DENT 2060 Program Planning

Question 1

Job description

Answer 1

Understand what you are expected to do

Question 2

target populations

Answer 2

a group of individuals with similarities

Question 3

Most need?

Answer 3

Figure out laws regarding what we CAN do in facilities; what programs do they have?; Nursing homes, low income, latinos, american indians, youth in sports, child obesity, drugs in schools

Question 4

Reason for needs assessment

Answer 4

collects baseline data; provides community profile; defines extent and severity of problems; identifies cause of problem; prioritized in order of necessity

Question 5

Characteristics of an ideal index

Answer 5

• simple
• valid (really measures what it’s supposed to)
• reliable (works and is efficient, cost effective)
• sensitive (more specific versus general)
• quantifiable (mathematical formula)
• objective (same qualifiers, use of calibration - non-subjective
• accepted (acceptable for patient - child vs adult)

Question 6

Examination methods

Answer 6

• Type 1: comprehensive using mirror, explorer, lighting, radiographs, study models and diagnostic tests
• Type 2: limited; use of mirror, explorer, lighting and limited radiographs
• Type 3: use of mirror and lighting ONLY
• Type 4: use of tongue depressor and lighting ONLY