TEST BANK FOR DARBY & WALSH: DENTAL HYGIENE: THEORY AND
PRACTICE, 5TH EDITION
TEST BANK
FOR DARBY &
WALSH:
DENTAL
HYGIENE:
THEORY AND
PRACTICE,
5TH EDITION
,TEST BANK FOR DARBY & WALSH: DENTAL HYGIENE: THEORY AND
PRACTICE, 5TH EDITION
Chapter 01: The Dental Hygiene Profession
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. What Is The Discipline Of Dental Hygiene?
a. The Study Of Teeth And Their Supporting Structures
b. Brushing And Flossing One’s Teeth And Rinsing With An
Antimicrobial Mouth Rinse Twice A Day, Morning And Night
c. The Study Of Preventive Oral Healthcare, Including The Management
Of Behavior To Prevent Oral Disease And Promote Health
d. The Study Of Those Procedures That Dental Hygienists Provide To Clients
ANSWER: C
The Study Of Teeth And Their Supporting Structures. This Answer Is Wrong
Because The Discipline Of Dental Hygiene Covers Much More Information Than
The Study Of Teeth And Supporting Structures. Dental Hygiene Focuses On The
Preventive Measures That The Teeth And Supporting Structures Must Receive,
In Addition To Other Oral Healthcare Steps That Must Be Taken To Promote
One’s Health.
Brushing And Flossing One’s Teeth And Rinsing With An Antimicrobial Mouth
Rinse Twice A Day, Morning And Night. This Answer Is Wrong Because This
Statement Describes Only One Procedure Within The Discipline Of Dental
Hygiene. Dental Hygiene Is A Much Larger And General Field Of Study Than
This Simple Preventive Action.
The Study Of Preventive Oral Healthcare Including The Management Of
Behavior To Prevent Oral Disease And Promote Health. This Answer Is Correct
Because This Is The Direct Definition Of Dental Hygiene. The Definition Can Be
Broken Down Into Smaller, Specified Divisions To Further Develop The
Discipline Of Dental Hygiene.
The Study Of Those Procedures That Dental Hygienists Provide To Clients. This
Answer Is Wrong Because Dental Hygienists Play Many Interrelated Roles, Such
As Clinician, Educator, Administrator Or Manager, Advocate, And Researcher.
Although Each Of These Roles Is Created To Assist In Dental Hygiene, The
Discipline Is Not Centered On The Actions And Procedures Of The Dental
Hygienist.
REF: What Is Dental Hygiene? | 1
2. Who Is The Professional Dental Hygienist?
a. A Licensed Preventive Oral Health Professional Who Has
Graduated From A Commission On Dental Accreditation,
Accredited, Entry Level Dental Hygiene Program
b. A Licensed Person Who Has Learned On The Job Via A Preceptorship
Program, Such As The Alabama Dental Hygienists Program
c. A Dentist Who Has Graduated From A Commission On Dental
Accreditation, Accredited, Dental School Program
d. A Person Who Has Graduated From A Commission On Dental
Accreditation, Accredited, Dental Assisting Program
ANSWER: A
,TEST BANK FOR DARBY & WALSH: DENTAL HYGIENE: THEORY AND
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A Licensed Preventive Oral Health Professional Who Has Graduated From A
Commission On Dental Accreditation, Accredited, Entry Level Dental Hygiene
Program. This Answer Is Correct Because To Be Eligible As A Professional
Dental Hygienist, The Person Must Have Graduated From An Accredited Dental
Hygiene Program.
A Licensed Person Who Has Learned On The Job Via A Preceptorship Program,
Such As The Alabama Dental Hygienists Program. This Answer Is Wrong
Because A Dental Hygienist Cannot Learn On The Job To Become A
Professional. Rather, They Must Pass Written Examinations And Graduate
From An Accredited Dental Hygiene Program.
A Dentist Who Has Graduated From A Commission On Dental Accreditation,
Accredited, Dental School Program. This Answer Is Wrong Because A Dentist
Has A Higher Degree Than A Dental Hygienist And Therefore, Generally, Works
Above A Dental Hygienist. It Is Not Necessary For A Dental Hygienist To
Receive An Education From A Dental School.
A Person Who Has Graduated From A Commission On Dental Accreditation,
Accredited, Dental Assisting Program. This Answer Is Wrong Because A Person
Graduating From An Accredited Dental Assisting Program Would Only Be
Licensed As A Dental Assistant.
REF: Who Is The Dental Hygienist? | 1
3. All Of These Services Are Provided By The Majority Of Dental Hygienists In The
Clinical Setting
Except One. Which One Is The Exception?
a. Perform Periodontal Maintenance Care.
b. Implement Interventions To Direct A Person Back To Oral Wellness.
c. Provide Fluoride Varnish Treatment.
d. Place And Remove Restorations.
ANSWER: D
Perform Periodontal Maintenance Care. This Is A Service Provided In The
Clinical Setting. The Clinical Setting Allows For Application Of Preventive And
Therapeutic Agents Related To Periodontal Disease. For Example: Subgingival
Sustained-Release Delivery Systems Containing Chlorhexidine.
Implement Interventions To Direct A Person Back To Oral Wellness. This Is A
Service Provided In The Clinical Setting. The Main Goal Of A Dental Hygienist
Is To Prevent Oral Disease And Promote Health. Therefore, If The State Of An
Individual’s Oral Health Changes, The Dental Hygienist (Within The Scope Of
The Clinical Setting) Can Provide Some Degree Of Intervention To Direct The
Individual Back To Oral Wellness.
Provide Fluoride Varnish Treatment. This Is A Service Provided In The Clinical
Setting. The Clinical Setting Allows For Application Of Preventive And
Therapeutic Agents Related To Dental Caries. Fluoride Varnish Treatments
Prolong Fluoride Exposure On The Tooth Surface For Safe And Effective Caries
Control.
Place And Remove Restorations. This Service Is Not Provided By The Majority
Of Dental Hygienists In The Clinical Setting. Only A Few Dental Hygienists
Have The Certification To Place Restorations, While Many Others Do Not. Also,
The Removal Of Restorations Is Not A Given Action Of A Dental Hygienist In
The Clinical Setting.
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PRACTICE, 5TH EDITION
REF: Clinician | 3
4. Which Of The Following Is A Key Behavior Within The Dental Hygiene Process Of
Care?
a. Observation
b. Diagnosis
c. Communication Skills
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,TEST BANK FOR DARBY & WALSH: DENTAL HYGIENE: THEORY AND
PRACTICE, 5TH EDITION
Chapter 01: The Dental Hygiene Profession
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. What Is The Discipline Of Dental Hygiene?
a. The Study Of Teeth And Their Supporting Structures
b. Brushing And Flossing One’s Teeth And Rinsing With An
Antimicrobial Mouth Rinse Twice A Day, Morning And Night
c. The Study Of Preventive Oral Healthcare, Including The Management
Of Behavior To Prevent Oral Disease And Promote Health
d. The Study Of Those Procedures That Dental Hygienists Provide To Clients
ANSWER: C
The Study Of Teeth And Their Supporting Structures. This Answer Is Wrong
Because The Discipline Of Dental Hygiene Covers Much More Information Than
The Study Of Teeth And Supporting Structures. Dental Hygiene Focuses On The
Preventive Measures That The Teeth And Supporting Structures Must Receive,
In Addition To Other Oral Healthcare Steps That Must Be Taken To Promote
One’s Health.
Brushing And Flossing One’s Teeth And Rinsing With An Antimicrobial Mouth
Rinse Twice A Day, Morning And Night. This Answer Is Wrong Because This
Statement Describes Only One Procedure Within The Discipline Of Dental
Hygiene. Dental Hygiene Is A Much Larger And General Field Of Study Than
This Simple Preventive Action.
The Study Of Preventive Oral Healthcare Including The Management Of
Behavior To Prevent Oral Disease And Promote Health. This Answer Is Correct
Because This Is The Direct Definition Of Dental Hygiene. The Definition Can Be
Broken Down Into Smaller, Specified Divisions To Further Develop The
Discipline Of Dental Hygiene.
The Study Of Those Procedures That Dental Hygienists Provide To Clients. This
Answer Is Wrong Because Dental Hygienists Play Many Interrelated Roles, Such
As Clinician, Educator, Administrator Or Manager, Advocate, And Researcher.
Although Each Of These Roles Is Created To Assist In Dental Hygiene, The
Discipline Is Not Centered On The Actions And Procedures Of The Dental
Hygienist.
REF: What Is Dental Hygiene? | 1
2. Who Is The Professional Dental Hygienist?
a. A Licensed Preventive Oral Health Professional Who Has
Graduated From A Commission On Dental Accreditation,
Accredited, Entry Level Dental Hygiene Program
b. A Licensed Person Who Has Learned On The Job Via A Preceptorship
Program, Such As The Alabama Dental Hygienists Program
c. A Dentist Who Has Graduated From A Commission On Dental
Accreditation, Accredited, Dental School Program
d. A Person Who Has Graduated From A Commission On Dental
Accreditation, Accredited, Dental Assisting Program
ANSWER: A
,TEST BANK FOR DARBY & WALSH: DENTAL HYGIENE: THEORY AND
PRACTICE, 5TH EDITION
A Licensed Preventive Oral Health Professional Who Has Graduated From A
Commission On Dental Accreditation, Accredited, Entry Level Dental Hygiene
Program. This Answer Is Correct Because To Be Eligible As A Professional
Dental Hygienist, The Person Must Have Graduated From An Accredited Dental
Hygiene Program.
A Licensed Person Who Has Learned On The Job Via A Preceptorship Program,
Such As The Alabama Dental Hygienists Program. This Answer Is Wrong
Because A Dental Hygienist Cannot Learn On The Job To Become A
Professional. Rather, They Must Pass Written Examinations And Graduate
From An Accredited Dental Hygiene Program.
A Dentist Who Has Graduated From A Commission On Dental Accreditation,
Accredited, Dental School Program. This Answer Is Wrong Because A Dentist
Has A Higher Degree Than A Dental Hygienist And Therefore, Generally, Works
Above A Dental Hygienist. It Is Not Necessary For A Dental Hygienist To
Receive An Education From A Dental School.
A Person Who Has Graduated From A Commission On Dental Accreditation,
Accredited, Dental Assisting Program. This Answer Is Wrong Because A Person
Graduating From An Accredited Dental Assisting Program Would Only Be
Licensed As A Dental Assistant.
REF: Who Is The Dental Hygienist? | 1
3. All Of These Services Are Provided By The Majority Of Dental Hygienists In The
Clinical Setting
Except One. Which One Is The Exception?
a. Perform Periodontal Maintenance Care.
b. Implement Interventions To Direct A Person Back To Oral Wellness.
c. Provide Fluoride Varnish Treatment.
d. Place And Remove Restorations.
ANSWER: D
Perform Periodontal Maintenance Care. This Is A Service Provided In The
Clinical Setting. The Clinical Setting Allows For Application Of Preventive And
Therapeutic Agents Related To Periodontal Disease. For Example: Subgingival
Sustained-Release Delivery Systems Containing Chlorhexidine.
Implement Interventions To Direct A Person Back To Oral Wellness. This Is A
Service Provided In The Clinical Setting. The Main Goal Of A Dental Hygienist
Is To Prevent Oral Disease And Promote Health. Therefore, If The State Of An
Individual’s Oral Health Changes, The Dental Hygienist (Within The Scope Of
The Clinical Setting) Can Provide Some Degree Of Intervention To Direct The
Individual Back To Oral Wellness.
Provide Fluoride Varnish Treatment. This Is A Service Provided In The Clinical
Setting. The Clinical Setting Allows For Application Of Preventive And
Therapeutic Agents Related To Dental Caries. Fluoride Varnish Treatments
Prolong Fluoride Exposure On The Tooth Surface For Safe And Effective Caries
Control.
Place And Remove Restorations. This Service Is Not Provided By The Majority
Of Dental Hygienists In The Clinical Setting. Only A Few Dental Hygienists
Have The Certification To Place Restorations, While Many Others Do Not. Also,
The Removal Of Restorations Is Not A Given Action Of A Dental Hygienist In
The Clinical Setting.
, TEST BANK FOR DARBY & WALSH: DENTAL HYGIENE: THEORY AND
PRACTICE, 5TH EDITION
REF: Clinician | 3
4. Which Of The Following Is A Key Behavior Within The Dental Hygiene Process Of
Care?
a. Observation
b. Diagnosis
c. Communication Skills
