AAPD Reference Manual with Complete Solutions
AAPD values health promotion and disease prevention, including effective anticipatory
guidance beginning with comprehensive dental care in a dental home starting at age
_____ - ANSWER-one (5); Referral by the primary care physician or health provider has
been recommended, based on risk assessment, as early as six months of age, six
months after the first tooth erupts, and no later than 12 months of age (24)
Define the perinatal period - ANSWER-"The perinatal period is defined as the period
around the time of birth, beginning with the completion of the 20t through 28th week of
gestation and ending one to four weeks after birth" (135)
Research shows links between periodontal disease and adverse outcomes in
pregnancy like: - ANSWER-"preterm deliveries, low birth weight babies, and
preeclampsia" (135)
T/F In contrast to declining prevalence of dental caries among children in older age
groups, the prevalence of caries in poor US children under the age of five is increasing -
ANSWER-True (141)
T/F There is evidence that fetal exposure to mercury released from the mother's existing
amalgam restorations causes adverse effects - ANSWER-FALSE. "There is NO
evidence that fetal exposure to mercury released from the mother's existing amalgam
restorations causes any adverse effects. Since mercury vapor released during removal
and placement of an amalgam restoration may be absorbed into the blood stream and
cross the placental barrier, the use of rubber dam and high speed evacuation is
recommended" (137)
The AAPD recommends stopping sucking habits by what age? - ANSWER-Age three
(120)
The AAPD Reference manual recommends a child of moderate caries risk should
receive a professional fluoride treatment at what frequency? What about a child at a
high caries rate? - ANSWER-"Children at moderate careis risk should receive a
professional fluoride treatment at least every six months; those with high caries rsk
should receive greater frequency of professional fluoride applications (e.g, every three
to six months)" (119)
What is the most common cause of injury to permanent teeth? - ANSWER-falls; "The
most common injuries to permanent teeth occur secondary to falls, followed by traffic
accidents, violence, and sports" (120)
What is the recommendation to minimize dental erosion in a pregnant woman
experiencing frequent vomiting? - ANSWER-"rinsing with a cup of water containing a
teaspoon of baking soda and waiting an hour before brushing can help minimize dental
erosion" (136)
AAPD values health promotion and disease prevention, including effective anticipatory
guidance beginning with comprehensive dental care in a dental home starting at age
_____ - ANSWER-one (5); Referral by the primary care physician or health provider has
been recommended, based on risk assessment, as early as six months of age, six
months after the first tooth erupts, and no later than 12 months of age (24)
Define the perinatal period - ANSWER-"The perinatal period is defined as the period
around the time of birth, beginning with the completion of the 20t through 28th week of
gestation and ending one to four weeks after birth" (135)
Research shows links between periodontal disease and adverse outcomes in
pregnancy like: - ANSWER-"preterm deliveries, low birth weight babies, and
preeclampsia" (135)
T/F In contrast to declining prevalence of dental caries among children in older age
groups, the prevalence of caries in poor US children under the age of five is increasing -
ANSWER-True (141)
T/F There is evidence that fetal exposure to mercury released from the mother's existing
amalgam restorations causes adverse effects - ANSWER-FALSE. "There is NO
evidence that fetal exposure to mercury released from the mother's existing amalgam
restorations causes any adverse effects. Since mercury vapor released during removal
and placement of an amalgam restoration may be absorbed into the blood stream and
cross the placental barrier, the use of rubber dam and high speed evacuation is
recommended" (137)
The AAPD recommends stopping sucking habits by what age? - ANSWER-Age three
(120)
The AAPD Reference manual recommends a child of moderate caries risk should
receive a professional fluoride treatment at what frequency? What about a child at a
high caries rate? - ANSWER-"Children at moderate careis risk should receive a
professional fluoride treatment at least every six months; those with high caries rsk
should receive greater frequency of professional fluoride applications (e.g, every three
to six months)" (119)
What is the most common cause of injury to permanent teeth? - ANSWER-falls; "The
most common injuries to permanent teeth occur secondary to falls, followed by traffic
accidents, violence, and sports" (120)
What is the recommendation to minimize dental erosion in a pregnant woman
experiencing frequent vomiting? - ANSWER-"rinsing with a cup of water containing a
teaspoon of baking soda and waiting an hour before brushing can help minimize dental
erosion" (136)
