Cariology and Prevention Dr.Simpson Practice Test (126 Questions with 100% Correct Answers)

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Which of the following statements is true? a.)Dental Caries (tooth decay) is inherited b.)Dental Caries is eventually inevitable in an individual c.)Dental Caries equally distributed in the general... population d.)None of the above - ✔✔d The average age for a child to naturally lose (exfoliate) their last primary teeth is: a.)6-8 years old b.)8-10 years old c.)10-12 years old - ✔✔c Treating tooth decay in primary teeth is not necessary because they will fall out. a.)true b.)false - ✔✔b The American Dental Association, The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, and the American Academy of Pediatrics all have a published policy, based on scientific evidence, regarding the recommended age for a child's first dental visit, AND all three policies are in agreement. a.)true b.)false - ✔✔a Which of the following is the most common chronic disease of childhood? a.)Asthma b.)Dental CariesC.)They are both about the same - ✔✔b Dental Caries is the most preventable chronic disease of childhood. a.)true b.)false - ✔✔a As a dental hygienist, and a member of an oral health care team, you can help prevent oropharyngeal cancers, low birth weight and pre-mature births, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, stroke, pneumonia, and premature death. a.)true for all of these b.)true for some of these c.)true for none of these [Show More]

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