DH 224 Dental Public Health Chapter 1

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What is primary prevention in dental public health?

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Primary prevention refers to measures taken to prevent disease before it occurs. An example is supplying city water with fluoride.

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List the correct order of the dental hygiene process.

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The correct order is: Assessment, dental hygiene diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.

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What are dental indices used for in public health?

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Dental indices are used to evaluate outcomes in dental public health, such as measuring the prevalence of dental diseases.

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What is considered one of the greatest public health measures in the past century?

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Community water fluoridation is considered one of the ten greatest public health measures.

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What factors affect dental health?

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Factors affecting dental health include access to care, dental insurance, and malpractice.

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Define community water fluoridation.

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Community water fluoridation is the adjustment of fluoride in a public water supply to prevent tooth decay.

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What is the role of a public health hygienist?

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A public health hygienist promotes oral health through education, prevention, and community programs.

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NGSS.HS-LS2-7

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What is the purpose of dental hygiene diagnosis?

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The purpose of dental hygiene diagnosis is to identify oral health problems and develop a treatment plan.

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Explain the importance of evaluation in dental hygiene.

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Evaluation assesses the effectiveness of dental hygiene interventions and determines if goals are met.

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What is the significance of access to care in dental health?

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Access to care is crucial as it determines individuals' ability to receive necessary dental services.