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Maternal and Child Health Bureau logoA Health Professionals Guide to Pediatric Oral Health Management
HomeModuleModule 1: An Introduction to Infants' and Young Children's Oral HealthModule 2: Managing Infants' and Young Children's Oral HealthModule 3: Oral Conditions and AbnormalitiesModule 4: Prevention of Oral DiseaseModule 5: Non-Nutritive Sucking HabitsModule 6: Oral InjuryModule 7: Infants and Young Children with Special Health Care NeedsContentsGlossaryEvaluationHelp
Module 4: Prevention of Oral Disease
Module Contents
Overview
4.1 Oral Hygiene
4.2 Fluoride
Systemic Fluoride
Topical Fluoride
4.3 Nutrition
The Role of Food in
Oral Health
Anticipatory Guidance
Key Points
Post-Test (current page)
References
Additional Resources
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Post-Test

1. What is dental plaque composed of?
a) bacteria
b) food debris
c) salivary components
d) all of the above
     
2. What happens if dental plaque is left undisturbed?
a) it can cause bad breath
b) it can cause tooth decay
c) it can become infected
d) it can inhibit tooth development
     
3. When should parents begin cleaning their infant's teeth?
a) at birth
b) when an infant or child is able to sit still and cooperate
c) when an infant or child is developmentally ready
d) as soon as the first tooth erupts
     
4. When are children able to clean their teeth effectively without help?
a) when they start preschool
b) when they can get dressed by themselves
c) when they acquire fine motor skills
d) when they can take a bath or shower by themselves
     
5. How does drinking fluoridated water affect children?
a) it helps strengthen skeletal bones
b) it provides essential vitamins
c) it prevents a wide variety of health problems
d) it incorporates fluoride into their developing teeth
     
6. What is the effect on children of ingesting too much fluoride?
a) it may cause fluorosis
b) there are no harmful effects
c) it may cause cavities
d) it may cause their teeth to erupt later than normal
     
7. At what age should fluoridated toothpaste be introduced?
a) as soon as possible
b) at around age 2
c) at around age 5
d) children should not use fluoridated toothpaste
     
8.
What kinds of snacks should young children be encouraged to eat?
a) foods such as raisins, fruit roll-ups, and breakfast bars
b) foods with artificial sweeteners
c) foods such as cheese, milk, or yogurt
d) young children do not need snacks; snacking prevents them from eating three healthy meals a day
     

  

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