Community Oral Health
Practice for the Dental
Hygienist Questions And
Answers
what is the definition of health? - (correct answer)✔️✔️-a state of
complete physical mental and social well being and not merely the
absence of disease
what is public health concerned with? - (correct answer)✔️✔️--
prevention
-health education
-recommending policies
-administering services
-conducting research
-limiting health disparities
What is the definition of dental public health according to the
american association of public health dentistry? - (correct
answer)✔️✔️-the science and art of preventing and controlling dental
disease and promoting dental health through organized community
efforts
what is dental public health concerned with? - (correct answer)✔️✔️--
dental education of the public
-applied research
-administration of group dental care programs
-prevention and control of dental disease on a community basis
, what is population health? - (correct answer)✔️✔️-an approach to
health that aims to improve the health of the entire population
what does the field of population health include? - (correct
answer)✔️✔️--health outcomes
-patterns of health determinants and interventions
What are examples of public health problems? - (correct
answer)✔️✔️--HPV
-smoking
-newborns with severe disorders
-foodborne illness
-parasitic disease
-chronic conditions
what are solutions to public health problems? - (correct answer)✔️✔️--
immunization
-tobacco cessation programs
-fluoridated drinking water
-control of exposure to prevent disease
-seat belts/airbags in cars
what are the 7 characteristics of public health solutions? - (correct
answer)✔️✔️-1. not hazardous to life or function
2. effective in reducing or preventing targeted disease or condition
3. easily and efficiently implemented
4. potency maintained for a substantial time period
5. attainable regardless of socioeconomic status (SES)
6. effective immediately upon application
7. affordable, cost-effective, and within the means of the community
Practice for the Dental
Hygienist Questions And
Answers
what is the definition of health? - (correct answer)✔️✔️-a state of
complete physical mental and social well being and not merely the
absence of disease
what is public health concerned with? - (correct answer)✔️✔️--
prevention
-health education
-recommending policies
-administering services
-conducting research
-limiting health disparities
What is the definition of dental public health according to the
american association of public health dentistry? - (correct
answer)✔️✔️-the science and art of preventing and controlling dental
disease and promoting dental health through organized community
efforts
what is dental public health concerned with? - (correct answer)✔️✔️--
dental education of the public
-applied research
-administration of group dental care programs
-prevention and control of dental disease on a community basis
, what is population health? - (correct answer)✔️✔️-an approach to
health that aims to improve the health of the entire population
what does the field of population health include? - (correct
answer)✔️✔️--health outcomes
-patterns of health determinants and interventions
What are examples of public health problems? - (correct
answer)✔️✔️--HPV
-smoking
-newborns with severe disorders
-foodborne illness
-parasitic disease
-chronic conditions
what are solutions to public health problems? - (correct answer)✔️✔️--
immunization
-tobacco cessation programs
-fluoridated drinking water
-control of exposure to prevent disease
-seat belts/airbags in cars
what are the 7 characteristics of public health solutions? - (correct
answer)✔️✔️-1. not hazardous to life or function
2. effective in reducing or preventing targeted disease or condition
3. easily and efficiently implemented
4. potency maintained for a substantial time period
5. attainable regardless of socioeconomic status (SES)
6. effective immediately upon application
7. affordable, cost-effective, and within the means of the community
