CLINIC THEORY EXAM 2 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Who signs the CCD consent form and treatment plan for a patient who is a minor? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Parent/Gardian
What consent do you need if the parent/gardian is not present during care? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅An
unaccompanied minor consent form
What needs to be done BEFORE the parent leaves the premises while you are treating the child? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Get the unaccompanied minor consent for signed, Phone number and contact
information where they can be reached, and make sure the HH is correctly filled out.
What is done at a child's first dental appointment? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Inquire history and
education level. A lot of OHI that is geared toward the child and the parent dental IQ
What is the minimum age for PRA and calc index? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅16 yrs old
Do you perform a plaque index on children? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Yes
Parents should help their children with oral care up to what age? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅8 yrs old
What is included in the oral evaluation for children? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅•Occlusal Evaluation.
•Open bite.
•Cross bite.
•Over jet.
Do you measure midline deviation on children? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅No
What type of x-rays can be done on children? (3) - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Bwx, Pano, Occl
,What are you looking for when assessing for sealants? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅•Sealants are highly
effective in teeth that have no caries damage.
•Are the first "six year" molars fully erupted?
•Do they have sealants?
•What condition are the sealants?
What type of fluoride is used in children under 6? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Varnish.
Systemic: water or Rx
What type of fluoride is used for children 6 and older? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Varnish or trey.
Under Colorado law, who can perform protective stabilization (with or without a stabilization device)? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Either the dentist or the parent or legal guardian.
Can dental assistants or dental hygienists perform protective stabilization? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Not
by themselves, BUT may assist the dentist as necessary.
Which bacteria causes caries? (know how to spell it) - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Streptococcus mutans
What is the most common dental diseases in children and adults in the US and Canada? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Caries
Is caries transmissible? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Yes
*What are three important indicators for caries? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅•Teeth with white spot
decalcification.
• Radiographic decay (incipient as well).
•Restoration placed in last 3 years.
,What are 7 risk factors for caries? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅•Medium-high strep mutans and lactobacilli
counts (visible plaque).
•Frequent snacking between meals.
•Deep pits and fissures.
•Recreational drug use.
•Saliva-reducing factors (meds, radiation, systemic condition).
•Exposed roots.
•Orthodontic appliances.
What are 6 caries protective factors? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅•Fluoride from water or mouth rinses.
•Rx strength or regular fluoride toothpaste daily.
•Fluoride varnish.
•Adequate salivary flow.
•Sealants.
•Healthy Diet.
In regaurds to CAMBRA, is it easier for children or adults to get a "high risk" result? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Children
Should each patient get the same education/OHI? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅No, each patient is different.
OHI and education needs to be specific to their needs.
Be familiar with the caries imbalance chart - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅
According to the Frankl behavior scale, what is Acceptance of treatment; cautious behavior at times;
willingness to comply with the dentist, at times with reservation, but patient follows the dentists
directions cooperatively.
And what is the Wright modification shorthand for this description? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Frankl
rating:Positive.
Wright modification: (+)
, According to the Frankl behavior scale, what is Refusal of treatment, forceful crying, fearfulness, or any
other overt evidence of extreme negativism.
And what is the Wright modification shorthand for this description? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Frankl
rating: Definitely negative.
Wright modification: (--)
According to the Frankl behavior scale, what is Good rapport with the dentist, interest in the dental
procedures, laughter, and enjoyment.
And what is the Wright modification shorthand for this description? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Frankl
rating: Definitely positive.
Wright modification: (++)
According to the Frankl behavior scale, what is reluctance to accept treatment, uncooperativeness,
some evidence of negative attitude but not pronounced.
And what is the Wright modification shorthand for this description? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Frankl
rating: Negative.
Wright modification: (-)
Describe the facial pain behavior scale (0-5) - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅0= No hurt.
1= Hurts little bit.
2= Hurts little more.
3= Hurts even more.
4= Hurts whole lot.
5= Hurts worst.
What is motivational interviewing/brief motivational interviewing? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Person-
centered, goal-directed methods of communication strengthening intrinsic motivation for positive
change.
Control and management of oral health conditions are dependent upon what two things? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Self-care and Compliance of the patient.
Who signs the CCD consent form and treatment plan for a patient who is a minor? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Parent/Gardian
What consent do you need if the parent/gardian is not present during care? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅An
unaccompanied minor consent form
What needs to be done BEFORE the parent leaves the premises while you are treating the child? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Get the unaccompanied minor consent for signed, Phone number and contact
information where they can be reached, and make sure the HH is correctly filled out.
What is done at a child's first dental appointment? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Inquire history and
education level. A lot of OHI that is geared toward the child and the parent dental IQ
What is the minimum age for PRA and calc index? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅16 yrs old
Do you perform a plaque index on children? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Yes
Parents should help their children with oral care up to what age? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅8 yrs old
What is included in the oral evaluation for children? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅•Occlusal Evaluation.
•Open bite.
•Cross bite.
•Over jet.
Do you measure midline deviation on children? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅No
What type of x-rays can be done on children? (3) - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Bwx, Pano, Occl
,What are you looking for when assessing for sealants? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅•Sealants are highly
effective in teeth that have no caries damage.
•Are the first "six year" molars fully erupted?
•Do they have sealants?
•What condition are the sealants?
What type of fluoride is used in children under 6? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Varnish.
Systemic: water or Rx
What type of fluoride is used for children 6 and older? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Varnish or trey.
Under Colorado law, who can perform protective stabilization (with or without a stabilization device)? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Either the dentist or the parent or legal guardian.
Can dental assistants or dental hygienists perform protective stabilization? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Not
by themselves, BUT may assist the dentist as necessary.
Which bacteria causes caries? (know how to spell it) - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Streptococcus mutans
What is the most common dental diseases in children and adults in the US and Canada? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Caries
Is caries transmissible? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Yes
*What are three important indicators for caries? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅•Teeth with white spot
decalcification.
• Radiographic decay (incipient as well).
•Restoration placed in last 3 years.
,What are 7 risk factors for caries? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅•Medium-high strep mutans and lactobacilli
counts (visible plaque).
•Frequent snacking between meals.
•Deep pits and fissures.
•Recreational drug use.
•Saliva-reducing factors (meds, radiation, systemic condition).
•Exposed roots.
•Orthodontic appliances.
What are 6 caries protective factors? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅•Fluoride from water or mouth rinses.
•Rx strength or regular fluoride toothpaste daily.
•Fluoride varnish.
•Adequate salivary flow.
•Sealants.
•Healthy Diet.
In regaurds to CAMBRA, is it easier for children or adults to get a "high risk" result? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Children
Should each patient get the same education/OHI? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅No, each patient is different.
OHI and education needs to be specific to their needs.
Be familiar with the caries imbalance chart - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅
According to the Frankl behavior scale, what is Acceptance of treatment; cautious behavior at times;
willingness to comply with the dentist, at times with reservation, but patient follows the dentists
directions cooperatively.
And what is the Wright modification shorthand for this description? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Frankl
rating:Positive.
Wright modification: (+)
, According to the Frankl behavior scale, what is Refusal of treatment, forceful crying, fearfulness, or any
other overt evidence of extreme negativism.
And what is the Wright modification shorthand for this description? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Frankl
rating: Definitely negative.
Wright modification: (--)
According to the Frankl behavior scale, what is Good rapport with the dentist, interest in the dental
procedures, laughter, and enjoyment.
And what is the Wright modification shorthand for this description? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Frankl
rating: Definitely positive.
Wright modification: (++)
According to the Frankl behavior scale, what is reluctance to accept treatment, uncooperativeness,
some evidence of negative attitude but not pronounced.
And what is the Wright modification shorthand for this description? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Frankl
rating: Negative.
Wright modification: (-)
Describe the facial pain behavior scale (0-5) - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅0= No hurt.
1= Hurts little bit.
2= Hurts little more.
3= Hurts even more.
4= Hurts whole lot.
5= Hurts worst.
What is motivational interviewing/brief motivational interviewing? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Person-
centered, goal-directed methods of communication strengthening intrinsic motivation for positive
change.
Control and management of oral health conditions are dependent upon what two things? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Self-care and Compliance of the patient.
