DHYG Exam Questions and Verified Answers
T or F:
Ethnocentrism is the belief that one's culture is superior to others. Stereotyping is the
assumption that a person possesses certain characteristics because he or she is a member of
a particular group.
True
True
Which of the following is NOT a barrier to healthcare?
a. Lack of transportation
b. Seasonal work
c. High literacy
High literacy
Providing culturally sensitive oral healthcare begins with which person?
Clinician providing tx
T or F:
When language is a barrier, a medical interpreter with no relationship to the patient should
be used. It is the responsibility of the patient to find a medical interpreter.
True
False
T or F:
Culture dictates an appropriate amount of eye contact. Staring may be considered rude by
some cultures
, True
True
Waiting time for placement of an implant after the tooth extraction is:
3-6mo
All of the following are strongly contraindicated for use on dental implants except one. Which
one is the exception?
a. Metal tip ultrasonic inserts
b. Stainless steel curets and scalers
c. Titanium-coated curets and scalers
d. Rubber cup polishing with an abrasive paste
Titanium-coated curets and scalers
All of the following are contraindications for dental implant placement except one. Which
one is the exception?
a. Psychosis
b. Controlled diabetes
c. Active periodontal disease
d. Smoking more than 10 cigarettes per day
Controlled diabetes
A radiograph of the dental implant should be taken:
a. At the time of implant fixture placement
b. After the final prosthesis is inserted
c. Annually for the first several years
T or F:
Ethnocentrism is the belief that one's culture is superior to others. Stereotyping is the
assumption that a person possesses certain characteristics because he or she is a member of
a particular group.
True
True
Which of the following is NOT a barrier to healthcare?
a. Lack of transportation
b. Seasonal work
c. High literacy
High literacy
Providing culturally sensitive oral healthcare begins with which person?
Clinician providing tx
T or F:
When language is a barrier, a medical interpreter with no relationship to the patient should
be used. It is the responsibility of the patient to find a medical interpreter.
True
False
T or F:
Culture dictates an appropriate amount of eye contact. Staring may be considered rude by
some cultures
, True
True
Waiting time for placement of an implant after the tooth extraction is:
3-6mo
All of the following are strongly contraindicated for use on dental implants except one. Which
one is the exception?
a. Metal tip ultrasonic inserts
b. Stainless steel curets and scalers
c. Titanium-coated curets and scalers
d. Rubber cup polishing with an abrasive paste
Titanium-coated curets and scalers
All of the following are contraindications for dental implant placement except one. Which
one is the exception?
a. Psychosis
b. Controlled diabetes
c. Active periodontal disease
d. Smoking more than 10 cigarettes per day
Controlled diabetes
A radiograph of the dental implant should be taken:
a. At the time of implant fixture placement
b. After the final prosthesis is inserted
c. Annually for the first several years
