Rackham Something-a-dangle

Question 1

what are the 2 primary tools for preventing dental disease?

Answer 1

1-mechanical removal of plaque

2-promotion of remineralization

Question 2

what are the 2 ways to limit the number of strep. mutans?

Answer 2

1-mechanical removal of supragingival plaque

2-limit sucrose

Question 3

why is a soft bristle brush preferred?

Answer 3

decrease likelihood of gingival trauma, increase likelihood of cleaning inter proximally

Question 4

toothbrushes should have smaller ________ and ______ handle

Answer 4

head, thicker

Question 5

T/F some toothbrushes are superior over others

Answer 5

False

*no toothbrush is scientifically proven to be better than another

Question 6

T/F Toothbrushes only last 3 months

Answer 6

False

*good as long as no pronounced wear has occured

Question 7

T/F electric toothbrushes have ADA seal of acceptance

Answer 7

False

*many manual, no electric

Question 8

A paste or powder for cleaning the teeth is also known as?

Answer 8

dentrifrice

*Toothpaste is a dentrifrice on paste form

Question 9

what 3 things should a child’s toothpaste include?

Answer 9

1-fluoride
2- low abrasiveness
3-ADA seal of acceptance

Question 10

what toothbrushing technique is recommended to kids?

Answer 10

horizontal scrub technique

*easiest for kids, cleans just as well as other methods

Question 11

what are a few ways to make brushing your kid’s teeth easier

Answer 11

make it a priority
family value
start early
set example

Question 12

how long does it take kids age 8-11 to learn to floss effectively?

Answer 12

10 days

Question 13

What is better: flossing every 2nd or 3rd day well, OR flossing 2 or 3x/day inadequately?

Answer 13

flossing well every 2nd or 3rd day

Question 14

what provides the greatest plaque removal of all methods tested?

Answer 14

brushing for 1 minute

Question 15

substances that prevent the growth of disease-causing microorganisms are known as?

Answer 15

antiseptic agents

Question 16

2 advantages to chlorhexidine?

Answer 16

1-reduces plaque

2- reduces gingivitis score

Question 17

1 disadvantage of chlorhexidine?

Answer 17

it can stain your teeth

Question 18

name 4 sugar substitutess

Answer 18

1-xylitol,
2-mannitol
3-sucralose
4-aspartame

Question 19

age specific oral hygiene for infants birth-1

Answer 19

gentle cleansing, see dentsit

Question 20

3 age specific oral hygiene tips for toddlers 1-3 yo

Answer 20

1-toothbrushing
2-limit fluoride toothpaste
3-positioning

Question 21

5 age specific oral hygiene considerations for kids aged 3-6

Answer 21

1-still parents responsibility
2-start flossing
3-proper positioning of kid when parent brushes
4-eec???
5-grandmas!

Question 22

2 age specific oral hygiene tips for kids aged 6-12

Answer 22

1-parents can switch to active supervision

2- early tx of malocclusion has increase….and caries

Question 23

3 age specific oral hygiene considerations for kids 12-19

Answer 23

1-compliance is a problem at this age
2-poor diet/habits/change in hormones increase risk of caries and gingivitis
3-appeal to appearance

Question 24

what is the foundation on which all oral health must be built?

Answer 24

preventative dentsitry

Question 25

T/F re-care intervals should be standard for all patients

Answer 25

False, should be personalized for px needs

Question 26

Supplement/vitamin study with Vit. A, C, D, and 1/2 regular amount of sugar results?

Answer 26

no effect on caries

Question 27

In carbohydrate study, caries incidence was _____ in basic diet when sucrose was only given at mealtimes

Answer 27

low

Question 28

In carbohydrate study, caries incidence was _____ in basic diet when sticky sucrose was given between mealtimes

Answer 28

increased significantly

Question 29

consumption of caries promoting diet resulted in _______ incidence of caries in px who already had high_______ counts

Answer 29

greater, lactobacillus

Question 30

what is the main dietary culprit in caries formation?

Answer 30

sucrose

Question 31

caries risk increases to what when drinking 1 soda/day?

Answer 31

1.1 to 1.3

Question 32

caries risk increases to what when drinking 3 or more sodas/day?

Answer 32

1.5 to 2.0