Community Oral Health Practice for the
Dental Hygienist with questions and
100% correct answers actual
exam!!!2026
what is the definition of health? - ANSWER -a state of complete physical mental and
social well being and not merely the absence of disease
what is public health concerned with? - ANSWER --prevention
-health education
-recommending policies
-administering services
-conducting research
-limiting health disparities
What is the definition of dental public health according to the american association of public
health dentistry? - ANSWER -the science and art of preventing and controlling dental
disease and promoting dental health through organized community efforts
what is dental public health concerned with? - ANSWER --dental education of the public
-applied research
-administration of group dental care programs
-prevention and control of dental disease on a community basis
, what is population health? - ANSWER -an approach to health that aims to improve the
health of the entire population
what does the field of population health include? - ANSWER --health outcomes
-patterns of health determinants and interventions
What are examples of public health problems? - ANSWER --HPV
-smoking
-newborns with severe disorders
-foodborne illness
-parasitic disease
-chronic conditions
what are solutions to public health problems? - ANSWER --immunization
-tobacco cessation programs
-fluoridated drinking water
-control of exposure to prevent disease
-seat belts/airbags in cars
what are the 7 characteristics of public health solutions? - ANSWER -1. not hazardous to
life or function
2. effective in reducing or preventing targeted disease or condition
3. easily and efficiently implemented
4. potency maintained for a substantial time period
5. attainable regardless of socioeconomic status (SES)
6. effective immediately upon application
7. affordable, cost-effective, and within the means of the community
What is socioeconomic status? - ANSWER -social position of a person/group in a
community or society on a social/economic scale
Dental Hygienist with questions and
100% correct answers actual
exam!!!2026
what is the definition of health? - ANSWER -a state of complete physical mental and
social well being and not merely the absence of disease
what is public health concerned with? - ANSWER --prevention
-health education
-recommending policies
-administering services
-conducting research
-limiting health disparities
What is the definition of dental public health according to the american association of public
health dentistry? - ANSWER -the science and art of preventing and controlling dental
disease and promoting dental health through organized community efforts
what is dental public health concerned with? - ANSWER --dental education of the public
-applied research
-administration of group dental care programs
-prevention and control of dental disease on a community basis
, what is population health? - ANSWER -an approach to health that aims to improve the
health of the entire population
what does the field of population health include? - ANSWER --health outcomes
-patterns of health determinants and interventions
What are examples of public health problems? - ANSWER --HPV
-smoking
-newborns with severe disorders
-foodborne illness
-parasitic disease
-chronic conditions
what are solutions to public health problems? - ANSWER --immunization
-tobacco cessation programs
-fluoridated drinking water
-control of exposure to prevent disease
-seat belts/airbags in cars
what are the 7 characteristics of public health solutions? - ANSWER -1. not hazardous to
life or function
2. effective in reducing or preventing targeted disease or condition
3. easily and efficiently implemented
4. potency maintained for a substantial time period
5. attainable regardless of socioeconomic status (SES)
6. effective immediately upon application
7. affordable, cost-effective, and within the means of the community
What is socioeconomic status? - ANSWER -social position of a person/group in a
community or society on a social/economic scale
