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Caries are formed by the bacteria releasing acid. The acid
removes minerals from the hard surfaces of the teeth,
causing erosion on the teeth which creates openings/holes in
the enamel, etc... decay. - Correct Answers ✅Correctly
explain caries process
Stop fueling the bacteria!
Decreasing acidic foods, foods with lots of sugar, starch,
carbs, etc... - Correct Answers ✅Correctly explain caries
process (how we can stop the process)
Diet (sugar), dry mouth, medications, hx of head/neck
radiation, smoking - Correct Answers ✅Correctly identify 3
cariogenic sources
Genetics and lack of oral hygiene - Correct Answers
✅What are two factors that may increase caries risk?
Fluoride, frequent hygiene visits, reducing sugar in
diet/reducing intake of cariogenic foods and drinks, sealants,
restorations of existing lesions, xylitol gum - Correct
Answers ✅What are three recommendations to give patient
to reduce caries risk?
, D4 OSCE Spring 2025 Exam Questions
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Prevident - Correct Answers ✅What would you prescribe
patient who is HIGH caries risk?
Prevident 5000 Booster Plus 1.1% Sodium Fluoride
Dispense: 1 Tube
Sig: Use a pea-sized amount on toothbrush. Brush teeth as
normal. Spit after use. Do not rinse with water, do not eat or
drink for 30 minutes after using.
Refill: None - Correct Answers ✅What is the rx for
Prevident?
DO YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS - Correct Answers ✅What
do you need to do at each station after explaining to patient?
4 - Correct Answers ✅High caries risk is equal to or greater
than _____ risk factors.
Disclosing tablets - Correct Answers ✅What is a good way
to evaluate patients oral hygiene?
Number of surfaces with plaque / total number of surfaces *
100 - Correct Answers ✅How do you calculate plaque
index?