Definition 1 of 65
what is a critical component of successful school-based sealant programs?
school linked programs
reapplication
cost is variable depending on who is administering the program
obtaining signed parental consent forms
Definition 2 of 65
advantages of this program include:
-ease of application
-can arrest early active enamel lesions
-only professionally applied fluoride recommended by the ADA for children under 6
-biannual applications for two years reduces dental carriers in primary or permanent teeth for
moderate or high risk children
-can be applied by both medical and dental health providers
-reimbursed by all state medicaid programs for medical and dental providers
fluoride varnish programs
Fluoride mouthrinse programs
community water fluoridation
toothbrushing programs
,Definition 3 of 65
advantages of this program include:
-useful tool when working with children with limited cooperation and children with special health
care needs
-can arrest the carious lesions while waiting for an IV sedation or an OR appointment
-useful during the pandemic when dental appointments are scarce and the need to limit aerosol
sprays
Fluoridated drinking water
Fluoridation Of Community water
Desensitizing agents
Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF)
Definition 4 of 65
silver diamine fluoride has dental caries reduction up to _____% for prevention of decay
30%
80%
40%
20%
, Definition 5 of 65
All of the following statements are true regarding dental sealants except one. Which is the
exception?
A. About 90 percent of decay occurs in the pits and fissures.
B. Sealants prevent initiation and arrest progression of dental caries.
C. Children from low-income families have a significantly higher percentage of dental sealants
compared to children from high-income families.
D. Dental sealants are clear or opaque plastic materials applied to the occlusal pit-and-fissure
surfaces of teeth to prevent dental caries.
A
B
D
C
Definition 6 of 65
Community water fluoridation is a valuable public health measure because:
A. All of the choices
B. Individuals do not need to change their behavior to obtain benefits of fluoridation.
C. Community water fluoridation is more cost effective than other forms of fluoride treatments or
applications.
D. Frequent exposures of small amounts of fluoride over time is effective throughout the lifespan
in helping to prevent tooth decay.
B
A
TRUE
C
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