Question 1

Whose responsibility is it to educate patients about oral diseases and their prevention?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dental hygienist
B)  Dentist
C)  Dental assistant
D)  All of the aboveE) B) and D)
F) None of the above D

Question 2

Approximately how much time do the authors allow for the diagnosis,planning,and implementation of dental hygiene treatment?

Accepted Answer

A)  10
B)  15
C)  30
D)  40E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

What term specifically implies that treatment is limited to that which can be accomplished by qualified and licensed hygienists?

Accepted Answer

A)  Periodontal assessment
B)  Periodontal treatment
C)  Dental diagnosis
D)  Dental hygiene diagnosisE) A) and B)
F) A) and C) D

Question 4

What is the purpose of dental indices?

Accepted Answer

A)  Diagnosing dental disease
B)  Preventing dental disease
C)  Quantifying dental diseases
D)  Interpreting dental diseasesE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

In which dental hygiene process phase does treatment begin?

Accepted Answer

A)  Implementation phase
B)  Treatment phase
C)  Assessment phase
D)  Evaluation phaseE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

What is the name of the manual published by the American Dental Association that provided a set of codes and accompanying definitions that reflect the commonly accepted dental procedures?

Accepted Answer

A)  MRI-2007/2008
B)  CDT-2007/2008
C)  MDS-2007/2008
D)  CAT-2007/2008E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 7

What serves as the basis for determining whether the treatment was successful or if adjunct therapy is warranted?

Accepted Answer

A)  Recall visits
B)  Evaluation
C)  Periodontal pocket depths
D)  Patient opinionE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 8

What phase of the dental hygiene process involves determining dental hygiene therapy and the establishment of realistic patient goals?

Accepted Answer

A)  Implementation phase
B)  Planning phase
C)  Treatment phase
D)  Assessment phaseE) A) and C)
F) C) and D) B

Exam 3: Dental Hygiene Science

Whose responsibility is it to educate patients about oral diseases and their prevention?

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D

Approximately how much time do the authors allow for the diagnosis,planning,and implementation of dental hygiene treatment?

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What term specifically implies that treatment is limited to that which can be accomplished by qualified and licensed hygienists?

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D

What is the purpose of dental indices?

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In which dental hygiene process phase does treatment begin?

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What is the name of the manual published by the American Dental Association that provided a set of codes and accompanying definitions that reflect the commonly accepted dental procedures?

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What serves as the basis for determining whether the treatment was successful or if adjunct therapy is warranted?

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What phase of the dental hygiene process involves determining dental hygiene therapy and the establishment of realistic patient goals?

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B

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Whose responsibility is it to educate patients about oral diseases and their prevention?

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Approximately how much time do the authors allow for the diagnosis,planning,and implementation of dental hygiene treatment?

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What term specifically implies that treatment is limited to that which can be accomplished by qualified and licensed hygienists?

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What is the purpose of dental indices?

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In which dental hygiene process phase does treatment begin?

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What is the name of the manual published by the American Dental Association that provided a set of codes and accompanying definitions that reflect the commonly accepted dental procedures?

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What serves as the basis for determining whether the treatment was successful or if adjunct therapy is warranted?

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What phase of the dental hygiene process involves determining dental hygiene therapy and the establishment of realistic patient goals?

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D

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D

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B