Community I Chapter 4

Question 1

The epidemiology of periodontal disease led to the development of the CPITN and CPI index.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 2

Dental Assistants provide restorative care under the general supervision of a dentist.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 3

Some countries have no oral health policy.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 4

The primary purpose of professional regulation is to ensure the quality and safety of patient care.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 5

Many schools of dental hygiene base their curriculum on the American method of education.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 6

Which type of supervision mandates that the dentist decides and authorizes dental hygiene treatment?

Accepted Answer

Direct Supervision

Question 7

Dental caries and periodontal diseases are the most widespread of all human diseases.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 8

Which term refers to the way dental care is provided to the public?

Accepted Answer

Dental Care Delivery

Question 9

Which type of supervision states that the DDS does not have to be present on-site, DDS prescribes and authorizes?

Accepted Answer

General Supervision

Question 10

Untreated dental diseases are more prevalent in low SES households and ethnic minorities.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 11

Which organization represents the international community of dental hygienists?

Accepted Answer

International Federation of Dental Hygienists (IFDI)

Question 12

Education serves to validate knowledge.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 13

Definitions of independent practice in one country may not necessarily mean the same in another.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 14

A DMFT score of 0.0-1.1 is considered high.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 15

England began dental hygiene training in the 1400s.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 16

Cost is a major factor in preventing people from accessing dental care.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 17

Most countries still report a lack of access to dental hygiene services due to what?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 18

Methods in which dental care is provided on a global basis do not differ widely.

Accepted Answer

False

Questions 18