DH224 Final exam Dental Public Health – Review UPDATED ACTUAL
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Dental public health is a component of Public Health
Monitoring the health of communities Assessment
Core public health functions Assessment, Policy Development, Assurance
20th century public health achievement Community water fluoridation
Population most benefiting from fluoridation Low socioeconomic levels
Groups with highest untreated dental disease Minorities, low-income, special needs
ADHP Proposed midlevel provider
Trend in dental hygiene internationally Increased autonomy
Formal training/licensure leads to Increased public confidence
Sliding scale fees Based on income and family size
Copayment Patient's portion of cost
Form used for billing procedures Dental Claim Form
Dental hygiene practice acts Statutory law
Branch that makes laws Legislative
Branch that enforces laws Executive
Branch that interprets laws Judicial
Bill becomes Law
State dental boards regulate Dentistry and dental hygiene
FDA role Ensures safety and efficacy
Agencies employing hygienists CDC, HRSA, FDA, Bureau of Prisons
NHSC purpose Serve underserved populations
NHSC requirement Bachelor's degree
Self-employed hygienist Independent contractor
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Dental public health is a component of Public Health
Monitoring the health of communities Assessment
Core public health functions Assessment, Policy Development, Assurance
20th century public health achievement Community water fluoridation
Population most benefiting from fluoridation Low socioeconomic levels
Groups with highest untreated dental disease Minorities, low-income, special needs
ADHP Proposed midlevel provider
Trend in dental hygiene internationally Increased autonomy
Formal training/licensure leads to Increased public confidence
Sliding scale fees Based on income and family size
Copayment Patient's portion of cost
Form used for billing procedures Dental Claim Form
Dental hygiene practice acts Statutory law
Branch that makes laws Legislative
Branch that enforces laws Executive
Branch that interprets laws Judicial
Bill becomes Law
State dental boards regulate Dentistry and dental hygiene
FDA role Ensures safety and efficacy
Agencies employing hygienists CDC, HRSA, FDA, Bureau of Prisons
NHSC purpose Serve underserved populations
NHSC requirement Bachelor's degree
Self-employed hygienist Independent contractor
