THEORY II

Each of the following is a liquid from which repeated prolonged exposure results in early childhood caries (ECC) EXCEPT one. Which is the EXCEPTION? 

• Breast milk 

• Fluoridated water 

• Infant formula 

• Fruit juice 

The ___________________ teeth in the primary dentition are the MOST susceptible to dental caries; however, other teeth may be affected.

• Mandibular anterior 

• Mandibular first molar 

• Maxillary second molar 

• Mandibular second molar

• Maxillary anterior

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends children seek their first dental visit at the eruption of the first tooth, or no later than ________months. 

• 6

• 12

• 24

• 36

Which one of the following microorganisms is associated with dental caries? 

• Candida albicans 

• Neisseria sicca 

• Streptococcus mitis 

• Streptococcus mutans

(6) Each of the following can be recommended to a mother who discusses her daughter’s discomfort due to teething when she brings her 10-month-old daughter in for her first dental visit EXCEPT one. Which is the EXCEPTION?

• Use of FDA approved teething devices

• Cold damp cloth 

• Benzocaine-based teething gels

• OTC analgesics as needed

(9) Each of the following can be used to describe symptoms of herpes simplex virus (HSV-1) in an infant or young child EXCEPT one. Which is the EXCEPTION?

• Fever 

• Oral pain 

• Irritable 

• Nausea

(8) Vertical transmission refers to indirect exposure of saliva via eating utensils. Horizontal transmission is saliva passed from mother-child.

• Both statements are true. 

• Both statements are false.

• The first statement is true, the second is false. 

• The first statement is false, the second is true.

Each of the following is an acceptable oral hygiene instruction for caregivers for babies from birth to 1 year of age EXCEPT one. Which is the EXCEPTION? 

• Clean infant’s gums after each feeding with a water-soaked washcloth 

• Brush the primary teeth once visible. 

• Use soft bristle children’s toothbrush. 

• Use a pea-size smear of fluoride toothpaste. 

• Allow the child to brush his or her teeth

(7) Infants and toddlers can be put to bed with a bottle. The bottle can contain infant formula, milk, or water. 

• Both statements are true. 

• Both statements are false. 

• The first statement is true, the second is false. 

• The first statement is false, the second is true

Each of the following is a nonnutritive habit that should be discouraged due the risk of malocclusion EXCEPT one. Which is the EXCEPTION? 

• Thumbsucking 

• Pacifier

• Breast-feeding after 1 year 

• Tongue thrust