DH 100 Carrington College chapters
1&5 Exam Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
Who is Dr.Alfred C. Fones -
correct answer ✅is the father of Dental hygiene
he realized the importance of prevention.
he emphasized education as most important role in dental hygiene
who is Irene Newman? -
correct answer ✅is the first dental hygienist
what is the primary Function of dental hygienist? -
correct answer ✅is to educate
true or false Dental hygienist must practice within your scope of
practice (SOP) within each state. -
correct answer ✅True!
types of supervision for DH
direct
general
direct access
collaborative
,DH 100 Carrington College chapters
1&5 Exam Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
indirect
independent -
correct answer ✅direct - this right under the dentist
general- dentist auth procedure but does not need to be there
direct access- for public health settings
collaborative- does not need supervision. just needs a collaborative
agreement between the dentists
indirect-the dentist must authorize and be in office
independent- can provide service within sop
what are the 3 types of clinical services? -
correct answer ✅(think PET for prevention , education, and
therapeutic )
prevention - to promote and maintain oral health
educational- educate your patients...ie tooth brushing and flossing
instructions
therapeutic service- is an essential part of the overall dental
treatment plan.
ex: the cleanings we give.
, DH 100 Carrington College chapters
1&5 Exam Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
what are the 3 types of preventions? -
correct answer ✅primary- this is where you try to prevent any
disease to happen
ex sealants, OHI and fluoride
secondary- This is the treatment phase
ex: SRP (deep cleanings)
tertiary- restoration, partial
ex:
gum graft
what is a dental therapist? and why are they useful. -
correct answer ✅a dental therapist - is a master's degree it's kind
of a cross between a hygienist and a dentist. they can do more than
a hygienist but not as much as a dentist.
why are They helpful in Rural areas that don't have access to dentist
offices?
they increase the number of patients served
reduce the waiting times and travel times
possible er visits
1&5 Exam Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
Who is Dr.Alfred C. Fones -
correct answer ✅is the father of Dental hygiene
he realized the importance of prevention.
he emphasized education as most important role in dental hygiene
who is Irene Newman? -
correct answer ✅is the first dental hygienist
what is the primary Function of dental hygienist? -
correct answer ✅is to educate
true or false Dental hygienist must practice within your scope of
practice (SOP) within each state. -
correct answer ✅True!
types of supervision for DH
direct
general
direct access
collaborative
,DH 100 Carrington College chapters
1&5 Exam Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
indirect
independent -
correct answer ✅direct - this right under the dentist
general- dentist auth procedure but does not need to be there
direct access- for public health settings
collaborative- does not need supervision. just needs a collaborative
agreement between the dentists
indirect-the dentist must authorize and be in office
independent- can provide service within sop
what are the 3 types of clinical services? -
correct answer ✅(think PET for prevention , education, and
therapeutic )
prevention - to promote and maintain oral health
educational- educate your patients...ie tooth brushing and flossing
instructions
therapeutic service- is an essential part of the overall dental
treatment plan.
ex: the cleanings we give.
, DH 100 Carrington College chapters
1&5 Exam Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
what are the 3 types of preventions? -
correct answer ✅primary- this is where you try to prevent any
disease to happen
ex sealants, OHI and fluoride
secondary- This is the treatment phase
ex: SRP (deep cleanings)
tertiary- restoration, partial
ex:
gum graft
what is a dental therapist? and why are they useful. -
correct answer ✅a dental therapist - is a master's degree it's kind
of a cross between a hygienist and a dentist. they can do more than
a hygienist but not as much as a dentist.
why are They helpful in Rural areas that don't have access to dentist
offices?
they increase the number of patients served
reduce the waiting times and travel times
possible er visits
