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dental calculus is a causative factor is periodontal infection ✔Correct Answer-FaLSE

during which stage or oral biofilm formation may patient describe their teeth as feeling furry?
✔Correct Answer-rapid growth colonization

the most commonly used disclosing ingredient is? ✔Correct Answer-erythrosine dye

calculus composition of inorganic components makes up about 70-85% of calculus and include
which components? ✔Correct Answer-calcium, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium

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in healthy mouths plaque biofilm consist of aerobic, gram positive rods and cocci ✔Correct
Answer-True

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toothpicks have no health benefit in beyond removing impacted food ✔Correct Answer-True

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interdental brush needs to be slightly smaller than embrasure space ✔Correct Answer-FALSE

oral malodor is primary caused by bacteria__________________ ✔Correct Answer-on the
tongue

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floss is only recommended for patients with a class one embrasure and normal gingival contour
✔Correct Answer-True

most periodontal diseases begin where? ✔Correct Answer-in the col

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failure to evaluate a clients progress at each subsequent continue care visit can lead to
supervised neglect ✔Correct Answer-True

What is the definition of a client centered goal? ✔Correct Answer-is a desired outcome the
client aims to receive through specific dental hygiene intervention strategies to satisfy an unmet
human need related to dental hygiene care

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clients who are encourage to participate in their wants,needs, and expectations are more likely
to express a commitment to a care plan ✔Correct Answer-True

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the patients consent or refusal must be documented in the patients permanent health record
✔Correct Answer-True

What is the correct order of the dental hygiene process of care phases? ✔Correct Answer-
assessing
diagnosing
planning
implementing
evaluating

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The dental hygienist is a licensed preventative oral health care professional who have graduated
from a credited dental hygiene program. The american dental association defines the
professional roles of the dental hygienist ✔Correct Answer-True, false

what is dental hygiene? ✔Correct Answer-the study of preventative oral health care including
management of behaviors to prevent oral disease and promote health

which conceptual model is defined as; dentist and dental hygiene works together as colleagues
each offering expertise for the goal of providing optimum oral health in the public? ✔Correct
Answer-collaborative

what are the key behaviors in the dental hygiene process of care? ✔Correct Answer-
assessment, diagnoses ,documentation, implementation

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direct accès allow dh to provide care without authorization of dentist according to protocols
established by state laws and regulations ✔Correct Answer-True

which toothbrushing method is most commonly recommended? ✔Correct Answer-Bass

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the non-carious cervical lesion caused by excessive occlusal loading ✔Correct Answer-
Abfraction

how often should a toothbrush or toothbrush head be replaced? ✔Correct Answer-when
bristles begin to sway,bend or curl

, the average patient brushes for the average length of what time? ✔Correct Answer-1 minute
of less

trauma from toothbrushing usually manifest on which tooth surface? ✔Correct Answer-on
facial/buccal surface

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bleeding on probing is one of the earliest clinical signs of the presence of inflammation
✔Correct Answer-True

____________________ periodontitis occurs before age 35 and is associated with rapid rate of
progression of tissue destruction,host defects, and composition of sub gingival flora ✔Correct
Answer-Agressive

the most significant modifiable risk factors for periodontal disease is ? ✔Correct Answer-
Smoking

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the term periodontal disease include both periodontitis and gingivitis. gingivitis is
characteracterized by inflammation with no lost of attachment ✔Correct Answer-True

Which type of radiograph is recommended for the evaluation of periodontitis? ✔Correct
Answer-Vertical bitewings

reasons for the increase likelihood of medical emergencies during dental hygiene care include
all of the following expect one. ✔Correct Answer-Less time available for dental hygiene
appointment

which of the following categories in the society of anesthesiologists (ASA) risk classification
describes a healthy client with no systemic disease? ✔Correct Answer-ASA 1

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management of a stroke or CVA would require administration of oxygen, 162 mg of aspirin and
activation of emergency medical services ✔Correct Answer-False

oxgen administration is contradicted in which medical emergency situation? ✔Correct
Answer-Hyperventilation

which sequence of emergency care should be provided for optimal emergency care for a non
responsive patient without a pulse? ✔Correct Answer-AED, chest compressions, check
airways, rescue breathing

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