Ch. 1 - Textbook Questions

Question 1

What is an example of primary public health prevention?

a) Disease prevention
b) Periodontal debridement
c) Fluoride treatments
d) Restorative materials

Answer 1

A) DISEASE PREVENTION

Question 2

Public health is credited with the dramatic increase in the average life span because of which of the following?

a) Vaccinations
b) Safety policies
c) Family planning
d) All of the above

Answer 2

D) ALL OF THE ABOVE

Question 3

What is an example of secondary public health prevention?

a) Prevention of disease
b) Fluoride treatments
c) Restorations
d) Patient education

Answer 3

B) FLUORIDE TREATMENTS

Question 4

What is the main health care research institution in the United States?

a) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
b) Food and Drug Administration
c) National Institutes of Health
d) Johns Hopkins University

Answer 4

C) NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH

Question 5

How has malpractice directly impacted dental care delivery and quality?

a) Enabled patients to sue
b) Decreased the number o dental providers because of the fear of malpractice suits
c) Decreased quality of care
d) Increased the number of suits agains dental providers

Answer 5

A) ENABLED PATIENTS TO SUE