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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 7: Infants and Young Children with Special Health Care Needs
Module Contents
Overview
7.1 Children with Special Health Care Needs
7.2 Oral Health Status
7.3 Oral Conditions
Oral Development
Oral Trauma
Bruxism
Oral Infections
Gingival Overgrowth
7.4 Interview and
Risk Assessment

Interview
Risk Assessment
7.5 Oral Screening
7.6 Anticipatory Guidance
7.7 Dental Visits
7.8 The Dental Home
Key Points
Post-Test (current page)
References
Additional Resources


No Credit Self-Assessment

This Post-Test is for self-assessment only.
No credit or certificate will be awarded.
Registration is not required.


Post-Test

1. What percentage of U.S. children ages 5 and under have a chronic condition or disability?
a) 5 percent
b) 10 percent
c) 15 percent
d) 20 percent
     
2. Which of the following may affect oral health?
a) some medications
b) special diets
c) motor problems
d) all of the above
     
3. According to the 1994-1995 National Health Interview Survey, what is the most prevalent unmet need among children with special health care needs?
a) dental care needs
b) medical care needs
c) prescription and eyeglasses needs
d) mental health care needs
     
4. What can bruxism lead to?
a) tooth loss
b) dental caries
c) xerostomia
d) tooth abrasion and flat biting surfaces
     
5. What can cause gingival overgrowth?
a) gingivitis
b) inadequate nutrition
c) certain medications
d) too much fluoride
     
6. How can health professionals help parents ensure that their child with special health care needs experiences optimal oral health?
a) by explaining the limitations of children with special health care needs
b) by acting as a dental home for the child
c) by providing handouts about disabilities appropriate for the child's reading level
d) by assisting them in finding a dentist that has experience in treating infants and young children with special health care needs
     

  

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