Dental Hygiene Final Exam
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dental calculus is a causative factor is periodontal infection - Answer-FaLSE
during which stage or oral biofilm formation may patient describe their teeth as feeling furry? - Answer-
rapid growth colonization
the most commonly used disclosing ingredient is? - Answer-erythrosine dye
calculus composition of inorganic components makes up about 70-85% of calculus and include which
components? - Answer-calcium, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium
T/F
in healthy mouths plaque biofilm consist of aerobic, gram positive rods and cocci - Answer-True
T/F
toothpicks have no health benefit in beyond removing impacted food - Answer-True
T/F
interdental brush needs to be slightly smaller than embrasure space - Answer-FALSE
oral malodor is primary caused by bacteria__________________ - Answer-on the tongue
T/F
,floss is only recommended for patients with a class one embrasure and normal gingival contour -
Answer-True
most periodontal diseases begin where? - Answer-in the col
T/F
failure to evaluate a clients progress at each subsequent continue care visit can lead to supervised
neglect - Answer-True
What is the definition of a client centered goal? - Answer-is a desired outcome the client aims to receive
through specific dental hygiene intervention strategies to satisfy an unmet human need related to
dental hygiene care
T/F
clients who are encourage to participate in their wants,needs, and expectations are more likely to
express a commitment to a care plan - Answer-True
T/F
the patients consent or refusal must be documented in the patients permanent health record - Answer-
True
What is the correct order of the dental hygiene process of care phases? - Answer-assessing
diagnosing
planning
implementing
evaluating
T/F
, The dental hygienist is a licensed preventative oral health care professional who have graduated from a
credited dental hygiene program. The american dental association defines the professional roles of the
dental hygienist - Answer-True, false
what is dental hygiene? - Answer-the study of preventative oral health care including management of
behaviors to prevent oral disease and promote health
which conceptual model is defined as; dentist and dental hygiene works together as colleagues each
offering expertise for the goal of providing optimum oral health in the public? - Answer-collaborative
what are the key behaviors in the dental hygiene process of care? - Answer-assessment,
diagnoses ,documentation, implementation
T/F
direct accès allow dh to provide care without authorization of dentist according to protocols established
by state laws and regulations - Answer-True
which toothbrushing method is most commonly recommended? - Answer-Bass
T/F
the non-carious cervical lesion caused by excessive occlusal loading - Answer-Abfraction
how often should a toothbrush or toothbrush head be replaced? - Answer-when bristles begin to
sway,bend or curl
the average patient brushes for the average length of what time? - Answer-1 minute of less
trauma from toothbrushing usually manifest on which tooth surface? - Answer-on facial/buccal surface
T/F
dental calculus is a causative factor is periodontal infection - Answer-FaLSE
during which stage or oral biofilm formation may patient describe their teeth as feeling furry? - Answer-
rapid growth colonization
the most commonly used disclosing ingredient is? - Answer-erythrosine dye
calculus composition of inorganic components makes up about 70-85% of calculus and include which
components? - Answer-calcium, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium
T/F
in healthy mouths plaque biofilm consist of aerobic, gram positive rods and cocci - Answer-True
T/F
toothpicks have no health benefit in beyond removing impacted food - Answer-True
T/F
interdental brush needs to be slightly smaller than embrasure space - Answer-FALSE
oral malodor is primary caused by bacteria__________________ - Answer-on the tongue
T/F
,floss is only recommended for patients with a class one embrasure and normal gingival contour -
Answer-True
most periodontal diseases begin where? - Answer-in the col
T/F
failure to evaluate a clients progress at each subsequent continue care visit can lead to supervised
neglect - Answer-True
What is the definition of a client centered goal? - Answer-is a desired outcome the client aims to receive
through specific dental hygiene intervention strategies to satisfy an unmet human need related to
dental hygiene care
T/F
clients who are encourage to participate in their wants,needs, and expectations are more likely to
express a commitment to a care plan - Answer-True
T/F
the patients consent or refusal must be documented in the patients permanent health record - Answer-
True
What is the correct order of the dental hygiene process of care phases? - Answer-assessing
diagnosing
planning
implementing
evaluating
T/F
, The dental hygienist is a licensed preventative oral health care professional who have graduated from a
credited dental hygiene program. The american dental association defines the professional roles of the
dental hygienist - Answer-True, false
what is dental hygiene? - Answer-the study of preventative oral health care including management of
behaviors to prevent oral disease and promote health
which conceptual model is defined as; dentist and dental hygiene works together as colleagues each
offering expertise for the goal of providing optimum oral health in the public? - Answer-collaborative
what are the key behaviors in the dental hygiene process of care? - Answer-assessment,
diagnoses ,documentation, implementation
T/F
direct accès allow dh to provide care without authorization of dentist according to protocols established
by state laws and regulations - Answer-True
which toothbrushing method is most commonly recommended? - Answer-Bass
T/F
the non-carious cervical lesion caused by excessive occlusal loading - Answer-Abfraction
how often should a toothbrush or toothbrush head be replaced? - Answer-when bristles begin to
sway,bend or curl
the average patient brushes for the average length of what time? - Answer-1 minute of less
trauma from toothbrushing usually manifest on which tooth surface? - Answer-on facial/buccal surface
