CDH 2025 EXAM REVISION QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS!!
Water Fluoridation is the adjustment of the natural fluoride concentraion to about...
0.7 mg/L (0.7 ppm F.)
Water Fluoridation is the balance of protection from _________ ________ while limitting
the risk of dental .
dental caries, fluorosis.
Previous optimum fluoride ranges were from _____ to ______ deepending on he climate.
0.7 - 1.2 ppm
T/F: The warmer the climate, the lower the concentration.
True
Why was he optimal level of fluoridation lowered in 2011 to 0.7ppm?
Due to increasing fluorosis.
Healthy people 2020's goal is to reach _____% of the U.S.
79.6
What states have had successful water fluoridation under the new guidlines?
Indiana and California.
ADARecommendations for babies?
Breastfeed, ready-to-use formulas and use of non-fluoridated water to mix with powdered or
liquid concenrate formula.
T/F: The chance of developent of fluorosis exists through approximate age 8.
True
__________ is the most commonly used fluoridaing chemical.
, Hydrofluosilicic Acid
__________ is the least expensive fluoridation chemical and is the easiest to feed in the raw
water.
Hydrofluosilicic
T/F: Hydrofluosilicic Acid can be expensive to ship since it is a liquid and is heavier than
the other fluoridation chemicals.
True
The TFP (Texas Fluoridation Program) costs ________ per person to fluoridate water for a
year.
$0.50
What are alternatives to Communal Water Fluoridation?
School Programs and Community Programs and Supplemental Fluorides (Prescriptions)
_________ is required for School programs.
Parental Consent
School Programs for fluoridation include:
Blanket prescription froma physician, dentist or state dental director. Copies should be kept with
consent forms.
What are good days to send home consent forms for School Fluoridation programs?
Tuesdays and return thursdays
What are NOT good days to conduct the School water fluoridation program?
Monday and Friday's
What are the fluoride levels and procedures applied by school personnel?
Rinses-weekly at 0.2% NaF, 60 second rinse with 10ml NaF, expecorate into a cup.
What are the fluoride levels and procedures applied by Professionals att School Programs?
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS!!
Water Fluoridation is the adjustment of the natural fluoride concentraion to about...
0.7 mg/L (0.7 ppm F.)
Water Fluoridation is the balance of protection from _________ ________ while limitting
the risk of dental .
dental caries, fluorosis.
Previous optimum fluoride ranges were from _____ to ______ deepending on he climate.
0.7 - 1.2 ppm
T/F: The warmer the climate, the lower the concentration.
True
Why was he optimal level of fluoridation lowered in 2011 to 0.7ppm?
Due to increasing fluorosis.
Healthy people 2020's goal is to reach _____% of the U.S.
79.6
What states have had successful water fluoridation under the new guidlines?
Indiana and California.
ADARecommendations for babies?
Breastfeed, ready-to-use formulas and use of non-fluoridated water to mix with powdered or
liquid concenrate formula.
T/F: The chance of developent of fluorosis exists through approximate age 8.
True
__________ is the most commonly used fluoridaing chemical.
, Hydrofluosilicic Acid
__________ is the least expensive fluoridation chemical and is the easiest to feed in the raw
water.
Hydrofluosilicic
T/F: Hydrofluosilicic Acid can be expensive to ship since it is a liquid and is heavier than
the other fluoridation chemicals.
True
The TFP (Texas Fluoridation Program) costs ________ per person to fluoridate water for a
year.
$0.50
What are alternatives to Communal Water Fluoridation?
School Programs and Community Programs and Supplemental Fluorides (Prescriptions)
_________ is required for School programs.
Parental Consent
School Programs for fluoridation include:
Blanket prescription froma physician, dentist or state dental director. Copies should be kept with
consent forms.
What are good days to send home consent forms for School Fluoridation programs?
Tuesdays and return thursdays
What are NOT good days to conduct the School water fluoridation program?
Monday and Friday's
What are the fluoride levels and procedures applied by school personnel?
Rinses-weekly at 0.2% NaF, 60 second rinse with 10ml NaF, expecorate into a cup.
What are the fluoride levels and procedures applied by Professionals att School Programs?
