ICS-Preventive Dentistry Flashcards
1
Q
3 things that make up oral health readiness classification
A
1) Caries risk 2) Periodontal risk 3) Oral cancer risk
2
Q
Classes you are deployable in
A
1 & 2. Class 3 is urger dental care. Class 4 is unknown status.
3
Q
What is responsible for the gaps in access to oral healthcare in the US?
A
Income inequality
4
Q
What do periodontal inflammation and obesity have in common?
A
Increased serum TNF and insulin resistance
5
Q
What associations exist with periodontal disease and pregnancy?
A
Decreased birthweight and poor outcomes
6
Q
What associations exist with periodontal disease and cardiovascular conditions?
A
None, maybe stroke or heart attack, but nothing is proven yet.
