EBDM EXAM 1 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Which one of the following is evidence-based dentistry *not* based off of?
a. Patient's needs and preferences
b. Clinically relevant scientific evidence
c. Clinical expertise
d. Feedback from colleague - Answer -d
What two organizations act as "safeguards" for the dental profession - Answer -FDA,
ADA
What two offices of the FDA relate to dentistry - Answer -Office of Medical Products
and tobacco,
Office of Food and Veterinary Medicine
What does the FDA regulate (5 areas) - Answer -Biologics,
Drugs,
Food,
Medical devices,
Radiation-emitting electronics
_______ refers to assurances that a device is "substanially equivalent" to a device that
is already legally marketed fro the same use. - Answer -Clearing
_______ refers to assurances that a new device is safe and effective - Answer -
Approving
An epidemic occurring over a very wide area (several countries or continents) and
usually affecting a large proportion of the population - Answer -Pandemic
Ebola outbreak was an example of a
Endemic
Epidemic
Pandemic - Answer -Pandemic
The Study of the distribution of health-related states and events in population is known
as - Answer -Epidemiology
In practice, what are the three parts of epidemiology - Answer -1. *Historical* study of
health in an community and the rise and fall of disease in the population
2. *Community diagnosis* of the presence, nature, and distribution of health and
disease among the population.
, 3. *Estimating*, from the groups experience, an *individual's risk of disease*
When searching for the cause of health and disease, what are the 3 factors you should
consider - Answer -Identify groups with high and low rates of a particular disease
Study the differences in their way of living/behavior
Test the influence of these factors/behaviors in the population
In epidemiology, what are the quantifying relationship factors - Answer -Risk factors
Cost associated with a health gain
Effectiveness of an intervention
What is the most basic measure of disease frequency - Answer -Simple count
(Ex: number of new cases of lung cancer in Commnity A)
This is the most basic measure of relationship. Relates one quantity to another without
implying any particular relationship between the two. - Answer -Ratio
(Ex. X per Y)
_______ is a ratio for which those in the numerator must also be in the denominator
(i.e., there is a specific relationship between both quantities) - Answer -Proportion
This program was launced in 1931 to establish the safety and effectiveness of dental
products - Answer -ADA seal of acceptance
(*More Stringent* than the FDA)
All companies must submit their products to the ADA for approval
True/False - Answer -False
(It is a *voluntary* application)
In order to get the ADA seal of acceptance, what must the company do (5 criteria) -
Answer -Submit ingredient list,
Conduct clinical trials using *ADA guidelines*,
Supply objective data to support safety and effectiveness,
Submit product packaging and labeling,
Ensure safe production methods
Which one of the following is evidence-based dentistry *not* based off of?
a. Patient's needs and preferences
b. Clinically relevant scientific evidence
c. Clinical expertise
d. Feedback from colleague - Answer -d
What two organizations act as "safeguards" for the dental profession - Answer -FDA,
ADA
What two offices of the FDA relate to dentistry - Answer -Office of Medical Products
and tobacco,
Office of Food and Veterinary Medicine
What does the FDA regulate (5 areas) - Answer -Biologics,
Drugs,
Food,
Medical devices,
Radiation-emitting electronics
_______ refers to assurances that a device is "substanially equivalent" to a device that
is already legally marketed fro the same use. - Answer -Clearing
_______ refers to assurances that a new device is safe and effective - Answer -
Approving
An epidemic occurring over a very wide area (several countries or continents) and
usually affecting a large proportion of the population - Answer -Pandemic
Ebola outbreak was an example of a
Endemic
Epidemic
Pandemic - Answer -Pandemic
The Study of the distribution of health-related states and events in population is known
as - Answer -Epidemiology
In practice, what are the three parts of epidemiology - Answer -1. *Historical* study of
health in an community and the rise and fall of disease in the population
2. *Community diagnosis* of the presence, nature, and distribution of health and
disease among the population.
, 3. *Estimating*, from the groups experience, an *individual's risk of disease*
When searching for the cause of health and disease, what are the 3 factors you should
consider - Answer -Identify groups with high and low rates of a particular disease
Study the differences in their way of living/behavior
Test the influence of these factors/behaviors in the population
In epidemiology, what are the quantifying relationship factors - Answer -Risk factors
Cost associated with a health gain
Effectiveness of an intervention
What is the most basic measure of disease frequency - Answer -Simple count
(Ex: number of new cases of lung cancer in Commnity A)
This is the most basic measure of relationship. Relates one quantity to another without
implying any particular relationship between the two. - Answer -Ratio
(Ex. X per Y)
_______ is a ratio for which those in the numerator must also be in the denominator
(i.e., there is a specific relationship between both quantities) - Answer -Proportion
This program was launced in 1931 to establish the safety and effectiveness of dental
products - Answer -ADA seal of acceptance
(*More Stringent* than the FDA)
All companies must submit their products to the ADA for approval
True/False - Answer -False
(It is a *voluntary* application)
In order to get the ADA seal of acceptance, what must the company do (5 criteria) -
Answer -Submit ingredient list,
Conduct clinical trials using *ADA guidelines*,
Supply objective data to support safety and effectiveness,
Submit product packaging and labeling,
Ensure safe production methods
