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NU 629/ NU629 Exam 1: (Latest Update )
Advanced Health Promotion & Disease Prevention. Grade A
What causes dental caries and periodontal diseases? - ANS Plaque (biofilm)
(1&2)
What is the definition of risk? - ANS The probability that an individual will
get a specific disease
(1&2)
What is a Risk Factor? - ANS An aspect of personal behavior or lifestyle, an
environmental exposure, or an inborn or inherited characteristic which on
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the basis of epidemiological evidence is known to be associated with
health related condition(s) considered important to prevent
(1&2)
What is Risk Assessment? - ANS The process of predicting an individual's
probability of getting a disease
(1&2)
What are two major risk factors for oral cancer? - ANS Tobacco and heavy
alcohol use
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What percentage of Americans visit a dentist each year? What percentage see
a physician? - ANS Over 60% see a dentist. Less than 40% see a
physician
(1&2)
What is the definition of disease prevention? - ANS Disease prevention
focuses on the determinants of disease. It covers measures not only to
prevent the occurrence of disease, such as risk factor reduction, but also to
arrest its progress and reduce its consequences once established
(1&2)
What is Primary Prevention? What are some examples? - ANS Preventing the
occurrence of the disease.
Examples:
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*Using sealants, fluoride, or diet* to prevent caries
*Using helmets, mouthguards* to avoid injury.
*Exercise, low fat diet* to reduce risk of CVD
*Avoiding smoking* to reduce the risk of developing oral/lung cancer
(1&2)
What is Secondary Prevention? What are some examples? - ANS Limiting the
extent of the disease, once it has occurred (treatment)
Examples:
*Early detection/screening* for oral cancer
*Scaling, perio surgery, tooth extraction* for periodontal disease
*Remineralization, restoration, Endo, Tooth extraction* for Caries
(1&2)
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NU 629/ NU629 Exam 1: (Latest Update )
Advanced Health Promotion & Disease Prevention. Grade A
What causes dental caries and periodontal diseases? - ANS Plaque (biofilm)
(1&2)
What is the definition of risk? - ANS The probability that an individual will
get a specific disease
(1&2)
What is a Risk Factor? - ANS An aspect of personal behavior or lifestyle, an
environmental exposure, or an inborn or inherited characteristic which on
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the basis of epidemiological evidence is known to be associated with
health related condition(s) considered important to prevent
(1&2)
What is Risk Assessment? - ANS The process of predicting an individual's
probability of getting a disease
(1&2)
What are two major risk factors for oral cancer? - ANS Tobacco and heavy
alcohol use
(1&2)
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What percentage of Americans visit a dentist each year? What percentage see
a physician? - ANS Over 60% see a dentist. Less than 40% see a
physician
(1&2)
What is the definition of disease prevention? - ANS Disease prevention
focuses on the determinants of disease. It covers measures not only to
prevent the occurrence of disease, such as risk factor reduction, but also to
arrest its progress and reduce its consequences once established
(1&2)
What is Primary Prevention? What are some examples? - ANS Preventing the
occurrence of the disease.
Examples:
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*Using sealants, fluoride, or diet* to prevent caries
*Using helmets, mouthguards* to avoid injury.
*Exercise, low fat diet* to reduce risk of CVD
*Avoiding smoking* to reduce the risk of developing oral/lung cancer
(1&2)
What is Secondary Prevention? What are some examples? - ANS Limiting the
extent of the disease, once it has occurred (treatment)
Examples:
*Early detection/screening* for oral cancer
*Scaling, perio surgery, tooth extraction* for periodontal disease
*Remineralization, restoration, Endo, Tooth extraction* for Caries
(1&2)
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