DH224 Final Questions With Complete Solutions
Community water fluoridation
addition of fluoride to community water supplies
How does xylitol work?
After chewing it, bacteria do not absorb well on the surface of
the teeth, and as a consequence, the amount of plaque decreases
How do DH improve patient's overall health
1. Education on OHC and prevention of oral disease.
2. Treatment to remove damaging plaque and calculus from
mouth.
3. Nutrition counseling.
4. Public health.
What sectors are involved in dental care delivery in the US?
Federal government, state government, and non-government
agencies.
What professions do state boards govern?
dentists and dental hygienists
What are barriers to DH care?
-Age
-Language
-Habits
-Culture
-Financial situation
, -Lack of confidence in treatment
-Education
-Lack of underatanding
-Fear
-Transportation
-Values
-Safety of treatment
-Attitudes
-Denial o disease
-Unavailability of dental providers
-Sense of invulnerability
-Inconvenience
-Social issues
-Provider conflicts
-Iconvenient office hours
-Requirements for supervision of dental hygienists
What DH care can family caregivers provide
Daily oral hygiene help, especially during cancer and other
therapy. Proper nutrition for those in their care.
How does culture effect communication
1. Misunderstandings and misinterpretations.
2. Fear.
3. Different values and priorities.
4. Differences in verbal and nonverbal cues.
5. Differences in physical contact, proximity, etc.
What are the characteristics of a good dental index?
Community water fluoridation
addition of fluoride to community water supplies
How does xylitol work?
After chewing it, bacteria do not absorb well on the surface of
the teeth, and as a consequence, the amount of plaque decreases
How do DH improve patient's overall health
1. Education on OHC and prevention of oral disease.
2. Treatment to remove damaging plaque and calculus from
mouth.
3. Nutrition counseling.
4. Public health.
What sectors are involved in dental care delivery in the US?
Federal government, state government, and non-government
agencies.
What professions do state boards govern?
dentists and dental hygienists
What are barriers to DH care?
-Age
-Language
-Habits
-Culture
-Financial situation
, -Lack of confidence in treatment
-Education
-Lack of underatanding
-Fear
-Transportation
-Values
-Safety of treatment
-Attitudes
-Denial o disease
-Unavailability of dental providers
-Sense of invulnerability
-Inconvenience
-Social issues
-Provider conflicts
-Iconvenient office hours
-Requirements for supervision of dental hygienists
What DH care can family caregivers provide
Daily oral hygiene help, especially during cancer and other
therapy. Proper nutrition for those in their care.
How does culture effect communication
1. Misunderstandings and misinterpretations.
2. Fear.
3. Different values and priorities.
4. Differences in verbal and nonverbal cues.
5. Differences in physical contact, proximity, etc.
What are the characteristics of a good dental index?
