Teeth/Gums
The layer under the enamel of the tooth is called the cementum. True or False
False; it is called the dentin
What is the recommended minimum times to brush your or your child's teeth per day. (a) one time (b) 2 times (c) after every meal
(b) 2 times
What year was the first official toothbrush commercial? (a) 1961 (b) 1958 (c) 1938
1938
Does the "u" come before "o" when spelling fluoride? (a) yes (b) no
Fluoride is the correct spelling.
What age do parent/guardians fill out the The Tooth Talk Questionnaire? (a) 12 mos (b) 18 mos (c) either
either
What is the most common reason for bleeding upon tooth brushing? (a) plaque (b) over scrubbing (c) toothpaste
Plaque sitting longer than 24 hours along the gum line.
Simply brushing the tongue reduced bad breath by: (a) 70 percent (b) 80 percent (c) 50 percent
(a) 70 percent
Upon greeting a stranger, what can they do to improve your day. (a) smile (b) laugh (c) say hello
Smile
True: Fluoride's main effect occurs after the tooth has erupted above the gum. This topical effect happens when small amounts of fluoride are maintained in the mouth in saliva and dental plaque.
What is the eligible age range for infants and toddlers the LTL program. (a) 0-47 mos (b) 0-48 mos (c) 0-60 mos
0-48
A white spot lesion is a white, broken area on the enamel of a tooth. True or False
If you have trouble using dental floss, using interdental cleaning aids can help remove plaque. True or False
True
If a man smiles on the average of 8 times per day, how often does a women smile? (a) 48 (b) 62 (c) 12
The average women smiles 62 times per day.
Community water fluoridation can be found in three BC communities. Name them.
Cranbrook, Fort St. John, Terrace
For high risk infants/toddler living in Cranbrook where there is NO water fluoridation, what is the proper time frame to apply FV? (a) 3 mos (b) 4 mos (c) 6 mos
Apply FV every 3 mos
The 2nd most common disease to humans is: (a) common cold (b) tooth decay (c) gum disease
(b) common cold is first and tooth decay is 2nd
Which toothpastes do oral health professionals recommend the most? (a) fluoridated (b) sensitive-type (c) antibacterial
(a) fluoridated toothpastes
What were George Washington's dentures made of? (a) bone (b) wood (c) ivory
Gold, Ivory, and lead with either monkey, human or hippo teeth.
Fluoride is naturally present in all water. True or False
True
For Kindergarten screening, if the child has no signs of broken enamel but reports pain, what code do you record? (a) 01 (b) 01, 04 (c) 04
01, 04
Various lactobacilli are the main cause of dental decay. True or False
False: Streptococcus mutans is the main cause of dental decay. Various lactobacilli are associated with progression of the lesion.
The best treatment for halitosis is: (a) treatment of oral disease (b) anti bacterial toothpaste or rinse (c) avoid onions and garlic
(a) treatment of oral disease
What is the weight of an elephant tooth? (a) 1 lb (b) 4 lbs (c) 8 lbs
4 to 4.5 pounds or 1.8 to 2.0 kg. in weight
Fluoride is the negative ion of what element? (a) bifluoride (b) fluoride salts (c) fluorine atom
(c) fluorine
"Health and well-being for all" is IHA__? (a) vision (b) mission (c) values
(a) vision