Question 1

The concepts of health equity and which of the following are inseparable in their practical implementation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Data systems 
B)  Health disparity 
C)  Health status 
D)  Health indicators 
A)  Data systems 
B)  Health disparity 
C)  Health status 
D)  Health indicators

Question 2

Key elements by which states and localities can effectively address oral health problems include capacity, resources, and which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Policy 
B)  Surveillance 
C)  Training 
D)  Infrastructure 
A)  Policy 
B)  Surveillance 
C)  Training 
D)  Infrastructure

Question 3

The conventional method of assessing dental fluorosis is which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ramfjord Teeth 
B)  Dean's Fluorosis Classification 
C)  Community Fluorosis Index (CFI) 
D)  WHO basic oral health survey 
A)  Ramfjord Teeth 
B)  Dean's Fluorosis Classification 
C)  Community Fluorosis Index (CFI) 
D)  WHO basic oral health survey

Question 4

Endeavors in the United States to formulate a systematic approach for oral health data collection and reporting have resulted in which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  The development of standard ways to monitor the national oral health objectives, an oral health needs assessment model, documentation of uniform methods to measure community oral health, a national data bank. 
B)  The development of standard ways to monitor the national oral health objectives, an oral health needs assessment model, documentation of uniform methods to measure community oral health. 
C)  An oral health needs assessment model, documentation of uniform methods to measure community oral health, a national data bank. 
D)  The development of standard ways to monitor the national oral health objectives, a national data bank. 
A)  The development of standard ways to monitor the national oral health objectives, an oral health needs assessment model, documentation of uniform methods to measure community oral health, a national data bank. 
B)  The development of standard ways to monitor the national oral health objectives, an oral health needs assessment model, documentation of uniform methods to measure community oral health. 
C)  An oral health needs assessment model, documentation of uniform methods to measure community oral health, a national data bank. 
D)  The development of standard ways to monitor the national oral health objectives, a national data bank.

Question 5

Which of the following agencies is committed to improving the oral health of the nation? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  The National Institute for Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) 
B)  The National Institutes of Health (NIH) 
C)  The Division of Oral Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CD
C)  
D)  Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSH
A)  
A)  The National Institute for Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) 
B)  The National Institutes of Health (NIH) 
C)  The Division of Oral Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CD
C)  
D)  Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSH
A)

Question 6

Which of the following are indicators of an effective dental index?

Accepted Answer

A)  Attribute, validity, specificity 
B)  Reliability, utility, sensitivity 
C)  Acceptability, universality, applicability 
D)  Specificity, sensitivity, reliability 
A)  Attribute, validity, specificity 
B)  Reliability, utility, sensitivity 
C)  Acceptability, universality, applicability 
D)  Specificity, sensitivity, reliability

Question 7

Which of the following have been stressed by several agencies and national organizations as important to the routine collection of data on oral health outcomes, risk factors, and intervention strategies?

Accepted Answer

A)  Private dental offices 
B)  Dental and dental hygiene schools 
C)  Oral health surveillance systems 
D)  Community health facilities 
A)  Private dental offices 
B)  Dental and dental hygiene schools 
C)  Oral health surveillance systems 
D)  Community health facilities

Question 8

A complete separation of oral health-related quality of life and health-related quality of life:

Accepted Answer

A)  permits analysis of oral health versus general health factors. 
B)  allows dentistry to analyze its own contributions to health separate from medical contributions. 
C)  is necessary to understand the future of health care in the United States. 
D)  is not possible because oral health is one aspect of overall health. 
A)  permits analysis of oral health versus general health factors. 
B)  allows dentistry to analyze its own contributions to health separate from medical contributions. 
C)  is necessary to understand the future of health care in the United States. 
D)  is not possible because oral health is one aspect of overall health.

Question 9

What is the difference between the df and DMF indexes?

Accepted Answer

A)  The df index is intended for use in children before the age of exfoliation. 
B)  The df index does not include missing teeth because of the difficulty in distinguishing primary tooth loss as a result of dental caries from those lost by natural exfoliation. 
C)  The df index is for primary teeth, and the DMF index is for permanent teeth. 
D)  The df index is popular in Europe, and the DMF index is popular in the United States. 
A)  The df index is intended for use in children before the age of exfoliation. 
B)  The df index does not include missing teeth because of the difficulty in distinguishing primary tooth loss as a result of dental caries from those lost by natural exfoliation. 
C)  The df index is for primary teeth, and the DMF index is for permanent teeth. 
D)  The df index is popular in Europe, and the DMF index is popular in the United States.

Question 10

The etiology and pathogenesis of diseases and disorders affecting craniofacial structures are ___________ and ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  monofactorial; simple 
B)  monofactorial; complex 
C)  multifactorial; simple 
D)  multifactorial; complex 
A)  monofactorial; simple 
B)  monofactorial; complex 
C)  multifactorial; simple 
D)  multifactorial; complex

Question 11

In the U.S. public health community, and as defined by the Advisory Committee, the term health disparity refers to a particular type of health difference among individuals or groups that is:

Accepted Answer

A)  attributable to an endemic disease or condition. 
B)  caused by a genetic anomaly. 
C)  unfair because it is caused by social or economic disadvantage. 
D)  more prevalent in a particular race. 
A)  attributable to an endemic disease or condition. 
B)  caused by a genetic anomaly. 
C)  unfair because it is caused by social or economic disadvantage. 
D)  more prevalent in a particular race.

The concepts of health equity and which of the following are inseparable in their practical implementation?

Key elements by which states and localities can effectively address oral health problems include capacity, resources, and which of the following?

The conventional method of assessing dental fluorosis is which of the following?

Endeavors in the United States to formulate a systematic approach for oral health data collection and reporting have resulted in which of the following?

Which of the following agencies is committed to improving the oral health of the nation? (Select all that apply.)

Which of the following are indicators of an effective dental index?

Which of the following have been stressed by several agencies and national organizations as important to the routine collection of data on oral health outcomes, risk factors, and intervention strategies?

A complete separation of oral health-related quality of life and health-related quality of life:

What is the difference between the df and DMF indexes?

The etiology and pathogenesis of diseases and disorders affecting craniofacial structures are _ and _.

In the U.S. public health community, and as defined by the Advisory Committee, the term health disparity refers to a particular type of health difference among individuals or groups that is:

People's Health: An Introduction

Careers in Public Health for the Dental Hygienist

Assessment for Community Oral Health Program Planning

Population Health

Oral Health Programs in the Community

Applied Research

Health Promotion and Health Communication

Social Responsibility

Cultural Competence

Service-Learning: Preparing Dental Hygienists for Collaborative Practice

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Exam 4: Measuring Oral Health Status and Progress

The concepts of health equity and which of the following are inseparable in their practical implementation?

Key elements by which states and localities can effectively address oral health problems include capacity, resources, and which of the following?

The conventional method of assessing dental fluorosis is which of the following?

Endeavors in the United States to formulate a systematic approach for oral health data collection and reporting have resulted in which of the following?

Which of the following agencies is committed to improving the oral health of the nation? (Select all that apply.)

Which of the following are indicators of an effective dental index?

Which of the following have been stressed by several agencies and national organizations as important to the routine collection of data on oral health outcomes, risk factors, and intervention strategies?

A complete separation of oral health-related quality of life and health-related quality of life:

What is the difference between the df and DMF indexes?

The etiology and pathogenesis of diseases and disorders affecting craniofacial structures are ___________ and ___________.

In the U.S. public health community, and as defined by the Advisory Committee, the term health disparity refers to a particular type of health difference among individuals or groups that is:

People's Health: An Introduction

Careers in Public Health for the Dental Hygienist

Assessment for Community Oral Health Program Planning

Population Health

Oral Health Programs in the Community

Applied Research

Health Promotion and Health Communication

Social Responsibility

Cultural Competence

Service-Learning: Preparing Dental Hygienists for Collaborative Practice

Filters

The etiology and pathogenesis of diseases and disorders affecting craniofacial structures are _ and _.