Community Dentistry Unit 1

What disease is prevalent in inner cities and among ethnic minorities even in industrialized countries?

This is the process of working with others toward a common goal.

The CDC recognizes fluoridation of drinking water as one of the ten greatest public health achievments in history.

This is the governments medical reseach organization.

The purpose of public health is to promote overall health and prevent diseases and injuries.

Which organization is responsible for the Head Start program?

This is an example of secondary public health prevention.

Dental public health focuses on oral health and education of a population.

__________ is the single most common chronic disease in children.

__________ assesses the target population's needs, interests, abilities, and resources.

Adults benefit from both systemic and topical fluoride.

Who or what directs the US Public Health Service?

This step in ADPIE is the core public health function that collects necessary information to identify community problems

The FDA is responsible for regulating dental materials, dental equipment, and over the counter dental care products.

Public dental practices for the most part provide dental care services for the majority of the popuation in the US.

What organization provides health surveillance to monitor disease outbreaks and maintain national health statitstics?

According to demographic information there is a correlation between oral health status and _________.

This is the study of the amount, distribution, determinants, and control of disease among a given population.

________ is the health care of all people.

Dentists and hygienists should not provide counseling to patients to stop tobacco and limit alcohol use.