Test Bank Complete_
Darby & Walsh Dental Hygiene 6th Edition, (2025)
By Jennifer A Pieren & Cynthia Gadbury-Amyot
All Chapters 1-65| 10 Sections| Latest Version| Detailed Answers| Rated A+
From: [Bestmaxsolutions.Stuvia
,SECTION I: CONCEPTUAL FOUNDATIONS----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4
Chapter 01. The Dental Hygiene Profession ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4
Chapter 02. Dental Hygiene Metaparadigm Concepts And Conceptual Models Applied To Practice -------------------------------------------------- 23
Chapter 03. Evidence-Based Decision Making ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 38
Chapter 04. Community Health ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 49
Chapter 05. Sustainable Health Behavior Change ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 63
Chapter 06. Inclusive Practices In Healthcare ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 74
Chapter 07. Legal And Ethical Decision Making --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 83
Chapter 08. Professional E-Portfolios---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 91
SECTION II: PREPARATION FOR THE APPOINTMENT ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 97
Chapter 09. Dental Hygiene Patient Care Settings ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 97
Chapter 10. Infection Prevention And Control -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 107
Chapter 11. Preventing And Managing Medical Emergencies ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 121
Chapter 12. Ergonomics And Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 135
SECTION III: ASSESSMENTS ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 140
Chapter 13. Personal, Dental, And Health Histories ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 140
Chapter 14. Vital Signs--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 151
Chapter 15. Pharmacologic History ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 160
Chapter 16. Assessment Of Head And Neck Examination ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 176
Chapter 17. Hard Tissue Assessment And Dental Charting ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 186
Chapter 18. Assessment Of Dental Deposits And Stain --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 200
Chapter 19: Dental Caries Management By Risk Assessment ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 208
Chapter 20. Periodontal Assessment And Charting -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 215
Chapter 21. Oral-Systemic Health Connection -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 228
SECTION IV: CRITICAL THINKING IN DENTAL HYGIENE PRACTICE ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 244
Chapter 22. Dental Hygiene Diagnosis ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 244
Chapter 23. Dental Hygiene Care Plan, Evaluation, And Documentation ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 259
SECTION V: IMPLEMENTATION, EVALUATION, AND DOCUMENTATION -------------------------------------------------------------------- 277
Chapter 24. Toothbrushing --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 277
Chapter 25. Interdental And Supplemental Oral Self-Care Devices ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 287
Chapter 26. Dentifrices -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 306
Chapter 27. Antimicrobial Agents For Control Of Periodontal Disease -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 317
Chapter 28. Hand-Activated Instrumentation --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 327
Chapter 29. Ultrasonic Instrumentation ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 341
Chapter 30. Root Morphology And Instrumentation Implications ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 352
Chapter 31. Dental Implants And Peri-Implant Care ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 362
Chapter 32. Tooth Polishing And Whitening ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 379
Chapter 33. Decision Making Related To Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 390
Chapter 34. Acute Gingival And Periodontal Conditions -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 410
, Chapter 35. Pit And Fissure Sealants --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 414
Chapter 36. Nutritional Counseling ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 420
Chapter 37. Tobacco Cessation ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 431
Chapter 38. Impressions For Study Casts And Custom-Made Oral Appliances ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 444
Chapter 39. Restorative Therapy ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 453
Chapter 40. Orthodontic Care ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 465
Chapter 41. Fixed And Removable Dental Prostheses ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 476
SECTION VI: PAIN AND ANXIETY CONTROL --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 487
Chapter 42. Dentinal Hypersensitivity ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 487
Chapter 43. Local Anesthesia ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 498
Chapter 44. Nitrous Oxide–Oxygen Analgesia --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 509
SECTION VII: LIFE STAGES AND POPULATIONS----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 520
Chapter 45. Children And Adolescents ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 520
Chapter 46. Pregnancy And Oral Health ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 529
Chapter 47. The Older Adult ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 541
SECTION VIII: DENTAL HYGIENE CARE FOR THE MEDICALLY COMPROMISED -------------------------------------------------------------- 554
Chapter 48. Cardiovascular Disease ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 554
Chapter 49. Diabetes----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 569
Chapter 50. Cancer ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 582
Chapter 51. HIV And Oral Health ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 596
Chapter 52. Palliative Dental Hygiene Oral Care ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 610
Chapter 53. Autoimmune Diseases----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 622
Chapter 54. Organ Transplantation And Renal Disease --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 631
Chapter 55. Respiratory Diseases ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 643
Chapter 56. Substance Use Disorders-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 657
Chapter 57. Eating Disorders------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 667
Chapter 58. Child Abuse And Neglect And Family Violence ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 676
SECTION IX: DENTAL HYGIENE CARE FOR DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS -------------------------------------------------------------- 691
Chapter 59. Disability And Healthcare------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 691
Chapter 60. Intellectually And Developmentally Challenged -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 703
Chapter 61. Orofacial Clefts -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 711
Chapter 62. Neurologic Disabilities----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 721
SECTION X: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND PRACTICE MANAGEMENT -------------------------------------------------------------- 734
Chapter 63. Professional Development And Job Searching ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 734
Chapter 64. Practice Management ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 746
Chapter 65. Telehealth -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 758
Chapter 66. Mental Health And Self Care --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 766
,SECTION I: CONCEPTUAL FOUNDATIONS
Chapter 01. The Dental Hygiene Profession
Jennifer A Pieren: Darby & Walsh Dental Hygiene: Theory And Practice 6th Edition, Test Bank
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. What Is The Discipline Of Dental Hygiene?
A. The Study Of Teeth And Their Supporting Structures
B. Brushing And Flossing One’s Teeth And Rinsing With An Antimicrobial Mouth Rinse
Twice A Day, Morning And Night
C. The Study Of Preventive Oral Healthcare, Including The Management Of Behavior To
Prevent Oral Disease And Promote Health
D. The Study Of Those Procedures That Dental Hygienists Provide To Clients
ANS: C
The Study Of Teeth And Their Supporting Structures. This Answer Is Wrong Because
The Discipline Of Dental Hygiene Covers Much More Information Than The Study Of
Teeth And Supporting Structures. Dental Hygiene Focuses On The Preventive Measures
That The Teeth And Supporting Structures Must Receive, In Addition To Other Oral
Healthcare Steps That Must Be Taken To Promote One’s Health.
Brushing And Flossing One’s Teeth And Rinsing With An Antimicrobial Mouth Rinse
Twice A Day, Morning And Night. This Answer Is Wrong Because This Statement
Describes Only One Procedure Within The Discipline Of Dental Hygiene. Dental
Hygiene Is A Much Larger And General Field Of Study Than This Simple Preventive
Action.
The Study Of Preventive Oral Healthcare Including The Management Of Behavior To
Prevent Oral Disease And Promote Health. This Answer Is Correct Because This Is The
Direct Definition Of Dental Hygiene. The Definition Can Be Broken Down Into Smaller,
Specified Divisions To Further Develop The Discipline Of Dental Hygiene.
,The Study Of Those Procedures That Dental Hygienists Provide To Clients. This Answer
Is Wrong Because Dental Hygienists Play Many Interrelated Roles, Such As Clinician,
Educator, Administrator Or Manager, Advocate, And Researcher. Although Each Of
These Roles Is Created To Assist In Dental Hygiene, The Discipline Is Not Centered On
The Actions And Procedures Of The Dental Hygienist.
REF: What Is Dental Hygiene? | 1
2. Who Is The Professional Dental Hygienist?
A. A Licensed Preventive Oral Health Professional Who Has Graduated From A
Commission On Dental Accreditation, Accredited, Entry Level Dental Hygiene Program
B. A Licensed Person Who Has Learned On The Job Via A Preceptorship Program, Such
As The Alabama Dental Hygienists Program
C. A Dentist Who Has Graduated From A Commission On Dental Accreditation,
Accredited, Dental School Program
D. A Person Who Has Graduated From A Commission On Dental Accreditation,
Accredited, Dental Assisting Program
ANS: A
A Licensed Preventive Oral Health Professional Who Has Graduated From A
Commission On Dental Accreditation, Accredited, Entry Level Dental Hygiene Program.
This Answer Is Correct Because To Be Eligible As A Professional Dental Hygienist, The
Person Must Have Graduated From An Accredited Dental Hygiene Program.
A Licensed Person Who Has Learned On The Job Via A Preceptorship Program, Such As
The Alabama Dental Hygienists Program. This Answer Is Wrong Because A Dental
Hygienist Cannot Learn On The Job To Become A Professional. Rather, They Must Pass
Written Examinations And Graduate From An Accredited Dental Hygiene Program.
A Dentist Who Has Graduated From A Commission On Dental Accreditation,
Accredited, Dental School Program. This Answer Is Wrong Because A Dentist Has A
Higher Degree Than A Dental Hygienist And Therefore, Generally, Works Above A
,Dental Hygienist. It Is Not Necessary For A Dental Hygienist To Receive An Education
From A Dental School.
A Person Who Has Graduated From A Commission On Dental Accreditation,
Accredited, Dental Assisting Program. This Answer Is Wrong Because A Person
Graduating From An Accredited Dental Assisting Program Would Only Be Licensed As
A Dental Assistant.
REF: Who Is The Dental Hygienist? | 1
3. All Of These Services Are Provided By The Majority Of Dental Hygienists In The
Clinical Setting Except One. Which One Is The Exception?
A. Perform Periodontal Maintenance Care.
B. Implement Interventions To Direct A Person Back To Oral Wellness.
C. Provide Fluoride Varnish Treatment.
D. Place And Remove Restorations.
ANS: D
Perform Periodontal Maintenance Care. This Is A Service Provided In The Clinical
Setting. The Clinical Setting Allows For Application Of Preventive And Therapeutic
Agents Related To Periodontal Disease. For Example: Subgingival Sustained-Release
Delivery Systems Containing Chlorhexidine.
Implement Interventions To Direct A Person Back To Oral Wellness. This Is A Service
Provided In The Clinical Setting. The Main Goal Of A Dental Hygienist Is To Prevent
Oral Disease And Promote Health. Therefore, If The State Of An Individual’s Oral
Health Changes, The Dental Hygienist (Within The Scope Of The Clinical Setting) Can
Provide Some Degree Of Intervention To Direct The Individual Back To Oral Wellness.
Provide Fluoride Varnish Treatment. This Is A Service Provided In The Clinical Setting.
The Clinical Setting Allows For Application Of Preventive And Therapeutic Agents
Related To Dental Caries. Fluoride Varnish Treatments Prolong Fluoride Exposure On
The Tooth Surface For Safe And Effective Caries Control.
, Place And Remove Restorations. This Service Is Not Provided By The Majority Of
Dental Hygienists In The Clinical Setting. Only A Few Dental Hygienists Have The
Certification To Place Restorations, While Many Others Do Not. Also, The Removal Of
Restorations Is Not A Given Action Of A Dental Hygienist In The Clinical Setting.
REF: Clinician | 3
4. Which Of The Following Is A Key Behavior Within The Dental Hygiene Process Of
Care?
A. Observation
B. Diagnosis
C. Communication Skills
D. Client Care
ANS: B
Observation. This Answer Is Wrong Because Dental Hygienists Must Go Further Than
Simply Observing The Client. The Hygienist Must Assess The Client By Thoroughly
Collecting Data. Diagnosis. This Answer Is Correct Because Identifying The Diagnosis Is
The Focal Point For Establishing Goals In The Dental Hygiene Care Plan. The Client’s
Dental Hygiene Needs Are Determined So That Specific Interventions Can Be
Implemented.
Communication Skills. This Answer Is Wrong Because The Communication Skills Are
Not A Key Behavior And Are Not Necessary To Complete The Dental Hygiene Process.
Client Care. This Answer Is Wrong Because Client Care Is Not One Of The Steps In
Dental Hygiene Care. However, Proper Client Care Is The Goal Being Achieved Through
The Key Behaviors.
REF: What Is The Dental Hygiene Process Of Care? | 1
5. Which Of The Following Is Not An Environmental Factor That The Dental Hygienist
Takes Into Account In The Human Needs Model?
Darby & Walsh Dental Hygiene 6th Edition, (2025)
By Jennifer A Pieren & Cynthia Gadbury-Amyot
All Chapters 1-65| 10 Sections| Latest Version| Detailed Answers| Rated A+
From: [Bestmaxsolutions.Stuvia
,SECTION I: CONCEPTUAL FOUNDATIONS----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4
Chapter 01. The Dental Hygiene Profession ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4
Chapter 02. Dental Hygiene Metaparadigm Concepts And Conceptual Models Applied To Practice -------------------------------------------------- 23
Chapter 03. Evidence-Based Decision Making ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 38
Chapter 04. Community Health ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 49
Chapter 05. Sustainable Health Behavior Change ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 63
Chapter 06. Inclusive Practices In Healthcare ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 74
Chapter 07. Legal And Ethical Decision Making --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 83
Chapter 08. Professional E-Portfolios---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 91
SECTION II: PREPARATION FOR THE APPOINTMENT ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 97
Chapter 09. Dental Hygiene Patient Care Settings ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 97
Chapter 10. Infection Prevention And Control -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 107
Chapter 11. Preventing And Managing Medical Emergencies ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 121
Chapter 12. Ergonomics And Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 135
SECTION III: ASSESSMENTS ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 140
Chapter 13. Personal, Dental, And Health Histories ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 140
Chapter 14. Vital Signs--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 151
Chapter 15. Pharmacologic History ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 160
Chapter 16. Assessment Of Head And Neck Examination ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 176
Chapter 17. Hard Tissue Assessment And Dental Charting ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 186
Chapter 18. Assessment Of Dental Deposits And Stain --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 200
Chapter 19: Dental Caries Management By Risk Assessment ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 208
Chapter 20. Periodontal Assessment And Charting -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 215
Chapter 21. Oral-Systemic Health Connection -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 228
SECTION IV: CRITICAL THINKING IN DENTAL HYGIENE PRACTICE ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 244
Chapter 22. Dental Hygiene Diagnosis ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 244
Chapter 23. Dental Hygiene Care Plan, Evaluation, And Documentation ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 259
SECTION V: IMPLEMENTATION, EVALUATION, AND DOCUMENTATION -------------------------------------------------------------------- 277
Chapter 24. Toothbrushing --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 277
Chapter 25. Interdental And Supplemental Oral Self-Care Devices ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 287
Chapter 26. Dentifrices -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 306
Chapter 27. Antimicrobial Agents For Control Of Periodontal Disease -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 317
Chapter 28. Hand-Activated Instrumentation --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 327
Chapter 29. Ultrasonic Instrumentation ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 341
Chapter 30. Root Morphology And Instrumentation Implications ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 352
Chapter 31. Dental Implants And Peri-Implant Care ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 362
Chapter 32. Tooth Polishing And Whitening ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 379
Chapter 33. Decision Making Related To Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 390
Chapter 34. Acute Gingival And Periodontal Conditions -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 410
, Chapter 35. Pit And Fissure Sealants --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 414
Chapter 36. Nutritional Counseling ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 420
Chapter 37. Tobacco Cessation ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 431
Chapter 38. Impressions For Study Casts And Custom-Made Oral Appliances ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 444
Chapter 39. Restorative Therapy ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 453
Chapter 40. Orthodontic Care ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 465
Chapter 41. Fixed And Removable Dental Prostheses ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 476
SECTION VI: PAIN AND ANXIETY CONTROL --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 487
Chapter 42. Dentinal Hypersensitivity ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 487
Chapter 43. Local Anesthesia ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 498
Chapter 44. Nitrous Oxide–Oxygen Analgesia --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 509
SECTION VII: LIFE STAGES AND POPULATIONS----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 520
Chapter 45. Children And Adolescents ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 520
Chapter 46. Pregnancy And Oral Health ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 529
Chapter 47. The Older Adult ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 541
SECTION VIII: DENTAL HYGIENE CARE FOR THE MEDICALLY COMPROMISED -------------------------------------------------------------- 554
Chapter 48. Cardiovascular Disease ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 554
Chapter 49. Diabetes----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 569
Chapter 50. Cancer ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 582
Chapter 51. HIV And Oral Health ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 596
Chapter 52. Palliative Dental Hygiene Oral Care ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 610
Chapter 53. Autoimmune Diseases----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 622
Chapter 54. Organ Transplantation And Renal Disease --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 631
Chapter 55. Respiratory Diseases ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 643
Chapter 56. Substance Use Disorders-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 657
Chapter 57. Eating Disorders------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 667
Chapter 58. Child Abuse And Neglect And Family Violence ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 676
SECTION IX: DENTAL HYGIENE CARE FOR DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS -------------------------------------------------------------- 691
Chapter 59. Disability And Healthcare------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 691
Chapter 60. Intellectually And Developmentally Challenged -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 703
Chapter 61. Orofacial Clefts -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 711
Chapter 62. Neurologic Disabilities----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 721
SECTION X: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND PRACTICE MANAGEMENT -------------------------------------------------------------- 734
Chapter 63. Professional Development And Job Searching ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 734
Chapter 64. Practice Management ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 746
Chapter 65. Telehealth -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 758
Chapter 66. Mental Health And Self Care --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 766
,SECTION I: CONCEPTUAL FOUNDATIONS
Chapter 01. The Dental Hygiene Profession
Jennifer A Pieren: Darby & Walsh Dental Hygiene: Theory And Practice 6th Edition, Test Bank
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. What Is The Discipline Of Dental Hygiene?
A. The Study Of Teeth And Their Supporting Structures
B. Brushing And Flossing One’s Teeth And Rinsing With An Antimicrobial Mouth Rinse
Twice A Day, Morning And Night
C. The Study Of Preventive Oral Healthcare, Including The Management Of Behavior To
Prevent Oral Disease And Promote Health
D. The Study Of Those Procedures That Dental Hygienists Provide To Clients
ANS: C
The Study Of Teeth And Their Supporting Structures. This Answer Is Wrong Because
The Discipline Of Dental Hygiene Covers Much More Information Than The Study Of
Teeth And Supporting Structures. Dental Hygiene Focuses On The Preventive Measures
That The Teeth And Supporting Structures Must Receive, In Addition To Other Oral
Healthcare Steps That Must Be Taken To Promote One’s Health.
Brushing And Flossing One’s Teeth And Rinsing With An Antimicrobial Mouth Rinse
Twice A Day, Morning And Night. This Answer Is Wrong Because This Statement
Describes Only One Procedure Within The Discipline Of Dental Hygiene. Dental
Hygiene Is A Much Larger And General Field Of Study Than This Simple Preventive
Action.
The Study Of Preventive Oral Healthcare Including The Management Of Behavior To
Prevent Oral Disease And Promote Health. This Answer Is Correct Because This Is The
Direct Definition Of Dental Hygiene. The Definition Can Be Broken Down Into Smaller,
Specified Divisions To Further Develop The Discipline Of Dental Hygiene.
,The Study Of Those Procedures That Dental Hygienists Provide To Clients. This Answer
Is Wrong Because Dental Hygienists Play Many Interrelated Roles, Such As Clinician,
Educator, Administrator Or Manager, Advocate, And Researcher. Although Each Of
These Roles Is Created To Assist In Dental Hygiene, The Discipline Is Not Centered On
The Actions And Procedures Of The Dental Hygienist.
REF: What Is Dental Hygiene? | 1
2. Who Is The Professional Dental Hygienist?
A. A Licensed Preventive Oral Health Professional Who Has Graduated From A
Commission On Dental Accreditation, Accredited, Entry Level Dental Hygiene Program
B. A Licensed Person Who Has Learned On The Job Via A Preceptorship Program, Such
As The Alabama Dental Hygienists Program
C. A Dentist Who Has Graduated From A Commission On Dental Accreditation,
Accredited, Dental School Program
D. A Person Who Has Graduated From A Commission On Dental Accreditation,
Accredited, Dental Assisting Program
ANS: A
A Licensed Preventive Oral Health Professional Who Has Graduated From A
Commission On Dental Accreditation, Accredited, Entry Level Dental Hygiene Program.
This Answer Is Correct Because To Be Eligible As A Professional Dental Hygienist, The
Person Must Have Graduated From An Accredited Dental Hygiene Program.
A Licensed Person Who Has Learned On The Job Via A Preceptorship Program, Such As
The Alabama Dental Hygienists Program. This Answer Is Wrong Because A Dental
Hygienist Cannot Learn On The Job To Become A Professional. Rather, They Must Pass
Written Examinations And Graduate From An Accredited Dental Hygiene Program.
A Dentist Who Has Graduated From A Commission On Dental Accreditation,
Accredited, Dental School Program. This Answer Is Wrong Because A Dentist Has A
Higher Degree Than A Dental Hygienist And Therefore, Generally, Works Above A
,Dental Hygienist. It Is Not Necessary For A Dental Hygienist To Receive An Education
From A Dental School.
A Person Who Has Graduated From A Commission On Dental Accreditation,
Accredited, Dental Assisting Program. This Answer Is Wrong Because A Person
Graduating From An Accredited Dental Assisting Program Would Only Be Licensed As
A Dental Assistant.
REF: Who Is The Dental Hygienist? | 1
3. All Of These Services Are Provided By The Majority Of Dental Hygienists In The
Clinical Setting Except One. Which One Is The Exception?
A. Perform Periodontal Maintenance Care.
B. Implement Interventions To Direct A Person Back To Oral Wellness.
C. Provide Fluoride Varnish Treatment.
D. Place And Remove Restorations.
ANS: D
Perform Periodontal Maintenance Care. This Is A Service Provided In The Clinical
Setting. The Clinical Setting Allows For Application Of Preventive And Therapeutic
Agents Related To Periodontal Disease. For Example: Subgingival Sustained-Release
Delivery Systems Containing Chlorhexidine.
Implement Interventions To Direct A Person Back To Oral Wellness. This Is A Service
Provided In The Clinical Setting. The Main Goal Of A Dental Hygienist Is To Prevent
Oral Disease And Promote Health. Therefore, If The State Of An Individual’s Oral
Health Changes, The Dental Hygienist (Within The Scope Of The Clinical Setting) Can
Provide Some Degree Of Intervention To Direct The Individual Back To Oral Wellness.
Provide Fluoride Varnish Treatment. This Is A Service Provided In The Clinical Setting.
The Clinical Setting Allows For Application Of Preventive And Therapeutic Agents
Related To Dental Caries. Fluoride Varnish Treatments Prolong Fluoride Exposure On
The Tooth Surface For Safe And Effective Caries Control.
, Place And Remove Restorations. This Service Is Not Provided By The Majority Of
Dental Hygienists In The Clinical Setting. Only A Few Dental Hygienists Have The
Certification To Place Restorations, While Many Others Do Not. Also, The Removal Of
Restorations Is Not A Given Action Of A Dental Hygienist In The Clinical Setting.
REF: Clinician | 3
4. Which Of The Following Is A Key Behavior Within The Dental Hygiene Process Of
Care?
A. Observation
B. Diagnosis
C. Communication Skills
D. Client Care
ANS: B
Observation. This Answer Is Wrong Because Dental Hygienists Must Go Further Than
Simply Observing The Client. The Hygienist Must Assess The Client By Thoroughly
Collecting Data. Diagnosis. This Answer Is Correct Because Identifying The Diagnosis Is
The Focal Point For Establishing Goals In The Dental Hygiene Care Plan. The Client’s
Dental Hygiene Needs Are Determined So That Specific Interventions Can Be
Implemented.
Communication Skills. This Answer Is Wrong Because The Communication Skills Are
Not A Key Behavior And Are Not Necessary To Complete The Dental Hygiene Process.
Client Care. This Answer Is Wrong Because Client Care Is Not One Of The Steps In
Dental Hygiene Care. However, Proper Client Care Is The Goal Being Achieved Through
The Key Behaviors.
REF: What Is The Dental Hygiene Process Of Care? | 1
5. Which Of The Following Is Not An Environmental Factor That The Dental Hygienist
Takes Into Account In The Human Needs Model?
