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Question 1

Which food class includes calcium and fluoride?

Answer 1

Minerals

Question 2

How can you prevent dental disease (caries)?

Answer 2

Controlling plaque buildup
Increase resistance to acid attacks - fluoride
Modify diet

Question 3

How can you prevent periodontal disease?

Answer 3

Control build up of bacterial plaque
Modify contributory factors (smoking)
Control host response (frequent attendance, intervention where necessary)