)provide transportation for children if needed.
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