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Preventive Dentistry

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coloring agent that makes plaque visable when applied to teeth   disclosing agent  
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coating that covers the occlusal pits and fissures of teeth   dental sealant  
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artificial tooth that replaces a missing natural tooth   pontic  
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program of patient education, use of fluorides,application of dental sealants, proper nutrition, and plaque control   preventive dentistry  
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fluoride that is ingested and then circulated throughout the body   systemic fluoride  
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fluoride that is applied directly to the tooth   topical fluoride  
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to help people of all ages attain optimal oral health throughout their lives   the goal of dentistry  
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as a dental assistant your role in prevention is to   help patients understand what causes dental disease, how to prevent it and to motivate your patients  
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what 5 things play a big role in a comprehensive preventive dentistry program   nutrition, patient education,plaque control,fluoride therapy and sealants  
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what can increase the risk of giving birth to a preterm, low birth weight baby   untreated tooth and periodontal disease  
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disclosing agents are available in what form   tablet or liquid  
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another term for toothpaste   dentifrice  
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after using disclosing solution, what does plaque look like   dark pink in color  
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what should pregnant women ask their dentist about using to help reduce the bacteria in their mouth that cause tooth decay   antibacterial mouth rinse ,and chewing gum or mints that contain xylitol  
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to avoid spreading bacteria that causes caries, the parent should not do what   put anything into the baby's mouth that has been in his or her own mouth  
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childhood caries is also known as what   baby bottle tooth decay  
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why are sealants used   to protect difficult to clean occlusal surfaces of the teeth from the bacteria that cause decay  
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since the 1950's what has been the primary weapon to combat dental caries   fluoride  
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what are considered to be the most important ways that fluoride controls the caries process   slowing demineralization and enhancing remineralization  
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systemic fluoride is ingested in   water,food,beverages or supplements  
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chronic over exposure to fluoride, even at low concentrations can result in   fluorosis  
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what allows the dentist to more accurately select the appropriate fluoride therapy   "fluoride needs assesment"  
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The major effect of water fluridation are received how   topically  
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what is the safe and recommended concentration of fluoride in drinking water   1 ppm ( part per million)  
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1 PPM is equivalent to   one drop of fluoride in a bathtub of water  
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the dentist may prescribe fluoride supplements for what age group   6 months to 16 years  
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what is considered the primary source of topical fluoride   toothpaste containing fluoride  
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over the counter non prescription rinses generally contain what   0.05 % sodium fluoride  
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Prescription rinses generally contain what   0.63 % stannous fluoride or 0.2% sodium fluoride  
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fluoride mouth rinses are most effectinve when used   after brusing and flssing  
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how long after a patient uses fluoride should you instruct them to not eat or drink   30 minutes  
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Dental caries can not occur with out what   dietary sugars  
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what sugar is more cariogenic ( caries causing )   sucrose  
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which sugars other than sucrose also have high cariogenic abilities   maltose, lactose, glucose,and fructose  
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The chance that dental decay will occur increases dramatically when you add sugar to what   flour and starches  
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sugar substitutes available are   saccharine ( sweet N Low ) aspartame ( NutraSweet and Equal ) sorbitol,xylitol,and mannitol  
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what is the belief regarding the use of xylitol as a sweetener   bacteria cannot use xylitol to produce acid and that it may inhibit the growth of streptococcus mutans.  
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wher is xylitol derived from   birch trees, corn cobs,oats, bananas, and some mushrooms  
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in regular sodas all the calories come from what   sugar  
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each acid attack from drinking soda lasts how long   20 minutes  
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the goal of plaque removal is to thorougly remove it how often   once a day  
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how long does it take for plaque to for again after being thoroughly removed   24 hours  
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what are the two basic types of tooth brushes   manual and automatic  
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in general when recommending a tooth brush what do dental professionals recommend   soft bristled brushes  
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whey in general do dental professionals recommend the type of toothbrush they recommend   because the bristles are gentler to the soft tissues and to any exposed cementum or dentin they also adapt to the contours of the tooth.  
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what are the 5 tooth brushing methods   bass, modified bass, modified stillman's, charters'and fones' methods  
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which toothbrushing method is the most frequently recommended   modified bass  
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what kind of damage can be caused over time by vigourously scrubbing the teeth with ANY toothbrush   abrasion  
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when should you instruct your patient to floss   before toothbrushing  
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what is an interdental aid   special device used to clean in between the teeth  
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what kind of aid would you recommend that a patient should use to clean areas affected by orthodontic appliances, fixed bridges and space maintainers and proximal tooth surfaces next to open embrasures   end - tuft brushes  
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how do you use a bridge threader   a piece of dental floss is looped through the circular part of the threader, then the straight part of the threader is slipped under the pontic, and the floss is pulled through ( just like threading a needle )  
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what is the active ingredient in a desensitizing toothpaste   potassium nitrate  
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what do oral irrigation devices help to do   reduce baterial levels in subgingival and interproximal areas  
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