Question 1

Choose the item that best matches each item of the following:
-In England, dental assistants are referred to as ________.

Accepted Answer

A) Dental nurses 
B) Dental therapists 
C) Switzerland 
D) The Netherlands 
E) Canada
F)Australia
G)New Zealand
H)Oral health promotion 
A) Dental nurses 
B) Dental therapists 
C) Switzerland 
D) The Netherlands 
E) Canada
F)Australia
G)New Zealand
H)Oral health promotion A

Question 2

The Federation Dentaire Internationale is the international organization of dentistry and was founded in which country?

Accepted Answer

A)  England 
B)  United States 
C)  Spain 
D)  France 
E)  None of the above 
A)  England 
B)  United States 
C)  Spain 
D)  France 
E)  None of the above D

Question 3

Choose the item that best matches each item of the following:
-Independent practice of dental hygiene is permitted in which country?

Accepted Answer

A) Dental nurses 
B) Dental therapists 
C) Switzerland 
D) The Netherlands 
E) Canada
F)Australia
G)New Zealand
H)Oral health promotion 
A) Dental nurses 
B) Dental therapists 
C) Switzerland 
D) The Netherlands 
E) Canada
F)Australia
G)New Zealand
H)Oral health promotion D

Question 4

Germany has no internationally recognized dental hygiene schools.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Dental hygienists worldwide are becoming more educated with longer training requirements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

After dental hygiene began in the United States, Spain recorded one of the earliest histories of establishing the profession of dental hygiene.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Choose the item that best matches each item of the following:
-Many countries have dental hygienists that work solely in ________.

Accepted Answer

A) Dental nurses 
B) Dental therapists 
C) Switzerland 
D) The Netherlands 
E) Canada
F)Australia
G)New Zealand
H)Oral health promotion 
A) Dental nurses 
B) Dental therapists 
C) Switzerland 
D) The Netherlands 
E) Canada
F)Australia
G)New Zealand
H)Oral health promotion

Question 8

The World Health Organization (WHO) is a self-governing, multilateral entity that developed the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  International Federation of Dental Hygienists 
B)  Shepherd's Hook Explorer 
C)  Global Oral Data Bank 
D)  Federation Dentaire International 
E)  None of the above 
A)  International Federation of Dental Hygienists 
B)  Shepherd's Hook Explorer 
C)  Global Oral Data Bank 
D)  Federation Dentaire International 
E)  None of the above

Question 9

Choose the item that best matches each item of the following:
-Which country allows for the self-regulation of dental hygienists?

Accepted Answer

A) Dental nurses 
B) Dental therapists 
C) Switzerland 
D) The Netherlands 
E) Canada
F)Australia
G)New Zealand
H)Oral health promotion 
A) Dental nurses 
B) Dental therapists 
C) Switzerland 
D) The Netherlands 
E) Canada
F)Australia
G)New Zealand
H)Oral health promotion

Question 10

A dental therapist in New Zealand is allowed to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Restore teeth 
B)  Fabricate dentures 
C)  Provide prophylaxis 
D)  Both A and C 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Restore teeth 
B)  Fabricate dentures 
C)  Provide prophylaxis 
D)  Both A and C 
E)  All of the above

Question 11

The Federation Dentaire International has over twenty-three member countries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which dental organization is recognized as one of the oldest health organizations?

Accepted Answer

A)  International Federation of Dental Hygienists 
B)  Federation Dentaire Internationale 
C)  World Dental Organization 
D)  International Dental Association 
E)  None of the above 
A)  International Federation of Dental Hygienists 
B)  Federation Dentaire Internationale 
C)  World Dental Organization 
D)  International Dental Association 
E)  None of the above

Question 13

In Europe, there is a trend to adapt degree program curricula via which system?

Accepted Answer

A)  European Community College System 
B)  European Credit Transfer System 
C)  Union Credit System 
D)  Technical College Transfer System 
E)  None of the above 
A)  European Community College System 
B)  European Credit Transfer System 
C)  Union Credit System 
D)  Technical College Transfer System 
E)  None of the above

Question 14

When was the International Federation of Dental Hygienists officially formed?

Accepted Answer

A)  1970 
B)  1976 
C)  1980 
D)  1986 
E)  None of the above 
A)  1970 
B)  1976 
C)  1980 
D)  1986 
E)  None of the above

Question 15

Which of the following are objectives of the International Federation of Dental Hygienists?

Accepted Answer

A)  To promote and coordinate the exchange of knowledge and information about the profession and its education and practice 
B)  To promote access to quality preventive oral health services to all people 
C)  To represent and advance the profession of dental hygiene on a nongovernmental, worldwide basis 
D)  Both A and B 
E)  All of the above 
A)  To promote and coordinate the exchange of knowledge and information about the profession and its education and practice 
B)  To promote access to quality preventive oral health services to all people 
C)  To represent and advance the profession of dental hygiene on a nongovernmental, worldwide basis 
D)  Both A and B 
E)  All of the above

Question 16

International trends in dental hygiene suggest an increase in ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Supervision 
B)  Prerequisites 
C)  Fees 
D)  Autonomy 
E)  None of the above 
A)  Supervision 
B)  Prerequisites 
C)  Fees 
D)  Autonomy 
E)  None of the above

Question 17

A formally trained and registered dental hygiene provider is more likely to receive public confidence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Choose the item that best matches each item of the following:
-The Red Cross regulates dental hygiene in which country?

Accepted Answer

A) Dental nurses 
B) Dental therapists 
C) Switzerland 
D) The Netherlands 
E) Canada
F)Australia
G)New Zealand
H)Oral health promotion 
A) Dental nurses 
B) Dental therapists 
C) Switzerland 
D) The Netherlands 
E) Canada
F)Australia
G)New Zealand
H)Oral health promotion

Question 19

The International Federation of Dental Hygienists is composed of how many countries?

Accepted Answer

A)  26 
B)  13 
C)  10 
D)  20 
E)  None of the above 
A)  26 
B)  13 
C)  10 
D)  20 
E)  None of the above

Question 20

Even in industrialized countries, where the prevalence of caries is low, what disease is prevalent in inner cities and among ethnic minorities?

Accepted Answer

A)  Oral anomalies 
B)  Bruxism 
C)  Dental caries 
D)  Oral cancer 
E)  None of the above 
A)  Oral anomalies 
B)  Bruxism 
C)  Dental caries 
D)  Oral cancer 
E)  None of the above

Exam 4: Dental Hygiene Care Delivery in the Global Community

Choose the item that best matches each item of the following: -In England, dental assistants are referred to as ________.

The Federation Dentaire Internationale is the international organization of dentistry and was founded in which country?

Choose the item that best matches each item of the following: -Independent practice of dental hygiene is permitted in which country?

Germany has no internationally recognized dental hygiene schools.

Dental hygienists worldwide are becoming more educated with longer training requirements.

After dental hygiene began in the United States, Spain recorded one of the earliest histories of establishing the profession of dental hygiene.

Choose the item that best matches each item of the following: -Many countries have dental hygienists that work solely in ________.

The World Health Organization (WHO) is a self-governing, multilateral entity that developed the ________.

Choose the item that best matches each item of the following: -Which country allows for the self-regulation of dental hygienists?

A dental therapist in New Zealand is allowed to ________.

The Federation Dentaire International has over twenty-three member countries.

Which dental organization is recognized as one of the oldest health organizations?

In Europe, there is a trend to adapt degree program curricula via which system?

When was the International Federation of Dental Hygienists officially formed?

Which of the following are objectives of the International Federation of Dental Hygienists?

International trends in dental hygiene suggest an increase in ________.

A formally trained and registered dental hygiene provider is more likely to receive public confidence.

Choose the item that best matches each item of the following: -The Red Cross regulates dental hygiene in which country?

The International Federation of Dental Hygienists is composed of how many countries?

Even in industrialized countries, where the prevalence of caries is low, what disease is prevalent in inner cities and among ethnic minorities?

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Financing of Dental Care

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Lesson Plan Development

Target Populations

Cultural Competency

Program Planning

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Research in Dental Hygiene

Ethical Principles in Research

The Research Process

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Current Oral Epidemiological Findings

Evaluation of Scientific Literature and Dental Products

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