Question 1

After a prophylaxis, plaque begins to re-form within __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of After a prophylaxis, plaque begins to re-form...

Question 2

Periodontitis occurs only in older adults.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Where do periapical infections occur?

Accepted Answer

A) Around the tooth pulp 
B) In the outer portion of the tooth enamel 
C) In the deep part of the tooth dentin 
D) In the tissue around the tooth apex 
A) Around the tooth pulp 
B) In the outer portion of the tooth enamel 
C) In the deep part of the tooth dentin 
D) In the tissue around the tooth apex

Question 4

For microorganisms to colonize the mouth (become established members of the oral microbiota), they must:

Accepted Answer

A) not be infected with bacteriophages. 
B) be gram-positive bacteria that are aciduric. 
C) attach to oral surfaces and be able to multiply in the oral environment. 
D) come from the nonhuman environment (e.g., water, dust, soil). 
A) not be infected with bacteriophages. 
B) be gram-positive bacteria that are aciduric. 
C) attach to oral surfaces and be able to multiply in the oral environment. 
D) come from the nonhuman environment (e.g., water, dust, soil).

Question 5

Mutans streptococci convert _____ to glucans that are used by these bacteria to form plaque.

Accepted Answer

A) starch 
B) omega-3 fatty acids 
C) sucrose 
D) fructose 
A) starch 
B) omega-3 fatty acids 
C) sucrose 
D) fructose

Question 6

The names of different types of caries are based upon___________.

Accepted Answer

the tooth

Question 7

The two most important bacteria in causing dental caries are:

Accepted Answer

A) Mutans streptococci and Staphylococcus aureus. 
B) Lactobacillus acidophilus and Porphyromonas gingivalis. 
C) Mutans streptococci and Lactobacillus acidophilus. 
D) Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans and mutans streptococci. 
A) Mutans streptococci and Staphylococcus aureus. 
B) Lactobacillus acidophilus and Porphyromonas gingivalis. 
C) Mutans streptococci and Lactobacillus acidophilus. 
D) Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans and mutans streptococci.

Question 8

Untreated dental caries can lead to:

Accepted Answer

A) strep throat. 
B) necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis. 
C) pulpitis. 
D) fever blisters. 
A) strep throat. 
B) necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis. 
C) pulpitis. 
D) fever blisters.

Question 9

Calculus is:

Accepted Answer

A) accumulated food debris that occurs in the absence of oral hygiene. 
B) mineralized plaque. 
C) a microbial mass that accumulates in the absence of oral hygiene. 
D) an aggregation of white blood cells that come from the gingival sulcus. 
A) accumulated food debris that occurs in the absence of oral hygiene. 
B) mineralized plaque. 
C) a microbial mass that accumulates in the absence of oral hygiene. 
D) an aggregation of white blood cells that come from the gingival sulcus.

After a prophylaxis, plaque begins to re-form within __________.

Periodontitis occurs only in older adults.

Where do periapical infections occur?

For microorganisms to colonize the mouth (become established members of the oral microbiota), they must:

Mutans streptococci convert _____ to glucans that are used by these bacteria to form plaque.

The names of different types of caries are based upon___________.

The two most important bacteria in causing dental caries are:

Untreated dental caries can lead to:

Calculus is:

Scope of Microbiology and Infection Control

Characteristics of Microorganisms

Development of Infectious Diseases

Emerging Diseases

Bloodborne Pathogens

Oral and Respiratory Diseases

Infection Control Rationale and Regulations

Immunization

Hand Hygiene

Personal Protective Equipment

Instrument Processing

Surface and Equipment Asepsis

Dental Unit Water Asepsis and Air Quality

Aseptic Techniques

Laboratory and Radiographic Asepsis

Waste Management

Preventing Sharps Injuries

A Clinical Asepsis Protocol

General Office Safety and Asepsis

Greener Infection Control

Cross-Contamination Between Work and Home

About the Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Osha Inspections

Management of the Office Safety Program

Managing Chemicals Safely

Employee Fire Prevention and Emergency Action Plans

Infection Control Concerns During Remodeling or Construction

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Exam 5: Oral Microbiology and Plaque-Associated Diseases

After a prophylaxis, plaque begins to re-form within __________.

Periodontitis occurs only in older adults.

Where do periapical infections occur?

For microorganisms to colonize the mouth (become established members of the oral microbiota), they must:

Mutans streptococci convert _____ to glucans that are used by these bacteria to form plaque.

The names of different types of caries are based upon___________.

The two most important bacteria in causing dental caries are:

Untreated dental caries can lead to:

Calculus is:

Scope of Microbiology and Infection Control

Characteristics of Microorganisms

Development of Infectious Diseases

Emerging Diseases

Bloodborne Pathogens

Oral and Respiratory Diseases

Infection Control Rationale and Regulations

Immunization

Hand Hygiene

Personal Protective Equipment

Instrument Processing

Surface and Equipment Asepsis

Dental Unit Water Asepsis and Air Quality

Aseptic Techniques

Laboratory and Radiographic Asepsis

Waste Management

Preventing Sharps Injuries

A Clinical Asepsis Protocol

General Office Safety and Asepsis

Greener Infection Control

Cross-Contamination Between Work and Home

About the Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Osha Inspections

Management of the Office Safety Program

Managing Chemicals Safely

Employee Fire Prevention and Emergency Action Plans

Infection Control Concerns During Remodeling or Construction

Filters