Epi for Cario

Question 1

Why were females initially more susceptible to dental caries than males?

Answer 1

Their teeth erupt earlier, but the effects of water fluoridation have since leveled this to parity.

Question 2

Among hispanics, blacks and whites, what’s the gradient of total prevalence?

Answer 2

H>AA>W

Question 3

Between high and low income people, which has the higher number of total and untreated caries?

Answer 3

Low is greater than high

Question 4

Among hispanics, blacks and whites, what is the ranking for untreated caries?

Answer 4

AA>H>W

Question 5

What is the general trend for all dental caries?

Answer 5

They are decreasing across the board

Question 6

In the realm of caries, what is the true picture of disease prevalence?

Answer 6

Untreated caries, which is highest among blacks (non-hispanic)

Question 7

Among blacks, whites and hispanics, what’s the trend for edentulism?

Answer 7

B>W>H

Question 8

What is the trend for total caries in primary teeth in Ohio?

Answer 8

6-8 years > 2-8 years > 3-5 years > 2-5 years

Question 9

What is the trend for untreated caries in primary teeth in Ohio?

Answer 9

3-5 years > 6-8 years > 2-5 years