Dental caries Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

xerostomia correct answer: Dry mouth syndrome, leads to decreased swallowing ability, increased dental caries, gum, tongue and oral lesions, infections, bad breath, changes in taste and alterations in speech and voice functions. Social decline pyschosocial complication. xerostomia non-pharmacological treatments correct answer: oral swabs, peppermint water, vitamin c, chewing gum/mints, acupuncture, diet modification, humidity Percentage of HIV infection related pain correct answer: 50% ...

Blacks Cavity Classifications - ️️System by which a carious is classified by its size and location on a tooth. Buccal/Facial - ️️Surface of the tooth closest to the cheeks or face Contact - ️️An area where the mesial or distal surface of one tooth touches the adjacent tooth Contour - ️️A curved surface Cuspids - ️️Considered anterior teeth; aka canine teeth; located at the corners of the dental arches Dental Caries - ️️Tooth diseased caused by bacteria ak...

Test Bank for Dental Radiography: Principles and Techniques 6th Edition by Joen Iannucci & Laura Jansen Howerton ISBN 9780323695503 Chapter 1-35 | Complete Guide A+. Chapter 01: Radiation History Chapter 02: Radiation Physics Chapter 03: Radiation Characteristics Chapter 04: Radiation Biology Chapter 05: Radiation Protection Chapter 06: Dental X-Ray Equipment Chapter 07: Dental X-Ray Film Chapter 08: Dental X-Ray Image Characteristics Chapter 09: Dental X-Ray Film Processing Chapter 10: Qual...

Test Bank For Darby and Walsh Dental Hygiene Theory and Practice 5th Edition by Jennifer A Pieren, Denise M. Bowen 7192, 4, 9783, 0 1. The Dental Hygiene Profession 2. Dental Hygiene Metaparadigm Concepts and Conceptual Models Applied to Practice 3. Evidence-Based Decision Making 4. Community Health Promotion 5. Sustainable Health Behavior Change 6. Cultural Competency in Healthcare 7. Legal and Ethical Decision Making 8. Professional e-Portfolios 9. Dental Hygiene Pat...

Chapter 01: Introduction to Dental Materials MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Until 1970, which of the following groups of dental auxiliaries were allowed to perform intraoral functions in all states? 1. Dental hygienists 2. Registered dental assistants 3. Certified dental assistants 4. On-the-job trained dental assistants a. 1, 2, 3, 4 b. 1, 2, 3 c. 1, 2 d. 1 ANS: D Until 1970, only the dental hygienist was allowed to perform intraoral functions in all states. Although laws vary ...

Test Bank Darby & Walsh Dental Hygiene Theory and Practice, 4th Edition Table of Contents Chapter 01: The Dental Hygiene Profession ........................................................................................ 3 Chapter 02: Human Needs Theory and Dental Hygiene Care ............................................................ 12 Chapter 03: Evidence-Based Decision Making .................................................................................. 21 Chapter 04: Health and Heal...

Chapter 03: The Alimentary Canal: Digestion and Absorption Stegeman: The Dental Hygienist’s Guide to Nutritional Care, 5th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Each is a portion of the alimentary canal, except one. Which is the exception? a. Oral cavity b. Pharynx c. Larynx d. Esophagus e. Small intestine ANS: C The larynx is not a portion of the alimentary canal. This tubular structure is approximately 30-ft long and comprises all the body parts through which food passes. DIF...

Bass Method - ANSWERSMost widely used method. Bristles are angled at a 45 degree angel towards the gingiva. Stillman's Method - ANSWERSBristles are positioned on the gums rather than into the pockets and directed at a 45 degree angle. Charter's Method - ANSWERSBristles are directed occlusally, away from the gingiva. Useful for cleaning orthodontic brackets, prosthesis, and areas treated with surgeries. Fone's Method - ANSWERSBristles are moved in large circular motion on the buccal a...

Chapter 03: Radiation Characteristics Iannucci: Dental Radiography, 5th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. In dental radiography, the term ________ is used to describe the mean energy or penetrating ability of the x-ray beam. a. quality b. quantity c. intensity d. wavelength ANS: A Quality is used to describe the mean energy or penetrating ability of the x-ray beam. Quantity refers to the number of x-rays produced. Intensity is defined as the product of the quantity and quality per...

Patient Record is Personal, confidential and legal document The purpose of patient record is -To aid in the diagnosis and treatment planning for the patient -To prevent medical emergencies -To inform the patient of current dental needs and get patients informed consent To prevent malpractice or negligence Patients physical health indication if there is a lot of caries in the mouth there may be indication of an illness. Patient chart consist of - Patient registration i...