Community Oral Health UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
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Which of the following statements are true regarding Dental public health focuses on population and prevention through organized
how public health in the community is different than community efforts, while private practice focuses on individual patient
private practices? diagnosis and treatment.
The science and art of preventing disease, prolonging public health
life, and promoting physical health and efficiency within
a population through organized community efforts;
concerned with protecting the health of entire
populations, not just individuals
The science and art of preventing and controlling oral dental public health
diseases and promoting oral health through organized
community efforts; serving the community rather than
the individual, the focus is on oral health education of
the public, applied research, administration of group
dental care programs, and prevention and control of
dental diseases in a community basis.
Public health problems must meet certain criteria to be National, state, and local government levels
a public health problem on the part of who?
Public health problems must meet certain criteria to be - Degree to which it negatively affects health equity
a public health problem on the part of who? - Burden of the disease or condition
- Political will address the issue
When multiple health workers from different interprofessional collaboration (ICP)
professional backgrounds work together with patients,
families caregivers, and communities to deliver the
highest quality of care.
When is interprofessional collaboration (ICP) required? when addressing complex health issues, underserved populations, or when
integrating oral health into overall healthcare
, What was significant when the affordable care act it increased dental coverage, however 48% of children on Medicaid did not
passed in 2010 that would affect dental care? And in receive any dental care in 2017.
what ways?
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) was passed in 2010, and low-income adults and most older adults.
yet gaps in the utilization rate of dental coverage
through Medicaid remain for many:
What campaign promotes oral cancer awareness, early "Part of the Change" campaign established by the ADHA and the Oral Cancer
detection, and routine screenings, highlighting the Foundation
dental hygienist role in prevention and advocacy
One of the greatest unmet health needs among Dental care
children in the United States is which of the following?
3 multiple choice options
What is the term for a significant oral disease that is Dental caries
common and widespread for many Americans,
especially children from minority, racial, and ethnic
groups, and low SES individuals of all ages?
What are the goals for communities to be free of dental Prevention and control of dental disease on a community basis
disease? Dental education of the public
Administration of group dental care programs
Promotion of policies that improve oral health
What is the National Health's Agenda's goal concerning Increase the percentage of people served by optimally fluoridated community
fluoridated water systems? water systems to approximately 79.6% by 2020
When does the National Health's Agenda's want to 2020
accomplish their goal concerning fluoridated water
systems?
What is the social standing or position of a person or a SES
group in a community or society on a social-economic
scale
What would be considered when looking at SES Education, occupation, income, wealth, and place of residence
(Socioeconomic Status)?
An approach to health that aims to improve the health Population health
outcomes of a defined group of people; utilizes
nontraditional partnerships among different sectors pf
the community to achieve the goal
Focuses on studying, protecting, and improving heath community health
within a community; frequently used synonymously with
public health
What does ADHP stand for? Advanced Dental Hygiene Practitioner
What are the credentials for an ADHP? Allows dental hygienists to provide diagnostic, preventative, restorative and
therapeutic services directly to the public
Answers
Which of the following statements are true regarding Dental public health focuses on population and prevention through organized
how public health in the community is different than community efforts, while private practice focuses on individual patient
private practices? diagnosis and treatment.
The science and art of preventing disease, prolonging public health
life, and promoting physical health and efficiency within
a population through organized community efforts;
concerned with protecting the health of entire
populations, not just individuals
The science and art of preventing and controlling oral dental public health
diseases and promoting oral health through organized
community efforts; serving the community rather than
the individual, the focus is on oral health education of
the public, applied research, administration of group
dental care programs, and prevention and control of
dental diseases in a community basis.
Public health problems must meet certain criteria to be National, state, and local government levels
a public health problem on the part of who?
Public health problems must meet certain criteria to be - Degree to which it negatively affects health equity
a public health problem on the part of who? - Burden of the disease or condition
- Political will address the issue
When multiple health workers from different interprofessional collaboration (ICP)
professional backgrounds work together with patients,
families caregivers, and communities to deliver the
highest quality of care.
When is interprofessional collaboration (ICP) required? when addressing complex health issues, underserved populations, or when
integrating oral health into overall healthcare
, What was significant when the affordable care act it increased dental coverage, however 48% of children on Medicaid did not
passed in 2010 that would affect dental care? And in receive any dental care in 2017.
what ways?
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) was passed in 2010, and low-income adults and most older adults.
yet gaps in the utilization rate of dental coverage
through Medicaid remain for many:
What campaign promotes oral cancer awareness, early "Part of the Change" campaign established by the ADHA and the Oral Cancer
detection, and routine screenings, highlighting the Foundation
dental hygienist role in prevention and advocacy
One of the greatest unmet health needs among Dental care
children in the United States is which of the following?
3 multiple choice options
What is the term for a significant oral disease that is Dental caries
common and widespread for many Americans,
especially children from minority, racial, and ethnic
groups, and low SES individuals of all ages?
What are the goals for communities to be free of dental Prevention and control of dental disease on a community basis
disease? Dental education of the public
Administration of group dental care programs
Promotion of policies that improve oral health
What is the National Health's Agenda's goal concerning Increase the percentage of people served by optimally fluoridated community
fluoridated water systems? water systems to approximately 79.6% by 2020
When does the National Health's Agenda's want to 2020
accomplish their goal concerning fluoridated water
systems?
What is the social standing or position of a person or a SES
group in a community or society on a social-economic
scale
What would be considered when looking at SES Education, occupation, income, wealth, and place of residence
(Socioeconomic Status)?
An approach to health that aims to improve the health Population health
outcomes of a defined group of people; utilizes
nontraditional partnerships among different sectors pf
the community to achieve the goal
Focuses on studying, protecting, and improving heath community health
within a community; frequently used synonymously with
public health
What does ADHP stand for? Advanced Dental Hygiene Practitioner
What are the credentials for an ADHP? Allows dental hygienists to provide diagnostic, preventative, restorative and
therapeutic services directly to the public
