| 1. |
How
can health professionals promote the oral
health
of infants and children? |
|
|
a) |
by learning about
oral development, oral disease, oral hygiene,
and fluoride |
|
b) |
by learning about
nutrition and about injury and violence prevention |
|
c) |
by sharing information with
parents and working in partnership with dental
professionals |
| 2. |
Which
group of U.S. children is especially vulnerable
to oral disease? |
|
|
a) |
children from families
with low incomes |
|
|
b) |
children in minority
groups |
|
|
c) |
children with special
health care needs |
| 3. |
What
is the most common chronic childhood disease
among U.S. children? |
| 4. |
According
to the third National Health and Nutrition
Examination Survey, what percentage of 2-year-olds
have at least one decayed or filled tooth? |
| 5. |
What
is the primary reason for the dramatic decrease
in tooth decay incidence in U.S. children
since the 1960s? |
|
a) |
improved access
to dental care |
|
c) |
drinking fluoridated
water and using fluoridated toothpaste |
|
d) |
increased consumption
of fresh fruit and vegetables |
| 6. |
What
types of medications are most likely to cause
intrinsic staining of the teeth if taken
during tooth formation? |
|
a) |
anti-inflammatory
medications |
| 7. |
Which
of the following is a potential outcome of
oral health problems in young children? |
|
a) |
impaired speech
development |
