Question 1

All caries start as incipient lesions and all incipient lesions progress to overt caries.

Accepted Answer

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. 
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. C

Question 2

Which of the following is a method used to diagnose a condition?

Accepted Answer

A) Primary prevention 
B) Therapeutic modality 
C) Diagnostic modality 
D) Tertiary prevention 
A) Primary prevention 
B) Therapeutic modality 
C) Diagnostic modality 
D) Tertiary prevention C

Question 3

Regular oral exams are beneficial in systemic disease prevention/detection because systemic diseases have an influence on dental health.

Accepted Answer

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. 
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. A

Question 4

Both dental caries and periodontitis are the result of a prolonged presence of plaque and in most cases,both diseases can be prevented by plaque-control regimens.

Accepted Answer

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. 
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.

Question 5

Secondary prevention can also be termed:

Accepted Answer

A) Restorative care 
B) Dental visits 
C) Prophylaxis 
D) Rehabilitation 
A) Restorative care 
B) Dental visits 
C) Prophylaxis 
D) Rehabilitation

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT an example of primary prevention?

Accepted Answer

A) Oral evaluation 
B) Dental prophylaxis 
C) Periodontal debridement 
D) Xylitol 
A) Oral evaluation 
B) Dental prophylaxis 
C) Periodontal debridement 
D) Xylitol

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT considered a category of dental disease?

Accepted Answer

A) Dental caries/periodontitis 
B) Acquired oral conditions 
C) Craniofacial disorders 
D) None of the above 
A) Dental caries/periodontitis 
B) Acquired oral conditions 
C) Craniofacial disorders 
D) None of the above

Question 8

Which of the following are aspects of primary prevention?

Accepted Answer

A) Professional oral assessment 
B) Patient's plaque control 
C) Community water fluoridation 
D) All of the above 
A) Professional oral assessment 
B) Patient's plaque control 
C) Community water fluoridation 
D) All of the above

Question 9

Which scale defines a continuum from a state of health to a state of illness and death?

Accepted Answer

A) Health scale 
B) Wellness scale 
C) Illness scale 
D) Injury scale 
A) Health scale 
B) Wellness scale 
C) Illness scale 
D) Injury scale

Question 10

The presence of white spots on interproximal surfaces are usually first identified in radiographs because mesial and distal surfaces are NEVER visible to the naked eye.

Accepted Answer

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. 
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.

All caries start as incipient lesions and all incipient lesions progress to overt caries.

Which of the following is a method used to diagnose a condition?

Regular oral exams are beneficial in systemic disease prevention/detection because systemic diseases have an influence on dental health.

Both dental caries and periodontitis are the result of a prolonged presence of plaque and in most cases,both diseases can be prevented by plaque-control regimens.

Secondary prevention can also be termed:

Which of the following is NOT an example of primary prevention?

Which of the following is NOT considered a category of dental disease?

Which of the following are aspects of primary prevention?

Which scale defines a continuum from a state of health to a state of illness and death?

The presence of white spots on interproximal surfaces are usually first identified in radiographs because mesial and distal surfaces are NEVER visible to the naked eye.

Cultural Health Influences

Dental Hygiene Science

Dental Plaque Biofilm

Carious Lesions

Periodontal Diseases

Oral Cancer

Dental Trauma

Host Defense Mechanisms in the Oral Cavity

Toothbrushes and Toothbrushing Methods

Dentifrices,Mouthrinses,and Chewing Gums

Self-Care Adjuncts

Implant and Denture Self Care

Community Water Fluoridation

Topical Fluoride Therapy

Dental Sealants

Nutrition,Diet,and Associated Oral Conditions

Sugar and Other Sweeteners

Health Education and Promotion Theories

Tobacco Cessation

Athletic Mouthguards

Technological Advances in Primary Dental Care

Pregnancy and Infancy

Pediatrics

Adult Dental Care

Geriatrics

Medically Compromised Populations

Populations with Developmental Disabilities

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Exam 1: Introduction to Primary Preventive Dentistry

All caries start as incipient lesions and all incipient lesions progress to overt caries.

Which of the following is a method used to diagnose a condition?

Regular oral exams are beneficial in systemic disease prevention/detection because systemic diseases have an influence on dental health.

Both dental caries and periodontitis are the result of a prolonged presence of plaque and in most cases,both diseases can be prevented by plaque-control regimens.

Secondary prevention can also be termed:

Which of the following is NOT an example of primary prevention?

Which of the following is NOT considered a category of dental disease?

Which of the following are aspects of primary prevention?

Which scale defines a continuum from a state of health to a state of illness and death?

The presence of white spots on interproximal surfaces are usually first identified in radiographs because mesial and distal surfaces are NEVER visible to the naked eye.

Cultural Health Influences

Dental Hygiene Science

Dental Plaque Biofilm

Carious Lesions

Periodontal Diseases

Oral Cancer

Dental Trauma

Host Defense Mechanisms in the Oral Cavity

Toothbrushes and Toothbrushing Methods

Dentifrices,Mouthrinses,and Chewing Gums

Self-Care Adjuncts

Implant and Denture Self Care

Community Water Fluoridation

Topical Fluoride Therapy

Dental Sealants

Nutrition,Diet,and Associated Oral Conditions

Sugar and Other Sweeteners

Health Education and Promotion Theories

Tobacco Cessation

Athletic Mouthguards

Technological Advances in Primary Dental Care

Pregnancy and Infancy

Pediatrics

Adult Dental Care

Geriatrics

Medically Compromised Populations

Populations with Developmental Disabilities

Filters