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COMMUNITY TESTLET: Refer to the following scenario to answer the next four questions. Sonny, an RDHAP, is visiting a high school to evaluate the prevalence of dental caries and periodontal health amongst the junior and senior students. When screening 100 students, she decides the most efficient method is to use her head lamp and disposable mouth mirrors. Data indicates a high level of caries and missing teeth, therefore OHI on brushing and flossing will be provided.  A high level of decay and missing teeth indicates: The need for dental treatment The need for oral hygiene education and early prevention Possible issues with access to care All of the above

Which of the following defines community health? A health problem perceived by the public The focus on studying, protecting, and improving health within a community. It cannot be defined, as it differs for each study An approach to health that aims to improve the health of a specific population.

Performing NSPT (scaling and root planing) on a patient in private practice would be equivalent to what community health component? Assessment Implementation Formative evaluation Surveillance

 Directions: Rewrite each affirmative statement in the negative.   She walks her dog every day at 3:00 p.m.

All of the following are examples of primary prevention EXCEPT: Community water fluoridation Pit and fissure sealants OHE (oral hygiene education) Class 1 restoration

Directions: Rewrite each sentence as a Yes/ No question.    He is from Denmark.

The primary mechanism of action of fluoride is “pre-eruptive” as the teeth are still developing. An example of topical effects/ benefits of fluoride is that it can be non-acidogenic by preventing bacteria from metabolizing carbohydrates. Both statements are true Both statements are false 1st statement is true; 2nd statement is false 1st statement is false; 2nd statement is true  

The three core functions of public health are: assessment, assurance, accessibility cost, access, quality of care assessment, policy, assurance confidentiality, veracity, justice

The presence of fluoride in the water supply is considered what type of an epidemiologic factor? Host Agent Environmental

Considering the epidemiologic triangle, which factor refers to biologic or mechanical means of causing disease? Host factors Agent factors Environmental factors