Mouth

Question 1

Most common unmet health need

Answer 1

Oral health

Question 2

Can oral disease affect systemic health?

Answer 2

yes

Question 3

Oral diseases associated with smoking

Answer 3

Lung and oral cancer

Periodontal disease

Question 4

Medications that cause Xerostomia

Answer 4

Steroids, antihistamines, diuretics, antihypertensives, anticholingerics, antidepressants

Question 5

Strong evidence for a link between periodontal disease and…

Answer 5

Diabetes, coronary artery disease, cerebrovascular disease

Question 6

Something to warn postmenopausal women about…

Answer 6

Periodontitis increases after menopause

Question 7

Causative agent for gastritis, peptic ulcers, and risk factor for gastric cancers

Answer 7

Helicobactor Pylori

Question 8

Effects of periodontitis on pregnancy

Answer 8

Preterm birth, low birth weight, preeclampsia

Question 9

Edentualism

Answer 9

Loss of large number of teeth

Question 10

Risk factors for dental caries

Answer 10

High bacterial counts, family history, frequently eating sugary, inadequate fluoride, low socioeconomics status,

Plus…
Physical disabilities, existing restoration, decreased salivary flow, certain medications

Question 11

Mouth tenderness, erythema, bleeding gums, mild gum swelling, bad breath

Answer 11

Gingivitis

Question 12

Treatment for gingivitis

Answer 12

Good home hygiene, regular dental visit

Question 13

Etiology of gingivitis

Answer 13

Plaque buildup, changes in hormone levels, oral foreign bodies, gum inflammation

Question 14

Periodontitis

Answer 14

Chronic plaque exposure

Question 15

Treatment for periodontitis

Answer 15

Good oral hygiene and regular dental visits, avoid tobacco, oral antibiotics