ODP test 1
What is the most likely cause of xerostomia?
A: Medications
B: Smoking
C: Diabetes
D: Chemotherapy - ANS-A: Medications
At what salivary flow rate is xerostomia diagnosed?
A: >2ml/min
B: >1ml/min
C: <.1ml/min - ANS-C: <.1ml/min
What is someone at most risk for with xerostomia?
A: Periodontitis
B: Gingivitis
C: Caries
D: Not at risk - ANS-C: Caries
Where on the patient should the CariScreen meter cotton swab be used? -
ANS-Mandibular lingual anteriors, canine to canine (Do NOT touch the gingiva)
What reading is considered healthy for a patient from the CariScreen meter? -
ANS-<1500
How long do you need to wait, after putting the cotton swab in the CariScreen meter, to
read the patients carries risk? - ANS-10 seconds to calibrate, about 20 seconds for the
machine to calculate
T/F: Any swab will work with the CariScreen meter? - ANS-FALSE - it has to be the
swab provided inside the CariScreen meter
What patients can benefit from the caregiver standing positioning? - ANS-Patients with
disabilities or bed-bound/paralyzed/wheel chaired patients.
What patients can benefit from Collis toothbrushes? - ANS-Pt with disability or
bed-bound/paralyzed/wheel chaired patients.
,What type of toothbrush can be used with disability patients? - ANS-Collis toothbrush
What materials could you add to a toothbrush for a patient with no hands or limited hand
use? - ANS-A strap to wrap around their arm
What are the 2 different ways of correcting sensitivity? - ANS-Occlusion of the dentinal
tubules & depolarization of a nerve.
What is an indication for use of a desensitizing agent? - ANS-Sensitivity to hot, cold and
touch.
How many Self-applied methods are there for sensitivity? - ANS-3; Dentifrices, Gels, &
Mouth rinses
What else can you do if the patient refuses to take any patient education paper
brochures home? - ANS-Show the educational material on the computer, email the link
to the patient, and stress the importance of homecare.
How can you provide materials for patients with limited English? - ANS-Click on the
"Español" button at the top of the ADA PatientSmart page or using the language
dropdown menu on the DentalCare page
What types of patient education materials can be found online?
A: Pregnancy gingivitis
B: Xerostomia
C: Electric toothbrushes
D: All of the above - ANS-D: All of the above
Why is it important to send oral hygiene education material home with patients? -
ANS-To reinforce oral hygiene care at home and to provide instruction if the patient
forgets techniques.
Where are the oral care paper brochures/pamphlets located? - ANS-In the dental
hygiene alcove (microscope room)
Tongue cleaners are most useful in improving which of the following oral conditions?
A: Caries
B: Gingivitis
C: Halitosis
D: Bleeding - ANS-C: Halitosis
, T/F: Tongue Cleaning slows dental biofilm formation and total biofilm accumulation -
ANS-True
What types of Tongue Cleaners can be used? - ANS-curved with a single handle
curved with two ends to hold
raised, textured rubber pad on the back side of the brush head
What is the proper way to use Stillman's technique? - ANS-45 degree angle, slightly
press the brush against the tooth and surface of the papillae. Effective in interproximal
cleaning when added with ROLL technique, and only give gingival stimulation. Requires
patient dexterity.
What are the benefits of gingival stimulation? - ANS-Increase blood flow, stimulate
tissue healings.
What are the different products that can be used for gingival stimulation and how would
each be used? - ANS-Stim-u-dent, Rubber tip stimulator and Toothbrush using
Stillman's technique.
How is a Stim-u-dent used? - ANS-By placing the base of the triangle against the gum
tissue, remove plaque from the interproximal tooth surface and massage the tissue in
one motion, allowing blood flow in the gums.
How id a Rubber tip stimulator used? - ANS-Useful for gingival massages and plaque
removal in pockets and open embrasures. The angled neck is for easy control. Rubber
tips are replaceable.
The selection of a certain toothbrush design depends on:
A: Oral health of patient
B: Patient's age & dexterity
C: Patient's preference
D: Patient's special needs
E: Toothbrush method indicated
F: All of the above - ANS-F: All of the above
Which of the following is NOT a sign of improper brushing?
A: Abrasion
B: Recession
C: Bruxism
What is the most likely cause of xerostomia?
A: Medications
B: Smoking
C: Diabetes
D: Chemotherapy - ANS-A: Medications
At what salivary flow rate is xerostomia diagnosed?
A: >2ml/min
B: >1ml/min
C: <.1ml/min - ANS-C: <.1ml/min
What is someone at most risk for with xerostomia?
A: Periodontitis
B: Gingivitis
C: Caries
D: Not at risk - ANS-C: Caries
Where on the patient should the CariScreen meter cotton swab be used? -
ANS-Mandibular lingual anteriors, canine to canine (Do NOT touch the gingiva)
What reading is considered healthy for a patient from the CariScreen meter? -
ANS-<1500
How long do you need to wait, after putting the cotton swab in the CariScreen meter, to
read the patients carries risk? - ANS-10 seconds to calibrate, about 20 seconds for the
machine to calculate
T/F: Any swab will work with the CariScreen meter? - ANS-FALSE - it has to be the
swab provided inside the CariScreen meter
What patients can benefit from the caregiver standing positioning? - ANS-Patients with
disabilities or bed-bound/paralyzed/wheel chaired patients.
What patients can benefit from Collis toothbrushes? - ANS-Pt with disability or
bed-bound/paralyzed/wheel chaired patients.
,What type of toothbrush can be used with disability patients? - ANS-Collis toothbrush
What materials could you add to a toothbrush for a patient with no hands or limited hand
use? - ANS-A strap to wrap around their arm
What are the 2 different ways of correcting sensitivity? - ANS-Occlusion of the dentinal
tubules & depolarization of a nerve.
What is an indication for use of a desensitizing agent? - ANS-Sensitivity to hot, cold and
touch.
How many Self-applied methods are there for sensitivity? - ANS-3; Dentifrices, Gels, &
Mouth rinses
What else can you do if the patient refuses to take any patient education paper
brochures home? - ANS-Show the educational material on the computer, email the link
to the patient, and stress the importance of homecare.
How can you provide materials for patients with limited English? - ANS-Click on the
"Español" button at the top of the ADA PatientSmart page or using the language
dropdown menu on the DentalCare page
What types of patient education materials can be found online?
A: Pregnancy gingivitis
B: Xerostomia
C: Electric toothbrushes
D: All of the above - ANS-D: All of the above
Why is it important to send oral hygiene education material home with patients? -
ANS-To reinforce oral hygiene care at home and to provide instruction if the patient
forgets techniques.
Where are the oral care paper brochures/pamphlets located? - ANS-In the dental
hygiene alcove (microscope room)
Tongue cleaners are most useful in improving which of the following oral conditions?
A: Caries
B: Gingivitis
C: Halitosis
D: Bleeding - ANS-C: Halitosis
, T/F: Tongue Cleaning slows dental biofilm formation and total biofilm accumulation -
ANS-True
What types of Tongue Cleaners can be used? - ANS-curved with a single handle
curved with two ends to hold
raised, textured rubber pad on the back side of the brush head
What is the proper way to use Stillman's technique? - ANS-45 degree angle, slightly
press the brush against the tooth and surface of the papillae. Effective in interproximal
cleaning when added with ROLL technique, and only give gingival stimulation. Requires
patient dexterity.
What are the benefits of gingival stimulation? - ANS-Increase blood flow, stimulate
tissue healings.
What are the different products that can be used for gingival stimulation and how would
each be used? - ANS-Stim-u-dent, Rubber tip stimulator and Toothbrush using
Stillman's technique.
How is a Stim-u-dent used? - ANS-By placing the base of the triangle against the gum
tissue, remove plaque from the interproximal tooth surface and massage the tissue in
one motion, allowing blood flow in the gums.
How id a Rubber tip stimulator used? - ANS-Useful for gingival massages and plaque
removal in pockets and open embrasures. The angled neck is for easy control. Rubber
tips are replaceable.
The selection of a certain toothbrush design depends on:
A: Oral health of patient
B: Patient's age & dexterity
C: Patient's preference
D: Patient's special needs
E: Toothbrush method indicated
F: All of the above - ANS-F: All of the above
Which of the following is NOT a sign of improper brushing?
A: Abrasion
B: Recession
C: Bruxism
