Modules

 
 
Module 1: Anticipatory Guidance and Prevention
Post-Test
  1. Which of the following is NOT important for oral health professionals to keep in mind for prevention to be effective?
    1. A child should visit a dentist and establish a dental home by age 1.
    2. Anticipatory guidance efforts should be focused on the needs of the community.
    3. Prevention must fit into a child's and family's daily routine.
    4. Fluoride plays a major role in the prevention of dental caries.
  2. What are the basic principles behind risk assessment?
    1. The emergence of disease is determined solely by genetic factors and history of disease; awareness of these factors and the provision of appropriate preventive and treatment and care can prevent or delay disease.
    2. The emergence of disease is determined solely by diet and nutrition status; modifying the diet and improving nutrition status can prevent or delay disease.
    3. The emergence of disease is determined solely by behaviorial factors; elimination of these contributing factors can prevent or delay disease.
    4. Environmental, genetic, and behavioral factors contribute to the emergence of disease; identification and elimination of these contributing factors can prevent or delay disease.
  3. Which is of the following does anticipatory guidance for young children NOT need to cover?
    1. Family history of oral disease.
    2. Oral development.
    3. Diet.
    4. Oral hygiene.
  4. Which is of the following is a risk factor for dental caries?
    1. Bacteria status.
    2. Diet.
    3. Fluoride status.
    4. All of the above.
  5. How often should young children be recalled for routine dental visits?
    1. Every 6 months.
    2. Every 12 months.
    3. The interval is dependent upon each individual child's risk level.
    4. The interval is dependent upon each individual child's age.