DHYG 1227: Exam 1 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% VERIFIED LATEST 2025
If the acquired pellicle is displaced or disrupted, how soon does it begin to reform? -
Correct Answer-immediately
The coating of salivary origin that forms on exposed tooth surfaces is called the: -
Correct Answer-acquired pellicle
What phase of the dental hygiene process involves determining dental hygiene therapy
and the establishment of realistic patient goals? - Correct Answer-planning
What term specifically implies that treatment is limited to that which can be
accomplished by qualified and licensed hygienists? - Correct Answer-dental hygiene
diagnosis
Which one of the following is a loosely adherent mass of living and dead bacteria and
cellular debris and is white or grayish-white in appearance? - Correct Answer-materia
alba
How soon does dental plaque begin forming on teeth after brushing and flossing? -
Correct Answer-4-12 hours
Which of the following is NOT considered a category of dental disease? - Correct
Answer-none of the above
T/F: Demineralization is the loss of minerals while remineralization is replaced the
minerals that have been lost. - Correct Answer-True
T/F: In order to be culturally competent, one should eliminate idioms or phrases in
speech because these have a basis in American culture are NOT universally
understood. Avoiding "yes" and "no" questions and encouraging clients to ask questions
is also a basic tenet for all health communication. - Correct Answer-True
How soon does dental calculus formation begin after dental plaque biofilm is left
undisturbed? - Correct Answer-24-72 hours
What are the two most widespread of all human diseases resulting from the
accumulation of bacteria? - Correct Answer-caries and gingivitis
Which of the following is a concern for clients who have limited English proficiency? -
Correct Answer-all of the above
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ANSWERS 100% VERIFIED LATEST 2025
If the acquired pellicle is displaced or disrupted, how soon does it begin to reform? -
Correct Answer-immediately
The coating of salivary origin that forms on exposed tooth surfaces is called the: -
Correct Answer-acquired pellicle
What phase of the dental hygiene process involves determining dental hygiene therapy
and the establishment of realistic patient goals? - Correct Answer-planning
What term specifically implies that treatment is limited to that which can be
accomplished by qualified and licensed hygienists? - Correct Answer-dental hygiene
diagnosis
Which one of the following is a loosely adherent mass of living and dead bacteria and
cellular debris and is white or grayish-white in appearance? - Correct Answer-materia
alba
How soon does dental plaque begin forming on teeth after brushing and flossing? -
Correct Answer-4-12 hours
Which of the following is NOT considered a category of dental disease? - Correct
Answer-none of the above
T/F: Demineralization is the loss of minerals while remineralization is replaced the
minerals that have been lost. - Correct Answer-True
T/F: In order to be culturally competent, one should eliminate idioms or phrases in
speech because these have a basis in American culture are NOT universally
understood. Avoiding "yes" and "no" questions and encouraging clients to ask questions
is also a basic tenet for all health communication. - Correct Answer-True
How soon does dental calculus formation begin after dental plaque biofilm is left
undisturbed? - Correct Answer-24-72 hours
What are the two most widespread of all human diseases resulting from the
accumulation of bacteria? - Correct Answer-caries and gingivitis
Which of the following is a concern for clients who have limited English proficiency? -
Correct Answer-all of the above
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