Week 5

Question 1

What is a target population, and where are they typically found?

Answer 1

A target population is a clearly identified segment of the population, which can be broad or narrow. They are typically found in settings other than private practice (e.g., nursing homes, military bases, schools, hospitals).

Question 2

Who are some key professionals involved in collaboration for dental care, and what are their roles?

Answer 2

Family Caregivers: Provide comprehensive care or help with simple tasks.
Health Care Workers: Provide direct care or treatment.
Hospice Workers: Provide terminal care.
Teachers: Educate children and look out for their well-being.
Social Workers: Help enhance social functioning.

Question 3

Why is it important to educate caregivers of medically compromised patients about oral health?

Answer 3

Oral health is closely related to overall health, and caregivers need to be aware of oral manifestations of various conditions to provide proper care.

Question 4

What are the oral health risks associated with alcohol abuse?

Answer 4

Oral cancer
Poor oral hygiene
Tooth erosion
Candidiasis

Question 5

What are the dental health consequences of bulimia?

Answer 5

Tooth erosion
Increased caries
Tooth sensitivity

Question 6

How does cocaine use affect oral health?

Answer 6

Ulcerations
Palatal perforations
Necrosis of gingiva
Bruxism (teeth grinding)

Question 7

What are the oral health issues often seen in people with depression?

Answer 7

Poor oral hygiene
Xerostomia (dry mouth caused by medications)

Question 8

What oral health concerns are associated with epilepsy?

Answer 8

Gingival hyperplasia
Fractured teeth
Injuries to lips and tongue

Question 9

What types of developmental disabilities can affect oral health, and what are common oral care challenges for these patients?

Answer 9

Disabilities include intellectual disability, autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, ADD/ADHD.
Challenges include a high risk of periodontal disease, caries, and specific drug interactions.

Question 10

What is the most common mental health disorder, and what considerations must be made for dental care?

Answer 10

Depression is the most common mental health disorder. Consider medication side effects and scheduling adjustments for dental care.

Question 11

What are the dental care needs for patients with hearing and visual impairments?

Answer 11

Hearing-impaired patients may use aids, but deaf patients cannot understand speech.
Visually impaired patients benefit from education that uses descriptors and hands-on learning (feeling).

Question 12

What are the rights of inmates regarding dental care, and where do dental hygienists fit in?

Answer 12

Inmates have the right to health care, and dental hygienists provide services in correctional facilities.

Question 13

What are the oral health needs of specific age groups (prenatal, infancy, preschool, elementary, and teenagers)?

Answer 13

Prenatal: Pregnancy gingivitis, pyogenic granuloma.

Infancy: Periodontal disease in mothers linked to preterm births, early childhood caries from sugary drinks.

Preschool: Parents should assist with homecare and establish dental habits.

Elementary: Children strive for independence.
Teenagers: Concerned with appearance, impacting dental care decisions.

Question 14

What factors should be considered when profiling a target population?

Answer 14

Location
Available resources
Partnerships
Data collection methods (surveys, observations, previous data)

Question 15

What key demographic factors are important in understanding a target population?

Answer 15

ge, gender, ethnicity
Household traits, community size
Geographic location
Cultural influences
Funding resources
Government structure and partnerships

Question 16

How do geographic locations affect population profiles, and what are the different types?

Answer 16

Metropolitan: Extensive population centers (e.g., Phoenix, LA, Atlanta).
Urban: Dense population areas with mixed land use (e.g., Buckhead, Brookhaven).
Suburban: Outside urban but within metro areas (e.g., Alpharetta, Norcross).
Rural: Population outside urban areas (e.g., Edison).
Frontier: Sparsely populated areas (e.g., Lame Deer, MT).

Question 17

What role do faith-based initiatives play in healthcare, and can you provide an example?

Answer 17

They support healthcare initiatives and create partnerships within the community. For example, a local church group might raise funds for a dental clinic to serve an underserved population.

Question 18

What are common barriers to dental care, and how can they impact a patient’s ability to receive care?

Answer 18

Age
Culture
Finances (including insurance)
Location/Transportation
Disabilities (emotional and physical)
Language barriers
Practice Act restrictions
Patient perception (values and knowledge)