Question 1

Choose the item that best matches each item of the following.
-Most prevalent disease in children and adults

Accepted Answer

A) Dental sealants 
B) Candidiasis 
C) Teenagers 
D) Oral cancer 
E) Herpes simplex virus
F)Systemic diseases
G)Epidemiology
H)Community water fluoridation
I)Adults
J)Gingivitis
K)Posterior teeth
L)Recurrent aphthous ulcer
M)Anterior teeth
N)Cleft lip/palate
O)Dental caries
P)Endemic 
A) Dental sealants 
B) Candidiasis 
C) Teenagers 
D) Oral cancer 
E) Herpes simplex virus
F)Systemic diseases
G)Epidemiology
H)Community water fluoridation
I)Adults
J)Gingivitis
K)Posterior teeth
L)Recurrent aphthous ulcer
M)Anterior teeth
N)Cleft lip/palate
O)Dental caries
P)Endemic O

Question 2

Dental caries is the most common of all diseases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Choose the item that best matches each item of the following.
-Where the majority of tooth trauma occurs

Accepted Answer

A) Dental sealants 
B) Candidiasis 
C) Teenagers 
D) Oral cancer 
E) Herpes simplex virus
F)Systemic diseases
G)Epidemiology
H)Community water fluoridation
I)Adults
J)Gingivitis
K)Posterior teeth
L)Recurrent aphthous ulcer
M)Anterior teeth
N)Cleft lip/palate
O)Dental caries
P)Endemic 
A) Dental sealants 
B) Candidiasis 
C) Teenagers 
D) Oral cancer 
E) Herpes simplex virus
F)Systemic diseases
G)Epidemiology
H)Community water fluoridation
I)Adults
J)Gingivitis
K)Posterior teeth
L)Recurrent aphthous ulcer
M)Anterior teeth
N)Cleft lip/palate
O)Dental caries
P)Endemic M

Question 4

Bacterial plaque converts all foods, especially sugar, into acid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Periodontal disease is caused by convergence of bacteria and an aggressive ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Toothbrushing technique 
B)  Flossing technique 
C)  Immune response 
D)  Both A and B 
E)  None of the above 
A)  Toothbrushing technique 
B)  Flossing technique 
C)  Immune response 
D)  Both A and B 
E)  None of the above

Question 6

The host response is important in severe periodontitis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Choose the item that best matches each item of the following.
-Certain local and systemic factors may favor this overgrowth condition

Accepted Answer

A) Dental sealants 
B) Candidiasis 
C) Teenagers 
D) Oral cancer 
E) Herpes simplex virus
F)Systemic diseases
G)Epidemiology
H)Community water fluoridation
I)Adults
J)Gingivitis
K)Posterior teeth
L)Recurrent aphthous ulcer
M)Anterior teeth
N)Cleft lip/palate
O)Dental caries
P)Endemic 
A) Dental sealants 
B) Candidiasis 
C) Teenagers 
D) Oral cancer 
E) Herpes simplex virus
F)Systemic diseases
G)Epidemiology
H)Community water fluoridation
I)Adults
J)Gingivitis
K)Posterior teeth
L)Recurrent aphthous ulcer
M)Anterior teeth
N)Cleft lip/palate
O)Dental caries
P)Endemic

Question 8

Choose the item that best matches each item of the following.
-Best area for dental sealant placement

Accepted Answer

A) Dental sealants 
B) Candidiasis 
C) Teenagers 
D) Oral cancer 
E) Herpes simplex virus
F)Systemic diseases
G)Epidemiology
H)Community water fluoridation
I)Adults
J)Gingivitis
K)Posterior teeth
L)Recurrent aphthous ulcer
M)Anterior teeth
N)Cleft lip/palate
O)Dental caries
P)Endemic 
A) Dental sealants 
B) Candidiasis 
C) Teenagers 
D) Oral cancer 
E) Herpes simplex virus
F)Systemic diseases
G)Epidemiology
H)Community water fluoridation
I)Adults
J)Gingivitis
K)Posterior teeth
L)Recurrent aphthous ulcer
M)Anterior teeth
N)Cleft lip/palate
O)Dental caries
P)Endemic

Question 9

Overall, the prevalence of both partial and total tooth loss in adults has ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Increased 
B)  Decreased 
C)  Stayed the same 
D)  Doubled in numbers 
E)  None of the above 
A)  Increased 
B)  Decreased 
C)  Stayed the same 
D)  Doubled in numbers 
E)  None of the above

Question 10

Choose the item that best matches each item of the following.
-Often referred to as a canker sore

Accepted Answer

A) Dental sealants 
B) Candidiasis 
C) Teenagers 
D) Oral cancer 
E) Herpes simplex virus
F)Systemic diseases
G)Epidemiology
H)Community water fluoridation
I)Adults
J)Gingivitis
K)Posterior teeth
L)Recurrent aphthous ulcer
M)Anterior teeth
N)Cleft lip/palate
O)Dental caries
P)Endemic 
A) Dental sealants 
B) Candidiasis 
C) Teenagers 
D) Oral cancer 
E) Herpes simplex virus
F)Systemic diseases
G)Epidemiology
H)Community water fluoridation
I)Adults
J)Gingivitis
K)Posterior teeth
L)Recurrent aphthous ulcer
M)Anterior teeth
N)Cleft lip/palate
O)Dental caries
P)Endemic

Question 11

Choose the item that best matches each item of the following.
-Occurs in over 50% of adults

Accepted Answer

A) Dental sealants 
B) Candidiasis 
C) Teenagers 
D) Oral cancer 
E) Herpes simplex virus
F)Systemic diseases
G)Epidemiology
H)Community water fluoridation
I)Adults
J)Gingivitis
K)Posterior teeth
L)Recurrent aphthous ulcer
M)Anterior teeth
N)Cleft lip/palate
O)Dental caries
P)Endemic 
A) Dental sealants 
B) Candidiasis 
C) Teenagers 
D) Oral cancer 
E) Herpes simplex virus
F)Systemic diseases
G)Epidemiology
H)Community water fluoridation
I)Adults
J)Gingivitis
K)Posterior teeth
L)Recurrent aphthous ulcer
M)Anterior teeth
N)Cleft lip/palate
O)Dental caries
P)Endemic

Question 12

Choose the item that best matches each item of the following.
-Prevents dental caries systemically and topically

Accepted Answer

A) Dental sealants 
B) Candidiasis 
C) Teenagers 
D) Oral cancer 
E) Herpes simplex virus
F)Systemic diseases
G)Epidemiology
H)Community water fluoridation
I)Adults
J)Gingivitis
K)Posterior teeth
L)Recurrent aphthous ulcer
M)Anterior teeth
N)Cleft lip/palate
O)Dental caries
P)Endemic 
A) Dental sealants 
B) Candidiasis 
C) Teenagers 
D) Oral cancer 
E) Herpes simplex virus
F)Systemic diseases
G)Epidemiology
H)Community water fluoridation
I)Adults
J)Gingivitis
K)Posterior teeth
L)Recurrent aphthous ulcer
M)Anterior teeth
N)Cleft lip/palate
O)Dental caries
P)Endemic

Question 13

Choose the item that best matches each item of the following.
-Affected by root caries.

Accepted Answer

A) Dental sealants 
B) Candidiasis 
C) Teenagers 
D) Oral cancer 
E) Herpes simplex virus
F)Systemic diseases
G)Epidemiology
H)Community water fluoridation
I)Adults
J)Gingivitis
K)Posterior teeth
L)Recurrent aphthous ulcer
M)Anterior teeth
N)Cleft lip/palate
O)Dental caries
P)Endemic 
A) Dental sealants 
B) Candidiasis 
C) Teenagers 
D) Oral cancer 
E) Herpes simplex virus
F)Systemic diseases
G)Epidemiology
H)Community water fluoridation
I)Adults
J)Gingivitis
K)Posterior teeth
L)Recurrent aphthous ulcer
M)Anterior teeth
N)Cleft lip/palate
O)Dental caries
P)Endemic

Question 14

Significant health disparities exist in different ethnic groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In the third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES III), how many adults were found to have gingivitis?

Accepted Answer

A)  20% 
B)  50% 
C)  70% 
D)  75% 
E)  None of the above 
A)  20% 
B)  50% 
C)  70% 
D)  75% 
E)  None of the above

Question 16

Choose the item that best matches each item of the following.
-Prevent dental caries on pit and fissure surfaces

Accepted Answer

A) Dental sealants 
B) Candidiasis 
C) Teenagers 
D) Oral cancer 
E) Herpes simplex virus
F)Systemic diseases
G)Epidemiology
H)Community water fluoridation
I)Adults
J)Gingivitis
K)Posterior teeth
L)Recurrent aphthous ulcer
M)Anterior teeth
N)Cleft lip/palate
O)Dental caries
P)Endemic 
A) Dental sealants 
B) Candidiasis 
C) Teenagers 
D) Oral cancer 
E) Herpes simplex virus
F)Systemic diseases
G)Epidemiology
H)Community water fluoridation
I)Adults
J)Gingivitis
K)Posterior teeth
L)Recurrent aphthous ulcer
M)Anterior teeth
N)Cleft lip/palate
O)Dental caries
P)Endemic

Question 17

The number of all existing cases of a disease in a population measured at a given point is called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Incidence 
B)  Prevalence 
C)  Morbidity 
D)  Mortality 
E)  None of the above 
A)  Incidence 
B)  Prevalence 
C)  Morbidity 
D)  Mortality 
E)  None of the above

Question 18

The number of new cases of a disease in a population over a given period of time is called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Incidence 
B)  Prevalence 
C)  Morbidity 
D)  Mortality 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Incidence 
B)  Prevalence 
C)  Morbidity 
D)  Mortality 
E)  All of the above

Question 19

Choose the item that best matches each item of the following.
-Often referred to as a cold sore

Accepted Answer

A) Dental sealants 
B) Candidiasis 
C) Teenagers 
D) Oral cancer 
E) Herpes simplex virus
F)Systemic diseases
G)Epidemiology
H)Community water fluoridation
I)Adults
J)Gingivitis
K)Posterior teeth
L)Recurrent aphthous ulcer
M)Anterior teeth
N)Cleft lip/palate
O)Dental caries
P)Endemic 
A) Dental sealants 
B) Candidiasis 
C) Teenagers 
D) Oral cancer 
E) Herpes simplex virus
F)Systemic diseases
G)Epidemiology
H)Community water fluoridation
I)Adults
J)Gingivitis
K)Posterior teeth
L)Recurrent aphthous ulcer
M)Anterior teeth
N)Cleft lip/palate
O)Dental caries
P)Endemic

Question 20

Choose the item that best matches each item of the following.
-Associated with oral diseases

Accepted Answer

A) Dental sealants 
B) Candidiasis 
C) Teenagers 
D) Oral cancer 
E) Herpes simplex virus
F)Systemic diseases
G)Epidemiology
H)Community water fluoridation
I)Adults
J)Gingivitis
K)Posterior teeth
L)Recurrent aphthous ulcer
M)Anterior teeth
N)Cleft lip/palate
O)Dental caries
P)Endemic 
A) Dental sealants 
B) Candidiasis 
C) Teenagers 
D) Oral cancer 
E) Herpes simplex virus
F)Systemic diseases
G)Epidemiology
H)Community water fluoridation
I)Adults
J)Gingivitis
K)Posterior teeth
L)Recurrent aphthous ulcer
M)Anterior teeth
N)Cleft lip/palate
O)Dental caries
P)Endemic

Exam 19: Current Oral Epidemiological Findings

Choose the item that best matches each item of the following. -Most prevalent disease in children and adults

Dental caries is the most common of all diseases.

Choose the item that best matches each item of the following. -Where the majority of tooth trauma occurs

Bacterial plaque converts all foods, especially sugar, into acid.

Periodontal disease is caused by convergence of bacteria and an aggressive ________.

The host response is important in severe periodontitis.

Choose the item that best matches each item of the following. -Certain local and systemic factors may favor this overgrowth condition

Choose the item that best matches each item of the following. -Best area for dental sealant placement

Overall, the prevalence of both partial and total tooth loss in adults has ________.

Choose the item that best matches each item of the following. -Often referred to as a canker sore

Choose the item that best matches each item of the following. -Occurs in over 50% of adults

Choose the item that best matches each item of the following. -Prevents dental caries systemically and topically

Choose the item that best matches each item of the following. -Affected by root caries.

Significant health disparities exist in different ethnic groups.

In the third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES III), how many adults were found to have gingivitis?

Choose the item that best matches each item of the following. -Prevent dental caries on pit and fissure surfaces

The number of all existing cases of a disease in a population measured at a given point is called ________.

The number of new cases of a disease in a population over a given period of time is called ________.

Choose the item that best matches each item of the following. -Often referred to as a cold sore

Choose the item that best matches each item of the following. -Associated with oral diseases

Dental Public Health: An Overview

The Prevention Movement

Dental Care Delivery in the United States

Dental Hygiene Care Delivery in the Global Community

Financing of Dental Care

Federal and State Legislation Affecting Dental Hygiene Practice

Advocacy for Dental Care

Dental Health Education and Promotion

Lesson Plan Development

Target Populations

Cultural Competency

Program Planning

Program Evaluation

Research in Dental Hygiene

Ethical Principles in Research

The Research Process

Biostatistics

Oral Epidemiology

Evaluation of Scientific Literature and Dental Products

Careers in Dental Public Health

Strategies for Creating Dental Hygiene Positions in Dental Public Health Settings

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