Epidemiology
Research
Indices
Fluoride
Program Planning
100
The study of health and disease in populations
What is epidemiology
100
The ability of an index or test to measure consistently at different times and under a variety of conditions.
What is reliability
100
This index was developed to assess an individual's ability to remove plaque/debris after oral hygiene instruction
What is Patient Hygiene Performance
100
This range is considered optimal for water fluoridation.
What is 0.7 - 1.2ppm
100
This is an assessment of many individuals to disclose certain characteristics or diseases in a population
What is screening
200
This provides baseline data and determines the prevalence or incidence of a condition
What is epidemiological survey
200
This is the ability of an index or test procedure to measure what it is intended to measure
What is validity
200
This index require a special probe
What is Community Periodontal Index of Treatment Needs (CPITN) and/or Periodontal Screening Record (PSR)
200
Fruit juices and drinks with moderate to high concentrations of fluoride consumed by children may contribute to this condition
What is fluorosis
200
This refers to the state or conditions of an individual or population
What is status
300
These factors are considered in the epidemiological triad
What are host, agent, and environmental factors
300
The purpose of this research design is to determine the effect of an agent or procedure on the prevention, progression, or control of a disease
What is clinical trial
300
This index uses the Ramfjord teeth
What is periodontal disease index (PDI)
300
This form of fluoride is the most important fluoride vehicle on a global scale
What is fluoridated dentifrice
300
This type of screening is most common in public health programs and uses an explorer, mouth mirror, and light
What is Type III Screening
400
This is the presence of disease and any departure from a state of physiologic and psychologic well-being
What is morbidity
400
This class of epidemiological research requires the use of a control group
What is an experimental study
400
This dichotomous measure uses floss to indicate the presence or absence of bleeding
What is Gingival Bleeding Index
400
The primary benefit of fluoridated water occurs at this stage as a result of topical effects
What is post-eruption
400
This type of evaluation judges the merit of a program after its implementation
What is summative
500
This is a disease of significantly greater prevalence than normal that spreads rapidly through a demographic segment of the population
What is epidemic
500
This study uses data collected in the past
What is retrospective
500
A score of 4 on the Community Fluorosis Index indicates this degree of dental fluorosis
What is severe
500
This government agency monitors water fluoridation
What is the CDC
500
This type of evaluation refers to the internal evaluation of a program and is usually conducted in program planning
What is formative
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