DH 209 QUIZ 4 FOCUS EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS 2026
food selection and dietary habits, oral hygiene habits, genetics, race/ethnic
groups, age, and socioeconomic status2 - CORRECT ANSWER Host factors that may
determine a patients' susceptibility to dental caries include:
saliva - CORRECT ANSWER Adequate _______ flow plays an important role in
preventing tooth decay by lubricating the oral cavity, aiding in Remineralization,
removing debris from teeth, and neutralizing bacterial acids.
streptococcus mutans - CORRECT ANSWER The primary bacteria responsible for
dental caries is:
xylitol - CORRECT ANSWER The sugar alcohol that is considered anticariogenic is:
remineralization - CORRECT ANSWER Phosphorus and calcium that are present in
saliva can aid in __________ of tooth enamel.
2 hours - CORRECT ANSWER After assessing the patients' exposure time to
fermentable carbohydrates an RDH would want to make sure their daily exposure
time is less than ____________ as this is considered high.
realistic - CORRECT ANSWER When assisting a patient in setting nutritional goals
we should remember to make goals _________ and measurable.
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS 2026
food selection and dietary habits, oral hygiene habits, genetics, race/ethnic
groups, age, and socioeconomic status2 - CORRECT ANSWER Host factors that may
determine a patients' susceptibility to dental caries include:
saliva - CORRECT ANSWER Adequate _______ flow plays an important role in
preventing tooth decay by lubricating the oral cavity, aiding in Remineralization,
removing debris from teeth, and neutralizing bacterial acids.
streptococcus mutans - CORRECT ANSWER The primary bacteria responsible for
dental caries is:
xylitol - CORRECT ANSWER The sugar alcohol that is considered anticariogenic is:
remineralization - CORRECT ANSWER Phosphorus and calcium that are present in
saliva can aid in __________ of tooth enamel.
2 hours - CORRECT ANSWER After assessing the patients' exposure time to
fermentable carbohydrates an RDH would want to make sure their daily exposure
time is less than ____________ as this is considered high.
realistic - CORRECT ANSWER When assisting a patient in setting nutritional goals
we should remember to make goals _________ and measurable.
