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,Which of the following statements differentiates dental public health from the private
practice of dentistry?
-Dental public health is funded by the government, but private practice is not.
-Dental public health is the form of dental practice that serves the community as the
patient rather than the individual.
-Dental public health does not concern assessment of treatment needs as does private
practice.
-Dental public health is concerned solely with prevention rather than treatment of
disease - Dental public health is the form of dental practice that serves the community
as the patient rather than the individual.

Which of the following terms refers to the effort that is organized by society to protect,
promote, and restore the health and quality of life?
-Class structure
-Population demographics
-Social stratification
-Public health - -Public health

Each of the following is one of the guiding principles common criteria used to identify
public health problems EXCEPT one, Which one is the EXCEPTION?
-Degree to which it affects health equity
-Burden of the disease or condition
-Political will to address
-Minimal cost to treat the problem - -Minimal cost to treat the problem

Which of the following is a public health problem rather than a public health solution?
-Immunizations
-Fluoridation of drinking water
-Chronic diseases of the expanding population of older adults
-Seat belts and air bags - -Chronic diseases of the expanding population of older adults

Which of the following represents one of the characteristics of public health solutions?
-A long implementation period demonstrates conscientious planning.
-Potency should be maintained for a short time in the event that problems require
retooling.
-Socioeconomic status should limit distribution to those who can most easily carry the
cost burden.
-They should be effective immediately upon application. - -They should be effective
immediately upon application.

Which of the following dental treatment modalities meets all seven characteristics of
public health solutions needed to be considered an effective treatment for dental decay?
-Glass ionomer restorative material
-Stainless steel crown
-Community water fluoridation

,-Dental amalgam - -Community water fluoridation

Community water fluoridation:
-reaches all people, regardless of socioeconomic status.
-requires several years of application before positive effects can be measured.
-proves to be more of a financial burden than restorative treatment.
-only meets five of the seven characteristics considered to be an effective solution to the
problem of dental decay. - -reaches all people, regardless of socioeconomic status

Which of the following best describes the prevalence of dental disease as a dental
health problem?
-The highest rate of untreated caries is among adults aged 35 to 44
-80% of children aged 6-9 have experienced caries
-40% rate of untreated caries in permanent teeth of 13- to -15-year-olds
-Universal - -Universal

Approximately ____ million people in the United States and ___ million people in
Canada do not have access to optimally fluoridated water.
72: 22
22: 72
102: 72
72: 102 - 72: 22

What impact has fluoridated drinking water had on the rate of dental decay?
Very little or no reduction
A slight reduction
A significant reduction
A slight increase - A significant reduction

Which of the following components of a public health plan correlate to those in a private
practice setting?
-Examination, analysis, treatment planning, appraisal
-Survey, analysis, implementation, funding
-Survey, diagnosis, implementation, patient evaluation
-Diagnosis program planning, implementation, fee payment - -Survey, analysis,
implementation, funding

Which public health component is equivalent to diagnosis in private practice?
Survey
Analysis
Program planning
Program evaluation - Analysis

The federal government's role in participating in dental health-related activities falls
under the jurisdiction of which of the following?
--Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

, --Department of the Interior (DOI)
--Institute of Medicine (IOM)
--Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors (ASTDD) - Department of Health
and Human Services (DHHS)

Which of the following organizations publishes Healthy People?
--World Health Organization (WHO)
--Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors (ASTDD)
--Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
--National Oral Health Surveillance System (NOHSS) - Department of Health and
Human Services (DHHS)

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is an operating agency under
which of the following?
-National Institutes of Health (NIH)
-Public Health Service (PHS)
-Health Resource and Services Administration(HRSA)
-Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality(AHRQ) - Public Health Service (PHS)

Which Federal Government Agency supports research to improve the quality of health
care and reduce its costs?
-Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
-The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
-Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
-National Institute of Health (NIH) - The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
(AHRQ)

According to the plan, the next version of Healthy People 2020 will be Healthy People to
be released in which year?
2021
2023
2025
2030 - 2030

What three core public health functions were identified in an Institute of Medicine (IOM)
report in 1998?
-Determination, analysis, recapitulation
-Assessment, policy development, assurance
-Delineation, program development, analysis
-Stratification, process, modification - Assessment, policy development, assurance

Which of the following was listed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC) as one of the 10 greatest public health accomplishments of the twentieth
century?
-Reduction in edentulism of Americans older than 65 years of age from 25% to less than
5%

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