Question 1

Which scale defines a continuum from a state of health to a state of illness and death?

Accepted Answer

A)  Health scale
B)  Wellness scale
C)  Illness scale
D)  Injury scaleE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 2

All caries start as incipient lesions and all incipient lesions progress to overt caries.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both statements are true.
B)  Both statements are false.
C)  First statement is true,second statement is false.
D)  First statement is false,second statement is true.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B) C

Question 3

Secondary prevention can also be termed:

Accepted Answer

A)  Restorative care
B)  Dental visits
C)  Prophylaxis
D)  RehabilitationE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT an example of primary prevention?

Accepted Answer

A)  Oral evaluation
B)  Dental prophylaxis
C)  Periodontal debridement
D)  XylitolE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 5

Which of the following is a method used to diagnose a condition?

Accepted Answer

A)  Primary prevention
B)  Therapeutic modality
C)  Diagnostic modality
D)  Tertiary preventionE) None of the above
F) A) and B) C

Question 6

Both dental caries and periodontitis are the result of a prolonged presence of plaque and in most cases,both diseases can be prevented by plaque-control regimens.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both statements are true.
B)  Both statements are false.
C)  First statement is true,second statement is false.
D)  First statement is false,second statement is true.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Regular oral exams are beneficial in systemic disease prevention/detection because systemic diseases have an influence on dental health.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both statement and reason are true.
B)  Both statement and reason are false.
C)  Statement is true but reason is false.
D)  Statement is false but reason is true.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above A

Question 8

The presence of white spots on interproximal surfaces are usually first identified in radiographs because mesial and distal surfaces are NEVER visible to the naked eye.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both statement and reason are true.
B)  Both statement and reason are false.
C)  Statement is true but reason is false.
D)  Statement is false but reason is true.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

Which of the following are aspects of primary prevention?

Accepted Answer

A)  Professional oral assessment
B)  Patient's plaque control
C)  Community water fluoridation
D)  All of the aboveE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT considered a category of dental disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dental caries/periodontitis
B)  Acquired oral conditions
C)  Craniofacial disorders
D)  None of the aboveE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 1: Introduction to Primary Preventive Dentistry

Which scale defines a continuum from a state of health to a state of illness and death?

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All caries start as incipient lesions and all incipient lesions progress to overt caries.

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C

Secondary prevention can also be termed:

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Which of the following is NOT an example of primary prevention?

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Which of the following is a method used to diagnose a condition?

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C

Both dental caries and periodontitis are the result of a prolonged presence of plaque and in most cases,both diseases can be prevented by plaque-control regimens.

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Regular oral exams are beneficial in systemic disease prevention/detection because systemic diseases have an influence on dental health.

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The presence of white spots on interproximal surfaces are usually first identified in radiographs because mesial and distal surfaces are NEVER visible to the naked eye.

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Which of the following are aspects of primary prevention?

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Which of the following is NOT considered a category of dental disease?

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Exam 1: Introduction to Primary Preventive Dentistry

Which scale defines a continuum from a state of health to a state of illness and death?

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All caries start as incipient lesions and all incipient lesions progress to overt caries.

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Secondary prevention can also be termed:

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Which of the following is NOT an example of primary prevention?

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Which of the following is a method used to diagnose a condition?

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Both dental caries and periodontitis are the result of a prolonged presence of plaque and in most cases,both diseases can be prevented by plaque-control regimens.

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Regular oral exams are beneficial in systemic disease prevention/detection because systemic diseases have an influence on dental health.

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The presence of white spots on interproximal surfaces are usually first identified in radiographs because mesial and distal surfaces are NEVER visible to the naked eye.

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Which of the following are aspects of primary prevention?

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Which of the following is NOT considered a category of dental disease?

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C

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C

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A

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