Test Bank for Dental Public Health and Research 4th Edition by Nathe Dental Public Health and Research, 4e (Nathe)

Chapter 1 Dental Public Health: An Overview 1) When fulfilling the administrator role, a dental public health hygienist ________. A) Lobbies to change laws B) Conducts research C) Provides clinical care D) Educates and promotes dental health E) Develops and coordinates public health programs Answer: E 2) Dental public health is the science of providing oral health care and education to the public and emphasizes the science of ________. A) Dentistry B) Urgent health care C) Prosthodontics D) Dental hygiene E) None of the above Answer: D 3) Factors affecting dental care delivery include which of the following? A) The development of the dental hygiene profession B) Access issues C) The decrease in periodontal diseases D) Both A and B E) None of the above Answer: D 4) The patient’s ability to sue a dental provider, if that provider fails to diagnose and treat periodontal disease, is defined as ________. A) Access issues B) Dental insurance premiums C) Socioeconomic status D) Copayment issues E) Malpractice Answer: E