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Dental Hygiene OSCE Exam Questions With Correct
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山书山有路勤为径，学海无涯苦作舟有路勤为径，
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Bass Method - (answer)Most widely used method. Bristles are angled at a 45
degree angel towards the gingiva.
Stillman's Method - (answer)Bristles are positioned on the gums rather than
into the pockets and directed at a 45 degree angle.
Charter's Method - (answer)Bristles are directed occlusally, away from the
gingiva. Useful for cleaning orthodontic brackets, prosthesis, and areas treated
with surgeries.
Fone's Method - (answer)Bristles are moved in large circular motion on the
buccal and lingual surfaces. Useful for children, those physically impaired, or
adults who lack manual dexterity.
Fluoride Varnish - (answer)-Dries immediately upon contact with saliva.
-Does not require a professional prophylaxis before hand.
-Can eat and drink immediately after.
-Avoid brushing, rigorous rinsing, or hard foods for 3 to 4 hours.
-Easier and more effective method
Fluoride is recommended for patients who: - (answer)-Have xerostomia
-High caries risk
-Undergoing cancer therapy
-Orthodontics
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Fluoride Gel or Foam (office application) - (answer)-Applied onto tray and
placed in patient's mouth usually for 4 minutes (Read manufactures label).
书山有路勤为书山有路勤为径，学海无涯苦作舟书
山书山有路勤为径，学海无涯苦作舟有路勤为径，
-Do not eat, drink, or smoke for 30 minutes.
学海无涯苦作舟径，学海无涯苦作舟
-Most popular types are 1.23% APF and 2% Neutral sodium fluoride.
Stannous Fluoride - (answer)-0.4% available for non-prescription use.
-1% neutral sodium fluoride gels available for prescription use.
-Can cause extrinsic staining (especially in patient's with inadequate plaque
control).
Acidulated Phosphate Fluoride (APF) - (answer)-Do NOT use of composites,
porcelain, or sealant materials as it causing pitting and roughening.
-Also avoid on root surfaces.
Neutral Sodium Fluoride - (answer)Agent of choice on root caries, implants,
cosmetic restorations, and reduced salivary flow.
Second trimester - (answer)safest trimester for dental treatment.
Pregnancy gingivitis - (answer)-Caused by an elevation of hormones estrogen
and progesterone. Hormones increase can cause exaggerated gingival response
to microorganisms.
Pyrogenic granuloma (Pregnancy tumor) - (answer)localized area of gingival
enlargement, typically involving interdental papilla, usually diminishes after
delivery of baby.
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What category of LA can use administer to a pregnant patient? -
(answer)Category B (lidocaine and prilocaine)
书山有路勤为书山有路勤为径，学海无涯苦作舟书
山书山有路勤为径，学海无涯苦作舟有路勤为径，
Can you use Nitrous oxide sedation and general sedation on a pregnant
patient? - 学海无涯苦作舟径，学海无涯苦作舟
(answer)relative contraindication (gas interferes with the absorption
of B-12 and other nutrients).
Early Childhood Caries (ECC) index - (answer)-presence of 1 or more areas of
decay on a child younger than 6 years of age
Severe-Early Childhood Caries (S-ECC) index - (answer)-Presence of decay in a
child younger than 3 years old.
When should a child's first dental appointment occur? - (answer)-Within 6
months of the eruption of the first tooth or before 1-year of age.
When should you first start brushing a child's teeth? - (answer)-When the first
tooth appears.
Erosion causes - (answer)-Anorexia Nervosa
-Bulimia Nervosa
Anorexia Nervosa - (answer)extreme weight loss caused by self-starvation,
excessive exercise, use of laxatives, self-induced vomiting.
Bulimia Nervosa - (answer)compulsive disorder that involves periods of
starvation, binging, and purging.
Signs and Symptoms of erosion - (answer)-dental caries from vomiting
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-Perimolysis: erosion from vomiting mostly on the maxillary lingual surfaces.
Raised appearance of restoration margins.
书山有路勤为书山有路勤为径，学海无涯苦作舟书
山书山有路勤为径，学海无涯苦作舟有路勤为径，
Abrasion - (answer)-V-shaped notch in the gingival portion of the facial aspect
of the tooth.
学海无涯苦作舟径，学海无涯苦作舟
-Results from forces of friction between the teeth or external objects.
-Can happen from improper brushing technique or the use of a toothpick or
pipe.
Attrition - (answer)-Results from forces between the teeth.
-Wear on the incised and occlusal surfaces from grinding.
Abfraction - (answer)-Biomechanical destruction related to fatigue, flexure,
and deformation of tooth structure.
-Can appear as a wedge-shaped lesion at the cervical third of the tooth.
What is the most effective public health measure to prevent tooth decay? -
(answer)Community Water Fluoridation
New recommended level of fluoride is? - (answer)0.7 ppm
Old level of fluoride is? - (answer)0.7-1.2 ppm
HIV can cause: - (answer)-Linear gingival erythema
-Kaposi Sarcoma
-Delayed healing
-Larger than usual ulcers
-Candidiasis
Dental Hygiene OSCE Exam Questions With Correct
Answers Latest (GRADED)
书山有路勤为书山有路勤为径，学海无涯苦作舟书
•
山书山有路勤为径，学海无涯苦作舟有路勤为径，
学海无涯苦作舟径，学海无涯苦作舟
Bass Method - (answer)Most widely used method. Bristles are angled at a 45
degree angel towards the gingiva.
Stillman's Method - (answer)Bristles are positioned on the gums rather than
into the pockets and directed at a 45 degree angle.
Charter's Method - (answer)Bristles are directed occlusally, away from the
gingiva. Useful for cleaning orthodontic brackets, prosthesis, and areas treated
with surgeries.
Fone's Method - (answer)Bristles are moved in large circular motion on the
buccal and lingual surfaces. Useful for children, those physically impaired, or
adults who lack manual dexterity.
Fluoride Varnish - (answer)-Dries immediately upon contact with saliva.
-Does not require a professional prophylaxis before hand.
-Can eat and drink immediately after.
-Avoid brushing, rigorous rinsing, or hard foods for 3 to 4 hours.
-Easier and more effective method
Fluoride is recommended for patients who: - (answer)-Have xerostomia
-High caries risk
-Undergoing cancer therapy
-Orthodontics
, 2
Fluoride Gel or Foam (office application) - (answer)-Applied onto tray and
placed in patient's mouth usually for 4 minutes (Read manufactures label).
书山有路勤为书山有路勤为径，学海无涯苦作舟书
山书山有路勤为径，学海无涯苦作舟有路勤为径，
-Do not eat, drink, or smoke for 30 minutes.
学海无涯苦作舟径，学海无涯苦作舟
-Most popular types are 1.23% APF and 2% Neutral sodium fluoride.
Stannous Fluoride - (answer)-0.4% available for non-prescription use.
-1% neutral sodium fluoride gels available for prescription use.
-Can cause extrinsic staining (especially in patient's with inadequate plaque
control).
Acidulated Phosphate Fluoride (APF) - (answer)-Do NOT use of composites,
porcelain, or sealant materials as it causing pitting and roughening.
-Also avoid on root surfaces.
Neutral Sodium Fluoride - (answer)Agent of choice on root caries, implants,
cosmetic restorations, and reduced salivary flow.
Second trimester - (answer)safest trimester for dental treatment.
Pregnancy gingivitis - (answer)-Caused by an elevation of hormones estrogen
and progesterone. Hormones increase can cause exaggerated gingival response
to microorganisms.
Pyrogenic granuloma (Pregnancy tumor) - (answer)localized area of gingival
enlargement, typically involving interdental papilla, usually diminishes after
delivery of baby.
, 3
What category of LA can use administer to a pregnant patient? -
(answer)Category B (lidocaine and prilocaine)
书山有路勤为书山有路勤为径，学海无涯苦作舟书
山书山有路勤为径，学海无涯苦作舟有路勤为径，
Can you use Nitrous oxide sedation and general sedation on a pregnant
patient? - 学海无涯苦作舟径，学海无涯苦作舟
(answer)relative contraindication (gas interferes with the absorption
of B-12 and other nutrients).
Early Childhood Caries (ECC) index - (answer)-presence of 1 or more areas of
decay on a child younger than 6 years of age
Severe-Early Childhood Caries (S-ECC) index - (answer)-Presence of decay in a
child younger than 3 years old.
When should a child's first dental appointment occur? - (answer)-Within 6
months of the eruption of the first tooth or before 1-year of age.
When should you first start brushing a child's teeth? - (answer)-When the first
tooth appears.
Erosion causes - (answer)-Anorexia Nervosa
-Bulimia Nervosa
Anorexia Nervosa - (answer)extreme weight loss caused by self-starvation,
excessive exercise, use of laxatives, self-induced vomiting.
Bulimia Nervosa - (answer)compulsive disorder that involves periods of
starvation, binging, and purging.
Signs and Symptoms of erosion - (answer)-dental caries from vomiting
, 4
-Perimolysis: erosion from vomiting mostly on the maxillary lingual surfaces.
Raised appearance of restoration margins.
书山有路勤为书山有路勤为径，学海无涯苦作舟书
山书山有路勤为径，学海无涯苦作舟有路勤为径，
Abrasion - (answer)-V-shaped notch in the gingival portion of the facial aspect
of the tooth.
学海无涯苦作舟径，学海无涯苦作舟
-Results from forces of friction between the teeth or external objects.
-Can happen from improper brushing technique or the use of a toothpick or
pipe.
Attrition - (answer)-Results from forces between the teeth.
-Wear on the incised and occlusal surfaces from grinding.
Abfraction - (answer)-Biomechanical destruction related to fatigue, flexure,
and deformation of tooth structure.
-Can appear as a wedge-shaped lesion at the cervical third of the tooth.
What is the most effective public health measure to prevent tooth decay? -
(answer)Community Water Fluoridation
New recommended level of fluoride is? - (answer)0.7 ppm
Old level of fluoride is? - (answer)0.7-1.2 ppm
HIV can cause: - (answer)-Linear gingival erythema
-Kaposi Sarcoma
-Delayed healing
-Larger than usual ulcers
-Candidiasis
