Exam 4: Measuring Oral Health Status and Progress

Selection of data collection methods and measures for community oral health assessment should be based on information of interest, social and demographic factors of the population and community, and:

What term can be defined as "a desirable goal and standard that entails special efforts to improve health of those who have experienced social or economic disadvantage?"

The ASTDD developed which of the following surveys that provides for basic oral health screenings among preschool and school children, as well as older adults?

The __________ is a common index that can be used to score root caries in a survey with an epidemiologic examination when more precise data are required.

As a member of the statewide oral health coalition, you are on a committee to review the statewide oral health surveillance system. The purpose is to make recommendations for a statewide oral health survey to be implemented as part of the statewide surveillance system. -What is the data source for surveillance data on oral and pharyngeal cancer in the United States?

This initiative of the CDC is a major source for assessment and surveillance data. It is a program of studies designed to provide a comprehensive assessment of the health and nutritional status of adults and children in the U.S.

General types of tooth decay can be categorized into two types: coronal and what other type?

What is the biggest risk factor for oral and pharyngeal cancer?

As a member of the statewide oral health coalition, you are on a committee to review the statewide oral health surveillance system. The purpose is to make recommendations for a statewide oral health survey to be implemented as part of the statewide surveillance system. -Data are needed on the periodontal status of the population. Which dental index is appropriate for this purpose?

As a member of the statewide oral health coalition, you are on a committee to review the statewide oral health surveillance system. The purpose is to make recommendations for a statewide oral health survey to be implemented as part of the statewide surveillance system. -The state is particularly interested in having data available on the National Oral Health Surveillance System (NOHSS) oral health indicators and the leading health indicator (LHI) related to oral health. Which of the following is the LHI that relates to oral health?

As a member of the statewide oral health coalition, you are on a committee to review the statewide oral health surveillance system. The purpose is to make recommendations for a statewide oral health survey to be implemented as part of the statewide surveillance system. -A state surveillance system should provide data to monitor progress within the state relative to the national oral health objectives and National Oral Health Surveillance System (NOHSS) oral health indicators. The Surgeon General's Report Oral Health in America can be reviewed for the national oral health objectives.

Which periodontal disease is characterized by localized inflammation, swelling, and bleeding of the soft tissues surrounding a tooth (but does not involve loss of connective tissue or bone support)?

As a member of the statewide oral health coalition, you are on a committee to review the statewide oral health surveillance system. The purpose is to make recommendations for a statewide oral health survey to be implemented as part of the statewide surveillance system. -All of the following EXCEPT one are future considerations for oral health surveillance that should be considered in making decisions for this state initiative. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

As a member of the statewide oral health coalition, you are on a committee to review the statewide oral health surveillance system. The purpose is to make recommendations for a statewide oral health survey to be implemented as part of the statewide surveillance system. -All of the following EXCEPT one are Healthy People 2020 objectives. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

For preschool-age children, a detailed reporting of dental caries can be accomplished with the _____________ classification system.

The _______ is an important system of oral health data sources used for the purpose of surveillance.