DH 224: Dental Public Health Midterm
UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
What factors affect dental care delivery in the US? (p. 9) - CORRECT ANSWER -1. Poor
distribution of providers.
2. Lack of diversity among providers.
3. Restrictive regulatory statutes.
4. Geographic, educational, and cultural barriers.
5. Cost of care.
Dental public health emphasizes what science? (p. 7) - CORRECT ANSWER -The science of
dental hygiene. Preventing and controlling dental disease and promoting dental health through organized
community efforts.
Dental hygiene is the only healthcare profession with what type of care? (p. 19) - CORRECT
ANSWER -Preventative care.
The only valid opposition to public water fluoridation: (p. 26) - CORRECT ANSWER -It's a
violation of personal freedom of choice.
How does xylitol decrease dental decay? (p. 29) - CORRECT ANSWER -Xylitol keeps bacteria
from adsorbing well onto the tooth surface, decreasing the amount of plaque that's able to accumulate.
Changes in DH over the past 10 years: (p. 91?) - CORRECT ANSWER -1. Virtually every state has
expanded the legal scope of practice of DH.
2. Freedom in some states (i.e., NM, AK) to provide expanded dental hygiene care w/o supervision of a
dentist.
3. "Collaborative practice" more widely practiced, increasing access to care for underserved populations.
4. Gradual move from private practice only to more public health settings.
, 5. Dental therapists and advanced hygiene practitioners. Expanding the professional practice of DH has
improved public's access to oral health services.
How do DH improve overall health? - CORRECT ANSWER -By treating oral conditions,
removing plaque and calculus, and educating more people throughout the world. Their efforts help to
reduce oral disease on a global basis.
What sectors are included in the dental care delivery system in the US? (p. 36?) - CORRECT
ANSWER -Federal, nongovernmental, and state sectors.
Which dental organization is one of the oldest health organization? (p 22) - CORRECT ANSWER -
Federation Dentaile International, or FDI.
What is the role of state dental boards? (p. 97) - CORRECT ANSWER -Regulating the practice and
procedure requirements for practitioners.
How does a CHANGE AGENT accomplish goals? (p. 108) - CORRECT ANSWER -1. Vision. 2.
Collaboration. 3. Communication. 4. Negotiation.
What is the definition of barrier to care? What are some barriers to DH care? (p 153) - CORRECT
ANSWER -Barrier to care= Anything that limits an individual's ability to receive dental services.
Some barriers to care:
1. Age.
2. Cultural variances.
3. Language difficulties.
4. Lack of information.
5. Disabilities.
6. Transportation issues.
7. Financial limitations.
UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
What factors affect dental care delivery in the US? (p. 9) - CORRECT ANSWER -1. Poor
distribution of providers.
2. Lack of diversity among providers.
3. Restrictive regulatory statutes.
4. Geographic, educational, and cultural barriers.
5. Cost of care.
Dental public health emphasizes what science? (p. 7) - CORRECT ANSWER -The science of
dental hygiene. Preventing and controlling dental disease and promoting dental health through organized
community efforts.
Dental hygiene is the only healthcare profession with what type of care? (p. 19) - CORRECT
ANSWER -Preventative care.
The only valid opposition to public water fluoridation: (p. 26) - CORRECT ANSWER -It's a
violation of personal freedom of choice.
How does xylitol decrease dental decay? (p. 29) - CORRECT ANSWER -Xylitol keeps bacteria
from adsorbing well onto the tooth surface, decreasing the amount of plaque that's able to accumulate.
Changes in DH over the past 10 years: (p. 91?) - CORRECT ANSWER -1. Virtually every state has
expanded the legal scope of practice of DH.
2. Freedom in some states (i.e., NM, AK) to provide expanded dental hygiene care w/o supervision of a
dentist.
3. "Collaborative practice" more widely practiced, increasing access to care for underserved populations.
4. Gradual move from private practice only to more public health settings.
, 5. Dental therapists and advanced hygiene practitioners. Expanding the professional practice of DH has
improved public's access to oral health services.
How do DH improve overall health? - CORRECT ANSWER -By treating oral conditions,
removing plaque and calculus, and educating more people throughout the world. Their efforts help to
reduce oral disease on a global basis.
What sectors are included in the dental care delivery system in the US? (p. 36?) - CORRECT
ANSWER -Federal, nongovernmental, and state sectors.
Which dental organization is one of the oldest health organization? (p 22) - CORRECT ANSWER -
Federation Dentaile International, or FDI.
What is the role of state dental boards? (p. 97) - CORRECT ANSWER -Regulating the practice and
procedure requirements for practitioners.
How does a CHANGE AGENT accomplish goals? (p. 108) - CORRECT ANSWER -1. Vision. 2.
Collaboration. 3. Communication. 4. Negotiation.
What is the definition of barrier to care? What are some barriers to DH care? (p 153) - CORRECT
ANSWER -Barrier to care= Anything that limits an individual's ability to receive dental services.
Some barriers to care:
1. Age.
2. Cultural variances.
3. Language difficulties.
4. Lack of information.
5. Disabilities.
6. Transportation issues.
7. Financial limitations.
