DH102 FINAL Exam 2024| Questions and Answers
1. a) Before planning individualized patient care, the patient's oral health literacy must be assessed.
b) Patients with disabilities or physical limitations may require modification to ensure adequate daily
oral biofilm removal: c. Both statements are true
2. Prognosis is considered a look ahead to an anticipated or end point expected from the dental
hygiene intervention selected for an individual pa- tient: c. Outcome
3. When you provide oral care based on relevant, scientifically sound research, it is called;: d.
Evidence-based care
4. Which of the following is a behavioral risk factor for dental caries?: d. All of these are correct
5. Explaining the plan to the patient serves which function?: d. All of these are correct
6. The dental hygiene care place includes all of the following , except:: eco- nomic considerations
for service
7. The patient's periodontal diagnosis is formulated by the:: Dentist
8. Which of the following is an example of a dental hygiene diagnostic state- ment?: Gingival
bleeding related to plaque accumulation
9. Which of the following is the primary objective of the dental hygiene plan for periodontal therapy?:
To restore and maintain health of the periodontal tissues
10.In the spirit of MI (motivation interviewing) we use the acronym PACE to represent the four
interrelated elements of the spirit of MI. Which of the following words is not one of those
elements?: Judging
11.Within the process of dental hygiene care, the needs of a patient are assessed on the basis of
which of the following?: Histories and clinical finding
12.A) Sealant are recommended for patients with low risk factors. B) Properly placed sealant close
off the pits and fissures where microorganisms can live.: Statement A is false and statement B is
true
13.Saliva has many protective functions in the oral cavity. Which of the following is the most
important protective property of saline in the caries process?: Buffering of acids
14.What does the "M" in CAMBRA stand for?: Management
15.Which of the following bacteria are the infectious organisms that colonize the teeth, help to form
dental biofilm, and are responsible for the dental caries process?: Streptococcus mutans
16.Most current toothbrushes have filaments: Nylon
17.The most effective powder toothbrush moves in a(n) motion: oscillating
, DH102 FINAL Exam 2024| Questions and Answers
18.Which of the following is the most widely accepted method of toothbrush- ing intended to
remove dental biofilm adjacent to and directly beneath the gingival margin?: b.Bass Method
19.An interdental tip is indicated for a patient who has:: Biofilm accumulations at the gingival
margin
20.Dental floss is most effective when a patient has:: Interdental papillae and no loss of
attachment
21.Power flossers remove of interproximal biofilm: b. 48%
22.When teaching a patient to use floss, all of the following instructions should be given
except:: b. snap floss through the contact area
23.Which interdental aid would be best to recommend to a patient with ortho- dontic appliances?:
Soft picks
24.Which of the following interdental aids would not work well for a patient with fixed
prostheses?: Dental Floss
25.Chlorhexidine is safe and effective for use in all of the following, except:-
: long-term therapy for individuals with poor home care.
26.In a dentifrice, what is the function of the humectant?: Remains moisture
27.What is the most effective antimicrobial and antigingivitis agent available for clinical use?:
Chlorhexidine
28.Which agent is the most effective in commercial dentifrices for the reduc- tion of dentin
hypersensitivity?: Potassium nitrate
29.Which of the following active ingredients is found in an anticalculus den- tifrice?: Zinc chloride
30.Which of the following dental products is not regulated by the FDA?: Power and manual
toothbrushes
31.Which of the following ingredients in a commercial mouthwash enhances flavor impact and
contributes to cleansing?: Alcohol
32.Which of the following is not a type of therapeutic dentifrice ?: Baking soda whitening dentifrice
33.All of the following patients would indicate the need for professional topical fluoride
treatment except one. Which on is the exception?: None of these are correct
34. is the only professional topical fluoride to be used for children under the age of 6 years.:
Varnish
35.The maximum caries-inhibiting effect of fluoride is seen when there has been systemic exposure
prior to tooth eruption and which of the following?-
: Frequent topical fluoride exposure throughout life
36.True or False? Water softeners remove fluoride from water: b. False
1. a) Before planning individualized patient care, the patient's oral health literacy must be assessed.
b) Patients with disabilities or physical limitations may require modification to ensure adequate daily
oral biofilm removal: c. Both statements are true
2. Prognosis is considered a look ahead to an anticipated or end point expected from the dental
hygiene intervention selected for an individual pa- tient: c. Outcome
3. When you provide oral care based on relevant, scientifically sound research, it is called;: d.
Evidence-based care
4. Which of the following is a behavioral risk factor for dental caries?: d. All of these are correct
5. Explaining the plan to the patient serves which function?: d. All of these are correct
6. The dental hygiene care place includes all of the following , except:: eco- nomic considerations
for service
7. The patient's periodontal diagnosis is formulated by the:: Dentist
8. Which of the following is an example of a dental hygiene diagnostic state- ment?: Gingival
bleeding related to plaque accumulation
9. Which of the following is the primary objective of the dental hygiene plan for periodontal therapy?:
To restore and maintain health of the periodontal tissues
10.In the spirit of MI (motivation interviewing) we use the acronym PACE to represent the four
interrelated elements of the spirit of MI. Which of the following words is not one of those
elements?: Judging
11.Within the process of dental hygiene care, the needs of a patient are assessed on the basis of
which of the following?: Histories and clinical finding
12.A) Sealant are recommended for patients with low risk factors. B) Properly placed sealant close
off the pits and fissures where microorganisms can live.: Statement A is false and statement B is
true
13.Saliva has many protective functions in the oral cavity. Which of the following is the most
important protective property of saline in the caries process?: Buffering of acids
14.What does the "M" in CAMBRA stand for?: Management
15.Which of the following bacteria are the infectious organisms that colonize the teeth, help to form
dental biofilm, and are responsible for the dental caries process?: Streptococcus mutans
16.Most current toothbrushes have filaments: Nylon
17.The most effective powder toothbrush moves in a(n) motion: oscillating
, DH102 FINAL Exam 2024| Questions and Answers
18.Which of the following is the most widely accepted method of toothbrush- ing intended to
remove dental biofilm adjacent to and directly beneath the gingival margin?: b.Bass Method
19.An interdental tip is indicated for a patient who has:: Biofilm accumulations at the gingival
margin
20.Dental floss is most effective when a patient has:: Interdental papillae and no loss of
attachment
21.Power flossers remove of interproximal biofilm: b. 48%
22.When teaching a patient to use floss, all of the following instructions should be given
except:: b. snap floss through the contact area
23.Which interdental aid would be best to recommend to a patient with ortho- dontic appliances?:
Soft picks
24.Which of the following interdental aids would not work well for a patient with fixed
prostheses?: Dental Floss
25.Chlorhexidine is safe and effective for use in all of the following, except:-
: long-term therapy for individuals with poor home care.
26.In a dentifrice, what is the function of the humectant?: Remains moisture
27.What is the most effective antimicrobial and antigingivitis agent available for clinical use?:
Chlorhexidine
28.Which agent is the most effective in commercial dentifrices for the reduc- tion of dentin
hypersensitivity?: Potassium nitrate
29.Which of the following active ingredients is found in an anticalculus den- tifrice?: Zinc chloride
30.Which of the following dental products is not regulated by the FDA?: Power and manual
toothbrushes
31.Which of the following ingredients in a commercial mouthwash enhances flavor impact and
contributes to cleansing?: Alcohol
32.Which of the following is not a type of therapeutic dentifrice ?: Baking soda whitening dentifrice
33.All of the following patients would indicate the need for professional topical fluoride
treatment except one. Which on is the exception?: None of these are correct
34. is the only professional topical fluoride to be used for children under the age of 6 years.:
Varnish
35.The maximum caries-inhibiting effect of fluoride is seen when there has been systemic exposure
prior to tooth eruption and which of the following?-
: Frequent topical fluoride exposure throughout life
36.True or False? Water softeners remove fluoride from water: b. False
