MODULE 15

Question 1

defined as the action of stopping something from happening or arising

Answer 1

prevention

Question 2

avoiding disease through eliminating disease agents

Answer 2

primary prevention

Question 3

early detection and treatment

Answer 3

secondary prevention

Question 4

rehabilitation

Answer 4

tertiary prevention

Question 5

It teaches reliable dental health information to people and helps to maintain oral hygiene.

Answer 5

oral health education

Question 6

the controlled adjustment of fluoride to a public water supply to reduce tooth decay.

Answer 6

fluoridation

Question 7

one of the most prevalent chronic diseases worldwide

Answer 7

tooth decay

Question 8

water fluoridation reduces dental decay by

Answer 8

25-45%

Question 9

regular dental visit must be

Answer 9

6 months

Question 10

a thin, invisible, sticky film of sticky bacteria and other materials

Answer 10

plaque

Question 11

qhen sugar and starch comes into contact with plaque

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acids form, these acids will attack for 20 minutes or for how long you will finish eating

Question 12

topical application of fluoride agents to the teeth.

Answer 12

fluoridization

Question 13

when fluoride is present in oral fluid, what forms during the reminiralization process

Answer 13

fluorapatite

Question 14

fluoride types

Answer 14

fluoride varnish and silver diamine fluoride

Question 15

fluoride content in fluoride varnish

Answer 15

22,500 ppm

Question 16

fluoride content in silver diamine fluoride

Answer 16

44,000 ppm

Question 17

protective plastic coating, which is applied to the biting surfaces of the back teeth.

Answer 17

sealants

Question 18

teeth cleaning, removes tartar and plaque build-up from the surfaces of the teeth as well as those hidden in between and under the gums.

Answer 18

oral prophylaxis

Question 19

patients with periodontal disease must visit a doctor every

Answer 19

3-4 months

Question 20

angle of the toothbrush when brushing

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45 degree angle

Question 21

toothbrush must be replaced every

Answer 21

3-4 months

Question 22

dry mouth is also called as

Answer 22

xerostomia

Question 23

antiseptic solutions intended to reduce the microbial load in the oral cavity

Answer 23

mouthwashes or oral rinses

Question 24

range of activities aimed at reducing risks or threats to health

Answer 24

interventions

Question 25

Branch of Dentistry that employs all measures necessary to attain and maintain optimal oral health.

Answer 25

preventive dentistry

Question 26

It is the practice of caring for dental health

Answer 26

preventive dentistry

Question 27

hard shield that keeps food and bacteria from getting into the tiny grooves in the teeth and causing decay.

Answer 27

sealants